Press release

Virtual Age to Unveil New VR Game "Ember Souls" at Upload VR Showcase

An immersive VR adventure set in a luxurious Persian palace where parkour meets melee combat gameplay

BARCELONA – June 25th, 2024. VirtualAge is thrilled to announce the reveal of their new VR action title, Ember Souls, at Upload VR Showcase - Summer 2024 on June 26th, 2024. The announcement will be accompanied by a new reveal trailer showcasing the game’s immersive world and innovative gameplay mechanics.

About Ember Souls

Ember Souls is a thrilling VR hack-and-slash game blending parkour, climbing, and environmental puzzles. Drawing inspiration from timeless classics like Prince of Persia and Assassin's Creed, players take on the role of the last Immortal in a final bid to defeat the mysterious Shadow Sultan.

Watch the trailer reveal for Ember Souls here: Ember Souls Announcement Trailer.

Key Features:

  • Climbing and Parkour: Experience the thrill of acrobatic climbing with an innovative assisted parkour system that makes you feel like a powerful warrior.

  • Fun and Visceral Melee Combat: Engage in intense sword-fighting with over 20 different weapons against diverse enemies, each with unique combat styles, using advanced physics and a dynamic gore system.

  • Environmental Puzzles and Traps: Solve intricate puzzles while avoiding deadly traps to progress through the levels. The VR environment allows for creative interaction with the space, such as moving objects and climbing onto platforms to reach higher areas.

  • Time and Energy Manipulation: Harness the power of the ember stones to your advantage with abilities like slowing time down, an energy shield, or sending a shock wave to stun your enemies.

  • Stunning Persian Palace Environments: Explore a breathtaking palace with 5 diverse settings, from the opulent sultan’s baths to the serene gardens, each meticulously crafted to immerse you in a rich Persian landscape.

The game will launch at the end of 2024 with a full single-player campaign on Meta Quest and Steam.

You can wishlist now Ember Souls on Meta Quest and Steam Stores (links will be active post-embargo).

Press Kit and Additional Information

Press kit with screenshots, key art, trailer and more is available here.

For more information, visit our Ember Souls website.

Watch the trailer reveal on YouTube (link will go public post-embargo).

Contact Information

Media Inquiries:

Marina Amores
PR Manager, VirtualAge
marinaa@virtualage.com


Note to Editors: This information is embargoed and should not be published before 19:35 GMT, June 26th, 2024.

About VirtualAge

VirtualAge is an award-winning VR studio founded by veteran developers that has extensive experience developing VR and AR games and applications for both PC and mobile VR headsets. Established in 2017 in Barcelona, the company is focused on developing high quality VR games and experiences with titles such as Guardians Frontline, an innovative blend of first-person shooter and real time strategy.


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Embark on your journey as the last Immortal and prepare to battle the Shadow Sultan in Ember Souls.