Evangelion:Δ Cross Reflections Brings Neon Genesis Evangelion to VR with Alternate-Universe Trilogy Coming 2027

Korean developer Pixelity Inc. has unveiled its debut trailer for Evangelion:Δ Cross Reflections, a planned multi-part virtual reality game that reimagines the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise through an all-new alternate-universe narrative set to launch in 2027. First announced in early 2025, the ambitious project positions players as a new NERV trainee aspiring to become an Evangelion pilot, navigating large-scale battles against Angels across environments drawn from throughout the beloved anime series.

The freshly released teaser offers the first concrete look at what will be one of the more substantial VR titles currently in development. Rather than simply remaking the original 1995 anime within a virtual reality framework, the game constructs an alternative timeline featuring both returning and original characters while telling its own distinct story across what is expected to be a trilogy of installments.

A New Player Character Enters The Story

The first trailer teasing the opening game in the series presents a 2D-animated recreation of scenes players can expect to experience in the finished release. An early sequence features one of these new characters speaking directly to the player as damaged ships plummet from the sky onto the street nearby, establishing an immediate sense of scale and urgency.

The footage also offers glimpses into a range of activities that extend beyond combat, including running through NERV headquarters, repairing vehicles and Evangelion units, and training on shooting ranges. In perhaps the most surprising moments, players can be seen trimming hedges and eating cake with Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley respectively. While it remains difficult to parse what these disconnected scenes will mean within the broader context of the game, they demonstrate that the project intends to try new things as it revisits the familiar world of Evangelion.

The franchise has never been scared to explore alternative-universe retellings, and this VR entry represents a fresh vision for a timeless story. Players will step into the shoes of an entirely new character while experiencing battles they have waited decades to witness in a completely immersive way.

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The announcement was shared from the San Francisco Hands-on Preview venue, where the team had already provided early access ahead of releasing this updated teaser. The project has drawn attention as one of the more ambitious VR titles currently in development, signaling a serious commitment to leveraging virtual reality technology for a major anime franchise.

A Franchise Comfortable With Reinvention

The Evangelion franchise has long embraced alternative-universe retellings, having released numerous PC and console games pursuing exactly that approach during the late 1990s, including dating simulations. The Rebuild of Evangelion films themselves represent another alternate take on the original story, establishing a precedent for creative reinterpretation.

This new VR project is not even the first time the franchise has entered virtual reality. As previously reported, a Japan-only VR experience allowed players to jump into an Eva and fight against an Angel, though that offering was considerably more modest in scope than what Pixelity now envisions.

The current project arrives at a pivotal moment for the franchise as it seeks to define itself following the conclusion of the Rebuild series and creator Hideaki Anno’s direct involvement. This first installment is planned for release in 2027, with subsequent games in the trilogy set to arrive at later dates.

Looking Ahead

The VR announcement joins a broader wave of new creative directions for Evangelion, including the planned Yoko Taro-penned anime TV series. Together, these projects suggest a growing embrace for fresh visions and takes on the enduring franchise, including ones that venture into virtual reality.

Community reaction to the trailer has been mixed but engaged, with fans noting that while some Angels and characters featured are familiar, the game clearly intends to push boundaries as it revisits the world. The 2D-animated presentation in the teaser serves primarily as a preview of gameplay concepts rather than finished visuals, leaving players anticipating what the final product will look like when Evangelion:Δ Cross Reflections launches next year.

As one of the most ambitious VR titles currently being developed for a major anime property, the project demonstrates how virtual reality technology continues to expand its reach into established entertainment franchises. Whether it can convince skeptics that VR offers something meaningful beyond novelty remains to be seen, but the sheer scale of ambition behind Evangelion:Δ Cross Reflections has certainly captured attention across the gaming community.