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“## The moment This card documents the release of *Population: ONE*, a virtual reality (VR) battle royale game, to the public. The game launched on October 22, 2020, available for purchase at a price of $29.99. Upon release, *Population: ONE* was accessible on multiple VR platforms, specifically Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, and SteamVR. This moment marks the initial public availability of the game to players worldwide through these platforms. ## Background *Population: ONE* is a VR battle royale title developed and published by BigBox VR. The game was designed to harness the immersive qualities of virtual reality, providing players with a competitive, multiplayer experience in a 3D battleground. The battle royale genre involves players fighting to be the last person or team standing, typically in a shrinking play area to intensify encounters. The game was built to support several VR platforms, including the Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift, which are standalone and PC-tethered VR headsets respectively, as well as SteamVR, a widely used virtual reality platform that supports various VR hardware. This multi-platform approach aimed to maximize accessibility for VR users across different devices. The October 22, 2020 release date positioned *Population: ONE* within a growing VR gaming landscape, during a period when VR technology and titles were gaining increasing traction with broader audiences. The pricing of $29.99 placed the game within a typical range for VR titles of its scope and ambition, balancing affordability with the investment required for a VR experience. ## Significance The release of *Population: ONE* represented a step forward in the VR gaming market by delivering a battle royale experience tailored specifically for VR users. As a genre that had previously thrived primarily on traditional screens, adapting battle royale gameplay to VR required innovation in controls, player interaction, and immersion. Making the game available on multiple VR platforms simultaneously was significant in increasing its potential player base and showcasing VR’s expanding capabilities as a competitive multiplayer medium. This release contributed to the broader evolution of VR as a viable gaming platform beyond single-player or simulation experiences, helping shape player expectations for immersive online gaming in virtual reality. ## Related Topics - Population: One (video game) - Virtual reality gaming - Battle royale genre - Oculus Quest - Oculus Rift - SteamVR”

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