Oculus has a new first-party developer under its wing, as the company has just acquired Downpour Interactive – the studio responsible for popular VR shooter, Onward.
The new acquisition was announced in a blog post, featuring statements from Downpour Interactive. When asked why the studio decided to sell, the company stated: “We’ve seen great success with Onward on the Oculus platform for several years first on Rift and more recently on Quest. Becoming part of the Oculus Studios family will give Downpour Interactive the opportunity to cultivate both the Onward community with the full support of Oculus Studios resources, and, in the future, pursue other projects.”
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It’s quite commonplace for companies like Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) to acquire smaller studios that’ve got popular IPs and teams to support them. Over the last 18 months, Facebook has been doing the same in the virtual reality (VR) space, the latest being Downpour Interactive, the indie team behind popular military shooter
Onward.
Facebook’s Mike Verdu, VP of VR/AR Content made the announcement this weekend, explaining: “Downpour Interactive leads the VR industry as a best-in-class example of a developer working in tandem with its loyal community to create the best possible social and gaming experience.”
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Facebook has acquired popular virtual reality game developer Downpour Interactive which is behind the hit multi-player military simulator Onwards. Onward is Dante and Downpour Interactive s first game, a multiplayer masterpiece full of challenges, tactics, and teamwork.
As part of the Facebook s Oculus Studios team, Downpour Interactive will expand upon its ethos of creating stand-out games. We ve seen great success with Onward on the Oculus platform for several years first on Rift and more recently on Quest, Mike Verdu, Facebook s VP of AR/VR content, said in a blog post. Becoming part of the Oculus Studios family will give Downpour Interactive the opportunity to cultivate both the Onward community with the full support of Oculus Studios resources, and, in the future, pursue other projects, he said on Friday.