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Zero Latency

Zero Latency is a turnkey free-roam VR platform with 8-player experiences including exclusive Far Cry and Warhammer 40,000 titles. Over 100 venues worldwide. PCVR via wireless headsets, Wi-Fi 6E, play spaces from 1,000 to 3,200 square feet.

Key Information

Graphics

PCVR

Solution Type

Turnkey
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Review from Bob Cooney's 2022/2023 VR Arcade Game Buyer's Guide:

Zero Latency

Zero Latency VR invented the warehouse-scale free-roam VR category and is still the leader. They have the best games, the biggest IP, and the latest technology. They have over 100 sites and growing, which gives them the scale to go after ever-bigger content brands.

Their most recent announcement of Warhammer was a bit of a surprise. The tabletop game brand recently signed a deal with Amazon and Henry Cavill (who most recently played Superman in the DC Universe for Warner Bros) to create a Warhammer series on Prime. But it’s still years away. The good news is that Zero Latency is taking the development in-house and using Unreal 5, which should lead to the best graphics we’ve seen yet.

Zero Latency’s game library stands above its competition by a mile. I was not a huge fan of Far Cry. I thought the cut scenes were awesome, but I found the gameplay repetitive. Undead Arena is one of my favorite zombie shooters. It offers tight co-op and competitive gameplay with a hilarious narrative. The arenas feel expansive, more like playing in 5000 than 2000 square feet. And their classic title, Singularity, is still one of my all-time favorites. I also expect Zero Latency to announce another major IP very soon. Stay tuned.

The knock on Zero Latency is that their royalties are very high. While the upfront cost has come down as they’ve moved to VIVE Focus 3 and Wi-Fi 6E, they still charge a premium for their software, both upfront and as an ongoing royalty. I’m also disappointed they have not found a way to fit more players in the 2000 square foot play space. With tracking tech improving, it’s possible to have more player density, increasing throughput and top-line revenue for operators.

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Description

Zero Latency invented warehouse-scale free-roam VR and runs over 100 venues worldwide. The platform delivers 8-player free-roam experiences in play spaces ranging from 1,000 to 3,200 square feet. The system runs on PCVR with wireless headsets (PICO 4, Quest, or VIVE Focus) over Wi-Fi 6E.

The content library includes Far Cry VR: Dive Into Insanity (exclusive license from Ubisoft), Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine VR, Undead Arena, Outbreak Origins, Singularity, Sol Raiders, and Engineerium. Experiences range from co-op zombie shooters to competitive PvP to narrative-driven IP titles. Zero Latency develops some titles in-house using Unreal Engine 5.

The business model is turnkey: Zero Latency provides hardware, installation, training, and ongoing content updates. Operators pay upfront costs plus ongoing software royalties. The platform supports play spaces from roughly 1,000 square feet (10x10m) to 3,200 square feet (20x10m or 8x16m). Standard configuration accommodates up to 8 players per session.

Zero Latency’s scale lets them license major IP that smaller platforms can’t access. Far Cry VR is exclusive to Zero Latency venues. The Warhammer 40,000 license ties to Amazon’s upcoming Prime series with Henry Cavill. The platform’s installed base gives content partners distribution they can’t get elsewhere.

The trade-off: Zero Latency’s royalty structure is higher than most competitors. Upfront costs have come down with the shift to standalone headsets and Wi-Fi 6E, but the ongoing software fees remain a premium model. Operators pay for exclusive content access and the Zero Latency brand, which drives walk-in traffic at established venues.

Zero Latency suits operators who want a known brand with proven content and are willing to pay premium royalties for it. The platform works for family entertainment centers, arcades, and standalone VR venues where 8-player free-roam is the anchor attraction.

Additional information

Experience Type

Co-Op PVE, Esports, Fantasy, Good For Kids, IP Based, Puzzle, Sci-fi, Shooter PvP, Zombie

Graphics

PCVR

Size

10×10, 12×12, 20×10, 7×14, 8×14, 8×16

VR/AR Headset

PICO 4, Quest, VIVE Focus

Solution Type

Turnkey

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