CCP Games today announced thatĀ EVE: Valkyrieā¢, the virtual reality (VR) multiplayer dogfighting shooter celebrated by Wired.com as āa soaring example of VR as the future of gamingā is available now on Steam for play with the HTC Vive VR headset.
EVE: Valkyrie launched in March for Oculus Rift and in October for the PlayStation VR.Ā It is the worldās first three-platform multiplayer VR game, as well as the first ever to offer cross-platform play.Ā Players on all three platforms fly with, and against, each other online.
āEVE holds a special place in PC gaming, and EVE: Valkyrie is a superb entry into the growing VR gaming space. Weāre thrilled that HTC Vive owners can experience it from today on Steam, and will be able to enjoy an incredible cross-platform multiplayer experience,ā said Jon Goddard, European Marketing Director, VR at HTC.
CCP has already delivered two free updates for EVE: Valkyrie, most recently with the Joint Strike release, which added features like a new co-op game mode, a new single-player story mission, quick chat options, and more.Ā The next free update is coming in early December, and CCP will continue to deliver new maps, modes, ships, and other free content updates to the game over time, working closely with the gameās Founders.
For a limited time, CCP is offering a special promotion on Steam that awards all EVE: Valkyrie Founderās Pack purchasers with a free copy of the companyās best-selling VR arcade shooter, Gunjack.
ABOUT EVE: VALKYRIE
EVE: Valkyrie is an award-winning multiplayer dogfighting shooter that harnesses the very latest advances in virtual reality technology. It is an accessible and immersive experience that fulfills the fantasy and thrill of being a real spaceship pilot in the midst of combat.Ā USA Today noted that EVE: Valkyrie is āperhaps the greatest showcase of virtual realityās potential.ā
Developed by CCP Gamesā Newcastle studio, EVE: Valkyrie is the boldest realization of virtual reality space combat, combining immediate visceral action and tactical depth.Ā The EVE: Valkyrie Founderās Pack is available for purchase on Steam for $59.99.
More information about EVE: Valkyrie can be found at http://www.evevalkyrie.com/.
ABOUT GUNJACK
In Gunjack, players take on the role of aĀ gun turret operator on a mining vessel in the Outer Ring region of known space. As part of the shipās defense team, it is up to the player to protect the rig from pirates, opportunists and anyone else looking to take what rightfully belongs to the company.
Gunjack was developed by CCP Gamesā Shanghai studio.Ā More information about GunjackĀ can be found at http://www.gunjack.com/.
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