VR gaming leader, Sandbox VR, has announced its latest experience created by its in-house AAA gaming studio.
The interactive adventure, Deadwood Phobia, is the third title in Sandbox VR’s Deadwood zombie franchise. The title was directed by Michael Hampden, former lead designer on the Assassin's Creed franchise, and the team also featured members who have worked on bestselling video games like Far Cry 6, Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher franchise and Fallout 76.
Deadwood Phobia is a sequel to Sandbox VR’s most popular experience, Deadwood Valley, which was preceded by the first experience in the Deadwood franchise, Deadwood Mansion. Since its release in the summer of 2022, Deadwood Valley has sold over one million tickets and generated over US$52m in ticket sales, establishing the zombie experience as one of the best-selling VR titles of all time.
Deadwood Phobia takes players on a journey through their greatest fears, unable to trust anything they see. Armed with a brand-new arsenal of powerful weaponry, players enter a derelict medical facility to battle hordes of enemies, make life or death decisions and stand up to their worst nightmares. The only way to accomplish the mission is to work together to defeat multiple boss enemies wreaking havoc on their psyche via mental projection. Players at the top of their game unlock special new weapons and armour to increase their chances of survival. With multiple possible endings, Deadwood Phobia gives repeat players a truly unique experience each time.
“Our goal with each new Sandbox VR experience is to immerse players in virtual worlds where they can be cooperative, interactive, and social while experiencing a completely new reality,” said Steve Zhao, CEO and founder of Sandbox VR. “Deadwood Phobia is our first psychological horror experience. It continues the story of our most popular game franchise and ups the ante with new mind-bending challenges allowing players to explore, and conquer, their own fears.”
Sandbox VR is now operating in 50 global locations and expanding. With over 100,000 players monthly, Sandbox VR is growing its global footprint with corporate-owned locations and a franchising program.
