Latest update to X8 brings more opportunities for players to socialize within the community and challenge each other in competition
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – May 31, 2024 – Thirdverse, Inc., a leading VR development studio and publisher, launched the release of the fifth major update, called the “Freeplay Park Update,” to its popular 5v5 VR multiplayer hero shooter, ‘X8’. Since its launch, the game has captivated VR gamers worldwide, with over 500,000 downloads. This latest update introduces significant new features and enhancements, enriching the gaming experience and solidifying X8’s standing as the premier VR hero shooter.
New Features in the Latest Major Update:
- Freeplay Park: This new park area is the player’s social hub in X8, offering a space to hang out, meet new friends, and form custom games. Players can engage in various activities, including learning and teaching game mechanics, participating in minigames such as time attack climbing challenges, knife throwing, and a shooting range, or practicing in the combat arena.
- Streamlined Friend Adding: Simplified process for adding friends in-game with a single click from the team menu, making it easier to build an in-game community.
- Splat Tags: Adding a splash of color and personalization to gameplay, Splat Tags are digital slime balls that allow players to leave custom stickers in the environment. These can be purchased in the X8 store or unlocked through the event calendar.
- New Weapon – MONARCH: Introducing the MONARCH, a high-skill, semi-automatic weapon perfect for mid-spend rounds. It offers exciting possibilities to invest in armor or abilities.
- Threat Levels Ranked Game Mode: Introducing “Threat Levels,” a pseudo-ranked game mode for demolition. Perform well and win games to increase threat rating, represented by a badge in the main menu, showcasing your skills.
- Weapon Recoil and Sound Overhaul: In response to player feedback, Thirdverse has completely revamped the weapon and sound systems, offering a refreshed experience for veteran players and a better first impression for newcomers.
- Enhanced Matchmaking System: Ensures that players are ready before joining a game, preventing AFK disruptions. This system ties into the new Threat Levels feature, creating a more competitive and balanced gaming experience.
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/
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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