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The 7th Guest VR

Platform(s): Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, PC, PlayStation 5
Genre: Adventure
Publisher: Vertigo Games
Developer: Exkee
Release Date: Oct. 19, 2023

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'The 7th Guest' Comes To PC VR, Meta Quest and PS VR2 In October - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 22, 2023 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT

The iconic '90s mystery game, The 7th Guest, has been brought back to life with cutting-edge VR technology that delivers an atmospheric story like no other.

Six guests have been welcomed to the foreboding mansion. But something sinister is at play. The wealthy recluse and toymaker, Henry Stauf, hides in the shadows, and there is a dark power here, shrouded in mysteries. Who is the 7th Guest? What does Henry want with them? And who will live to tell the tale?

As players explore the eerie mansion, the puzzles become increasingly challenging, and there are dangers lurking around every corner, with every shadow, creak, and flicker of light adding to the haunting tension.

Players will unlock new rooms and uncover hidden secrets, all while trying to keep their wits about you against the eerie horrors. The 7th Guest VR is the ultimate adventure for fans of mystery-puzzle games and those seeking a new and terrifying VR experience.


Recall the chilling riddles of the Stauf Mansion from the '90s PC classic, The 7th Guest?

At the Opening Night Live (ONL) pre-show, Vertigo Games unveiled its captivating rebirth: The 7th Guest VR.

Set to release on October 19th, the trailer showcases never-before-seen in-game footage of the game with groundbreaking live-action capture and intricate puzzles.

It's more than a game; it's a haunting invitation into VR for a spine-tingling experience.

The new trailer just revealed pulls players straight into the glorious visuals and enigmatic puzzles of The 7th Guest VR. It also showcases the groundbreaking volumetric scenes, where players can see the ghostly apparitions of the ill-fated guests in full 3D glory and start to unravel the mystery of their visit to Stauf Mansion. 

Key Features:

  • Volumetric Storytelling The 7th Guest VR employs cutting-edge ghostly volumetric video capture with 3D live- action graphics and exquisite performances that help tell an visceral & haunting story.
  • A Narrative Legacy Featuring the original story as written by Matthew J. Costello, The 7th Guest VR brings back characters like Martine Burden, Brian Dutton, Edward & Elinor Knox and others, as well as some surprise appearances.
  • Expertly-crafted VR Puzzle Gameplay All-new puzzles that have been carefully redesigned to take full advantage of the technological possibilities of VR. The mansion’s many puzzles are all meaningfully connected to the main story, and use recognizable aesthetic elements to pay homage to the original.
  • Dynamic VR Environments The 7th Guest mansion awakens, as the environments are vividly realized with high- end visuals and VR-powered optical illusions. This immersive approach lets players delve into every corner of thehaunted mansion, and see how it changes around them as they unlock intricate puzzles and unveil cryptic clues.

The 7th Guest VR is coming to PC VR (Steam), Meta Quest and PS VR2 on October 19, 2023.


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