Netflix has announced a virtual reality game based on Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon sci-fi franchise titled Rebel Moon: The Descent, which is launching from Sandbox VR.
The VR experience will see players “gear up with their fellow rebels for battle against the ruthless forces of the Motherworld’s military.
“Inspired by the vision of legendary director Zack Snyder, players become members of the resistance and are transported to the planet of Daggus, where they experience what it’s like to descend through towering skyscrapers, gritty urban streets, and a subterranean mine while they defeat enemy soldiers and spacecraft.”
Netflix and Sandbox VR are currently planning to develop other VR gaming experiences based on popular IP owned by the streamer.
Sandbox VR CEO Steve Zhao said in a statement: “We’re exploring a couple others right now, nothing signed yet. But having worked with Netflix on two IPs already and getting the hang of working with them, and we love them, it’s just very organic for us to see what else is there.
“This could be definitely a multi-year relationship as we continue to explore what IPs could work. For us, directionally, it certainly helps to have IP that really resonates with fans. Or in the case of, a ‘Rebel Moon,’ we were all big fans of Zack Snyder.
“Another thing is, we also want to look at IPs that work really well in VR. So anything that’s action-packed, anything with a very distinct, rich, colorful world, those really resonate. And, of course, something that’s very social, something people can really collaborate together on.”
Rebel Moon: The Descent is now available at all 55 of Sandbox VR’s locations worldwide. Check out the trailer below. Who knows, maybe the game with be better than the movies.
