Exploding Kittens VR will launch on Meta Quest later this year
The original Exploding Kittens card game launched in 2015 and was a huge success, spawning all kinds of expansions, spin-offs, and even a Netflix animated series coming out next month. Today, the franchise is making the leap to virtual reality (VR) with a new video game, VR Explosive Kittenswhich is expected to arrive later this […]
The original Exploding Kittens card game launched in 2015 and was a huge success, spawning all kinds of expansions, spin-offs, and even a Netflix animated series coming out next month. Today, the franchise is making the leap to virtual reality (VR) with a new video game, VR Explosive Kittenswhich is expected to arrive later this year.
Developed and published by Saber Interactive under license from board game giant Asmodee Entertainment, VR Explosive Kittens will allow up to five players to compete in a simulated game of Exploding Kittens in a dynamic virtual environment. In addition to online multiplayer, it will also offer the ability to play against computer-controlled opponents offline.
If you’re not familiar with the rules of the card game, the gist is that players all take turns drawing cards from a face-down deck. Each card has a number of possible effects that are primarily aimed at avoiding exploding kitten cards. If drawn, exploding kitten cards cause you to instantly lose the game. The game continues in rounds until only one player remains, who is the winner.
There will be three unique game modes to experience in this VR adaptation, Classic Mode, Blitz Mode, and Duel Mode, each of which offer their own take on the game‘s mechanics. You will also be able to create an in-game avatar, with a variety of customization options, and explore a social hub. This hub includes a range of mini-games to try alone or with your friends.
This all seems like a really good combination, as VR is a great fit for these types of online social experiences. The game is expected to launch for Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 in the fall of this year and is currently available for pre-order on the Meta Store at a special discounted price of $17.99 / £13.49.
