X8 is a shooter developed by Thirdverse, released 9 November 2023 on Meta Quest 2 and SteamVR.
What X8 is
X8 is a shooter game developed by Thirdverse and released in 2023. It is available on Meta Quest 2 and SteamVR. It runs on Unreal Engine 4.
The premise, in the publisher's words
In X8, players embody a variety of distinct heroes who battle alongside and against each other using interactive abilities and unique weapons. Each hero can access three abilities: Instant, Basic and Ultimate. Each character has hero-specific items offering situational advantages. Additionally, heroes can access an extensive arsenal of weapons, armor and items unique to their character. Players can acquire dozens of abilities and customize each hero's loadout before the beginning of each battle round. Additional armaments can be purchased with funds available in subsequent rounds. Players are divided into two teams (up to 5v5) and play up to 16 rounds, where attackers place a detonation…
How it plays
It is played from a virtual reality perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
X8 launched on 9 November 2023, within three weeks of Alan Wake II, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and The Talos Principle II.
Released around the same time: Alan Wake II, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, The Talos Principle II.
Official trailer
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Quick answers
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