Project Hermes enters final stage of development
Project Hermes — a VR simulation game developed by Carbon Studio in cooperation with Meta Platforms Technologies LLC — has entered the final stage of production. The core development work is now nearing completion. The project has moved into Quality Assurance (QA), final optimization and preparation for release. According to the current development schedule, Project Hermes is planned for release on the Meta Quest platform in Q4 2026.
Key facts
- Project: Hermes — a VR simulation game, announced in September 2024
- Partner: Meta Platforms Technologies LLC
- Current stage: final — QA, optimization and release candidate preparation
- Platform: Meta Quest
- Planned release: Q4 2026
What entering the QA phase means
Entering the QA phase marks an important milestone for the project. The development team is now focused primarily on extensive testing, resolving identified issues, further performance optimization and preparing the final release version.
The transition from the main production stage to QA means that Project Hermes is moving closer to being made available to Meta Quest users.
Meta Quest release planned for Q4 2026
According to the current development schedule, Project Hermes is planned for release on the Meta Quest platform in Q4 2026.
However, the currently planned release window remains subject to the results of the QA process, final development work and the platform publishing process.
Frequently asked questions
What is Project Hermes?
Project Hermes is a VR simulation game developed by Carbon Studio in cooperation with Meta Platforms Technologies LLC. The studio announced it in September 2024. The game is being built for the Meta Quest platform and is currently in the final stage of production.
When is Project Hermes releasing?
According to the current development schedule, release is planned for Q4 2026. That date remains subject to the results of the QA process, final development work and the platform publishing process.
Which platform will Project Hermes launch on?
The game is being prepared for the Meta Quest platform. The cooperation with Meta Platforms Technologies LLC covers both production and the release of the title on that platform.
What does the QA phase mean in game production?
QA (Quality Assurance) is the quality testing stage. The team checks the game for bugs, performance and stability, and then resolves the issues it identifies. In parallel, final optimization continues alongside preparation of the release version, which then enters the platform publishing process.
Can the planned release date change?
Yes. The currently planned release window remains subject to the results of the QA process, final development work and the platform publishing process. Carbon Studio will report any changes in a separate announcement.
TL;DR
- Project Hermes has entered the final stage of production — QA, optimization and release preparation are under way.
- The game is developed in cooperation with Meta Platforms Technologies LLC and will launch on Meta Quest.
- Planned release: Q4 2026, subject to QA results and the platform publishing process.