New Video Reveals Details of Cooperation to Bring Brandon Sanderson’s Bestselling Fantasy to VR
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 9 March, 2018 — World-class external development studio, Streamline Studios, today announced its partnership with Arcturus to help bring the upcoming VR experience, The Way of Kings: Escape the Shattered Plains, to players in early March. In a new video released today, Arcturus and Streamline discuss the mutually beneficial collaboration to create high quality art that matched the look and feel of the characters, enemies and environments.Watch the “Behind-the-scenes” exclusive here:
“From start to finish, working with Arcturus on this title was an absolute pleasure”, said Richard Cheah, GM Streamline Studios. “It was exciting to see ‘The Way of Kings’ IP come to life in a new medium beyond the books, and in general it was just fun to work and create so closely with such a talented group of developers”.
“Working with Streamline was a great experience. The team has a great artistic sense backed by strong communication skills and a deep sense of collaboration. Working with them was as fluid and seamless as if we were in the same room” – Ewan Johnson, Chief Creative Officer at Arcturus.
The Way of Kings: Escape the Shattered Plains is a virtual reality experience for fans and newcomers to discover the world created in Brandon Sanderson’s bestseller, The Way of Kings, the first in a series of novels. Players assume the role of Kaladin, a young man who discovers he has magical powers. After being swept up by a powerful storm, Kaladin finds himself deep in a rocky terrain with a fairy-like character named Syl who helps him learn more about his abilities. Players must use Kaladin’s magic to move boulders, defend against mystical beasts and eventually escape to freedom.
About Streamline Studios
Streamline Studios is a world-class external development studio focusing on video games, founded in 2001. The studio boasts a pedigree of high quality art production for some of the world’s most beloved video game IPs, including Street Fighter V, Gears of War, Final Fantasy XV and much more.
About Streamline Media Group
Streamline Media Group is a global entertainment and technology company deep-rooted in video games. Working through its business divisions, Streamline Studios, All Pixels by Streamline, Streamline Games and Streamframe, Streamline Media Group provides the infrastructure and solutions that drive its clients’ business forward. For more information, please visit www.streamline-mediagroup.com
About Arcturus
Arcturus creates stories, games and live-action immersive experiences. Comprised of pioneers who crafted the creative and technology that propelled Pixar, DreamWorks Animation, Google and YouTube, the extended reality studio also has an extensive history developing vanguard technical products for clients like Bjork Digital, With.in, Lytro, PlayStation, and others. In addition to creating content, they support the XR industry by building and releasing tools and sharing knowledge. Arcturus is one of the brightest stars in the northern hemisphere and represents the studio’s mission: to create stellar experiences while helping others navigate extended reality. For more information visit www.arcturus.studio.