Ubisoft, the renowned gaming company behind the Assassin’s Creed series, is exploring new ways to immerse players in their virtual worlds. While virtual reality technology has not yet caught up to the Animus system depicted in the games, Ubisoft has partnered with OWO to develop a haptic gaming shirt that can deliver physical feedback to players. This innovative shirt allows gamers to experience physical sensations that correspond to in-game actions, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. The upcoming release of Assassin’s Creed: Mirage will incorporate this haptic functionality, allowing players to feel the precise movements and consequences of their actions in the game.
Unlike traditional virtual reality games, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage is not designed specifically for VR setups. However, Ubisoft is collaborating with OWO to create an Assassin’s Creed-branded shirt that will feature the game’s logo and include haptic feedback capabilities. The OWO Haptic Gaming System, which the shirt is a part of, is already available in a standard edition for purchase at 499€ ($560 USD), with delivery scheduled three months after ordering. Although the Assassin’s Creed version of the shirt is not currently available for purchase, it remains to be seen if it will carry a different price tag.
Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, set to be released on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, represents a shift in the franchise’s direction. Following the success of titles like Valhalla and Odyssey, which embraced the open-world RPG genre, Mirage scales things down and focuses on a more contained experience. Ubisoft’s commitment to the franchise is evident in its decision to allocate over 800 developers to work on Assassin’s Creed projects.
The partnership between Ubisoft and OWO demonstrates the gaming industry’s ongoing pursuit of innovative technologies to enhance player immersion. Haptic feedback has the potential to bridge the gap between virtual worlds and reality, allowing players to perceive physical sensations in response to their actions in the game. By wearing the OWO haptic gaming shirt, Assassin’s Creed players will be able to enjoy a heightened level of engagement and realism.
As technology continues to evolve, it is exciting to see how gaming companies like Ubisoft push the boundaries of what is possible and strive to create truly immersive experiences. The integration of haptic feedback into Assassin’s Creed: Mirage represents a step forward in bridging the gap between players and their virtual avatars. With the release of the Assassin’s Creed-branded shirt on the horizon, gamers can look forward to an even more immersive and interactive gaming experience.
