A brand-new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game has just been announced, and it’s taking fans by surprise with a bold leap into virtual reality. Based on a report by IGN, the upcoming title, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, marks the franchise’s first full VR experience.
Developed by Cortopia Studios (known for Gorn 2) and published by Beyond Frames Entertainment, the game will be launching in 2026 for Steam VR and Meta Quest. The reveal trailer showcases intense first-person gameplay, allowing players to experience the action through Michelangelo’s eyes.
🐢 First-Person Turtle Power in VR
Empire City is designed as a four-player online multiplayer VR experience, bringing all four Turtles together—each with their own unique weapons, abilities, and fighting styles. Players can engage in stealth takedowns, air attacks, quickslot combat, blocking mechanics, and explore a fully interactive version of the Turtles’ iconic sewer lair, complete with each brother’s personal quarters.
🧠 Storytelling With Depth
The narrative is being shaped with the help of Tim Waltz, a veteran writer from the IDW TMNT comics and co-creator of TMNT: Tactical Takedown. The story will emphasize the brotherhood and emotional bonds between the Turtles—something that has long defined the franchise across comics, cartoons, films, and games.
📅 Release Info
Although Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City does not yet have a confirmed release date, it’s expected to arrive in 2026, and fans can already wishlist the game on Steam VR and the Meta Quest Store.
This unexpected move into VR territory marks a bold evolution for the TMNT franchise and has already generated buzz in the gaming community. Stay tuned for more updates as the Turtles prepare to shell-shock the VR world.