Having received a strong reception on PSVR back at the end of March, Moss: Book II from developer Polyarc is now set to release on Quest 2 starting next month.

Update (June 9th, 2022): Polyarc today announced during UploadVR’s Summer Showcase that Moss: Book II is exiting PSVR exclusivity and coming to Quest 2 on July 21st.

In addition, Polyarc has today opened pre-orders for the Moss: Book II Official Soundtrack (OST), composed by two-time BAFTA award-winning composer Jason Graves. The original article announcing its summer launch window follows below:

Original Article (April 21st, 2022): Action-platformer Moss originally launched as a timed exclusive on PSVR back in 2018, but just four months later it made its way to PC VR too (eventually landing on the original Quest in 2019). And now it looks like the sequel, Moss: Book II, which first launched for PSVR on April 5th this year, is set for a similarly quick jump to another platform.

Today during the Quest Gaming Showcase, developer Polyarc announced that Moss: Book II is due for a release date on Quest 2 this summer (a PC VR version, however, has not yet been announced). The studio also showed the first look at the game as it will look on Quest 2.

Assuming that the trailer is showing an accurate representation of the game’s geometric and texture detail as it will run on Quest 2… it appears pretty darn close to what the game looks like even when backed by the more powerful PS4/PS5.

In fact, Moss: Book II is likely to look sharper on Quest 2’s higher resolution display (1,832 × 1,920 [3.5MP] per-eye) compared to PSVR’s rather dated display (960 × 1,080 [1.0MP] per-eye). That could be a boon for this game in particular, as Moss: Book II’s beautifully composed mouse-sized environments contain intricate details that could be easier to appreciate with the higher resolution display—though we’ll have to see if the game’s textures on Quest 2 can hold up to that added scrutiny.

SEE ALSO
Qualcomm's Head of XR is Leaving at a Pivotal Moment for the Industry

Moss: Book II on PSVR picks up precisely where the original Moss left off—meaning, if you’re planning to play Book II, you should probably start with the original game first. Luckily, if you find yourself in that boat, the original Moss is conveniently 20% off on the Quest store.

In our review of Moss: Book II on PSVR we scored the game 8.5 out of 10 and summarized it as such:

Moss: Book II is a direct continuation of the first game in both story and core mechanics. Generally speaking, it’s a longer and better experience than the original Moss thanks to the introduction of new weapons, mechanics, and more intriguing puzzles. The game is polished to the brim with stellar art direction, with each segment of the game being its own detailed diorama with top notch composition. Sound is strong and animations are superb throughout, with one of the game’s enjoyable boss fights showcasing Polyarc’s animation prowess in particular. Though the ‘narrated book’ story structure may have hindered the impact of the story and characters, Moss: Book II is a well rounded adventure you won’t want to miss.

So when will it launch? Well, Polyarc has only given Moss: Book II on Quest 2 a “Summer 2022” release date so far (see update). However, the original game launched on its first non-PSVR platform exactly 120 days after its initial release. 120 days from the PSVR release date of Moss: Book II would put us out to August 2nd. Conveniently that’s also a Tuesday (a common day for major game releases), which happens to be the same day of the week that the original Moss and Moss: Book II both launched on. So until we hear a more specific date from the studio, that’ll be our best guess!

Newsletter graphic

This article may contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product we may receive a small commission which helps support the publication. More information.


Ben is the world's most senior professional analyst solely dedicated to the XR industry, having founded Road to VR in 2011—a year before the Oculus Kickstarter sparked a resurgence that led to the modern XR landscape. He has authored more than 3,000 articles chronicling the evolution of the XR industry over more than a decade. With that unique perspective, Ben has been consistently recognized as one of the most influential voices in XR, giving keynotes and joining panel and podcast discussions at key industry events. He is a self-described "journalist and analyst, not evangelist."
  • Andross

    hope to see it also on steam, i don’t want to buy it on oculus

    • Skylar Roberts

      Working parttime on my PC has gotten me $17940. I was vexed when I lost my past job,~ex891~ yet say thanks to God I went over this mind blowing an open door, and thusly, I’ll have the option to figure out how to make huge number of dollars from the solace of my own home. By going to the accompanying site, ~ex891~anyone may pursue this errand and bring in extra cash on the web.

      >>>> https://­f­.­l­s­/jobsavailable

    • Caroline Diaz

      I’ve always wanted a reliable work that could earn me great income. Once I had left my job, my mind was searching for something reliable and honest and that I came across this wonderful online project opportunity. I needed a reliable option to earn a full-time income for myself in my home and for our family. It’s much simpler than it appears, all you have just fill in an easy form in order to receive first-class access to the”Home Profit” System.It is a simple task, and you don’t need any expertise. You just need a basic understanding of computers or laptop as well as accessibility to an on line . Now I earn approximately 14999 dollars on a regular basis.Here Is what I do
      >>>> https://­fli­pl­in­k­.­i­o­/NR3Bv

  • Chris Leathco

    Good news for my wife, she’s hooked on Moss right now. Guess that means it’s gonna be harder for me to play my headset for a while longer lol.

  • xyzs

    Why not on Quest 1 too ?
    The graphics show pure 0 evolution…

  • Lol, I saw that email come through and I was like, “SHADDAP AND TAKE MY MONEY” I’m so excited to play this game, but I kinda wish it was on PC so that I could make use of my graphics card. If they do port it for PC, I hope they don’t charge me twice!