Fight or embrace the Infection | Star Trek: Infection Announced for Meta Quest 3/3S and Steam VR
Full-Body Narrative Survival Comes to VR
Krakow, Poland – August 19, 2025 – To mark the start of Gamescom 2025, VR developer Played With Fire and publisher Broken Mirror Games, in partnership with Viacom International Inc, officially revealed Star Trek: Infection, an intense full-body VR, narrative survival experience set in the iconic Star Trek universe.
In Star Trek: Infection, players step into the boots of a Vulcan Starfleet officer tasked with a covert mission aboard the U.S.S. Lumen where things quickly spiral into a psychological and physical nightmare.
The ship is empty. The crew is missing. But something sentient and sinister has taken hold of everything, and now... it’s inside your body too. Mutating you physically and unlocking dangerous new abilities at the cost of your renowned Vulcan mind and composure.
Explore the U.S.S. Lumen. Fight or embrace the infection. And confront the darkness within the ship… and yourself.
Star Trek Infection: Reveal Trailer:
Star Trek: Infection is being developed for Meta Quest 3 + 3S and Steam VR. The game will first launch on Meta Quest with a Steam VR launch followed very shortly after. Star Trek: Infection will be released in 2025.
Meta Store Page: meta.com/experiences/star-trek-infection/6621524501230775
Press Kit: Google Drive
Press Contact: pr@brokenmirrorgames.com
Key Features
- Tend to Your VR Body: Inhabit a full-body avatar in VR as an alien organism mutates your physical form. Keep an eye on your condition, deciding whether to treat or cultivate the mutations.
- Fight or Embrace the Infection: The infection is changing more than your appearance. Your renowned Vulcan composure is showing cracks while your signature telepathy is being altered, all while unlocking new but unstable powers. It’s up to you to juggle your mutations, learning to manage or exploit the side effects.
- Face Horrors in Your Mind: Your sanity is faltering. Traumatic memories buried long ago are being resurfaced, against your will. Shadows move where they shouldn’t. It’s as if something in the ship is learning your fears and using them against you.
- Set Phasers to Stun & Scan for Life: Use your phaser or rely on stealth and your iconic Vulcan nerve pinch to silently take down threats. Use your tricorder to scan for dangers and uncover vital resources.
- Get Your Hands Dirty: Use your VR hands to interact with the ship. Use tools and workstations to physically craft items and gadgets
ABOUT BROKEN MIRROR GAMES
Founded in 2024, Broken Mirror Games is a co-development horror label under Bloober Team, known for its commitment to pushing the boundaries of the horror genre. With a focus on immersive experiences, innovative gameplay, and captivating storytelling, Broken Mirror Games creates unforgettable, spine-chilling titles that leave a lasting impact on players. Learn more at brokenmirrorgames.com
ABOUT PLAYED WITH FIRE
Played With Fire is a studio formed in 2019 in Cracow, Poland. In 2020 they released Stargaze, their debut VR title, followed by Mixture in 2023. Both games reflect the studio’s passion for crafting rich, immersive and original VR worlds, specializing in action and adventure with scientific twists. Members of the core team are seasoned game developers with experience across all major platforms. They see VR as the ultimate space to push fantasy, action, and adventure experiences far beyond what is available today.