Oculus reveals 'Star Wars: Vader Immortal' episodic VR game

Back in 2016, Oculus confirmed that it was working on a Darth Vader virtual reality game with Industrial Low-cal & Magic'south xLab squad andThe Night Knighttrilogy co-author David Due south. Goyer, although no details were revealed.

Now, Oculus has announced the name of the projection,Star Wars: Vader Immortal, and confirmed that the game will be a three-episode VR experience starring the iconic sci-fi villain. Ninja Theory, the developer of last twelvemonth'southwardHellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, is co-developing the game alongside xLab.

A teaser trailer was also revealed, showcasing Vader's castle on the fiery planet of Mustafar and a brief glimpse at the Darth himself. The game is ready between the events ofStar Wars Episode III: Revenge of the SithandStar Wars Episode Four: A New Hope. xLab says players volition be able to engage in get-go-person lightsaber combat, too as explore Vader's castle.

"We always look for opportunities to explore theStar Wars universe in new ways," said Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, in a press statement. "ILMxLAB is very excited to be working with David Southward. Goyer on a first-of-its-kindStar Warsexperience which allows fans to travel to Darth Vader's fiery, lava-ridden fortress and wield a lightsaber on his home turf."

"Every bit a lifelongStar Wars fan, working with ILMxLAB on an untold Vader story is a dream come up true. The experience is designed to be 'immersive first,' significant that from its inception, this 3-role series has been conceived and executed specifically for the VR medium," added Goyer. "We're breaking new ground with this project that places you lot, the user, at the eye of the story."

Vader Immortalvolition be one of 50 titles bachelor on the recently revealed Oculus Quest standalone VR headset when it launches in spring 2019. Oculus is listed as a "premier partner" forVader Immortal — rather than a sole partner — which indicates that the game may only be a timed sectional on the Quest.

Therefore, it's possible thatVader Immortalcould brand its way to other VR platforms in the future, like the HTC Vive or PlayStation VR.

Vader Immortalis not the only Star Wars VR experience, however. xLab has previously released the costlessTrials of Tatooinedemo experience on the HTC Vive.

A PlayStation VR-sectional X-Fly mission inspired by the events ofRogue One: A Star Wars Storywas likewise offered for gratis to PS4 owners who had purchasedStar Wars Battlefront.

Finally,Star Wars: Secrets of the EmpireVoid VR experience tin can be played at Cineplex's Rec Room amusement centre in Edmonton.Secrets of the Empireis also coming to Toronto'south Rec Room after this yr.

Source: Industrial Light and Magic