More and more large-scale VR products are emerging, with humanistic history, science fiction exploration, and natural science being the more common themes in the current market.

According to incomplete industry statistics, humanistic history themes account for 41%, ranking first. Chinese cultural themes dominate the market, ranging from ancient myths to the prosperous Tang Dynasty, from historical sites to ancient architecture, fulfilling users' desire to instantly travel back in time. Science fiction themes follow closely behind, with futuristic imaginations of space, moon landings, adventure, and combat captivating audiences. Natural science themes are worth mentioning, becoming a popular choice for teenagers during summer vacation, with high repurchase rates demonstrating their unique appeal.

Below, we will review some representative projects of each theme. Based on online information and feedback from industry insiders, this is merely a personal perspective and does not involve any industry rankings.

Natural Science Category

1. 《生命的纪元》

《生命的纪元》is a VR experience product focusing on natural history and the evolution of life. With just a VR headset, users can embark on a 45-minute immersive virtual reality adventure, traveling from the Archean Eon 3.5 billion years ago to the Cambrian, Carboniferous, Cretaceous periods, and the rise of human life. Giant centipedes, marine life, dinosaurs, and various other life forms will pass by.

This project is a collaboration between Excurio of France (the creators of "The Disappeared Pharaoh") and the French National Museum of Natural History, which has a history of over 230 years.

2. 《穿越侏罗纪》

《穿越侏罗纪》is a roaming VR large-scale product themed around dinosaurs. Using streaming technology and combining posture and gesture tracking, it takes viewers back to the Jurassic period over 200 million years ago. Users can not only interact with dinosaurs up close but also witness the complete life cycle of dinosaurs from birth to adulthood... The clear and realistic images, realistic motion capture, and interaction with the scene create a stunning Jurassic world, allowing users to deeply experience the charm of prehistoric creatures.

As an experience project within Shenzhen's first genuine dinosaur fossil exhibition, "Lufengosaurus National Tour Exhibition · Shenzhen Station," which opened on June 29th, the immersive interactive experience hall of 《穿越侏罗纪》VR has caused a strong response in Shenzhen, receiving widespread praise in the summer parent-child market and attracting many young users to watch it multiple times.

This project was produced by Shenzhen OCT Cultural Tourism and Technology Group Co., Ltd. The company's cultural sector has mature experience in the development of digital film and television content, having completed nearly 100 digital film and television works. Therefore, 《穿越侏罗纪》achieves cinematic-level image quality and is considered a leader in the field of large-scale VR.

It is reported that the cultural tourism technology company will soon launch a plot-based large-scale VR product, paying more attention to the full sensory experience and focusing on creating the interactivity and entertainment of the VR world.

Historical and Cultural Category

1. 《消失的法老：胡夫金字塔》

This project uses on-site holographic scans of the interior and surrounding environment of the pyramid as its base data, reconstructing it with 1:1 high precision in a virtual engine. Through cutting-edge virtual reality technology, users can explore the interior of the pyramid, including areas never before open to the public, climb to the top of the Great Pyramid to overlook the Giza plateau, and watch the process of a pharaoh becoming a mummy.

The project was jointly produced by Excurio of France and the Harvard University Giza Project team in the United States, taking three years to complete. It is a VR historical adventure game based on ancient Egyptian civilization.

Excurio of France is a company focused on developing immersive exploration experiences, particularly adept at using virtual reality technology to provide unique experiences for viewers. Excurio's technological characteristics lie in its headset's independent computing technology, which allows viewers to move freely in the virtual environment and experience highly realistic scenes.

2. 《风起洛阳》

The 《风起洛阳》VR full-sensory theater deeply explores the essence of the 《风起洛阳》film and television IP, carefully constructing a parallel world of the ancient capital that blends reality and virtuality and offers full-sensory interaction. In a space of approximately 300 square meters, using a combination of real and virtual spaces, tourists can wear VR equipment, play the roles of characters in the drama, and follow the plot to prevent the villain's conspiracy. In the approximately one-hour experience, the "Oriental Punk" visual aesthetics and the compact plot with multiple sensory adjustments such as wind, fog, heat, weightlessness, and vibration provide tourists with a fully immersive cultural and tourism consumption experience that blends tradition and modernity.

This project is a VR full-sensory theater project developed by iQiyi based on the popular drama IP 《风起洛阳》, exploring new paths for IP development and commercial operation through "technology + IP".

 

 

 

Humanities and Arts

1. "Le Bal Paeis de Blance Li"

Showcasing French cultural arts, fashion legends, and cutting-edge VR technology, "Le Bal de Paris" is currently the only full-body motion capture, ultra-immersive interactive VR experience in China. Supported by full-body tracking and large-space technology, virtual reality technology injects smoother audio-visual and dance elements into "Le Bal de Paris." When you put on the VR device, you will instantly be transported to a beautiful Parisian ball scene.

This project is jointly produced by the international art brand "Tempest Projects" and the leading metaverse tourism brand "X-META."

Among them, "Tempest Projects," an international art brand, was founded by Ms. Weng Shihui, an international theater producer based in London and Shanghai. It is a brand focused on artistic innovation and cross-border collaboration, committed to integrating different art forms and technological means to create unique artistic experiences.

X-META is a new consumption complex centered on metaverse entertainment experiences, created by Shanghai Immersive Opportunity Technology Development Co., Ltd.

 

Science Fiction and Adventure

1. The Infinite

The Infinite is an XR immersive space exploration experience themed on future technology, aiming to bring audiences an unprecedented journey into deep space, 400 kilometers above the Earth. By completing various tasks and challenges, users can learn about the development and application of future technologies and experience the charm and power of technology. This experience is not only a visual feast but also a true replica of the living environment of the International Space Station. The high-definition VR film, which took 250 hours to shoot, ensures that every detail is accurately restored, making the audience feel as if they were there.

This project is meticulously planned and produced by industry leaders Felix & Paul and PHI Studio. Felix & Paul Studios is a veteran VR studio known for its original immersive film production.