Thoughtfish GmbH has announced that How to God, its VR-exclusive god simulation, is coming to the PICO platform with a Chinese localisation in development, aiming to reach a broader international audience
Thoughtfish GmbH has confirmed that How to God, its well-received VR-exclusive god simulation, will be released on the PICO platform. This move marks the game's first appearance on a Chinese-based VR ecosystem, expanding its reach beyond its current availability on Meta Quest and Steam. The PICO version is now open for wishlisting, but a specific release date has not yet been announced.
PICO Release and Update Parity
According to the official announcement, How to God on PICO will follow the same update cycle as its Meta Quest and Steam counterparts. This means that players on all supported platforms can expect synchronised content updates and feature parity, reducing the risk of platform fragmentation. The game's presence on PICO is intended to make it more accessible to users in China and other regions where PICO has a strong market presence.
Chinese Localisation and Accessibility
Thoughtfish has also revealed that a full Chinese localisation is in active development. Once completed, this localisation will be integrated into all versions of How to God, not just the PICO release. The aim is to improve accessibility for Chinese-speaking players and support a wider international audience. No timeline has been provided for when the localisation will be available, but its inclusion is expected to coincide with a future update across platforms.
Community Engagement and Ongoing Support
Players interested in How to God are encouraged to follow Thoughtfish on social media and join the official Discord for updates on events, playtests, and giveaways. The studio has highlighted the importance of community feedback in shaping ongoing development. For those tracking broader simulation releases, the recent arrival of BROMS: Battle Royale Management Simulator's demo on Steam, as covered in our recent article on management simulation launches, reflects a growing appetite for innovative simulation experiences across platforms.
How to God's expansion to PICO demonstrates the increasing importance of platform parity and localisation in VR gaming. Platform parity refers to the practice of maintaining consistent features and content updates across all supported platforms, ensuring that no player base is left behind due to staggered releases or missing content. This approach is particularly relevant for live-service and regularly updated games, where fragmented updates can undermine the player experience and community cohesion.
