Crytek announces VR title Robinson: The Journey

A free-roaming virtual reality adventure title has been announced by Crytek.

Called Robinson: The Journey, the game promises an unparalleled sense of presence in a game world” as gamers take control of a young boy who has crash-landed on a mysterious plant.

The description adds: With freedom to explore their surroundings in 360 degrees of detail, players will become pioneers by interacting with the rich ecosystem around them and unearthing incredible secrets at every turn”

The early art promises dinosaurs, too. The game is built using CryEngine.

"Ever since Crytek was founded, we have been striving to build the most realistic, believable worlds we possibly can for players,” director of production David Bowman said.

Today’s VR technologies are enabling us to bring together Cryengine’s capabilities and our legacy in creating immersive gaming experiences like never before. The time we’re spending in Robinson: The Journey as we develop it is transforming the way we think about games, and we can’t wait until everyone has the chance to set foot in this universe for themselves."

Here’s the main art: