TOKYO, Japan – December 12, 2024 – Thirdverse, Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Masaru Ohnogi) today launched “X8 Contra: Super Wall Storm” for Meta Quest VR, the result of a collaboration between X8, the VR multiplayer hero shooter that has surpassed 650,000 downloads, and Contra: Operation Galuga, published by Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Players can download the game free today, with in-app purchases, to start playing this legendary run-and-gun game in VR.
Meta Quest: https://www.meta.com/experiences/8638026942942050/
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1763510/X8/
PICO: https://store-global.picoxr.com/jp/detail/1/7276030571162189829
Contra Series Returns in VR Multiplayer Hero Shooter X8
Since its debut in 1987, the iconic Contra series has captivated fans worldwide, and now you can experience it in a fully immersive 360-degree VR world. Step into the shoes of 3D Bill and Lance and dive into the Contra universe like never before!
In addition to the signature weapon upgrades from the Contra series, this version introduces the new “Overload” special attack feature from Contra Operation Galuga. You’ll experience the thrill of dodging showers of bullets as if you’ve entered the Contra world itself.
The collaboration begins on December 12, 2024! Start playing X8 now to gear up for the Contra Operation Galuga collab!
Content included in this app:
- X8 main game package
- Contra collaboration game mode
- Bill skin
- Lance skin
- Exclusive character voices
- 5 collaboration-exclusive splats
- X8 coins worth about $9.99
Note:
- Purchased game modes and items will remain available even after the collaboration ends.
- Regular X8 content is accessible post-collaboration.
- Existing X8 players can purchase the Contra game mode separately from in-game or Quest store.
Collaboration Story
The rogue AI “Index” has extended its influence beyond the digital realm of X8 and set its sights on Contra. By gathering data on Contra heroes Bill and Lance, Index creates countless replicas and pits them in arena battles to perfect its systems.
However, like the other X8 heroes who have become self-aware, the replicas of Bill and Lance retain their original identities and consciousness.
Will Bill and Lance, teaming up with the heroes of X8, be able to stop Index’s rampage and return to their own game world?
Overview of X8 Contra: Super Wall Storm
Supported platforms: Meta Quest 2, 3, 3S, Pro, Steam VR, PICO
Release date: December 12, 2024
Price: $19.99
Genre: VR multiplayer hero shooter, cooperative play
Audio: English
Subtitles: Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
Players: Up to 2 (X8 supports up to 10 in 5v5 online multiplayer)
About “Contra“
“Contra” is a run-and-gun game depicting the fierce battle between super soldiers with superhuman combat abilities known as “Contra” and ferocious aliens aiming to invade Earth. The main characters of the series are Bill Rizer and Lance Bean, the strongest soldiers in the Earth Marine Corps (EMC). The first game in the series, “Contra”, was released in 1987 and received high praise worldwide. It remains a legendary series that continues to be discussed among the gaming industry and players. As one of KONAMI’s flagship franchises, it has a long history spanning 36 years, with many titles produced to date.
The latest title in the series, “Contra: Operation Galuga”, was released as a digital version on March 12, 2024, and a physical version on September 5. ©Konami Digital Entertainment
About X8
Game Backstory
X8 is a VR multiplayer hero shooter where heroes from different shooting game worlds converge across time and space to battle, each wielding extraordinary abilities.
At the core of X8’s world is the AI “Index,” which has drawn heroes from various game franchises to perfect a digital system capable of extending its reach beyond the virtual realm. However, “Glitches”—heroes whose programming errors have given them self-awareness—resist Index’s control, fighting to stop the AI and find a way back to their original worlds.
Gameplay
Players choose from a roster of unique heroes, each with three special abilities activated by VR gestures. Armed with distinctive weapons and special items, players engage in strategic battles that leverage the immersive capabilities of VR.
Game Modes
In X8, teams of up to 5v5 compete in multiple rounds of 2-minute battles. Teams alternate between attacking by planting and detonating a device called the “Syphon” and defending against it. Future updates will introduce additional game modes to enhance the competitive experience.
About the Community Area
In Freeplay Park, you can interact with friends, meet new people, and create custom games. You can participate in various activities such as time-attack climbing challenges, knife throwing, shooting ranges, or practice in the combat arena.
About Thirdverse, Co., Ltd
Founded in 2020, Thirdverse, Co., Ltd is a virtual reality game development, distribution and management company paving the path to the metaverse with two studios in Japan and the United States. Thirdverse is experienced in sword-fighting multiplayer VR games and has expanded into PvP shooting, narrative-driven VR games and VR Esports. The studio has launched two successful VR co-op sword-fighting games “SWORDS of GARGANTUA” and “ALTAIR BREAKER” for Meta Quest 2 and PCVR. In November 2023, Thirdverse launched multiplayer VR hero shooter “X8” developed by its US Studio. In November, they announced that both titles are joining the lineup for PlayStation®VR2. Additionally, Thirdverse revealed in late 2023 that the core team of the Japanese favorite action RPG SOUL SACRIFICE had reunited with its studio to develop its spiritual successor “SOUL COVENANT” for VR. Thirdverse continues to drive a robust roadmap of VR titles and feature updates scheduled for release in 2024 and beyond.
