Kyiv, Ukraine – August 21, 2024. Development studio ByOwls proudly presents Whispers of the Void, an immersive, story-driven sci-fi adventure designed from the ground up for VR.
Whispers of the Void invites players on a journey across the galaxy, blending space travel, puzzles in hostile environments, hand-to-hand combat, and an epic narrative. The story of the game puts the player in the middle of a conspiracy that spans hundreds of years and has already caused at least one planet implosion. Plus, there’s also a holographic frog alien in the mix.
To mark the announcement, ByOwls is releasing a debut gameplay trailer for Whispers of the Void, offering a first look at the game’s vibrant and painterly aesthetic, fluid combat mechanics, and cinematic set pieces that await players in the full game.
For more details on Whispers of the Void and the universe it presents, visit the game’s Steam page, launched today as part of the Ukrainian Games Festival 2024.
Watch Whispers Of The Void | Debut Gameplay Teaser | Steam VR:
youtube.com/watch?v=GcmE_0Fc2Bw
Visit Whispers of the Void on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/2922290/Whispers_of_the_Void
Download Whispers of the Void screenshots and other assets:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/189ievuZZ1zRB3iP7wBp7Lbb_cWOxjUS5
In Whispers of the Void, you don the spacesuit of a relic hunter — a rare breed brave enough to venture into the farthest reaches of the universe. What starts like a routine retrieval mission on the desert planet Arena quickly spirals into a galaxy-spanning conspiracy. Commissioned by an old friend to recover a mysterious relic, you become a part of a hidden conflict over Edem, a substance with the potential to reshape the balance of power in the galaxy.
As the story unfolds, Whispers of the Void challenges you to master VR combat — wielding both guns and laser swords — solve environmental puzzles, and uncover the secrets of ancient alien civilizations. The fate of the galaxy and all life within it rests with you!
Key features
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Explore New Worlds. Dive into hand-crafted VR environments, ranging from eerie alien tombs to the hostile surfaces of unknown planets, each with its own unique visual identity and atmosphere.
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Reach the Farthest Corners of Space. Take command of your own spaceship, navigate between distant planets, and engage with onboard systems like the galaxy map, fully immersing yourself in the role of a seasoned space treasure hunter..
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Solve Intricate Puzzles. Engage with the environment to uncover hidden puzzles that simultaneously challenge your thinking and reveal deeper layer’s of the game’s universe and the mystery surrounding Edem.
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Visceral VR combat. Master intense combat system — seamlessly switch between firearms and sci-fi melee weapons, wield a laser shield for defense, and outmaneuver your foes to survive!
Factsheet
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Developer: ByOwls
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Platforms: PC (VR)
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Genre: Sci-Fi Adventure
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Planned Release Date: TBD
About ByOwls
ByOwls’ self-proclaimed mission is to push the boundaries of truly immersive experiences. The studio is known for its VR and AR projects across marketing, architecture and gaming industries. Whispers of the Void marks the team’s first fully independent game, building on a reputation earned by delivering cutting-edge VR production services to clients worldwide.
Links
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Website: whispersofthevoid.byowls.com
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Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/2922290/Whispers_of_the_Void/
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Twitter/X: @whispers_byowls
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TikTok: @whispers_of_the_void
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Instagram: whispers.of.the.void