‘POOLS’, a Backrooms-Inspired Adventure, Coming to PC VR Next Month and PSVR 2 Later This Year

Last year, the developers at Tensori revealed an exciting update for fans of their game POOLS (2024), which finds its roots in the eerie lore of Backrooms Internet. If you’re a VR enthusiast, you’ll want to circle May 30th on your calendar. That’s the date when PC VR users will have the opportunity to experience this unique game.

POOLS sets itself apart from the typical horror games that involve fleeing from terrifying creatures or tackling life-threatening puzzles. Instead, it’s simply about exploring a series of unsettling pools. Yup, just pools. But believe me, they’re creepier than they sound.

Prepare yourself for a new dimension of immersion with the VR version when it becomes available as a free update for the existing PC game on May 30th. You’ll be able to navigate the entire game in virtual reality, including exploring the ‘Chapter 0’ update that launched not too long ago on April 21st. This latest chapter adds a fresh layer of depth and intrigue to the game.

Tensori has confirmed that this VR support will be added at no extra cost to the Steam version of the game. And console players, don’t despair! The PS5 version is also set to receive PSVR 2 support, but you’ll need to hang tight till later in the year.

If you haven’t tried POOLS yet, now’s a great time to dive in. There’s a special promotion on Steam where you can snag the game for just $6.36, which is 35% off its usual price of $9.79, from now until April 27th. Plus, there’s a free demo up for grabs—though it’s still a mystery whether this demo will be compatible with VR once the update goes live on May 30th.

So, whether you’re trodding through the corridors of the Backrooms firsthand or just interested in getting spooked by pools, there’s a lot to look forward to with the upcoming VR update.