VR Hero Shooter: 'X8' Launches Major Update with New Rush Respawn Mode and Enhanced Gameplay

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - February 22, 2024 - Thirdverse, Inc., a leading VR development studio and publisher, today announced the release of the third major update to its popular 5v5 VR multiplayer hero shooter, 'X8'. Building on its success since the global launch with over 400,000 downloads to date, this update introduces groundbreaking features and gameplay improvements, reinforcing X8's position as the go-to VR combat experience.
 
New Features in the Latest Major Update:

• Rush Respawn Mode: This new mode transforms the classic "Search and Destroy" into a dynamic, respawn-enabled battle. Designed for newcomers, this mode features 3v3 combat, a compact map with a single bomb site, a safe zone, and faster, action-packed gameplay.
• Task Completion System: Players can now earn in-game coins by completing various tasks, such as the Tutorial, Demolition, and Rush modes. Now players can have more in-game item ownership through task achievements.
• Enhanced Tutorial and Practice Mode: The update includes a comprehensive rework of the tutorial and the introduction of a Practice Mode, making it easier for new players to get up to speed with the game's mechanics and nuances.
• Introduction to Demolition Mode: After reaching Level 3, players will unlock the Demolition Mode, offering a new layer of strategy and challenges.
• Leaderboard Rotation with Japan Team Assistance: Players can check out the new leaderboard system featuring weekly rotating objectives and various rankings, including Round Won, All Kills, Headshot Kills, Damage, and Ability Kills + Assists.
• Easier Gameplay Defaults: Based on player feedback, 'X8' now offers simplified VR interactions, especially in gunplay, to improve the experience for new players. 

• Supported Platforms: Meta Quest, Steam, PICO *Cross Platform Play
• Title: X8
• Genre: VR Multiplayer Hero Shooter
• Price: Free
• Release: November 9, 2023
• Players: 5v5, up to 10 players
• Website: https://playx8vr.com/ 

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About Thirdverse, Co., Ltd
Founded in 2020, Thirdverse, Co., Ltd is a virtual reality game development, distribution and management company paving the path to the metaverse with two studios in Japan and the United States.
 
Thirdverse is experienced in sword-fighting multiplayer VR games and has expanded into PvP shooting, narrative-driven VR games and VR Esports. The studio has launched two successful VR co-op sword-fighting games “SWORDS of GARGANTUA” and “ALTAIR BREAKER'' for Meta Quest 2 and PCVR. In November 2023, Thirdverse launched multiplayer VR hero shooter “X8'' developed by its US Studio. In November, they announced that both titles are joining the lineup for PlayStation®VR2. Additionally, Thirdverse revealed in late 2023 that the core team of the Japanese favorite action RPG SOUL SACRIFICE had reunited with its studio to develop its spiritual successor "SOUL COVENANT" for VR. Thirdverse continues to drive a robust roadmap of VR titles and feature updates scheduled for release in 2024 and beyond. For more information, visit www.thirdverse.io.
 
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