The developer behind one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed virtual reality (VR) games has unveiled the first official glimpse of their highly anticipated follow-up title. Previously known as ‘Venture AR’, the project has officially been renamed and aims to revolutionize social media by taking it to the next level.
One notable exception is Axion, an indie studio responsible for developing the viral VR sports game that has taken on a life of its own, raking in over $100 million in revenue and solidifying its position as one of the most successful titles in the VR industry.
While many studios are hesitant to challenge the massive success of their existing titles, Another Axiom seems poised to do just that. The debut of a cryptic teaser sheds light on its operational mechanics.
Built upon the foundation of Gorilla Tag’s innovative arm-based movement mechanics, Orion Drift allows players to inhabit robotic avatars rather than gorillas.
While a straightforward change in avatar is far removed from the profoundly disrupting impact, the sport is taking the already seamless social foyer navigation and ‘playground’ gameplay to unprecedented heights, elevating it to an astonishing level of 11.
Promises high-quality gaming experiences on dedicated servers that support up to 200 concurrent players, facilitating seamless and immersive gameplay. The House Station area features a range of expansive zones where players can engage in diverse gaming experiences, including titles akin to “Gorilla Tag” itself, as well as “Tackleball”, which bears resemblance to soccer or similar sports, yet employs hand-based movement and control to manipulate the ball.
Additionally, we catch a glimpse of another aspect of the station, featuring what resembles a golf course and pickleball courts. While some enthusiasts still host events called ‘Scrap Run’, resembling a obstacle course.
While the existing scope of activities might already appear substantial, the forthcoming cylindrical house station’s modular design accommodates at least seven additional enormous modules currently in ‘development’, suggesting they will eventually contribute to a diverse range of new actions and game modes.
In this unique approach, it would actually be the gamers themselves who take on the challenge of completing the rest of the station’s construction. Prior to this axiom’s establishment, it was noted that “[…] players can operate their own servers, manage their own stations, host their own rule sets, customize the look and feel of game assets, posters, game modes and more,” with further plans unveiled for a level editor enabling gamers to construct custom maps and scenarios.
The finale of the trailer reveals more than just a solitary drifting facility; it presents nearly two dozen floating structures converging in a mesmerizing celestial ballet.
What a groundbreaking concept: effortlessly navigating the spatial nuances of virtual sports arenas, where switching game modes is akin to effortlessly transitioning between physical spaces.
While it may seem like a straightforward task, venturing into a completely new virtual reality experience actually requires navigating an entire metaverse full of people – and potentially jumping between stations to discover fresh game modes and connections.
One axiom is requesting an “improvement snapshot” in the form of early gameplay footage, prior to making any concrete plans for a launch. Without a formal timetable, the studio is accepting sign-ups for a limited, invite-only closed beta period through its official Discord channel.
