Indie developer VitruviusVR has announced a release date for Arken Age, their new virtual reality-enabled action-adventure game.
Arken Age will launch on January 16th for SteamVR and PlayStation VR2 and is a fully virtual reality-enabled game.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:
Arken Age is a VR action-adventure game set in the Bio-Chasm—a terraformed fantasy world created by the Grand Arborist. Engage in full physics combat using Arkenite infused swords & guns—and freely explore the densely filled environments under siege by Hyperion’s neural corruption.
Key Features
- Physics Combat- Shoot, dismember, and crush enemies in fast paced, full physics combat
- Build Custom VR Weaponry- Equip yourself with 3 fully customizable/ paintable Hyperion weapons and explore the Bio-Chasm to find 30 unique mods
- Full Virtual Body- You are a biological alien weapon; built with full locomotion, and the ability to freely jump, climb, and swim throughout the world
- Climbing- Nothing is out of reach with your integrated climbing picks, used to traverse the twisted roots of the Bio-Chasm
- Crafting & Refining- Create your own Scarlet Nectar syringes, smelt scrap metal into Hyperion Alloy, and craft custom weaponry
- Exploration- The Bio-Chasm is filled with items to collect, unique alien lifeforms to befriend, and endless danger at every corner
- Story & Characters- Immerse yourself in the culture of the Nara alien race & uncover the secrets of the Grand Arborist & Celestial Custodian
- Epic Boss Fights- Put all your weapons to the test in multi-stage custom VR boss fights
- Campaign & Replay- Arken Age has over 15 hours of campaign and includes a replayable combat mode for additional gameplay