War Robots VR: The Skirmish
Released Aug 2017
War Robots VR: The Skirmish is a short, but highly immersive teaser-shooter for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive set in the universe of the War Robots franchise.
79% positive · 783 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
War Robots VR: The Skirmish launched on August 10, 2017 as a self-described "short teaser-shooter" — a deliberately limited experience designed to showcase the War Robots universe in VR, not a full game. The store description explicitly calls it a "short, but highly immersive teaser-shooter," which frames it as a finished, intentionally compact product from day one.
In November 2017, the developer announced a Kickstarter campaign to build a full, separate War Robots VR multiplayer game — effectively a different product inspired by the reception to The Skirmish. That Kickstarter campaign was announced in November 2017 and there have been no developer communications since. The full VR game was never delivered, but that was a separate project distinct from The Skirmish itself.
The Skirmish was released as a complete, standalone teaser experience. There is no DLC, no roadmap, no post-launch content, and no developer communications suggesting any further additions were ever planned for this specific title. The last developer post dates to November 14, 2017 — nearly nine years ago — and all communications from that period were focused on the separate Kickstarter project rather than updates to The Skirmish. The game shipped as a finished product on its release date.
Evidence
Developer announces Kickstarter for a separate, full War Robots VR multiplayer game, describing The Skirmish as an experiment that proved the concept. This confirms The Skirmish itself was always intended as a finished teaser, with any expanded vision to be delivered as a new product.
Store description explicitly labels the game a 'short, but highly immersive teaser-shooter,' establishing it as a deliberately limited, complete experience from launch.
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Developer
Publisher
MY.GAMES
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
War Robots VR: The Skirmish is a short, but highly immersive teaser-shooter in the universe of the War Robots franchise.
Experience the dark atmosphere of a global never-ending war combined with the feeling of sitting in the cockpit of a giant robot, ready for anything that lies ahead.
Take full control of your armed and dangerous robot and find out what brought you and your squadmate to a city torn by endless battles.
Features:
- A unique atmosphere in the already established universe of War Robots
- Fast-paced shooting mechanics
- A very comfortable VR experience
- Supports Oculus Rift and HTC Vive
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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