Officially released on the Meta Quest Store on August 11, 2022, after a successful early access period on App Lab.
Teased in June 2022, this project marked the studio’s first major move into helicopter simulation.
In 2022, , a developer known for its high-intensity flight simulators and strategy titles, underwent a significant period of growth and transition. The year was marked by the successful launch of Warplanes: Battles over Pacific , which brought World War II-era aerial combat to the Meta Quest platform in August 2022. This release represented a leap in technical fidelity for the studio, featuring a revamped flight model and graphic improvements that increased resolution by 25% without sacrificing performance.
Beyond established franchises, Home Net Games utilized 2022 to pivot toward new military hardware. During the in June, the studio revealed HeliSquad: Covert Operations , a helicopter-focused title that traded the biplanes of World War I for modern, 3D-modeled attack helicopters. This expansion of their portfolio into modern combat reflected a broader strategy to diversify their tactical offerings across major VR headsets. Key 2022 Milestones from the Archives
The archives from this period highlight a studio focused on both maintaining its "best-selling" status in the flight sim genre while aggressively iterating on hardware capabilities for standalone VR. Home Net Games
A massive "Update 4.0" for Warplanes: WW1 Fighters was released in October 2022, significantly revamping multiplayer functionality and graphics for their legacy title.