The lush and expansive worlds of Skyrim truly enthrall the senses when experienced with a VR headset. When it comes to open-world games that you can truly immerse yourself in, Bethesda’s epic RPG proves an awesome fit for VR.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (Credit: Bethesda Games Studios) It is the details that truly make this game as expansive, as it is vast with its unbelievably realistic 1:1 scale open-world rendering of the Milky Way galaxy. An excellent sense of the scale of the universe replicates how space might feel, with a feeling that you are looking at something bigger than you are able to comprehend. With some of the most stunning visuals imaginable, this game is a feast for all the senses. As with most things, practice makes perfect and as you increase your skills, there is a wide galaxy to explore and interact with. The controls and game systems do take a little bit of time and patience to master, but you should get the hang of the basics within a few hours. Often jokingly referred to as a VR space-trucking simulator, this is a game that can consume a lot of your time, as you travel back and forth across the skies. It is also available on the Oculus store for Rift headsets, but it is not possible to play Elite Dangerous on standalone VR headsets such as the Quest 2 unless connected to a VR-ready PC by a wireless or wired connection. In an age of galactic superpowers and interstellar war, every player’s story influences the unique connected gaming experience and handcrafted evolving narrative.Įlite Dangerous is available to buy on Steam and compatible with most PC VR headsets.

Starting with only a small starship and a few credits, players do whatever it takes to earn the skill, knowledge, wealth, and power to survive in a futuristic cutthroat galaxy. It is the definitive multi-player space epic with a connected galaxy, evolving narrative throughout the entirety of the Milky way which is re-created in its full galactic proportions with breathtaking detail. Initially released by Frontier Developments on PC and consoles, Elite Dangerous’ VR support has created one of the best open world VR games available. Elite Dangerous VR (Credit: Frontier Developments)Įlite Dangerous is a ground-breaking title for virtual reality gaming, as it’s one of the first major open-world games to offer full VR support with an exceptionally immersive experience in an all-encompassing universe.

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