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Meet OrbusVR, MMORPG in virtual reality
Meet OrbusVR
With time, the offer of virtual reality titles grows. More and more games are looking to explore and bring new genres to this style of entertainment. So, don’t be surprised to know that very soon you will be able to enjoy an MMORPG in virtual reality. This will be thanks to the independent studio Orbus Online, which is in charge of OrbusVR development.
The title will come to Early Access on Steam on December 15. The game will be compatible with HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Microsoft’s mixed reality devices. The study defined OrbusVR as the first game of its kind exclusively for virtual reality devices. The title promises a great world with many hours of gameplay.
MMORPG in virtual reality
Unlike other MMORPGs, OrbusVR will not require a monthly subscription to play. Additionally, the developers indicated that there will be no paid content or loot boxes in the game. The title will offer you a single-player experience through a campaign of approximately 20 hours. On the other hand, in OrbusVR there will be multiplayer content for groups of up to 5 warriors.
As in other games of the genre, you will have to complete various missions, face hordes of enemies and organize with other players to destroy powerful bosses. Here is an OrbusVR trailer
The studio promised future expansions with more content, quests, and dungeons to explore. The game will feature a voice chat, an interesting universe, as well as continuous updates to improve the game experience in virtual reality. At the moment, character classes such as Runemage, Ranger, Musketeer, and Warrior are contemplated. Each will have different abilities and will specialize in a unique combat style.
On the other hand, not everything will be fighting on OrbusVR. You can also become an expert in various disciplines, such as alchemy and fishing, that will help you in your main adventure. As if that were not enough, you can visit stores to acquire useful objects or improve your equipment.
In related news, Yoshinori Yamagishi, producer of Valkyrie Profile, also develops an MMORPG in virtual reality. For his part, Bandai Namco will launch a VR shooter from The Ghost in the Shell. Visit this link to learn more about this technology, such as our review of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR.
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