StatusPRO has announced NFL PRO ERA II will release on the Meta Quest Store and Steam platforms on September 28 for $29.99. Details on the PlayStation release will be revealed at a later date. Lamar Jackson returns as the cover athlete of the NFL and NFLPA licensed VR simulation featuring multiplayer and career mode, along with the following updates.
- New modes, including head-2-head multiplayer game playing, giving players the chance to challenge their friends and opponents around the world to see who can lead their team to victory.
- Upgraded modes, including career mode where players can become a legend by taking their team to multiple Super Bowls as they progress through their career as a pro inside the game.
- New features, including “Coach Confidence” – as players efficiency and accuracy on the field improves, so does the “Coach Confidence” in the player, unlocking new plays and abilities. There will also be player celebrations, sideline interactions, and wristband play calling so players can take control of the game by calling the plays needed to get the win.
- Overall game upgrades like improved passing, improved player movement, improved AI for more accurate tackling and catches, improved graphics like a redesigned locker room and more.
“To date, VR has been perceived to be a very individualized experience,” said Troy Jones, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of StatusPRO. “NFL PRO ERA II will reduce this friction by embodying what sports is all about: competition. The new and improved version of the game allows players to become the quarterback of their favorite team and go head-to-head against their friends and other competitors. Competition brings out the emotional and physical rush of being an athlete, and we are excited to bring this feeling to NFL PRO ERA II.”
“NFL PRO ERA II represents another opportunity for us to bring our game closer to fans through the ultimate experience of playing as an NFL quarterback,” said Ed Kiang, VP of Video Gaming at the NFL. “Collaborating with StatusPRO on this rapidly growing franchise showcases our commitment to offering best-in-class, immersive gameplay and technology to bring fans and gamers closer to the action than was ever possible before.”
“There is simply no substitute for integrating the insights and experiences of real players, like Lamar Jackson, Justin Fields, Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy, into the game,” said Terése Whitehead, Vice President of Consumer Products & Strategy at NFL Players Inc., the marketing and licensing arm of the NFLPA. “This approach not only brings an unparalleled authenticity but also allows fans to get intimately connected to the action, delivering an incredibly genuine football experience.”
“I’ve played sports games my entire life, and feel like there is a huge opportunity for innovation in the sports gaming space,” said Andrew Hawkins, co-founder and President of StatusPRO. “With NFL PRO ERA II, we’ve continued to define a new category in sports gaming by allowing users to feel like they are truly playing NFL football through our immersive first-person experience. It’s important to us to continue the momentum and maintain our position as the industry leaders and disruptors in VR. We will continue to improve our products and introduce new titles in the future that continue to resonate with our consumers.”
How is NFL PRO ERA II different from other football video games?
NFL PRO ERA II uses NFL game data to create one of the most authentic and immersive first-person NFL VR experiences. Gamers will be able to step under center and see if they have what it takes to compete at the highest level and make the big plays. NFL PRO ERA II also provides a multi-player experience where players can now pit their favorite teams against each other as QB. We deliver experience instead of simulation.
What makes NFL PRO ERA II unique?
NFL PRO ERA II delivers an exhilarating fusion of tech, athlete insight, and data. Unleashing a thrilling opportunity for fans and gamers alike to experience the rush of leading a team under dazzling lights, with thousands of screaming fans waiting for your every move. Created by former players and industry leading developers, this game puts you in the quarterback’s shoes, delivering authentic gameplay like never before.
What are the game-play modes in NFL PRO ERA II?
- Head 2 Head Multiplayer allows players from across the globe to battle online for ultimate QB1 bragging rights. You can match up with a friend, or meet a new friend, as QB pitch your favorite teams against each other.
- Career Mode follows the authentic NFL Schedule and gives players an opportunity to win their way to the Super Bowl, featuring a whiteboard game plan for each team, complete with keys of the game including team information, opponent records and details if they pass heavy or run heavy or any special skills you need to know.
- ‘Coach Confidence’ is our most exciting addition to Career Mode. As you notch milestones in your career, Coach Confidence empowers you with increased command over your offense, introducing an added dimension of challenge and depth that our community desires.
- Multiplayer Freeplay allows you to play with up to 8 people, competing in mini-games with anyone from anywhere in the world, or invite your friends to play together on the same platform. This mode allows players to get creative and is the source of some of our community’s best user generated content.
- Exhibition Mode allows you to choose your matchup and play full 11 on 11 games as any team in any stadium, outside of the NFL schedule.
- Practice Mode allows players to work on their skills for offense and defense in the StatusPRO practice facility.
- 2 Minute Drill allows you to pick up any matchup in the season with an 11 on 11 arcade presentation with a leaderboard that lives across all users. For this pure fun drill, you start at the 10 yard line and score as many points as possible before the clock stops!
- Mini Camp Tour includes four distinct drills designed to hone a player’s pocket presence and sharpen their on-field skills.
How do I call plays?
Different from last year’s game, players can now change the play both in the huddle and at the line of scrimmage. The coach will relay the play to the huddle, but the final decision rests with you, QB1. Players will have access to the entire playbook on their QB wristband, putting the decision squarely in QB1’s hands. Once you break the huddle and approach the line of scrimmage, you’ll have the option to audible to another play from the same formation, especially if you spot a vulnerability in the defense you’d like to exploit.
How do I hold the football?
Walk to your locker and pick up the ‘Practice Football’ Hover your hand over the football and engage the trigger buttons of whichever motion controller that corresponds with that virtual hand.
How do I throw?
With the ball in hand, bring the ball towards your ear and release the trigger while moving forward to your target. We recommend heading to ‘Practice Mode’ to get the hang of completing passes.
How do I sprint?
Hold the grip buttons on both controllers and move the joystick forward. (Not to be confused with the triggers, that’s what you use to hold the football)
