UploadVR Winter Showcase Reveals Ancient Board Games, New EOLIA Update
Uncover Tabletop Games Nearly Lost to Time, Battle the Quena - the Epic Finale of EOLIA Dec. 15, 2023
BOSTON — Dec. 7, 2022 — Ancient Board Games, an immersive tabletop experience bringing long-lost entertainment to the virtual table from developer ROTU Entertainment, was revealed at UploadVR’s Winter Showcase ahead of its arrival on Steam for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Meta Quest 2 in 2023. EOLIA, the VR fantasy-adventure follow-up in the award-winning Rhythm of the Universe series, will also summon all its warriors’ teachings with The Quena Requiem update coming to Meta Quest 2 Dec. 15, 2023.
Experience the diverse cultures of several early civilizations through eight legendary tabletop games. Master ancient games with easy how-to-play instructions complete with intriguing pieces of historical trivia for each title. Try a hand at Hnefatafl against vikings in 900 A.D. or teleport back thousands of years to 6500 BCE where Sumeria’s The Royal Game of Ur awaits.
Belt a cry of victory with every new high score, and amass an impressive collection of prized artifacts with each conquest. Immerse even further with innovative Hand Tracking technology on the Meta Quest 2, and go head to head against dynamic AI or other formidable opponents cross-platform both locally and online. Master this polished collection inspired by Clubhouse 51 Games.
Check out Ancient Board Games’ reveal trailer here.
The time-worn land of Eolia will soon demand support from all its courageous warriors to conquer the final chapter in The Quena Requiem. Commence a grand quest to battle the Quena, a large sandworm-like creature trapped for decades in the Tuvanian Church. Use skills mastered through Eolia’s legendary journey to overcome the mysterious Quena this holiday season.
Check out The Quena Requiem trailer here.
“Entertainment’s been an essential element of human culture since the dawn of time, with the first known board game, The Royal Game of Ur, dating back to 4,600 years ago!” said Jason Parks, ROTU CEO. “Ancient Board Games aims to open a time capsule and reintroduce titles like The Royal Game of Ur and others from cultures past to the modern audience..”
EOLIA is available now on Meta Quest 2 with support for English voice and text, with text localization for additional languages coming in the near future. Ancient Board Games will be coming to Steam for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5, and MetaOculus Quest 2, more information to be disclosed soon!
For more information about ROTU Entertainment, please visit the official website, follow the studio on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and join fellow adventurers on Discord.
About ROTU Entertainment
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, ROTU Entertainment is an immersive entertainment studio striving to define the future of storytelling. A fully remote, ever-evolving network of artists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders provides ROTU Entertainment with unparalleled access to talent, creativity, and innovation. The team comprises developers with experience working at Valve and Capcom, as well as on renowned games such as Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, and République. ROTU Entertainment currently works on IP development as well as pre-visualization and virtual production using Epic Games’ Unreal Engine.
Learn more about ROTU Entertainment, Rhythm of the Universe: IONIA, EOLIA, and Ancient Board Games by visiting the company website or reading their interview on UnrealEngine.com.
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