Virtual reality gaming is about to get a cyberpunk twist with Xploit.zero, a mixed-reality tower defence game that transforms your entire room into a digital battlefield. Developer AAA Game Studios has announced the title will launch exclusively on Meta Quest 3 on 28th January 2026, following its reveal at today’s UploadVR Winter Showcase.
The game casts players as human firewalls defending against waves of computer viruses in a neon-soaked digital world. Your mission is to protect the NeuroGate, described as the only link back to reality, from incoming threats including crawling DDoS attacks and flying enemies called Malworms. The mixed-reality technology means these digital nasties will appear to invade your actual living space, creating what sounds like a properly immersive experience.
Players will need to strategically place defensive turrets around their room, taking into account both the weapons’ field of vision and the physical layout of their space. The game promises to make full use of room-scale VR, requiring players to look in every direction to spot incoming flying enemies that can be swatted away with hand gestures. Defeated viruses drop Memory Cores that can be used to upgrade your defensive capabilities.
Two game modes are planned for launch: Countdown Mode offers a series of increasingly challenging timed levels, while Infinite Mode lets players see how long they can survive endless waves of digital threats. A global leaderboard will track the best defenders, adding a competitive element to the cyber warfare.
According to Antonio Marín, CEO of AAA Game Studios, the game explores themes around humanity’s relationship with rapidly advancing technology. More information about Xploit.zero can be found on the developer’s official website and social media channels.
