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Blue Donut Studios / Blue Donut Games are thrilled to announce a major milestone in the development of their upcoming VR title, Horror in the Library: The Invitation VR. The acclaimed voice actor Wes Johnson, renowned for his iconic roles as Sheogorath and Lucien Lachance in The Elder Scrolls series, has joined the project as the voice of the eerie Mad Professor (gamespress.westeu-v2.propressroom.com).

About the Announcement

Legendary talent onboard: Johnson brings theatrical gravitas, wit, and chilling charm to the role—qualities that perfectly embody the dark whimsy of the Mad Professor. “Wes was always our dream casting… his iconic voice gives the Professor a hypnotic pull,” says Marcus Pullen, Managing Director of Blue Donut Studios (gamespress.westeu-v2.propressroom.com).
Game evolution: Originating as a strategic Victorian-themed board game, Horror in the Library is being reimagined as a single-player escape‑room experience on Meta Quest. Players explore a haunted mansion, solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and confront Johnson’s chilling narration as the Professor (gamespress.westeu-v2.propressroom.com).
Early access & Kickstarter: A free alpha demo is available now on Meta Quest App Lab. A Kickstarter campaign launches at Gamescom, Cologne in August 2025, with playable demos set to debut at Gamescom, LA HorrorCon, and SPIEL Essen later this year (gamespress.westeu-v2.propressroom.com).

Media Coverage

Highlighted articles covering the announcement:

Electronic Games News (PR.com): “Blue Donut Studios Signs Elder Scrolls Star Wes Johnson for Horror VR Escape Game on Meta Quest” (dated 4 Jul 2025) (PR.com)
Blue Donut Games Ltd. News Blog: “Voice Actor Wes Johnson Joins Horror in the Library: The Invitation VR” (published 4 Jul 2025) (bluedonut.co)
Scitech Europe / EIN Presswire: “‘Elder Scrolls’ Wes Johnson Cast in ‘Horror in the Library: The Invitation VR’” (distributed 4 Jul 2025) (scitecheurope.com)
UploadVR: “Horror In The Library Will Adapt The Board Game Into A VR Escape Room” (16 Jul 2025) — includes interview and project insights (UploadVR)

Link List

Here are direct links to notable news articles covering the announcement:

Blue Donut Studios signs Wes Johnson for Horror in the Library on Meta Quest — Electronic Games News / PR.com ⎯ July 4, 2025
Wes Johnson Joins Horror in the Library: The Invitation VR — Blue Donut Games Ltd. News ⎯ July 4, 2025
Elder Scrolls’ Wes Johnson Cast in ‘Horror in the Library: The Invitation VR’ — Sci‑Tech Europe / EIN Presswire ⎯ July 4, 2025
Horror In The Library adapts the board game into a VR escape room: interview feature — UploadVR ⎯ July 16, 2025

About Blue Donut Studios & Blue Donut Games

Triangle‑structured around digital innovation and tabletop publishing, Blue Donut operates two creative arms: Blue Donut Studios, focused on immersive VR/interactive storytelling; and Blue Donut Games, creators of the original board game. The company is headquartered in Portsmouth, UK, and supported by UKRI. Their work emphasizes accessibility, neurodiverse perspectives, and deep narrative mechanics built across formats (gamespress.westeu-v2.propressroom.com, UploadVR).

About Wes Johnson

An American actor, writer, and comedian with over 30 years’ experience, Wes Johnson is best known for voicing Sheogorath and Lucien Lachance in The Elder Scrolls, for roles in Fallout, Star Trek: Legacy, and for his long‑standing role as the arena announcer for the Washington Capitals NHL team. He brings theatrical flair and fan‑beloved charisma to every performance—making him an ideal voice for Horror in the Library’s Mad Professor (gamespress.westeu-v2.propressroom.com).

What’s Next

Alpha demo: Available now for Meta Quest via App Lab—feedback welcomed.
Kickstarter launch: Scheduled for late August 2025 at Gamescom in Cologne.
Event showcases: Planned appearances at Gamescom, LA HorrorCon, SPIEL Essen, and more through 2025.

We are excited to share more as development continues and invite press, fans, and VR gamers to explore this evolving world.