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Transmission: Shortwave

Transmission: Shortwave came out on December 11, 2025 on Meta Quest 3 and Oculus Quest. It is developed and published by Cardboard Sword.

Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site

At a glance
ReleasedDec 11, 2025
Price$6.99Steam US
PlatformsMeta Quest 3 · Oculus Quest2 platforms

Key facts

Release date
December 11, 2025
Platforms
Meta Quest 3, Oculus Quest
Developer
Cardboard Sword
Publisher
Cardboard Sword
Genres
Music, Simulator, Indie
Price

How much is Transmission: Shortwave?

$6.99

On Steam (US store).

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Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.

PC specs

Transmission: Shortwave PC system requirements

OSWindows 10 or newer
ProcessorIntel I5 equivalent or greater
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsGeforce 1080 TI or greater
Storage5 GB available space
VR SupportOpenXR and Oculus VR headsets and controllers
Additional NotesRequires motion controllers with thumbsticks
Languages (10)
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified ChineseFull audio in English
Controller support
Full controller support
On Steam for
Windows

Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.

Trailer

About Transmission: Shortwave

Transmission: Shortwave is a 3D casual driving delivery simulator set in a retro-futuristic 1990s Great Britain.

Storyline

Are you ready for BUSINESS? You’ve been chosen to undergo our state-of-the-art induction process. By becoming a ParcelPal franchisee, you can become your own boss by performing deliveries exclusively for ME! Percival Parse of ParcelPal PLC (a Pal-Co partnership). Ride the ParcelPal franchisee virtual cyber mega-highway through the most impressive display of 1990s technology in Great Britain. A life-changing experience is about to begin! Deliver your parcels and gain personal financial freedom!

Screenshots

Transmission: Shortwave screenshot 1
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Transmission: Shortwave screenshot 4
FAQ

Transmission: Shortwave: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When did Transmission: Shortwave come out?

Transmission: Shortwave came out on December 11, 2025 on Meta Quest 3 and Oculus Quest.

Is Transmission: Shortwave out yet?

Yes. Transmission: Shortwave came out on December 11, 2025 on Meta Quest 3 and Oculus Quest.

How much does Transmission: Shortwave cost?

Transmission: Shortwave costs $6.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 2, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.

What platforms is Transmission: Shortwave on?

Transmission: Shortwave is available on Meta Quest 3 and Oculus Quest.

Is Transmission: Shortwave on PC?

Yes. Transmission: Shortwave has a Steam store page for Windows PC, alongside Meta Quest 3 and Oculus Quest.

What are the Transmission: Shortwave PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Transmission: Shortwave as Intel I5 equivalent or greater, 16 GB RAM and Geforce 1080 TI or greater, with 5 GB available space. The full table is in the PC system requirements section above.

Who is making Transmission: Shortwave?

Transmission: Shortwave is developed and published by Cardboard Sword.

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