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

Okay, so, picture this: Neat Corp, the folks who whipped up the Budget Cuts series, just dropped a bombshell—or, well, a magic hammer or something—about their next VR gig, Crossings. And it’s not just any run-of-the-mill VR game. Nope, this one’s all about duking it out with spells and melee in the land of the Norse afterlife. I mean, who comes up with this stuff?

So, you’re on this co-op roguelite journey—which, by the way, sounds like a fancy way of saying you’re gonna die a bunch, but, eh, details—and you’re out here chasing vengeance and survival. Honestly, just typing this makes me feel all puffed up with excitement. Dive into this weird, ever-changing world, meet other poor lost souls, and guess what? You won’t be chit-chatting with them. No, it’s all about eye contact and instinct. Dodge, slice, and throw around power like you’re in a Viking rock band.

And, oh boy, the weapons. Who wouldn’t want to get their sweaty hands on Viking-age blades, axes, and stuff like the ‘Tooth of Nör’? Just saying that makes me feel like I could take on a troll or two. Plus, there’s magic! Imagine learning new spells every time you kick the bucket—because practice makes perfect, right? Not sure how that fits into Norse mythology, but who really cares?

Neat Corp lets us in on this snippet:

You open your eyes, shivering on some desolate patch, caught somewhere between death’s door and… I don’t know, maybe your grandma’s cryptic bedtime stories? Despite your fall, your spirit pulled a Houdini, and now you’re wandering this world that just won’t sit still. One moment it’s a forest, the next, well—who can say? Anyway, it’s VR-first; every swipe and spell comes from you. Battle legends—trolls, draugr, quirky little dvärg—basically every Norse tale you’ve heard of is throwing shade at you.

The kicker? No release date yet. Yeah, I know. So, if you’re as hyped as I am (or just love the sound of smacking imaginary trolls), you might wanna wishlist Crossings on the Horizon Store for Quest or Steam for those snazzy PC VR headsets. They’re even sneaking in a demo during Steam Next Fest from October 14th to the 21st.

Time to sharpen those virtual swords, folks. Or, you know, just keep hitting refresh on the store page. Either works.