Unofficial Tomb Raider VR Port Early Access Now Live

Key Highlights:

• An unofficial virtual reality (VR) port of the classic game Tomb Raider is now available in Early Access for Meta Quest and Pico VR headsets.
• Developed by Team Beef, this VR port allows players to experience the original Tomb Raider from a first-person perspective with motion controls.
• Access to the Early Access build is available for a small fee through the devs Patreon page.
• Improvements and additional features, such as a third-person perspective and enhanced gameplay mechanics, are planned for future updates.
• A PC VR version of the port has also just been announced.

Tomb Raider, one of the most beloved and iconic video game franchises, is about to embark on a new adventure – this time in the world of virtual reality (VR). Thanks to the efforts of a dedicated team of developers called Team Beef, fans can now experience the original Tomb Raider game from 1996 in a whole new way.

The Unofficial VR Port: Explore Tomb Raider Like Never Before

Team Beef has created an unofficial VR port of the first Tomb Raider game, allowing players to step into the shoes of the legendary adventurer Lara Croft and explore ancient tombs and treacherous environments in a fully immersive virtual reality setting.

This Early Access version of the port is currently available for Meta Quest and Pico VR headsets, giving players the opportunity to be among the first to experience this thrilling VR adaptation.

Access and Support the Development

To gain access to this Early Access build, fans can visit Team Beef’s Patreon page and become a backer for just $6/€6. This small fee not only grants access to the VR port but also supports the ongoing development and improvement of the project.

Immersive First-Person Perspective and Motion Controls

In this initial Early Access release, players can dive into the classic Tomb Raider adventure from a first-person perspective, using intuitive motion controls to navigate the environment and interact with objects.

The developers have already implemented smoother motion controls compared to the initial preview shown in February, making the VR experience even more seamless and engaging.

Upcoming Enhancements and Features

Team Beef has an ambitious roadmap for the Tomb Raider VR port, with plans to introduce a third-person perspective, similar to the original game, as well as significant improvements to various gameplay mechanics such as climbing and jumping.

These enhancements aim to capture the true essence of the classic Tomb Raider experience while leveraging the immersive power of virtual reality.

PC VR Version just announced

While the Early Access build is currently exclusive to Meta Quest and Pico VR headsets, Team Beef has been working diligently to bring the VR port to PC platforms as well.

Fans who prefer playing on their PC VR setups can now do so with the devs tweeting out that it’s now a reality. Check out the tweet below:

Tomb Raider VR for Meta Quest and Pico (BeefRaiderXR) is now also available for PCVR!

The new update for #Standalone and #PCVR comes with a ton of improvements – some of them are:

– 6DoF Room/Worldscale
– High render res
– Crashes fix
– Shimmy along ledges fix
– Impr. controls pic.twitter.com/S8LUZuK6Ed

— Team Beef – We do VR Ports. Partner of Flat2VR. (@TeamBeefVR) March 24, 2024

It has been a very exciting time if you are a fan of Lara Croft’s adventures as the recently released 1-3 Remastered Collection has gone down a treat with the retro gaming community. The polished reboot is even getting some major updates for the PS5 version that delivers 120FPS.

Whether you’re a long-time fan of the series or a newcomer to the franchise, the opportunity to explore the iconic game in virtual reality is an exciting prospect. With Team Beef’s dedication and the support of the community, this VR port promises to deliver an unforgettable adventure, blurring the lines between the virtual and the real.