What OrbusVR's Community Revival Means for VR MMO Fans
For VR players, it's a rare second chance at an MMO they thought was gone for good, and it shows how former devs can keep community-driven projects alive after a studio moves on.
For VR players, it's a rare second chance at an MMO they thought was gone for good, and it shows how former devs can keep community-driven projects alive after a studio moves on.
Key points - OrbusVR, a VR MMORPG from developer Ad Alternum, was sunset last year. - The closure followed financial troubles at Ad Alternum and a slowdown in updates. - One of the original developers has now revived the game. - The revival takes the form of two separate community editions.
Timeline - Last year: OrbusVR was sunset after financial troubles at developer Ad Alternum. - Now: An original developer resurrects OrbusVR as two community editions.
FAQ
Q: Is OrbusVR officially back online? A: A former developer has revived it as two community editions, though full details on availability and servers haven't been shared yet.
Q: Why did OrbusVR shut down in the first place? A: Developer Ad Alternum was facing financial troubles, and the game had been receiving only a trickle of updates before its sunset.
Q: Do I need a VR headset to play the community editions? A: OrbusVR was built as a VR MMORPG, so a VR headset is expected, though specifics for the community editions haven't been detailed.
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