Tallinn-based virtual reality studio Maru VR has announced that their highly-anticipated VR game, Bootstrap Island, will launch on February 22, 2024, priced at $24.99, with a 20% launch discount, on Steam Early Access.
Players will find themselves in a captivating 17th-century setting, shipwrecked on a mysterious tropical island. Embarking on a race against time to adapt and endure, players engage in compelling quests for sustenance, explore the island's lush landscapes for vital resources like food, drink, and weapons, hone the primal skill of fire-making, and prepare for nocturnal encounters with ferocious beasts. This immersive virtual adventure transforms survival into a thrilling journey of exploration, resilience, and strategic decision-making.
New launch trailer gives some taste of the gameplay: https://youtu.be/geEXM3hltr8
Focused entirely on PC VR headsets, like Valve Index and Meta Quest PC-link devices, Bootstrap Island aims at maximizing the full potential of VR to create the most realistic survival adventure possible. 'We have designed it specifically for virtual reality, creating an immersive gameplay experience with a compelling narrative, natural feeling controls, and minimal menus. There are no straightforward tutorials in the game, we encourage players to explore and develop their own strategies for successful survival', explained the game's creative director, Rein Zobel.
Main features of the Bootstrap Island:
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A ruthless roguelike experience with short intense sessions - no hand-holding, survive as best you can;
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Progression system - surviving longer, unlocks new resources and improves further changes;
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Randomized resources and consequence-based outcomes to your decisions - every player will have their unique experience;
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Dynamic open world game featuring realistic, simulated physics and systems-based gameplay (day and night, fire, liquid, etc., all with a direct impact on gameplay);
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A captivating narrative, set in a 17th century storybook atmosphere.
The Maru VR team will present a Gameplay Reveal before the launch, on Tuesday, February, 20th at 5pm PST on their Bootstrap Island Steam page. The stream will cover the gameplay with new features, areas, resources and creatures. Spoiler alert!
Fans of the game are encouraged to join the Discord community and check out new gameplay videos created by top VR talents and showcased on Bootstrap Island Youtube.
Bootstrap Island launches on Steam Early Access on February 22, 2024, and the full release is set for the first half of 2025.
Download the Press Kit here: https://bootstrapisland.com/press/
About Maru VR:
Maru VR is a small indie studio that is leading VR development in Estonia. Since 2016 they have produced more than 40 location-based VR games and experiences. Bootstrap Island is Maru VR`s first full-featured premium VR game. Their goal is to push the boundaries of VR with new approaches to storytelling, interactive design, and gameplay in order to reach the medium’s full potential.
For more information about Maru VR visit: https://maruvr.ee;Contact Bootstrap Island team: contact [at] bootstrapisland.com