Virtual reality attractions specialist Hologate has released its Ghostbusters VR Academy attraction across the company's nearly-500 locations worldwide.
The immersive attraction officially licenses IP from the popular Ghostbusters franchise, which has legions of fans invested in its expansive universe.
Ghostbusters VR Academy is playable on two of the company's platforms: Hologate's "premium" VR motion simulator, Hologate Blitz, and the multiplayer Hologate Arena platform.
The games have differences for each platform, with the company stating: "In the Arena game, academy members in training strap on their proton packs and work together as a team in high-risk ghost encounter scenarios. They learn how to trap or blow ghosts to smithereens, all under the safeguard of academy grounds, of course.
"In the Blitz game, trainees will take the wheel in the prototype Ecto hovercraft, a vehicle exclusive to the academy. Players compete to see who is the fastest, most skillful driver in a high-speed race."
CEO and founder of Hologate, Leif Petersen, said: "We are delighted to have collaborated with Sony Pictures VR on this experience. Set in one of the world’s most beloved franchises, Ghostbusters VR Academy offers players an amazing shared social experience that family and friends can enjoy.
"Our company-wide mission is to create a social play setting, an escape from reality that creates powerful, long-lasting memories of good times. Ghostbusters VR Academy is the perfect fit for our Arena and Blitz platforms, and we can’t wait for our recruits to start their training!”
Senior vice president of Virtual Reality at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Jake Zim, added: “Ghostbusters VR Academy takes full advantage of Hologate’s location-based entertainment technology to immerse players in the Ghostbusters universe with friends and family. It’s an absolute thrill for Ghostbusters fans old and new.
“Players can strap on a proton pack and operate a brand-new hovercraft version of the Ecto to train to be a real Ghostbuster in an amazing academy setting, complete with iconic characters like Slimer and the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. This story expanding, fantasy-fulfilling experience is only possible in virtual reality.”
Ghostbusters VR Academy made its debut on the Hologate Arena platform at this week's Amusement Expo in Las Vegas, US, with the Blitz release to follow shortly after.
