Martin Rumenov ARVORE, the Emmy Award-winning Brazilian studio, has unleashed a new VR multiplayer game that’s taking the virtual world by storm. Clawball, a chaotic 3v3 soccer game featuring feline players, is now available for free on the Meta Quest Store in Early Access.
Game Features
Paw-some Gameplay: Players embody cat personas, using their virtual paws and claws to score goals in fast-paced matches. The game offers an exhilarating party sport experience that combines competitive spirit with playful feline madness.
Halloween Twist: To celebrate the spooky season, Clawball kicks off with its first Season Pass, offering limited-time cosmetics such as ghoul cat, skeleton cat, and Jack o’ Lantern head.
Social Interaction: Beyond the matches, players can explore a “playground” Lobby, meeting fellow players and enjoying rich social interactions.
Customization: A core feature of Clawball is the ability to personalize your cat-persona with various cosmetics, including headgear, eyewear, and shirts.
Development Insights
Ana Ribeiro, the game director and creative force behind the acclaimed Pixel Ripped series, shared her excitement about ARVORE’s first multiplayer VR game:
“Clawball blends competitive spirit with playful feline madness. It all started when our lead programmer noticed his movements resembling those of a cat while working on the initial prototype. This sparked a burst of creative inspiration.”
Community Engagement
ARVORE has already cultivated an active Clawball community on Discord, where players can share clips, find matches, and chat with fellow enthusiasts.
With its unique blend of competitive gameplay, social interaction, and feline charm, Clawball is set to become a new star in the world of VR gaming. Players can now warm up their paws and jump straight into the field to experience this innovative and entertaining virtual soccer experience.
About ARVORE
ARVORE is an award-winning Brazilian video game studio founded in 2017, based in São Paulo with a presence in the USA. The company specializes in creating innovative immersive experiences, focusing on virtual reality (VR) games and interactive narratives.
Founded by Rodrigo Terra and Ricardo Justus, ARVORE emerged during the second wave of VR development companies, aiming to capitalize on the growing potential of immersive technologies. The studio’s vision is to push the boundaries of storytelling by combining different technologies, senses, and media.
ARVORE has gained international recognition for its creative projects, including:
- The Pixel Ripped series, a nostalgic VR game-within-a-game franchise set in different eras of gaming history.
- “The Line,” an interactive VR love story that won acclaim at the 2019 Venice International Film Festival and earned the studio a Primetime Emmy Award.
Despite the challenges of developing VR content in Brazil, where the market is still relatively small, ARVORE has focused on creating globally appealing experiences. This strategy has helped the studio establish itself as a notable player in the international VR development scene.
