Release Date
November 9, 2023
Dev Time
2 years
Client
Thirdverse
Tech
Virtual Reality (VR)
Platform
Meta Quest 2 & 3, Steam VR, Playstation VR 2, Pico
Industry
Gaming
X8
1
Challenge
Collaborate with Thirdverse to assemble an international team of developers, artists, networking specialists, and QA experts.
Solution
Our team spanned 11 time zones, including the USA, Japan, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Canada, and Australia, with over 100 contributors involved. By operating on a 24/7 development cycle, we ensured continuous progress, seamlessly transitioning tasks between time zones to maximize productivity and efficiency.
2
Challenge
Developing a competitive online 5v5 hero-based FPS VR title with a robust AI/bot system, and low latency for standalone VR headsets presented substantial logistical challenges.
Solution
To develop our bot system, we utilized Unreal Engine's behavior trees, navigation system, environment query system, and AI perception. We designed an objective system to help bots prioritize tasks on the map, such as picking up the bomb, planting it, and defending bomb site zones. This entire setup was seamlessly integrated with our multiplayer solutions, leveraging Microsoft's PlayFab for robust and efficient performance.
3
Challenge
Creating a visually stunning, high-fidelity multiplayer VR game that consistently runs at 72 FPS posed significant technical challenges.
Solution
We developed procedural tools to rapidly generate environments, creating assets directly in the engine instead of manually modeling and placing each one. These tools ensured perfect integration into the environment and allowed for real-time adjustments, enhancing efficiency and visual quality. Additionally, they optimized performance by enabling adjustable polygon counts, ensuring assets could be fine-tuned for both simplicity and visual fidelity.
X8 is a free-to-play, first-person shooter (FPS) set in standalone virtual reality, drawing inspiration from popular titles like Valorant, CS:GO, and Overwatch.
X8 is a free-to-play, first-person shooter (FPS) set in standalone virtual reality, drawing inspiration from popular titles like Valorant, CS:GO, and Overwatch. Players assume the roles of diverse heroes in intense 5v5 battles, each equipped with unique abilities tailored for the VR experience.
Our involvement in X8, commissioned by Thirdverse, marks our most ambitious project to date. With over 100 contributors, including developers from Thirdverse, we played a pivotal role in the development and design of the game along with the recruitment process and oversight of the international team.
Results
Over 500,000 downloads with an impressive average rating of 4.8.
Hosted multiple esports tournaments in Japan and the USA, drawing significant attention and participation.
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