VR headsets have cameras and microphones. A compromised cracked game could theoretically grant a hacker access to your room's visual data or personal account info.

Players want to "try before they buy" due to motion sickness risks.

The VR industry is still in its infancy. Unlike the traditional gaming market, most VR studios are small, independent teams.

Cracking a VR game is more difficult than cracking a standard PC title. This is because VR games are often tied to specific ecosystems like the Meta Store or SteamVR, which have layers of Digital Rights Management (DRM). PCVR Cracking

One successful game might just barely cover development costs.

If cost is the main barrier, there are legitimate ways to get VR games for cheap without risking your hardware or the industry's health.