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Atlas Obscura VR

Originally released for Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Go, the title has been remastered for modern VR HMDs and re-released in 2024. Featuring incredible imagery, fascinating stories and hidden interactive gems that will transport you to the most amazing locations in the world.

In Atlas Obscura VR you will explore three fascinating locations, with over 45 minutes of interactive adventure including;

  • Winchester House (USA)
  • The Temples of Damanhur (Italy)
  • The salt mines of Salina Turda (Romania)

Plus, unlock up to 50 fascinating virtual articles from around the world.

Technology: Unity / Stereo live action 360 / Photogrammetry

Hardware: Meta Quest (2, 3, 3S and Pro) / Android XR (Samsung Galaxy XR) / Steam VR (PCVR)

Duration: 1 – 3 hour

Release: Dec 2024 (initial release 2017)

Atlas Obscura VR

Atlas Obscura Launch Trailer

Available on

Meta Quest
Android XR
Steam VR

Cast and crew

Hosts – Dylan Thuras, Ella Morton | Episode Guides: Formica Coriandolo, Tudor Bodea, Jacob Williams

Start VR Team – Series Writer & Director: Martin Taylor | Executive Producers: Martin Taylor, Nathan Anderson, Kain Tietzel, Jaeger Battersby | Series Producer: Nathan Anderson | Technical Director: Jaeger Battersby | Creative & UX Director: Kain Tietzel| Shoot Producer: Renae Begent | Location Director: Bryan Moses | VR Cinematographer: Josef Heks | VR Editor: Hayden Toppeross

Quest / Android XR Ports – Technical Director: Gareth Falkingham | Video Asset Remastering: Osvaldo C Alfaro & Matt Hermans| Photogrammetry Uprez: Matt Hermans | UX Audit: Pam Nicholls | Executive Producers: Wadooah Wali & Nathan Anderson

Partners

Festivals / Awards