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Big milestone for my Diablo-inspired VR ARPG: Combat gloves are in and Open Alpha is next week! ⚔️

Hello everyone!

Here is an update (Build 279) about my dark fantasy VR ARPG, Vaelorys. And, as promised, I have finally said goodbye to the generic VR controllers!

This means that from now on you have special leather gloves in game which will make punching spellcasting more immersive! 🥊

Another feature which I implemented is a whole new approach to the tutorial system.

I added "Shadow Gloves" which will give visual hints to your punches, as well as clean instructions on equipping armor and using portals. Also, now there are stat improvements when you hover on the level-ups of spells!

🔥BIG NEWS: Next Friday we are going to launch OPEN EARLY ALPHA! Everyone can join and start playing right away🔥

In case you want to get ready in advance and test the game, the playtest is currently available for free in our Discord for those willing to provide some feedback as playtesters!

But your feedback in any shape would be much appreciated! :)

Links will be in the comment section below!

u/RuneGardenVr — 1 day ago

Adding Monster Shrines and an integrated damage HUD to my VR ARPG Vaelorys 👹 (Build 273)

Sharing the latest Build 273 for Vaelorys, my VR ARPG inspired by Diablo II! ⚔️

This update brings massive performance optimizations to cut down CPU/GPU spikes, along with some major new features. 🛠️

We just added Monster Shrines that trigger horde challenges, summoning 1 Elite and 9 Normal monsters. There is also a clean, integrated HUD where health is visualized as a red screen shade and mana as a blue controller glow.

Plus, you can now open your inventory anywhere with the B button.

For our next steps, we are finally replacing the default controllers with custom VR Gloves and completely overhauling the tutorials to make spellcasting much clearer. 🔮

Looking for playtesters to break things and share thoughts on the combat feel! 🎮

Playtest link to our Discord is in the comments!

u/RuneGardenVr — 13 days ago

I'm solo-developing a VR game inspired by Diablo II!

Hey RPG enjoyers!

It’s always incredibly tough to build your dream game, but definitely not impossible. As a massive Diablo II fan, I wanted to create something that captured that exact dark, gritty atmosphere but with a fresh approach for VR.

The core pillar of the game is physical spellcasting. Instead of just pushing buttons on a controller, you actually have to move. You punch forward to hurl fireballs, lift your arms straight up to summon a shield, and do elbow-flex movements (basically bicep curls) to cast more spells!

The goal is to get you fully immersed and moving while you dive into a dark fantasy world.

I just pushed Build 264, which includes a ton of balancing, minor fixes, and a brand-new spell system to make the combat feel way more dynamic!

The game is currently in open playtest and completely FREE right now. I’m actively looking for honest feedback and replying to any that you share on our Discord, so please join us!

Thanks for reading, and see you in Calindreth!

u/RuneGardenVr — 25 days ago

Anyone else tired of just pulling triggers to cast spells in VR? 🔮

Hey y'all!

I'm working on a big new update for my VR ARPG, Vaelorys, and wanted to show off our new spells!

Forget pulling triggers. Now, if you want to unleash massive elemental magic, you physically punch the ground or raise your hands palms-up! Easy to learn, but feels awesome when you're surrounded by enemies, just like a mage. 🧙‍♂️

Vaelorys playtest is FREE and live right now in our Discord!

I'm always looking for honest feedback on the game and how the combat system feels, so if you have some spare time this weekend, join us at the link below!

Thank you very much! :D

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/asAHYWsSpS

Socials: https://linktr.ee/vaelorys

u/RuneGardenVr — 1 month ago

Hey everyone ❤️

We’ve been quietly working on something really close to our hearts — Vaelorys, a VR MMO RPG and we’re finally at a point where we’d love to bring real players in and shape it together.

This isn’t just another test for us. Vaelorys is all about stepping into a living world, meeting other players, exploring, fighting, messing around, and creating those moments that only VR can really deliver. But to get there, we need honest feedback from people who genuinely love this space.

So… we’re opening up early playtesting.

We’re looking for players who:

  • Love VR (especially social or multiplayer experiences)
  • Enjoy MMOs or RPGs
  • Are willing to share real, unfiltered feedback (the good and the bad)

You don’t need to be a pro or content creator, just someone who wants to help shape a game from the ground up.

What you’ll get:

  • Early access to Vaelorys
  • A chance to directly influence development
  • A tight-knit community to explore the game with

What we ask:

  • Patience (it’s still in development!)
  • Honest thoughts and suggestions
  • Just have fun with it

If this sounds like your kind of thing, drop a comment and I’ll send you an invite link to our Discord server and how to join the playtest. 🙌

Really appreciate anyone willing to give this a shot, it means more than you think, truly!

Edit: This playtesting is only for Quest devices*

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u/RuneGardenVr — 2 months ago

Hey everyone ❤️

We’ve been quietly working on something really close to our hearts — Vaelorys, a VR MMO RPG and we’re finally at a point where we’d love to bring real players in and shape it together.

This isn’t just another test for us. Vaelorys is all about stepping into a living world, meeting other players, exploring, fighting, messing around, and creating those moments that only VR can really deliver. But to get there, we need honest feedback from people who genuinely love this space.

So… we’re opening up early playtesting.

We’re looking for players who:

  • Love VR (especially social or multiplayer experiences)
  • Enjoy MMOs or RPGs
  • Are willing to share real, unfiltered feedback (the good and the bad)

You don’t need to be a pro or content creator, just someone who wants to help shape a game from the ground up.

What you’ll get:

  • Early access to Vaelorys
  • A chance to directly influence development
  • A tight-knit community to explore the game with

What we ask:

  • Patience (it’s still in development!)
  • Honest thoughts and suggestions
  • Just have fun with it

If this sounds like your kind of thing, drop a comment and I’ll send you an invite link to our Discord server and how to join the playtest. 🙌

Really appreciate anyone willing to give this a shot, it means more than you think, truly!

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u/RuneGardenVr — 2 months ago