VR fans looking for a cinematic, story-driven adrenaline rush just got a new reason to suit up. Primal Reign: The Age of New Kings has released a brand-new public demo on SteamVR — and it wastes no time dropping players into a brutal WWII firefight before dragging them deep into something far darker and ancient.
Developed by The Games Shed, this PC VR adventure blends historical warfare, supernatural horror, and prehistoric mystery into one intense, atmospheric descent. The result is a VR experience where survival depends not only on aim and awareness — but on the courage to keep moving forward when the tomb closes behind you.
From Battlefield Chaos to Tomb-Bound Terror
The demo opens in WWII-era Egypt, where a mission goes catastrophically wrong outside a desert tomb. Artillery shakes the sand, enemies close in, and your only chance at survival is downward — into the unknown.
What begins as war-zone action quickly shifts into claustrophobic horror. The deeper you move, the more the environment feels alive. Symbols warn of forbidden rituals. Air grows heavier. Light fades. And then the dead wake up.
The tomb becomes a labyrinth of stalking, resource-scavenging, and split-second decisions — as mummies rise and something older than the war begins to stir.
“You’ve Crossed a Line You Can’t Return From”
Director Graham Jones describes the experience as intentional disorientation.
Primal Reign starts like a familiar war fantasy, then pivots hard into psychological dread. The battlefield disappears, replaced by an ancient force that feels predatory, patient, and unstoppable. Survival becomes less about victory — and more about escape.
Every corridor pulls you farther from safety, deeper into secrets that should have stayed buried.
Demo Highlight: The “Power Source” Set-Piece
One of the standout moments arrives when Von Stahl’s pursuit collides with ancient technology. A towering tank becomes trapped in a chamber rising with corrosive acid while strange machinery awakens — and something like a portal begins to breathe.
It’s cinematic, chaotic, and purpose-built to showcase just how far Primal Reign is willing to push VR storytelling.
Key Features in the Demo
- Cinematic VR action across WWII-era Egypt
- Story-driven campaign following Ron and Harriet as rescue turns to survival
- Rising horror with hostile guardians awakening inside the tomb
- Resource scavenging under constant pressure
- Signature set-piece sequence previewing the game’s deeper mysteries
Play the Demo Now on SteamVR
The demo for Primal Reign: The Age of New Kings is available right now on SteamVR, with Early Access already live and a full launch planned for 2027.
Whether you’re here for the tension, the story, or the cinematic VR storytelling, this is one demo horror-thriller fans should not skip — especially if you’re brave enough to step into the dark.
