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Archiact Reveals the Next Generation of VR Combat with Evasion

Posted on 24 October 2017

Official Press Release: Developed by Archiact in Vancouver BC, Evasion is an intense VR Bullet Hell game, designed to immerse players in high intensity co-op multiplayer combat.
Games

Welcome Ragtags! Greetings from the Evasion Team

Posted on 24 October 2017

Today we can officially talk about Evasion, our VR co-op bullet hell shooter, now that it's finally been announced to the world! We've been working hard on Evasion for over a year and a half (!) and now we can’t wait to show it to  you.  
Studio Life

Women at Archiact: Meet Sarah Roland

Posted on 18 October 2017

At Archiact, we’re proud supporters of #WomenInTech. We couldn’t be happier that over one third of our entire workforce is women - from our whole finance team to multiple game designers and software engineers. We think that’s pretty awesome - especially since only 23% of workers in the gaming industry are female and only 26% of computing jobs are held by women.
Games

PSVR Anniversary Sale Week: All You Need to Know

Posted on 10 October 2017

Happy birthday Playstation VR! In celebration of a marvelous one-year anniversary, we’re throwing all our PSVR fans a major, week-long celebration party (1st birthdays are a pretty big deal). From Oct 10-17, all of Archiact’s PSVR titles will be on sale, we’ll be giving away multiple prizes, and you’ll even have the chance to play VR with a few special guests!
News Releases

Darknet Gets VR-Optional Update on PlayStation

Posted on 26 September 2017

Attention PlayStation users: The Darknet is spreading. At midnight GMT on September 26, the hacker hit recieved the "VR-Optional" Update, which allows players to play the game both in VR, or traditionally without the need for the PSVR headset. Hackers, get your hydras ready!
Games

Hidden Fortune: Chapter Two sets sail for Gear VR!

Posted on 15 September 2017

If you're a Gear VR fan, today is most definitely your day. We have not one, but two huge announcements for you: First, Hidden Fortune: Chapter One is now available for free! That's right, now anyone can try this little VR puzzler out and explore the charming nooks and crannies of Outcast Cove. (We think it makes a great first experience for VR newbies, especially little ones!) Second, we are proud to launch Hidden Fortune's second chapter, Shanty Seas!
News Releases

It's Time to #EnterTheArena - Smashbox Arena Launches on PSVR!

Posted on 25 July 2017

We've had July 25 circled on our calendars for months, and now it's finally here. Today, Archiact and BigBox VR unleashed Smashbox Arena on PlayStation VR! Check out the new trailer now, featuring our friends from the world of eSports, Daeron "Bombadil" and Chris "SideStrafe."
Games

Smashbox Arena Release Date: We can finally share the news!

Posted on 14 July 2017

It's official: the multiplayer VR action of Smashbox Arena will be unleashed on PlayStation VR on July 25th! To celebrate, we've unveiled Enter The Arena, a video series that features some of our favourite parts of Smashbox Arena.
Community

Bringing China's History to Life with AR

Posted on 13 July 2017

This summer, our dev team in Shanghai developed an innovative augmented reality experience showcasing some of the most important moments in China's political history.
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