Executive Summary
The VR landscape is buzzing with innovation and sales as December unfolds. Notably, FluxPose has secured over $2 million on Kickstarter for its advanced body tracking system. Meanwhile, PSVR 2 is enjoying significant discounts as part of a Black Friday sale, and new games are enriching the Quest platform.
Hardware Innovations
At the forefront of VR hardware, FluxPose is emerging as a promising solution for full-body tracking. This compact 6DoF tracker aims to provide high-quality positional tracking without the need for external sensors. The Kickstarter campaign has seen remarkable success, raising over $2 million, indicating strong interest from both developers and enthusiasts. As VR continues to evolve, the introduction of such technology could enhance immersive experiences significantly.
Platform Updates and Sales
This holiday season, PSVR 2 is at the centre of attention with a substantial price reduction to $300, valid until December 19th. This price drop, which includes the headset and the popular game Horizon Call of the Mountain, makes it an attractive option for newcomers to the VR space. The timing aligns perfectly with the holiday shopping rush, aiming to entice more users to adopt this robust platform.
New Game Releases
On the gaming front, December’s offerings for Oculus Quest users are noteworthy. Titles such as Tactical Assault and Final Fury: Tides of Vygor have been highlighted as part of the Horizon+ monthly game lineup. The latter has recently received an update that adds new moves and ranked events, enhancing player engagement and competition.
Additionally, the studio behind A Township Tale is gearing up for the open playtests of their new VR extraction dungeon crawler, REAVE. This move opens the door for more players to experience the game, potentially setting the stage for a successful launch.
Industry Insights
Amidst these developments, it’s worth noting that Valve has revealed that the development of Steam Frame began before the release of their Index headset. This information provides insight into Valve’s long-term vision for VR and suggests that they are committed to enhancing the gaming experience even further, building upon the success of the Index.
Pimax is also making strides with their initiative SuperOpen, which aims to empower developers and create an open ecosystem for VR development. This approach could lead to innovative applications and hardware improvements in the coming years.
The convergence of hardware advancements, enticing sales, and new game releases illustrates a vibrant and competitive VR market. As companies continue to innovate and engage with their communities, the future of virtual reality looks promising.
Your friend in VR, Christopher aka UKRifter
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Sources
- UploadVR – FluxPose Could Be The Spiritual Successor To Lighthouse Tracking
- Road to VR – Valve Says Steam Frame Development Started Even Before Index Was Released
- Road to VR – [Industry Direct] Pimax Launches ‘SuperOpen’ to Empower Developers and Shape the Next Era of VR
- Road to VR – $300 PSVR 2 Black Friday Sale Runs Until December 19th
- UploadVR – Final Fury: Tides Of Vygor Update Adds More Moves, Attacks & Modes
- UploadVR – Tactical Assault & Smash Drums Are Quest’s Horizon+ Monthly Games This December
- Road to VR – ‘Township Tale’ Studio’s New VR Extraction Dungeon Crawler Launches Open Playtests This Week
- Road to VR – FluxPose VR Tracker Raises $2M on Kickstarter, Promising Compact 6DOF Body Tracking
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