Description

Arms Race is a tactical VR shooter developed by BattleStart. The experience puts players in team-based combat where all participants begin each match with identical weapons. As players eliminate opponents, their team unlocks access to progressively more powerful armaments, requiring teams to adapt their tactics as the match progresses.

The experience supports sessions of 1 to 16 players and is designed for players aged 14 and older. It runs on standalone graphics (PICO 4, Quest) and is available on the BattleStart platform, which offers turnkey deployment for venues. Arms Race requires a minimum play area of 5×5 meters, with support for spaces up to 6×9 meters.

The weapon progression system is the core mechanic: teams start with the same loadout, but successful eliminations unlock new weapons for the entire team. This creates a dynamic where early-game performance directly affects mid and late-game firepower options. Sessions involve team coordination, weapon selection based on what has been unlocked, and positional control of the virtual battlefield.

Arms Race is suited to family entertainment centers, arcades, and esports venues seeking competitive multiplayer VR content. The experience targets group bookings, competitive gaming events, and repeat play driven by the variable progression path each match produces. The standalone format allows venues to deploy the experience without external PC hardware.

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