Martin Rumenov A new contender is stepping into the virtual ring — Haymaker, a physics-based street-fighting simulator from Console Studios, is gearing up for release on Meta Quest 2, 3, and 3S headsets. Promising the raw energy of a cinematic fistfight with the freedom of VR, it’s a game that invites players to throw real punches, kicks, and even brutal knee strikes in fully interactive environments.
Developed by the Kansas City–based independent studio, Haymaker draws inspiration from movie-style bar fights but swaps stunt choreography for player-driven physics. Using intuitive motion tracking, every swing, block, or kick comes from your real-world movement, creating a fighting experience where timing and physical coordination truly matter. Players will face off against waves of enemies, using both hands and legs to climb their way through a gritty street brawling hierarchy.
The game doesn’t stop at hand-to-hand combat—scenery and objects double as weapons. Smash an opponent into a pool table, grab a nearby bottle, or improvise using furniture to turn the tide. Multiple modes offer different styles of play: a fully customizable Sandbox Mode for experimental brawls, and a challenging Roguelite Mode that tests endurance with unique classes and randomized encounters.
Founder James Console describes his vision clearly: “I wanted to make a VR experience that captures the chaos and satisfaction of a well-shot fight scene. If you’re into emergent, physics-driven combat and don’t mind getting a bit of virtual blood on your hands, this one’s for you.”
Key Features
- Fight Your Way: Combine fists, kicks, and the environment for creative takedowns.
- Training Gym: Learn powerful techniques like judo throws, arm breaks, and push kicks.
- Sandbox Mode: Customize battles, maps, and opponent numbers to your liking.
- Roguelite Challenge: Choose from specialized brawlers and push your limits to survive wave after wave.
Haymaker is scheduled to hit Meta Quest headsets later this fall through Early Access, giving VR combat fans a chance to train, brawl, and bleed in one of the most realistic virtual fight simulations to date.
About Haymaker
Haymaker is an intense, physics-driven fighting experience focused on raw impact and player freedom. Hone your martial arts in the gym, craft custom scenarios, or endure endless fights in chaotic roguelike fashion — every move and impact is powered by real physics for authentic, visceral action.
About Console Studios
Founded in 2025 in Kansas City, Console Studios is an independent development team dedicated to expanding the boundaries of immersion in virtual reality. Its debut project, Haymaker, reflects the studio’s mission to merge player-driven freedom with physical authenticity, setting a new benchmark for VR combat games.
You can find more in the game’s Discord channel.
