The new bundle offers cloud gaming capabilities via Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing players to enjoy certain Xbox games on the Quest VR platform. Under Phil Spencer’s leadership, Microsoft Gaming had previously distanced itself from VR, but expanding platform reach beyond consoles and PCs to include mobile, VR, and handhelds signals a new direction.
In December 2023, Xbox Cloud Gaming became available on Meta Quest headsets, enabling Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream hundreds of Xbox games, including titles like Starfield and Forza Motorsport, directly to their devices. This integration allows players to experience their favorite games on a massive virtual screen without the need for a console or TV.
The collaboration between Xbox and Meta has also led to the development of exclusive VR titles for the Quest platform. Notably, Marvel’s Deadpool VR, an exclusive title for Meta Quest 3 and 3S, was unveiled at the Summer Game Fest and is slated for release in late 2025. The game marks Deadpool’s long-awaited return to the video game space, following a 2013 title that became highly sought-after due to licensing issues.
Developed by Twisted Pixel, the VR game transports Deadpool to Mojoworld, where he battles Marvel villains like Hydra, the Hand, Omega Red, and Mephisto in a creatively violent sandbox environment. Gameplay emphasizes imaginative combat, with Deadpool using his katanas, firearms, and even body parts to defeat enemies in trademark chaotic style. The humor is front and center, with Neil Patrick Harris voicing the anti-hero and delivering wry, sarcastic quips.
This partnership between Xbox and Meta signifies a new era in gaming, where cloud gaming and virtual reality converge to offer players a more immersive and accessible gaming experience. With the upcoming release of the Xbox-branded Meta Quest 3S and the expansion of Xbox Cloud Gaming to Meta Quest headsets, gamers can look forward to a diverse and exciting lineup of titles that leverage the strengths of both platforms.
