The mixed reality (MR) mode update for Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is set to launch on March 26. In this new mode, players will be able to see the pig towers and their feathery adversaries superimposed on their real-world environment. Imagine toppling pig towers right in the comfort of your own home!
Paul Brady, the president of Resolution Games, expressed his excitement about the impact of mixed reality on gaming. He stated, “Being able to interact with and immerse yourself in the virtual worlds and characters of your favorite games mixed in with your living room environment is incredibly impactful and surreal.” With the introduction of mixed reality, players can fully immerse themselves in the Angry Birds world like never before.
The MR Mode update brings some exciting new features to the game. With passthrough technology, players can place scenes from Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs into their own real-world environment. This means that players can position the game’s levels on any convenient surface, such as a floor or table. Falling objects, including blocks, pigs, and birds, will interact with and bounce off real-world surfaces, adding a whole new level of immersion.
In addition to this, players have the option to use their actual hands instead of controllers to hold the slingshot, fling birds, resize and rotate the playspace, and more. This level of interactivity enhances the gameplay experience and makes it feel even more realistic.
The “MR mode” version of Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs was designed specifically for the latest generation of MR devices. This allows Resolution Games to take advantage of room mapping and hand tracking, as well as higher device performance. The studio’s earlier mobile version of Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs served as a foundation for this new mixed reality experience, but the MR mode takes it to a whole new level.
Resolution Games has a history of pushing the boundaries of mixed reality gaming. Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is their seventh title to offer mixed reality/spatial computing capabilities. This milestone highlights the studio’s commitment to innovation and their dedication to providing players with unique and immersive gaming experiences.
Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is available for $20 across various platforms, including Meta Quest Store, Pico, PlayStation VR2, and Steam. The “MR mode” update will be available for free to owners on Meta Quest and Pico.
Get ready to take your Angry Birds gaming experience to the next level with the upcoming mixed reality update. Immerse yourself in the world of the Angry Birds like never before, and get ready to topple pig towers in your own living room. The future of gaming is here, and it’s mixed reality.
