Syberia VR Brings the Classic Adventure to Quest 3 in 2023

Syberia, huh? So, they’re giving this classic point-and-click adventure a whole new life in VR on Quest 3. Weirdly exciting, right? I mean, who saw that coming? Anyway, this news dropped during the unveiling of Syberia Remastered for the good old flatscreens — yeah, I’m talking PS5, Xbox, and PC. They’re taking this 2002 gem by Benoît Sokal, tossing it into a 3D world, spicing up the puzzles. Sounds like a recipe for nostalgia with a twist, doesn’t it?

But wait, here’s the thing — Microids, the publisher, they’re brewing up a VR edition too. And get this, it’s not some afterthought. Nah, they’re crafting it especially for the Meta Quest 3. No screenshots, no flashy trailers just yet, so we’re all kinda left using our imagination. They promise it’ll stay true to the original vibes. Faithful, they say. But who’s even making it? Still up in the air if it’s the same crew — Virtuallyz Gaming and Microids Studio Paris — doing the Remastered gig or maybe someone totally different. Guess we’ll just have to hang tight. They say more deets are coming “in the coming months.” Vague much?

So, flashback to 2002. Syberia lands us in the universe of Sokal’s Amerzone – anyone else remember that one? We’re guiding Kate Walker, this American lawyer sent to close a deal after the company’s owner bites the dust. Classic, right? But then, plot twist: the owner’s brother is alive. Three sequels followed that ride, the latest being Syberia: The World Before in 2022.

Looking ahead, Syberia VR is eyeing a late 2025 release on Quest 3. And just to keep things spicy, it’ll drop “at the same time” as Syberia Remastered hits the other consoles. So yeah, lots to chew on. Or mull over. Or whatever. Fun times!