Project Hail Mary Expands with AR/VR Game

The hit sci-fi movie is getting a mixed reality spin-off, but will the lovable alien Rocky appear?

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:55pm

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An abstract close-up image of shattered, reflective materials in dramatic high-contrast lighting, conveying the high-tech, high-stakes nature of the Project Hail Mary sci-fi story.The immersive mixed reality game will allow players to intimately engage with the advanced technology and extraterrestrial mysteries at the heart of the Project Hail Mary saga.Los Angeles Today

One of the biggest movies of 2026, Project Hail Mary, is expanding its universe with a new mixed reality game titled Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars. Developed by Maze Theory, the game will allow players to interact with the film's iconic alien character Rocky through cooperation, problem-solving, and evolving trust.

Why it matters

Project Hail Mary has been a massive critical and commercial success, cementing itself as one of the defining sci-fi films of the decade. This new AR/VR game represents an exciting opportunity to further explore the movie's world and characters in an immersive, interactive format.

The details

The game will blend the player's physical environment with the ship and systems of the Hail Mary spacecraft, challenging them to diagnose and fix the ship's failing systems. According to the game's description, 'Humanity's last hope is in the player's hands.' Author Andy Weir, who wrote the original novel, is crafting an original story for the game.

  • Project Hail Mary was released in theaters in 2026.
  • The mixed reality game Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars is currently in development.

The players

Andy Weir

The author of the bestselling novel Project Hail Mary, who is writing an original story for the new mixed reality game.

Maze Theory

The game development studio behind the Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars mixed reality experience.

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What they’re saying

“Since creating Project Hail Mary a few years ago, fans have been waiting for more. This is the first step outside of what happens in the book and movie, something you can only experience in mixed reality.”

— Andy Weir, Author

What’s next

The mixed reality game Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars is currently in development, with no confirmed release date yet.

The takeaway

The success of Project Hail Mary has opened up new opportunities to expand the franchise into interactive experiences that allow fans to directly engage with the story and characters. This mixed reality game represents an exciting step forward in bringing the sci-fi world to life in a more immersive way.