"NFL PRO ERA" is transitioning to a live service model this fall, introducing a new linebacker position. - Road to VR

NFL PRO ERA, the NFL football VR game series, is transitioning to a live service model later this year. Previous owners of NFL PRO ERA (2022) and NFL PRO ERA II (2023) will receive the new version for free. Scheduled for a Fall release, the updated base game will feature new modes such as free play, full season, and exhibition mode, alongside updated rosters and uniforms.

Players who owned earlier versions can access the base game for free and have the option to purchase the 2025 Edition Upgrade at a discounted rate, which introduces added content, including the ability to play as a linebacker and participate in online multiplayer. Linebacker play will initially be available in single-player simulation mode, with full head-to-head multiplayer, including defensive play, arriving in a subsequent update.

Additionally, the game will debut a new Social Sports Complex hub, offering challenges and improved AI. The 2025 Edition's compatibility is currently confirmed only for Quest, with other headsets pending confirmation. This shift to a live service format follows a $20 million Series A investment led by Google Ventures, aimed at expanding StatusPro's library of sports-focused VR titles.

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Source: https://www.roadtovr.com/nfl-pro-era-2025-release-live-service/