‘Budget Cuts’ Studio Unveils Norse-Inspired Roguelite ‘Crossings’ for Quest & PC VR

Whoa, okay, so this new game, right? It’s called Crossings and it’s from Neat Corp. They’re the brains behind the Budget Cuts series—remember those? Anyway, they’ve got this wild new VR thing where you swing swords and cast spells, all in some kind of Viking afterlife. I’m not even joking.

Picture this: You and a buddy, or maybe someone random, teaming up in this ever-changing landscape, hunting down trolls and draugr (yeah, those creepy Norse creatures). The devs say it’s like this wordless teamwork thing, so guess you’ll be making eye contact and weird gestures instead of chatting. Can you imagine? Yikes, but kinda cool too.

So, as you progress, you get these funky weapons upgrades. I mean, who doesn’t wanna wield something like the ‘Tooth of Nör’? Sounds like a dentist’s nightmare but in a good way. Picture ancient Viking swords and those chunky clubs bashing through mythical baddies. I heard this one character got distracted by how their axe made a wind-slicing whoosh in the game—just me? Whatever, moving on.

Their blurb really paints a picture: You wake up freezing and alone, just chilling somewhere between life and, well, memories of it. Turns out your spirit, not your feeble body, found freedom. Now, you’re navigating this morphing realm formed by cryptic forces and shattered destinies. It’s a roguelite fantasy, all VR-first, so get ready to flail around in your living room.

Oh, and no words while teaming up with lost souls—just trust and instinct, like a bizarre trust fall with strangers. It all comes down to reading movements during combat, they say. Imagine physical spellcasting like you’re Dr. Strange, but more Norse and less Marvel. You’re clashing with mythic creatures—old school style—but the kicker is, every choice leaves a shadowy imprint on this twisty journey.

Now, if you’re eager to dive in, no set launch date yet. But, they tossed a bone our way—you can wishlist it on the Horizon Store for Quest users, and PC folks can wishlist on Steam. Oh, here’s the kicker: there’s a PC VR demo coming during Steam Next Fest from October 14th to 21st. Just a teaser, a “single-player slice,” as they put it.

So, wait…where was I? Doesn’t matter—grab your VR gear when it drops and go nuts. The Norse afterlife isn’t gonna explore itself, right? Anyway, happy gaming, or whatever they say.