THE VR DIMENSION
Before my mind could process what had truly happened, I had arrived on the island. The air is so full of humidity that it becomes almost solid as I attempt to pull it into my lungs. The sand beneath my feet is constantly in motion, sometimes warming my foot before dropping away precipitously to become cold and foreboding as the tide rolls in. The current pushes through the dense vegetation that is all around me, slapping against my hands and releasing that earthy smell that so clearly reminds me of just how much life is here. The forest is not exactly welcoming, but it is not actively hostile either. It simply regards me with interest as the leaves from the trees above rustle in the gentle breeze. Occasionally a branch will snap behind me, and my heart will lurch as I spin around to try and locate the source of the sound. I have to press through the dense forest as the world around me is constantly responding to my every breath, my every move. A flock of birds takes to the skies at my passing. A patch of mud gives way beneath my foot, and I nearly fall. A cloud drifts in, dropping the temperature dramatically and causing long shadows to grow and twist in the dying light of day. Hesitation can be a very dangerous thing, and its equal opposite is excessive haste. I must proceed with caution with every step I take, testing each step before I place my weight upon it. I watch to see how water will pool and then drain after a sudden burst of rain. I learn how to construct a fire using the appropriate types of wood in order to maximize the flames. Each moment teaches me something new that I have not been taught. And even though these lessons are small, they quickly add up to my survival. What I learn is what allows me to survive. And as I continue to press through the constantly shifting landscape of the island, I realize that every challenge I am able to overcome in some way is having an effect on me. I am being shaped into someone better than I was before. Someone who can handle just about whatever is thrown my way.
Features include:
- Ruthless Survival – You step into the role of Daniel, a merchant cast ashore in the 17th century and forced into a brutal fight for survival. Unprepared for the wilderness, you must trust your instincts, learn through failure, adapt to ever-changing dangers, and endure a world that shows no mercy.
- Dynamic Open World – A highly realistic, systems-driven world where everything reacts. Day and night cycles, weather, fire, and liquids interact in complex ways – creating endless, unpredictable challenges. The island can be explored freely. Beaches, riverlands, jungle, and other biomes offer different resources. Every interaction encourages experimentation and instinctive problem-solving. You just have to be creative.
- Endure the Wild – Every failure is a lesson. Learn, adapt, and return wiser and better equipped each time. The island is relentless — prowling predators, violent storms, sickness, territorial threats, poisonous plants, and tense encounters with a local tribe. No two runs are the same. Resources, weather, and dangers shift with every attempt, forcing you to rethink how you survive.
- Live the Story – Uncover the past of a stranded survivor — the life before the shipwreck and the uncertain future ahead. As you explore, piece together who you are, why you were on the ship, and whether your arrival on the island is mere coincidence or something far more meaningful. There are signs of others. Whether they become allies or enemies depends entirely on you.
Which moments force you to rethink how you navigate danger? How do you adapt when the world refuses to stay predictable? Which discoveries change your understanding of the island’s behavior? Find out with Bootstrap Island, out now for PC VR via SteamVR and for PlayStation VR2 on the PlayStation Store.
Enjoy the trailers — until the Rift opens again, know that you’re appreciated.
