By Sagar V. Mankar Apple is entering in AR/VR headset market with the launch of Vision Pro on 2nd February in the US.
With its advanced technology, Apple is poised to take immersive gaming to the next level.
Let’s explore what makes Vision Pro so revolutionary for gaming and preview some of the exciting launch titles.
Total Immersion Through Mixed Reality
Vision Pro enables gaming environments to extend beyond the screen and into your actual surroundings through blended reality.
Apple is launching 3 “spatial games” tailored specifically to demonstrate these groundbreaking capabilities.
These titles will transform the area around you, using the space for gameplay mechanics not possible on traditional platforms.
Here’s a sneak peek at what will be available on day one:
1. Game Room
The first launch title is the cryptically named Game Room.
No details are available, but speculation indicates it may be a tutorial or social hub to connect Vision Pro users and get acquainted with the headset.
This could be the perfect way to jump into immersive spatial gaming for the first time.
2. What Golf?
Fan-favorite Apple Arcade title What the Golf? gets a Vision Pro overhaul.
This quirky game combines golf mechanics with humorous gameplay twists and surprises.
It’s sure to shine on the new platform, but details are still unknown.
3. Super Fruit Ninja
A new take on a classic iOS game, Super Fruit Ninja will let you slash fruit in your own home.
Spatial mapping brings real-world integration to the addictive gameplay loop that made Fruit Ninja so iconic.
Accessing the Games
Apple has not clarified how users will get these titles.
It’s possible they may require an Apple Arcade subscription or be available as individual apps.
Release dates are also still unconfirmed.
It Is Just The Beginning
These three games are merely for testing the early capabilities of the newly launched headset.
Apple has bigger plans for the gaming experience and has confirmed that over 100 Apple Arcade games will be playable on Vision Pro.
In addition to arcade games, Vision Pro will also be compatible with high-profile games in the future.
Vision Pro will support DualSense controllers.
Apple’s Vision Pro is launching in the USA with a heavy $3,499 price tag.