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Quaint city builder Townscaper coming to VR in October

Across Meta Quest VR and PICO headsets.

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The idyllic, peaceful city builder Townscaper will make its way to VR in October.

From 6th October, the game will be available on Meta Quest VR and PICO headsets.

A trailer below shows the VR version in action.

Cover image for YouTube videoTownscaper VR - Coming to Meta Quest VR and Pico
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For the unaware, Townscaper allows players to build and grow a colourful city simply by clicking, without time limits or quests.

The game is already available across PC and Mac (via Steam), Nintendo Switch and on mobile.

A free demo is also available to play in your web browser.

Donlan was impressed with the game when it released in 2021. "This is an art toy to savour, and a time-waster of great power," he wrote in his Recommended review.

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