First Android XR Apps Arrive After Samsung Galaxy XR Launch
SamsungThursday, 23 October 2025 at 22:41
Samsung recently launched the long-awaited
XR headset, the first device to run on Google’s new Android XR platform. As
excitement builds, a wave of apps and games is on the way. Built
using Unity 6, they’re set to bring the mixed-reality experience to life from
day one.
Google Maps XR Opens Up a New Way to Explore
The first big app is Google Maps XR. This app will
transform the usual maps app into a full 3D experience. Thanks to something called "Immersive
View," you can practically step
inside these digital places and look around like you're actually
standing there. It's a massive step forward for exploring virtually, blending
real-world accuracy with smooth, natural interaction.
NFL Pro Era Brings Football to Virtual Reality
NFL Pro
Era, made by StatusPRO, is the first officially licensed NFL game built for
virtual reality. It drops players right onto the field, letting them experience
what it’s like to play under the bright stadium lights. The game runs on
Android XR but also works on Meta Quest, PlayStation VR, and Windows, showing
how developers are making sure XR experiences reach as many players as
possible.
Owlchemy Labs Pushes Deeper Into Mixed Reality
Another major launch is Inside [JOB], a fresh mixed-reality
experience from Owlchemy Labs.
The studio, known for fun hits like Job Simulator and Vacation
Simulator, is using this new title to show off what’s possible with Android
XR. It continues the team’s playful, hands-on approach but with even more ways
to interact with the virtual world around you.
“Unity’s support of Android XR made
it really easy for us to get started,” said Andrew Eiche, CEO of Owlchemy Labs.
“We were able to bring some of our biggest games to Android XR in about a week,
which helped us reach more players without a ton of extra work. That time
savings also let us build something completely new with Inside [JOB].”
Samsung’s Project Moohan Becomes the Galaxy XR
Samsung’s headset, currently known under the codename Project Moohan, is expected to debut
as the Samsung Galaxy XR. It’s
set to be the main device for Android XR, a platform designed to work across
everything from standalone headsets to AR glasses.
But with Unity 6 now fully
supporting Android XR, developers can quickly update their old projects or
create brand-new ones for the platform.
This means that the Galaxy XR did not come empty. It arrived with a strong lineup of immersive apps and games ready to go, marking the start of a new
chapter for Android in mixed reality.
Summary
- Samsung just launched its first XR headset, called the Galaxy XR.
- The device runs on Google’s new Android XR platform.
- Several apps and games built with Unity 6 are prepared for release.
- Google Maps XR offers a full 3D “Immersive View” for virtual exploration.
- NFL Pro Era lets players experience football in VR with official NFL licensing.
- Supports Android XR, Meta Quest, PlayStation VR, and Windows platforms.
- Owlchemy Labs is releasing Inside [JOB], a new mixed-reality title for Android XR.
- Unity 6 support made it easier for developers to adapt and build XR apps quickly.
- Samsung’s Project Moohan is expected to debut under the name Galaxy XR.
- The Galaxy XR has a strong lineup of mixed-reality content ready from day one.
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