Zenith: The Last City (Nexus Update) - VR MMO State of Play
Zenith remains the only viable VR MMO. The Feb 2026 “Nexus” update utilizes the power of the new Quest 4 hardware.
The Graphics Bump
- Lighting: Real-time dynamic shadows are now enabled on standalone headsets. The city actually looks neon-lit now.
- Draw Distance: Doubled. Gliding from the high towers feels vertigo-inducing in the best way.
New Class: Cyber-Ninja
- Weapon: Bow and Katana hybrid.
- Mechanic: Stealth. You can physically crouch to enter stealth. Dealing damage from stealth guarantees a crit.
- VR Gimmick: You draw the arrow physically. Holding the bow sideways (Gangsta style) changes the arrow to a spread-shot.
Housing
Every player gets a “Sky-Apartment”.
- You can invite friends over.
- Furniture is crafted using open-world resources.
- Note: Placing furniture in VR is incredibly satisfying.
Zenith is still a workout. Playing a Cyber-Ninja for 2 hours counts as legit cardio.