Ubisoft Announces New Far Cry VR: Dive Into Insanity
Ubisoft is bringing Far Cry to VR as a free VR experience exclusively for Zero Latency VR.
Location-Based VR Adventures Will Launch in 2021 in Zero-Latency VR Venues to the whole world
PARIS, September 10:2020, +XNUMX Ubisoft announced Far Cry today ® VR: Dive into Madness, a new location-based experience developed in partnership with Zero Latency VR. The game will bring a group of up to eight players back to the Rook Islands, in the Far Cry setting ® 3. Captured by Vaas and his minions, players will explore the island and fight for survival together. The game will release in 2021 exclusively in zero-latency VR locations, which include over 45 venues in 22 countries.
The unique Zero Latency VR setting provides players with props and plenty of room to move around, allowing them to immerse themselves in the adventure. Far Cry ®VR: Immerse yourself in Insanity's simple and intuitive mechanics, which give players the freedom to discover the game's vast, colorful world. Cooperation and teamwork will be key for players to find their way through the machinations of the crazed warlord in the jungle.
Through its partnership with Zero Latency VR, Ubisoft continues to strengthen its position in the location-based virtual reality market. Ubisoft's entry into the free-roam multiplayer VR space builds on the success of its experiences like Notre-Dame VR, as well as its VR adventure games and rides, to offer players a new way to experience Ubisoft's favorite worlds.
“When it comes to creating dynamic, memorable gaming experiences, location-based virtual reality in free roam is empowering. Far Cry ®VR: Dive into Insanity will offer players around the world the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich setting of Far Cry® 3 and take on its legendary villain,” said Deborah Papiernik, Vice President of New Business at Ubisoft.
“We are thrilled to be working with Ubisoft to bring Far Cry to the world. ® 3 in VR,” said Tim Ruse, CEO of Zero Latency VR. "It will be a special experience for fans to return to Rook Island in this incredibly exciting new style."