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Swashbuckling VR sci-fi adventure Whispers of the Void launches first playable demo as part of the Steam Next Fest
Steam Next Fest demo now available for VR sci-fi adventure.
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October 8, 2024
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Kyiv, Ukraine – October 8, 2024. ByOwls has launched the first playable demo for Whispers of the Void, a story-driven VR adventure that takes players on a swashbuckling sci-fi journey across the galaxy.
Now live as part of Steam Next Fest, the demo showcases the first full mission of the game, introducing players to some of the key gameplay mechanics found in Whispers of the Void.
Players begin aboard a spaceship, navigating its controls to warp to a distant desert planet. Upon arrival, they will get a taste of the game’s fluid VR combat that blends gunfights and energy sword fencing, solve an ancient puzzle, scale a mountain, and face off against the game’s first boss — all with the help of their trusty alien frog companion.
The Whispers of the Void demo is available now on Steam for free, offering 30-60 minutes of gameplay.
Whispers of the Void demo on Steam
store.steampowered.com/app/2922290/Whispers_of_the_Void
Whispers Of The Void — Debut Gameplay Teaser
youtube.com/watch?v=GcmE_0Fc2Bw
Download Whispers of the Void screenshots and other assetsdrive.google.com/drive/folders/189ievuZZ1zRB3iP7wBp7Lbb_cWOxjUS5
In Whispers of the Void, players take on the role of a relic hunter — a rare breed of adventurers brave enough to venture into the farthest corners of the universe. What starts as a simple favor to retrieve an artifact for an old friend soon spirals into a galactic conspiracy spanning centuries.
Whispers of the Void is a rip-roaring journey across the galaxy that combines space travel, puzzles in hostile environments, gunfights, and energy sword duels, all wrapped in a gripping sci-fi narrative. Players find themselves in a race against the clock for control over Edem, the most powerful substance in the universe. A cause of at least one planetary implosion, Edem offers a key to the puzzle that could stitch the galaxy back together — or tear it apart.
Armed only with your ship and your wits, it’s up to you to stop the collapse of civilization. The fate of the galaxy rests in your hands!
Key features
Explore New Worlds. Dive into hand-crafted VR environments, ranging from eerie alien tombs to the hostile surfaces of unknown planets, each with its own unique visual identity and atmosphere.
Reach the Farthest Corners of Space. Take command of your own spaceship, navigate between distant planets, and engage with onboard systems like the galaxy map — fully immersing yourself in the role of a seasoned space treasure hunter.
Unlock the Mysteries of an Ancient Civilization. Engage with the environment to uncover hidden puzzles that simultaneously challenge your thinking and reveal deeper layers of the game’s universe and the mystery surrounding Edem.
Visceral VR combat. Master a truly fluid VR combat — seamlessly switch between firearms and sci-fi melee weapons, wield a laser shield for defense, and outmaneuver your foes to survive!
Factsheet
Developer: ByOwls
Platforms: PC (VR)
Genre: Sci-Fi Adventure
Planned Release Date: TBD
About ByOwls
ByOwls’ self-proclaimed mission is to push the boundaries of truly immersive experiences. The studio is known for its VR and AR projects across the marketing, architecture, and gaming industries. Whispers of the Void marks the team’s first fully independent game, building on a reputation earned by delivering cutting-edge VR production services to clients worldwide.
Links
Website: whispersofthevoid.byowls.com
Twitter/X: @whispers_byowls
TikTok: @whispers_of_the_void
Instagram: whispers.of.the.void
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