| Haymaker Assaults Meta Quest Early Access Today Step into the unrelenting brawler now!
Kansas City, US, 6th November 2025 - The wait is finally over as Console Studios is excited to announce the launch of its first VR game, Haymaker, for Meta Quest headsets. Step into the mean virtual streets of Haymaker, and learn the art of bare-knuckle fighting. There are no rules here other than using your smarts to down opponents any way you can. Smash their jaw with a right hook, knee them in the face, strike them in the throat, break arms if you need to. And that's just using yourself as a weapon. Pick up bottles, use claw hammers and other items to gain the advantage, and even the scenery can be used to cause damage. Realistic fighting is at the heart of Haymaker, whether you're attacking or defending against incoming assaults. The painstakingly created, physics-driven combat system allows for perfectly timed and weighted punches, with attack indicators giving players time to counteract. Kicks can be unleashed, adding further variety to attacks as opponents are thrown around like ragdolls. This 'active ragdoll' system means enemies are affected by the world around them. Making Haymaker a physical playground full of exciting opportunities to destroy any challenger. "Creating a cohesive system that allows players to realistically manipulate the ragdoll has been very challenging. I'm constantly fighting the urge to keep adding features and abilities versus tackling perhaps more important issues like UI/UX or general polishing," says James Console, Console Studios founder. "The game's development has been a lot of fun. The gameplay will continue to evolve and improve at a good pace while in early access." Don't expect Haymaker's AI challengers to stand there and take punishment either. They'll dynamically choose not only who to attack, but also which body parts to attack for maximum effect. And the AI can equally utilise the environment and nearby items in a bid to turn the fight in its favour. KEY FEATURES
Haymaker is available now as an Early Access release on the Horizon Store for Meta Quest, priced at $14.99 USD, €13.99 EUR, £11.99 GBP. As development continues, Console Studios will be listening to player feedback to improve the Haymaker experience. HaymakerVR - Horizon Store Link | Discord | Early Access Trailer
About Haymaker: Haymaker is a no-holds-barred fighting simulation where you let your fists do the talking. Learn how to break arms, perform judo throws, drop kicks, and even throat strikes in this physical brawler. Train at the gym to learn your craft and then step into the Sandbox mode to make fights as easy or as hard as you like. Then, try to survive the Roguelike mode, picking specialist classes built for taking damage and dealing it out. One thing's for sure, Haymaker doesn't pull its punches. About Console Studios: Console Studios is an independent studio based in Kansas City, founded in 2025 after 5 years of development on its debut title Haymaker. Console Studios' mission is to push the boundaries of player interactivity in virtual reality through physics-driven gameplay and unorthodox game design. |
