Besiege, the cult-favorite physics sandbox about constructing siege engines, has officially made its leap into virtual reality with a full launch on Meta Quest. The game reimagines its chaotic, build-and-destroy gameplay for VR, where every beam, wheel, and cannon is placed with your own hands.
This VR adaptation isn’t just a port. It fully embraces motion controls, letting players interact with their creations and the environment in a way that flat screens never allowed. The result is a tactile, immersive twist on a formula that already thrived on creativity and physics-driven problem solving.
Hands-on siege engine construction
In Besiege VR, players construct medieval war machines piece by piece, connecting wooden beams, wheels, weapons, and moving parts to create functional contraptions. The transition to VR makes the building process far more engaging, as you physically assemble your devices and watch how they behave under the weight of gravity and momentum.
Experimentation remains at the core. Machines can fail in spectacular ways, crumbling under stress or spinning out of control if their balance is off. The learning curve is as entertaining as the successes, with VR adding an extra layer of intuitive control for positioning and adjustments.
Physics-based destruction in first person
Once your siege engine is built, the real fun begins. Levels challenge you to topple structures, breach fortresses, or solve puzzles using creative engineering. Seeing your machines in first-person scale, then watching them smash through walls or implode in a chain of misfires, elevates the game’s chaotic energy.
VR also enhances the sense of scale and spatial problem solving. Puzzles that once played out from a top-down camera now feel more immediate, with enemies, obstacles, and fortifications looming right in front of you.
A natural fit for VR sandbox play
Besiege has always been about experimentation and spectacle, and VR amplifies both. The tactile nature of assembling machines makes the construction process as engaging as the destruction, turning every small adjustment into a hands-on interaction. The combination of creativity, physics, and immersive scale positions this release as a strong example of how sandbox games can thrive in virtual reality.
By embracing VR’s strengths without overcomplicating its design, Besiege VR delivers a satisfying evolution of the original, letting players experience their own mechanical chaos up close.
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