PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC – November 9, 2026 – Somnium Space Ltd. is excited to announce that Somnium Space is returning to Steam, with wishlisting now available ahead of its upcoming release. Built exclusively for adults 18 and older, the free-to-play social VR platform offers an expansive, persistent virtual universe where players can meet, explore, attend live events, express themselves through customizable avatars, and create entirely new experiences to share with others.
Somnium Space is a world shaped by the people who inhabit it. At its heart lies Base Reality, a sprawling, interconnected environment filled with thousands of player-built structures, gathering places, and destinations. Beyond it, hundreds of community-created Worlds offer seemingly endless opportunities for discovery.
Wander through an elaborate art gallery, catch a live DJ performance, explore a fantastical creation, meet friends at a virtual club, or discover something completely unexpected around the next corner. Unlike experiences that reset when players leave, Somnium Space is persistent. Its structures and creations remain in place, allowing its universe to grow and evolve through the contributions of its community.
Social connection is at the center of everything. Players can gather with friends, discover new communities, attend events, and communicate naturally through spatial voice chat and expressive avatars. Integrated audio and video calling even makes it possible to communicate between virtual reality and the physical world, connecting people inside Somnium Space with friends using phones or webcams.
While there is plenty to discover, Somnium Space also invites players to become creators themselves. Its free Unity SDK and unrestricted C# scripting support provide the freedom to build personal hangouts, interactive environments, original games, and entirely new experiences to share with the community. Whether creating a quiet retreat, hosting a bustling social event, or developing something far more ambitious, players have the tools to make their vision a reality.
Key features of Somnium Space include:
- A Persistent Virtual Universe: Explore the expansive Base Reality and hundreds of user-created Worlds, with environments and structures that remain in place as the community continues to build.
- Immersive Social Experiences: Meet other players, attend live events, explore clubs and galleries, and communicate through spatial voice chat, bubble chat, and integrated audio/video calls.
- Expressive Avatars and Full-Body Presence: Customize avatars with outfits and wearables, with support for full-body, face, eye, and native finger tracking on compatible hardware.
- Powerful Creative Freedom: Build and share Worlds using a free Unity SDK, unrestricted C# scripting, and server-side scripting capabilities that support richly interactive experiences.
- Flexible Social Spaces: Host Public, Friends, Friends+, Private, Paid, or PIN-protected World Instances, with the ability to adjust access settings without interrupting ongoing activities.
- Continued Innovation: Version 3.1.8 introduces native finger tracking alongside improved networking, interactive wearable functionality, vehicle interactions, and additional refinements to the overall experience.
Somnium Space is exclusively for users aged 18 and older, offering a social environment where adults can connect, create, and participate in a diverse range of community-driven experiences. Free, mandatory age verification helps maintain that distinction, while moderation tools and customizable World access settings give players and hosts control over their interactions.
Built in Unity 6 with a focus on high-fidelity PCVR experiences, Somnium Space also supports desktop exploration for those without a VR headset. Its return to Steam introduces a blockchain-free client, making the platform's social and creative experiences accessible without requiring participation in blockchain technologies or digital asset ownership.
A New Chapter on Steam and Beyond
The upcoming Steam return marks another milestone in Somnium Space's continued development, opening its persistent universe to a wider audience while building on years of community creativity and technological advancement.
Looking ahead, Somnium Space will host Somnium Connect on November 28, 2026, in Prague, where the company will reveal major announcements concerning the platform's future. Members of the Flat2VR Studios team will also be in attendance, joining creators, media, and the Somnium community for the occasion.
Somnium Space is available to wishlist now on Steam. Players can learn more at somniumspace.com and follow Somnium Space on X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord for the latest updates, community events, and news from Somnium Connect.
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About Somnium Space Ltd.
Founded by Artur Sychov, Somnium Space Ltd. is an independent virtual reality company based in Prague, Czech Republic. The company develops Somnium Space, a persistent social VR platform focused on community, creativity, and immersive experiences, as well as the Somnium VR1, a premium PCVR headset developed and manufactured in Europe. Somnium Space is committed to advancing immersive technology while empowering users and creators to shape their own virtual experiences.