Martin Rumenov Exciting news for virtual reality enthusiasts and nature lovers alike! Vivarium, the popular mixed reality/virtual reality (MR/VR) game that allows players to create and nurture virtual ecosystems, has announced its upcoming release on the Meta Horizon Store in April 2025. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the game, which has been exclusively available on the PICO Store until now.
Holiday Update and New Features
Christmas-Themed Content
To celebrate the festive season, Vivarium is rolling out a Holiday Update on December 19th, 2024. This update will introduce:
- 17 new items, including a Christmas tree plant
- Seasonal decorations
- Festively decorated rooms
- Christmas carols as background music options
Current Game Features
Vivarium offers a rich, immersive experience for players:
- 7 different animal species (including frogs, tortoises, and geckos)
- Over 27 plant species
- 46 decorative figures (such as train figures and Eiffel Tower replicas)
Looking Ahead
The development team has hinted at the introduction of new animal species before the Meta Horizon Store release in April 2025. This expansion is part of Vivarium‘s roadmap for growth and increased accessibility.
Game Overview
Vivarium is a simulation game that allows players to:
- Design and create unique ecosystems
- Raise virtual pets and grow plants
- Customize vivariums with decorative items
- Care for plants and animals through feeding and watering
- Display creations in a virtual lobby gallery or in mixed reality
- Immerse themselves in nature by expanding vivariums in mixed reality
- Complete challenges in mission mode
- Collect various plants and animals while learning about them
The game aims to connect players of all ages with nature in an extended reality (XR) environment, offering both educational value and relaxation.
This announcement, made during the UploadVR Winter Showcase, has generated excitement among the VR gaming community. As Vivarium prepares to reach a wider audience through the Meta Horizon Store, players can look forward to creating their own virtual nature sanctuaries and experiencing the joys of digital ecosystem management in new and innovative ways.
