Japanese VR studio Thirdverse is partnering with Howdy Kitty creator Sanrio to launch a social VR sport this yr devoted to the long-lasting cartoon cat and equally kawaii solid of characters.
Info continues to be skinny for the time being, nevertheless the studio says Howdy Kitty Skyland is ready to be the first-ever official Sanrio VR sport, noting gamers will be capable to “[e]xplore, play & make pals.”
The sport is ready to launch in early entry on the finish of 2025, coming to Quest and “different main VR platforms,” the studio says. It is going to be free-to-play, nevertheless will embrace in-app purchases.
Right here’s how Thridverse describes it:
Howdy Kitty Skyland is an progressive social VR sport set in a digital world known as “SKYLAND,” the place Sanrio characters reside. Gamers from around the globe can collect to take pleasure in a wide range of actions and interactions not like something seen earlier than in Howdy Kitty video games.
And as a social VR sport, Howdy Kitty Skyland is alleged to host multiplayer experiences that make “full use of your hand controls, in addition to options similar to merchandise crafting and customization of each your private house and avatar, delivering the distinctive attraction of VR.”
Howdy Kitty Skyland is ready to incorporate two primary avatar kinds: a humanoid model with customization and dress-up choices, and a decidedly extra Sanrio aesthetic, which is designed for transferring freely all through the setting.
The studio says creators can become involved by means of its Howdy Kitty Skyland Creator Program (invite hyperlink), which its hopes will entice “creators who love Sanrio, kawaii aesthetics, and immersive gaming experiences to assist share the magic of Howdy Kitty Skyland.”
