WELLINGTON, New Zealand – April 17, 2025 – Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition, the debut VR entry in the world’s most downloaded horse racing and equestrian mobile game franchise from developer PikPok, is ready for the race tracks as it leaps onto Meta Quest and SteamVR today.
Take ownership of an ambitious new stable and breed, raise, and race majestic equine partners in an immersive VR simulation built from the ground up to capture the equestrian lifestyle.
Take up the reins while competing in high-speed races, mastering intuitive and accessible VR controls across six locations. Race against computer-controlled jockeys and other players via online multiplayer. Work in tandem with bonded steeds to progress through the story and develop a stable of champions.
For an additional challenge, take on Cross Country mode, where careful coordination and direction of your horse is key to getting the best result. And when it’s time to unwind, leave the adrenaline of the track behind on Free Roam excursions that allow you to ride at your own pace with your favorite horses.
Breed and raise horses by hand to produce that perfect eye-catching combination of coat patterns and color, then groom and nurture them face-to-face to develop their stats. Foster bonds with different horses to increase their performance capabilities during races and form a winning relationship.
Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition will feature multiple post-launch updates. The first major update includes additional celebrations, smoother world navigation, and expanded horse animations that bring pastures to life like never before. Future updates will include a new Trophy Room to celebrate past victories, Horse Markets to bolster even the best stables, and additional locations to explore and tracks to master.
“Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition brings the ranch to the living room for all,” said PikPok CEO Mario Wynands. “We hope both long-time franchise fans and newcomers to Rival Stars will enjoy bonding and racing with their beautiful horses.”
Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition launches today on Meta Quest 2 & Meta Quest 3 and SteamVR for $19.99 USD, with English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Korean language support. For more information, visit the official website, and learn more via the Meta Quest Store and Steam today!
About PikPok
PikPok® is a leading developer and publisher of critically acclaimed games across PC, console, and mobile. We give players rich gaming experiences with intuitive gameplay, highly polished art, and immersive audio design. Our 200-person strong team across New Zealand and Colombia has created the Into the Dead® series, the Rival Stars® franchise, the BAFTA-nominated Super Monsters Ate My Condo™, and the critically acclaimed Shatter® and Shatter Remastered Deluxe®, plus many more.
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