Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades 2, the sequel to RUST LTD.’s decade-long PC VR gun sandbox, has been live on Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S since November 12. Two days in, it holds a 4.9 out of 5 user rating from 1,383 ratings on the Meta Horizon Store, Road to VR has scored it 9.5/10, and the question many longtime players keep asking still has no firm answer: when does the Steam version arrive?
Here is what is confirmed, what the first reviews say, and what PC VR and Steam Frame owners should know before buying. Store data below was checked on November 14, 2026.
H3VR2 on Quest: The Key Facts
| Price (US) | $39.99 on the Meta Horizon Store |
|---|---|
| Headsets | Quest 3 and Quest 3S only (Quest 2 is not listed) |
| Released | November 12, 2026 |
| User rating | 4.9 / 5 from 1,383 ratings (as of Nov 14) |
| Developer / publisher | RUST LTD. / Creature |
| Modes | Procedurally generated “Facility” extraction runs, plus certification range, arcade shooting, competition and sandbox options |
| Comfort | Rated intense; seated, standing or room scale; single-player |
| SteamVR version | Planned for the second half of 2027 with a modding framework; Steam page still says “To be announced” |
We first reported the November 12 date when H3VR2 pre-orders opened on Quest in September at 10% off. The launch landed on schedule, and the game also featured in our New VR Games This Week (November 9–15) roundup and the November 2026 VR release calendar.
What the First Reviews Say
Road to VR gave the Quest 3 version an overall score of 9.5 – Great, calling it potentially “VR’s smartest, most hardcore roguelike to date.” The review describes a roguelike shooter “built atop the scaffolding of a gun simulator”: procedurally generated levels with traps and alarms, increasingly difficult “Sosig” enemies, and an extraction loop in which you choose what loot fits in a single transport pod or recycle it into base materials (meat, mustard and metal). Its main criticism is onboarding. The game throws players in “with minimal explanation,” and newcomers may need several deaths, or the in-game Certification tutorials, before the systems click.
UploadVR’s review, titled “Some Sense Of Humor Required,” lands in a similar place with more caution about price. It says the sequel “retains all the irreverent charm and quirkiness of its predecessor and, for the right player, justifies its hefty (for VR) price tag,” while warning that the game’s charm and arsenal “will only carry you so far” for players outside its target audience. Its verdict credits RUST with “a refreshingly high standard of polish and execution.”
The common thread: realistic, manual gun handling is the selling point and the barrier. Unlike most Quest shooters, H3VR2 expects you to learn how each weapon actually loads and operates.
Why a $39.99 Premium Game Matters on Quest Right Now
The launch arrives days after Meta said in-app purchases now bring more Quest Store revenue than paid apps, a shift driven by free-to-play social titles. H3VR2 is the opposite model: a full-price, single-player, offline-capable game aimed at enthusiasts. A 4.9 rating across more than 1,300 ratings in its first two days suggests the dedicated premium audience on Quest 3 is real, though user ratings this early skew toward fans who pre-ordered.
It also matters that this is a Quest 3-generation exclusive at launch. By leaving out Quest 2, RUST is betting on the newer headsets’ performance for physics-heavy gunplay. It is one of the clearest recent examples of a major title that requires Quest 3 or 3S.
The developer, Anton Hand, marked the eve of launch on X:
1 day till H3VR2 launch! Out at the range with the guys.
— Anton Hand (@AntonHand) November 11, 2026
PC VR and Steam Frame Owners: Buy Now or Wait?
The Steam listing (app 4632350) is live for wishlisting but marked “coming soon,” with a release date of “To be announced.” Road to VR’s review lists SteamVR as “coming H2 2027,” and the PC edition is set to arrive alongside a modding framework, which for a series built on community content is a significant addition.
- No cross-buy has been announced. Neither store page promises that a Quest purchase includes the Steam version, so assume they are separate purchases.
- Steam Frame owners cannot run the Quest build. Until the Steam release, it is not an option on Valve’s headset. See our best Steam Frame games list for what is available now.
- Quest 3 owners who mainly play PC VR can buy and play the standalone version on the headset today. Our guide to playing PC VR games on Quest 3 explains why that differs from streaming a Steam game.
- If mods are your reason to play H3VR, waiting for the 2027 PC release is the safer call.
The Bottom Line
H3VR2 has delivered on its date, its price and, by early critical and player response, its promise. For Quest 3 and 3S owners who enjoy demanding, realistic shooters, it belongs near the top of the list alongside our best VR shooters of 2026. For PC VR players, the wait now runs into the second half of 2027, and until RUST names a date, that timeline should be treated as a target, not a promise.
Sources: Meta Horizon Store listing (price, rating, supported headsets, checked Nov 14, 2026); Steam store data for app 4632350; Road to VR review (Nov 12, 2026); UploadVR review (Nov 12, 2026); MIXED (Nov 14, 2026); Anton Hand on X.