Stress Level Zero has certainly hit the mark with their game BONELAB (2022) on Quest, gaining quite the fanfare. However, their celebrated physics action puzzler, BONEWORKS (2019), hasn’t yet made its debut on Meta’s newer standalone devices. But, that’s about to change.
For those who haven’t experienced it yet on a PC VR headset, Boneworks offers a thrilling VR action-adventure, immersing players in a world equipped with cutting-edge physics mechanics. The game demands players to skillfully wander through its environments, engage in combat rooted deeply in physics, and solve puzzles in ingenious ways.
Recently, studio co-founder Brandon Laatsch gave us a sneak peek into their exciting plans for 2025. In a recent post on X, he revealed that the studio is actively working on patches to enhance their Marrow Engine physics framework, which they developed with the Unity engine. Plus, there’s the much-anticipated release of Boneworks for Quest 3 and Quest 3S in the pipeline.
You can even catch a glimpse of Boneworks in action on Quest 3 in the video below:
In his update, Laatsch outlined some ambitious goals: rolling out Patch 7, 8, and 9 for Bonelab with updates Marrow 2, 2.1, and 2.2, alongside bringing Boneworks to Quest 3. And that’s not all – the team is also gearing up for the next game’s pre-production. It’s going to be a busy time, as syncing the Marrow tech across platforms promises compatibility, although Boneworks still poses some challenges. Therefore, a hearty “Godspeed” goes to the minds at SLZ!
What’s even more fascinating is that while they work on the official Quest 3 version, Quest 2 users haven’t been left out in the cold entirely. They can indulge in the Boneworks experience through a community-driven mod known as ‘Labworks’.
And don’t worry, for those who’ve grown fond of Labworks, Laatsch has assured that they won’t be pulling it down. Crafted by indie modder ‘volx64’ over the span of two years, Labworks offers a prelude to what’s to come. Laatsch defends the upcoming native Quest 3 version, hinting at transformative improvements courtesy of the Marrow Engine, more than just a mere port.
As of now, there’s no set release date for these eagerly awaited updates, but rest assured, we’re keeping our ears to the ground. Monitor Laatsch’s posts on X and the studio’s YouTube channel for the latest tidbits.
