Updated
Updated · Shacknews · Jun 6
Moss: The Forgotten Relic Brings 2 VR Games to PC and Consoles as Accessibility Expands
Updated
Updated · Shacknews · Jun 6

Moss: The Forgotten Relic Brings 2 VR Games to PC and Consoles as Accessibility Expands

3 articles · Updated · Shacknews · Jun 6

Summary

  • Moss: The Forgotten Relic packages Moss, Moss: Book II and DLC into a flatscreen release for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and Switch 2, removing the VR hardware requirement that kept some players out.
  • A June 2026 Steam Next Fest demo shows the core Reader perspective remains, but players now also control Quill directly, shifting combat and puzzle-solving from assisted interaction to dual-role play.
  • That redesign keeps signature mechanics intact—such as charging Quill’s hammer for Reader activation—while making the right-stick Reader cursor feel slightly awkward, an apparent tradeoff for non-VR play.
  • Nintendo confirmed a July 16, 2026 launch for Switch 2 and Switch, with a Steam demo due June 8, positioning the release as a broader-access revival of one of VR gaming’s standout adventures.

Insights

Can abandoning VR save the acclaimed studio that once mastered it?
As VR developers flee to consoles, is the dream of mainstream virtual reality over?