We are beginning to see more and more free roam tracking VR experiences around the world and PlatformaVR looks to be stepping up in a big way. The company which is based in Russia has announced that they’ve created the worlds first free roam full body tracking VR space based on SteamVR tracking 2.0.
The startup VR company is currently opening up its fourth location in Winzavod Contemporary Art Center in Moscow with three of its popular titles (The Arrival, MATCH, and the Poisoner). The surprising thing about these experiences is that they last up to an hour long in length, which is quite amazing considering most location based VR experiences last around 10 – 20 minutes in length.
These games are also multiplayer which can be played in co-op mode with up to 4 players. Each player is equipped with:
– HTC Vive Pro
– Vive Trackers for full body tracking
– VR backpacks
– Various peripherals including haptic strap, VR gloves, and a VR gun
“We are excited to welcome PlatformaVR team in pioneering large-scale out-of-home VR segment with our solution,” said Andrey Kormiltsev, President of HTC Russia/CIS/Baltics/Israel. “Our brand-new HTC VIVE Pro headset and VIVE Trackers are a perfect match for location-based VR segment which we expect will be one of the key drivers of the whole VR industry in the near future.”
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In 2018, the company raised a seed round from FunCubator, an international VC specializing in FunTech (AR/VR, Media, Gaming). The raised funds will be used to support international expansion and development of new content. If you happen to be in Russia, make sure to stop by one of their locations and check out their new immersive VR games.
Source: VR and Fun