What's Happening?
Flat2VR Spark is a new initiative aimed at empowering modders to create fully licensed VR adaptations. Announced during the VR Games Showcase, Flat2VR Studios co-founders Elliott Tate and Eric Masher explained that Spark is designed to allow modders and developers to work with official source code, facilitating the creation of VR ports. The initiative will handle licensing, quality assurance, and certification, while small expert pods manage day-to-day production. Initial projects under the Spark banner include VR adaptations of games like I Am Your Beast and FlatOut 4: Total Insanity.
Why It's Important?
This initiative represents a significant shift in the gaming industry, where modders are given the opportunity to work directly with official source code to create VR adaptations. It could lead to a surge in VR content, enhancing the diversity and quality of VR experiences available to consumers. By involving modders, Flat2VR Studios taps into a pool of creative talent, potentially accelerating innovation and expanding the VR market. This approach may also encourage other developers to adopt similar strategies, fostering collaboration between studios and independent creators.
