Independent VR studio 3R Games is thrilled to announce that its critically acclaimed virtual reality spelunking simulator, Cave Crave, is now officially launching on PICO VR devices.
Following major commercial success across Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and Steam VR with over 150,000 copies sold worldwide, the game is set to reach an even broader global audience.
Bringing authentic physical tools, narrow squeeze mechanics, and heart-pounding subterranean exploration to a whole new audience, Cave Crave offers PICO players an immersive journey into the depths of the Earth.
"Bringing Cave Crave to the PICO ecosystem represents a massive milestone for our team. VR is the only medium capable of capturing the true scale, isolation, and tactile tension of real-world spelunking. From historical rescues to heart-pounding horror, we can't wait for PICO players to strap on their helmets, turn on their headlamps, and experience the thrill of the descent." says 3R Games CEO Piotr Surmacz.
The PICO release comes feature-complete, packed with four diverse gameplay modes tailored for every type of explorer:
Embark on an emotional narrative journey as Jake, a young explorer retracing the footsteps of his late father, a legendary caver. As players descend deeper into treacherous subterranean networks, they will uncover long-buried family secrets hidden in the pitch-black abyss.
No cheap jump scares - the main game fear factors are headlamp battery life and well… your nerves!
Tourist Mode
Step inside meticulous 3D photogrammetry reconstructions of iconic real-world cave systems, guided directly by the heroes who were there.
Journey through the infamous Nutty Putty Cave, guided by an exclusive audio commentary from Brandon Kowallis, a real-life rescuer from the tragic 2009 incident and original cartographer who mapped its treacherous passages before they were closed forever or explore Thailand's legendary Tham Luang Cave system alongside insights from world-renowned rescue diver John Volanthen.
In Tham Luang Cave players will be able to dive into flooded corridors and navigate underwater passages, where limited visibility and darkness, and restricted oxygen will create a tense and challenging experience. To make their way through the submerged sections of the cave, players will need to stay focused and carefully orient themselves as they navigate the dark.
Built for thrill-seekers and speedrunners! Race against the clock as you swing, climb, and maneuver through intense obstacle routes. Precise movement is key to carving your name atop the global leaderboards.
With the adrenaline of parkour-style climbs and sprints through the underground, Arcade Mode gives a fresh, competitive spin on the game’s climbing and traversal mechanics.