Spatial Ops Pulse Protocol Update Ushers in Next-Gen Mixed-Reality Combat

Mixed-Reality Gets Real: Update Brings Sensory Depth

Stockholm-based studio Resolution Games has released the high-impact “Pulse Protocol” update for its acclaimed mixed-reality shooter, Spatial Ops, now available via the Meta Horizon and PICO stores. Players can now experience tactile gameplay with bHaptics gear—including the TactSuit, TactSleeve, and TactVisor—enabling real-time feedback from the virtual battlefield directly to their bodies for unprecedented immersion.

Dynamic Arena Mode & Enemy Challenge

Meta Quest users gain new Arena Mode features:

• In-Game Spatial Marker: Create custom maps using printable markers for precise alignment.
• Expanded Enemy Lineup: Battle Hatchet Corp soldiers and Infected units equipped with unique weapons and tactics, introducing diverse adversaries like revolver-wielding Guards and RPG-armed Rocketeers for fresh tactical gameplay.
• Permadeath Options: High-stakes matches now allow permanent death configurations, intensifying competitive play.
• Improved Weapon Placement: Preview and position weapons intuitively within the map editor.
• Bot Sound Toggle: Design stealth missions by silencing AI bot spawn notifications, increasing strategic possibilities.

Broad Improvements Empower Agents

All players—across Meta Quest and PICO—benefit from enhanced gameplay:

• bHaptics Integration: Feel every shot, explosion, and item interaction throughout your body via haptic feedback, bridging virtual and physical reality.
• Seamless Achievement Tracking: Monitor accomplishments directly in-game.
• Optimized Weapon Handling: Horizontal grip offsets offer refined controls for more natural aiming.
• Balanced Campaign Progression: Easier path to earning 5-star achievements makes campaign play more rewarding.
• On-the-Fly Floor Adjustment: Instantly alter floor height in-game for added convenience without leaving the action.

Resolution Games: Pioneers of Immersive Play

Resolution Games, renowned for titles like Demeo and Blaston, continues to push boundaries in co-operative and cross-platform gameplay. With the anticipated launch of Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked set for late 2025, the studio remains at the forefront of immersive digital experiences.

Read our Spatial Ops review.