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Toy Box Update Expands VR Hero Shooter 'X8' with Innovative Toy-Based Mechanics and Enhanced Competition
Latest update to X8 brings new interactive toys, mobility options, and competitive enhancements
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August 1, 2024
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Thirdverse :
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - August 1, 2024 - Thirdverse, Inc., a leading VR development studio and publisher, launched the release of the sixth major update, the “Toy Box Update,” for its popular 5v5 VR multiplayer hero shooter, 'X8'. Building on the success of previous updates, this latest release introduces groundbreaking features and improvements that continue to elevate X8's status as a premier VR hero shooter.
New Features in the Latest Major Update:
Toy Box: Introducing a variety of playful yet strategic toys that enhance interaction and gameplay in VR. The Toy Box includes:
Mimic Box: Allows players to grab and respawn various items.
Slap Stick: Foam Hand on a stick for unique melee interactions.
Bonk Hammer: Squeaky Hammer for a fun, yet effective combat tool.
Weapon Skin: Squirt Gun, adding a whimsical touch to battles.
Activation Toy: Chibi Characters, activated by a shake button, adding a delightful twist to gameplay.
Affix: Slow Fall Wings, activated from the shoulder pocket for gliding.
Affix: Vaulters, activated from the wrist pocket for performing incredible jumps.
New Competitive and Other Additional Updates include:
Match Forfeit Voting: New system allowing teams to vote on match forfeiture.
Weapon Tuning / Recoil Patterns: Refined weapon mechanics for a more balanced gameplay experience.
Weapons Input Buffering: Improved input responsiveness for smoother weapon handling.
Threat / Rank Adjustments (Season 2): Introduction of Season 2 with new split-splat threat and rank adjustments.
Rank Leaderboard: New leaderboard to showcase top-ranked players.
Freeplay Park Updates: Enhanced performance and smoother experience in the social hub.
Character Ragdoll Physics: Enhanced physics for more realistic character movements.
Download now: Meta Quest: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/4518172508241377/ Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1763510/X8/
Product Overview:
Supported Platforms: Meta Quest, Steam, PICO *Cross Platform Play
Title: X8
Genre: VR Multiplayer Hero Shooter
Price: Free
Release: November 9, 2023
Players: 5v5, up to 10 players
Website: https://playx8vr.com/
Social Media Links:
Discord: https://discord.gg/x8vr
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlayX8VR
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayX8VR
About Thirdverse, Co., Ltd
Founded in 2020, Thirdverse, Co., Ltd is a virtual reality game development, distribution and management company paving the path to the metaverse with two studios in Japan and the United States. Thirdverse is experienced in sword-fighting multiplayer VR games and has expanded into PvP shooting, narrative-driven VR games and VR Esports. The studio has launched two successful VR co-op sword-fighting games “SWORDS of GARGANTUA” and “ALTAIR BREAKER'' for Meta Quest 2 and PCVR. In November 2023, Thirdverse launched multiplayer VR hero shooter “X8'' developed by its US Studio. In November, they announced that both titles are joining the lineup for PlayStation®VR2. Additionally, Thirdverse revealed in late 2023 that the core team of the Japanese favorite action RPG SOUL SACRIFICE had reunited with its studio to develop its spiritual successor "SOUL COVENANT" for VR. Thirdverse continues to drive a robust roadmap of VR titles and feature updates scheduled for release in 2024 and beyond. For more information, visit www.thirdverse.io.
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