CCP Games Launches Sparc for PlayStation®VR, Making Full-Body VR Gameplay a Reality
Press Release
29 August 2017 – Atlanta, GA
CCP Games Launches Sparc for PlayStation®VR, Making Full-Body VR Gameplay a Reality
– The vSport, only possible in virtual reality, connects players online for fast, fun, skill-based competition –
Today, CCP Games launched Sparc™, the energetic competitive virtual reality game on PlayStation®VR. Sparc’s unique full-body experience is only possible in virtual reality, where players’ VR equipment becomes their sports gear.
In Sparc, players connect online to compete in fast-paced and physical one-on-one gameplay, using two PlayStation®Move motion controllers to throw projectiles across the court at their opponent while dodging, blocking or deflecting incoming shots. PS VR owners can download Sparcnow for $29.99/€29.99/£22.99 SRP from the PlayStation®Store.
To mark Sparc’s release, CCP has released a new trailer here:
“From learning the basics of the game to perfecting a trick shot that drops into an opponent’s strike zone at the last second, gamers of all skill levels will be able to compete in Sparc’s dynamic physical gameplay,” said Morgan Godat, the game’s executive producer at CCP Games.
Sparc enables players to join one-on-one matches with friends online, or find opponents via matchmaking. Sparc includes multiple two-player game modes andthree different arenas, plus a broad range of customization options for competitors. From the cut of the compression suit, to headgear and knuckle guards, a wide variety of elements can be personalized.
“Players connecting and competing in Sparc’s online community are participating in what we consider one of the most groundbreaking gaming experiences in virtual reality to date,” said Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, CEO of CCP Games. “We’re excited to launch Sparc first on PS VR and giving a great number of players the opportunity to experience its instantly compelling gameplay for themselves.”
In Sparc, players can express and improve their skills through their physical actions andwill be able to reviewtheir performance on the court with stats on throws, deflections, accuracy, and more.Withtwo gameplay modes, Basic and Advanced, both novice and expert competitors will find a suitable difficulty level.
When players need a break from the action, they can meet opponents, watch games inperson, and queue up for their next match in “Courtside,” Sparc’s freeform social area that allows for spectating in VR. In Sparc’s solo challenges, players can take part in a series of timed events that test throwing and deflection accuracy, helping improve their skills and preparing them for human opponents.
CCP is a leading independent game developer and has been praised for its artistry, game design and unique player-driven, infinitely scalable storytelling narratives. CCP is the creator of the critically acclaimed science-fiction game EVE Online (PC/Mac), EVE: Valkyrie, a multiplayer virtual reality spaceship dogfighting shooter for PCs and the PlayStation®4, and the Gunjack™series, virtual reality arcade action games for PCs, PlayStation®4, Google Daydream, and the Samsung Gear VR mobile platform. Founded and headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, in 1997, CCP is privately held, with additional offices in Atlanta, London, Newcastle, and Shanghai. For more information, visit www.ccpgames.com..
