Arken Age, Acclaimed VR Title, Confirmed for Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S Launch This november
San Francisco, California – October 26, 2023 – Arken Age, the critically acclaimed virtual reality adventure, is officially coming to Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets this November, Vitruvius VR announced today. Originally released for PlayStation VR 2 and PC VR in May 2023, the game has garnered praise for its immersive gameplay and stunning visuals, and early previews suggest a remarkably faithful port to the standalone Quest platform.
Arken Age,developed by a team of 12 based in Vancouver,british Columbia,distinguishes itself within the VR landscape by drawing inspiration from genre-defining titles like Stormland (2019) and lone Echo (2017). These earlier games set a high bar for “hands-on” interaction and immersion, and Arken Age builds upon that foundation with intuitive controls and a compelling narrative.
The game seamlessly blends ranged and melee combat with exploration and challenging climbing mechanics, offering players a dynamic and engaging experience. A key element of Arken Age’s success lies in its masterful implementation of embodiment and diegetic design principles – concepts explored in Road to VR‘s Inside XR Design series. Embodiment creates a strong sense of presence within the virtual world, while diegetic design integrates interactive elements naturally into the game’s environment, minimizing artificiality.
Despite the limitations of the Quest 3’s mobile processor compared to high-end PCs, Arken Age appears to maintain a high level of graphical fidelity. Developers have optimized the game for the Quest 3 and Quest 3S, leveraging the headsets’ enhanced processing power. This decision means the game will not be backward compatible with the older Quest 2,ensuring a smoother and more visually impressive experience for current-generation Quest users.
The release window for Arken Age on Quest is set for November 2023. While the official price point remains undisclosed, interested players can currently wishlist the game on the Meta Horizon Store to receive a notification upon release. The standard edition is expected to retail for $29.99,with a deluxe edition offering additional in-game content priced at $39.99.
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