[Montreal, February 9th, 2026] – Squido Studio, the visionary developers behind the award-winning VR platformer No More Rainbows and the innovative sandbox title DigiGods, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with CurlyBlue, the video game studio founded by renowned content creator jmancurly.
This powerhouse collaboration combines Squido Studio’s deep technical expertise and industry experience with CurlyBlue’s unparalleled creativity and social influence to deliver a new era of unique, high-quality, and engaging VR games to the Meta Quest platform.
From left to right; David Chartrand (Squido Studio CEO), Eric Laurent (Squido Studio Marketing Director), Julian Elchakieh (YouTuber & CurlyBlue Founder), Georges Elchakieh (Julian’s Father)
Innovation Meets Social Power and CreativityBy uniting Squido Studio’s veteran leadership and talented development team with the creative drive and passion powering jmancurly’s massive YouTube presence, IP universe, and hit game Shmackle, this type of partnership has never been seen in the VR industry. Together, the studios are working on multiple titles designed to take the VR gaming industry to the next level, marking the beginning of this era with their first joint release: Wizherd.
Introducing WizherdLaunching for Meta Quest on February 12th, 2026, Wizherd is the first game to emerge from this powerhouse collaboration. Wizherd is a fast-paced, dungeon-crawling VR adventure where you wield the magic. Sling powerful spells with your own hands, carve through waves of enemies, and face off against towering zone bosses!
Equip unique spells, perks, and enchanted rings to shape your playstyle. Charge into battle solo or team up with friends for chaotic cooperative gameplay. Every run offers new dangers, new loot, and new ways to become a legendary spellcaster.
Key features of Wizherd include:
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Deep Customization: Choose from over 10 spells and over 30 perks to build your Wizherd as you see fit.
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Loot and Upgrades: Collect rings with varying stat boosts to enhance your power.
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Expansive World: Experience multiple dungeons, enemies, and bosses across the Wizherd world.
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Future Content: This launch is just the beginning, with lots more to come!
Download Wizherd on Meta Quest & Experience What Magic Truly Feels Like!
Dominance Through Quality and CreativityThe collaboration is built upon the shared commitment to set new industry standards through technical excellence and creative world building. Squido Studio brings its proven development framework, refined through successful titles like No More Rainbows and DigiGods to provide a robust foundation for CurlyBlue’s visionary and revolutionary concepts.
By merging the social power of jmancurly with Squido’s expertise in creating intuitive, physics-driven experiences, the partnership is positioned to capture the attention of Meta Quest’s current demographic and newcomers alike. This alliance will be strong and long-lasting, focusing on delivering a consistent stream of high-caliber content to the Meta Horizon Store.
What to Expect from Squido x CurlyBlue:-
Revolutionized Gameplay: Utilizing Squido’s expertise and CurlyBlue’s community driven vision will make every interaction feel immersive, personal, and exciting.
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Community-Driven Development: Integrating creative feedback, social energy, and sheer scale of the CurlyBlue audience to build imaginative worlds for the community.
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Expanded Portfolio: A commitment to launching multiple titles on the Meta Horizon Store that appeal to its major demographic while attracting new users to the platform.
About Squido Studio & CurlyBlue
Squido Studio is at the forefront of VR/MR gaming innovation, dedicated to creating experiences that inspire creativity, foster community, and redefine the boundaries of virtual and mixed reality. With a passion for gaming and a commitment to excellence, Squido Studio is poised to set new standards in the industry.
For more information on Squido Studio, visit www.squidostudio.com and join us on Discord and Twitter!
CurlyBlue, Founded by jmancurly, the world's largest VR creator, CurlyBlue develops high-energy, community focused gaming experiences. Starting with their hit game Shmackle, CurlyBlue will deliver new worlds to VR through storytelling and their love for the community.
For more information on CurlyBlue, visit www.curlyblue.com and join them on Discord!