February might be the shortest month, but when it comes to productivity, it can go toe-to-toe with the rest. We worked hard and got a lot done — and we’re excited to share what we achieved in the second month of 2026.
Let’s start!
Let’s start!
New Franchisees Expanding the Map
There’s nothing better than welcoming new partners to the BATTLE START network — and February delivered. This month, 10 new franchisees joined the ecosystem, including our very first partners in two brand new countries.
That means arenas featuring the best VR games (by BATTLE START, of course) are opening in:
🇪🇨 Ecuador – Check out Totem Arena in Guayaquil
🇦🇹 Austria – Glitch Lab is launching a new location. We’ll keep you posted and hopefully share some footage
🇦🇺 Australia – A new VR arena is coming to Queensland. The venue, called The Axe N Dagger, is in the final stages of renovation. If you’re in Australia, you’ll be able to play there soon
🇲🇽 México – Head to Jalisco! Want to try our games or meet the local franchise owners and learn what it’s really like to run a VR business? Look for La Estación Virtual
🇦🇪 UAE – Dubai just got even more interesting. Immersive Experiences DMCC is opening with our full VR game lineup
🇬🇷 Greece – In Ano Liosia, Nexus Realms E.E is already up and running
🇮🇹 Italy – Our Italian partners are still deciding on the best city for their new VR arena. We’ll share the location as soon as it’s set
🇨🇾 Cyprus – Our partners in Limassol (Λεμεσός) have already found a space and started renovations. They’ll be opening in the coming months — we’ll be following this one closely, so stay tuned
🇦🇹 Austria – Glitch Lab is launching a new location. We’ll keep you posted and hopefully share some footage
🇦🇺 Australia – A new VR arena is coming to Queensland. The venue, called The Axe N Dagger, is in the final stages of renovation. If you’re in Australia, you’ll be able to play there soon
🇲🇽 México – Head to Jalisco! Want to try our games or meet the local franchise owners and learn what it’s really like to run a VR business? Look for La Estación Virtual
🇦🇪 UAE – Dubai just got even more interesting. Immersive Experiences DMCC is opening with our full VR game lineup
🇬🇷 Greece – In Ano Liosia, Nexus Realms E.E is already up and running
🇮🇹 Italy – Our Italian partners are still deciding on the best city for their new VR arena. We’ll share the location as soon as it’s set
🇨🇾 Cyprus – Our partners in Limassol (Λεμεσός) have already found a space and started renovations. They’ll be opening in the coming months — we’ll be following this one closely, so stay tuned
And two brand new countries for us:
🇭🇳 Honduras – Tegucigalpa, the capital, now has its own free-roam VR arena with our games. The venue is called Play Maxx, and it’s already open. Welcome!
🇵🇦 Panama – Another capital, another milestone. Panama City is now home to the biggest BATTLE START game library in Central America. Universum is a VR park we’re genuinely proud of.
🇵🇦 Panama – Another capital, another milestone. Panama City is now home to the biggest BATTLE START game library in Central America. Universum is a VR park we’re genuinely proud of.
Updates You Asked For
We take partner feedback seriously, and we move fast on it. As you know, when we launch new VR games, we usually start with the Arena format (larger spaces). But we haven’t forgotten about Mini Arena owners. Our developers are constantly working to adapt maps and modes for smaller play areas. Here’s what we focused on in February.
For Mini Arenas, we’ve expanded the list of available modes:
Magic Party: Jelly Volleyball, Exploding Cabbages
Party 2: Robot Factory, Pirate Tennis, Shark Pool
We also added the Submarine map and all Battle maps to Mini Arena format.
And based on requests from smaller venues, we’ve introduced a way to mark pillars and obstacles in the play area. These will now show up in-game as energy walls or structures you can’t pass through — rendered automatically after calibration.
Party 2: Robot Factory, Pirate Tennis, Shark Pool
We also added the Submarine map and all Battle maps to Mini Arena format.
And based on requests from smaller venues, we’ve introduced a way to mark pillars and obstacles in the play area. These will now show up in-game as energy walls or structures you can’t pass through — rendered automatically after calibration.
What’s Next: A New Lobby
We’re also working on something you’ll see a bit later: a brand new lobby.
If you’ve played our free-roam VR games before, you know the drill: guests put on their headsets and spawn in a colorful hub where they choose their character, pick a name, and get their first taste of the virtual world.
We put just as much love into the lobby as we do into the games themselves. It’s designed to make an impression from the very first second. What do players see when they put on the headset?
Scale. It’s the first thing that hits you. A massive, multi-layered world that feels magical from the moment you arrive. The level of detail is so rich you could explore it for hours.
But replayability means keeping things fresh. So we’re building a new world — just as detailed, just as immersive — that will welcome VR fans in style.
If you’ve played our free-roam VR games before, you know the drill: guests put on their headsets and spawn in a colorful hub where they choose their character, pick a name, and get their first taste of the virtual world.
We put just as much love into the lobby as we do into the games themselves. It’s designed to make an impression from the very first second. What do players see when they put on the headset?
Scale. It’s the first thing that hits you. A massive, multi-layered world that feels magical from the moment you arrive. The level of detail is so rich you could explore it for hours.
But replayability means keeping things fresh. So we’re building a new world — just as detailed, just as immersive — that will welcome VR fans in style.
As soon as it’s ready, we’ll announce it on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). Follow us so you don’t miss it.
Games, Games, and More Games
Our dev team is working full throttle on two new VR action-adventure titles: a quest-shooter called Agents, built for teens and adults, and a family-friendly game (still untitled) aimed at younger players and group events.
Agents is set for release in summer 2026. The family adventure will follow in December.
We’re still months away from launch, but we’re already itching to show you concept art and gameplay from both projects.
Here’s a first look.
Agents is set for release in summer 2026. The family adventure will follow in December.
We’re still months away from launch, but we’re already itching to show you concept art and gameplay from both projects.
Here’s a first look.
So, Agents
A mysterious, high-stakes action game packed with chases, firefights, puzzles, and a global conspiracy to unravel.
Every day, our team adds new layers to the world. Combat drones with flamethrowers? Check.
Every day, our team adds new layers to the world. Combat drones with flamethrowers? Check.
NPCs that act like real players? You bet.
A virtual world that behaves like the real one? Absolutely.
We’re completely hooked on this one. Expect more sneak peeks on our social channels.
Family PvE Adventures
Work on the December game is also moving fast, though we're keeping some details under wraps for now. But we didn't want to leave you with nothing.
Take a look at these characters. We started with 30 and narrowed it down to 9 (and you're only seeing a few of them here).
The final lineup wasn't just a design decision — we let our youngest players choose. The result? A cast that works for everyone.
We're also building the game worlds.
The final lineup wasn't just a design decision — we let our youngest players choose. The result? A cast that works for everyone.
We're also building the game worlds.
Unlike Party, Party 2, and Magic Party, this one will have fewer locations but a connected storyline, where players have to team up against a common enemy.
P.S. Our team is officially obsessed with these little guys. We're pretty sure players will want to take them home — so if any arena owners are looking for merch ideas, you know where to find us.
Well? How does it look?
That’s just part of what we packed into February. There’s more we couldn’t fit here, but we’ll share it in future posts and updates. Stick around, and let yourself fall in love with VR, just like the BATTLE START team.
