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Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series

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  • The Oculus Quest and Rift systems received the first chapter of Vader Immortal on the 21st of May 2019. David S. Goyer wrote all three chapters while Ben Snow directed the project. Snow drew inspiration from Raiders of the Lost Ark for the premise involving an ancient artifact. The second chapter arrived on the 25th of September 2019, followed by the third on the 21st of November 2019. A PlayStation VR version launched later on the 24th of August 2020.

  • A Force-sensitive smuggler stands before Darth Vader on the volcanic planet Mustafar. Vader demands the smuggler retrieve the Bright Star artifact that once destroyed nearly all life there. The smuggler is a descendant of Lady Corvax and travels with droid ZO-E3 voiced by Maya Rudolph. They meet Vylip F'alma, a Mustafarian loremaster played by Keith Ferguson. Black Bishop, husband to Corvax, guides them through the journey alongside a Mustafarian priestess. The story unfolds between Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One events.

  • Players enter a dojo environment to practice against waves of enemies using a lightsaber. Each episode focuses on different abilities within this training space. The game allows users to harness Force powers to move forward toward new areas. A linear path guides players through the experience while they duel opponents. The gameplay emphasizes dueling mechanics rather than complex systems or open exploration options.

  • Metacritic assigned the PlayStation 4 version a score of 69 out of 100 based on 20 critics. Reviewers praised the narrative quality but criticized the lack of mechanical depth in gameplay. The weighted average indicated mixed or average reviews across the publication landscape. Critics noted strong storytelling elements despite concerns about interactive complexity.

  • Vader Immortal ranked as the 8th most-downloaded PlayStation VR game in the United States and Canada during 2020. It placed 9th in Europe that same year. In 2021, the title climbed to 7th place in North America and remained at 9th in Europe. By 2025, all three episodes appeared among best-selling titles on the Meta Quest platform of all time.

  • Episode I received the inaugural PGA Innovation Award at the 31st Producers Guild of America Awards. This honor recognized the first chapter of the series for its innovative approach to virtual reality storytelling. The award highlighted achievements within the production team led by Goyer and Snow.

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When did the first chapter of Vader Immortal release on Oculus Quest and Rift systems?

The first chapter of Vader Immortal released on the 21st of May 2019 for Oculus Quest and Rift systems. David S. Goyer wrote all three chapters while Ben Snow directed the project.

Who voices the droid ZO-E3 in the Vader Immortal story set on Mustafar?

Maya Rudolph provides the voice for the droid ZO-E3 who travels with a Force-sensitive smuggler descendant of Lady Corvax. The narrative unfolds between Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One events alongside characters like Vylip F'alma played by Keith Ferguson.

What gameplay mechanics does Vader Immortal emphasize instead of open exploration options?

Vader Immortal emphasizes dueling mechanics rather than complex systems or open exploration options within a linear path. Players enter a dojo environment to practice against waves of enemies using a lightsaber while harnessing Force powers to move forward toward new areas.

How did Metacritic rate the PlayStation 4 version of Vader Immortal based on critic reviews?

Metacritic assigned the PlayStation 4 version a score of 69 out of 100 based on 20 critics who praised the narrative quality but criticized the lack of mechanical depth in gameplay. Reviewers noted strong storytelling elements despite concerns about interactive complexity.

When did the PlayStation VR version of Vader Immortal launch compared to other platforms?

A PlayStation VR version launched later on the 24th of August 2020 after the second chapter arrived on the 25th of September 2019 and the third on the 21st of November 2019. By 2025 all three episodes appeared among best-selling titles on the Meta Quest platform of all time.

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  1. 1magazineFirst look inside the Star Wars virtual reality experience Vader ImmortalAnthony Breznican — May 7, 2019
  2. 2webVader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series – Episode 2 Comes to Oculus Quest and Rift TodayAdam Bankhurst — September 25, 2019
  3. 3webJust Announced: The Final Episode of Vader Immortal Arrives November 21October 31, 2019
  4. 4webVader Immortal, a former Oculus exclusive, is available now on PlayStation VRJames Vincent — August 25, 2020
  5. 5webStar Wars VR game Vader Immortal teases story details in trailerHolt Kris — April 12, 2019
  6. 6metacriticVader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series (PlayStation 4)
  7. 7webVader Immortal: Une expérience VR solide dans le monde de Star WarsSeptember 19, 2020
  8. 8webStar Wars: Vader Immortal Trilogy Review – A Splendid Early Exercise in Story-LivingJamie Feltham — November 26, 2019
  9. 9webPlayStation Store: Top downloads of 20202021-01-13
  10. 10webPlayStation Store’s top downloads of 20212022-01-12
  11. 11webMeta Shares the 50 Best-selling Quest Games of All TimeScott Hayden — 2025-04-22
  12. 12webMeta Revealed The 50 Best-Selling Quest Games Of All TimeDavid Heaney — 2025-04-22
  13. 13webPGA Awards: 1917 Named Outstanding Motion PictureAllison Crist et al. — January 18, 2020