Cyberpunk Puzzler Soul Axiom Retooled Is Getting VR Support

Don’t Knock Twice developer Wales Interactive is returning to VR with a retooled version of its 2016 puzzle game, Soul Axiom.

Originally announced for PC release earlier this month, Soul Axiom Retooled does what it says on the tin; enhances the original version of the cyberpunk puzzler with new features and fixes. As confirmed today, though, the game will also add optional VR support to the experience for the first time.

In the game, you assemble a range of unique powers to solve various puzzles in a neon-lit future. Wales Interactive promises multiple endings and between 20 to 30 hours of play.

Along with VR support, Retooled will also add new features like an improved objective system, checkpoints for bigger levels and a revised narrative. It’s also launching at a lower price of $12.99 and comes with digital artbook and soundtrack DLC for free. The original version of the game, has, however, been removed from the Steam store.

It’s one of a number of VR games released by Wales Interactive over the past few years, though the studio doesn’t have the greatest track record. We thought Don’t Knock Twice was a by the numbers horror game, for example. Soul Axiom itself wasn’t particularly well received when it first launched, though hopefully the improvements added in Retooled will go a long way to fix any issues.

Soul Axiom Retooled will support the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Valve Index and Windows Mixed Reality headsets when it launches on Steam on February 27. That’s next week! Will you be picking the game up? Let us know in the comments below.

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Soul Axiom Rebooted to Include VR Support for PC Headsets

Wales Interactive – the team behind virtual reality (VR) horror Don’t Knock Twice – recently announced it was updating its 2016 puzzle videogame Soul Axiom for Nintendo Switch. This newly enhanced version called Soul Axiom Rebooted  will also be coming to Steam and gain VR support in the process.

Soul Axiom

Soul Axiom Rebooted is a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in the cyber-world of Elysia. The journey takes place across six chapters involving 40 locations, where you have to unravel the mystery of your life and your digital afterlife. Featuring over 100 puzzles with Wales Interactive stating the title has over 20 hours of gameplay, you’ll be bestowed with powers to assist in exploration and puzzle-solving by phasing, building, destroying or corrupting the digital world around you.

The studio has completely rebuilt the title using an engine upgrade, not only improving the visuals but expanding the gameplay mechanics for more systems, hence the addition of VR. Able to support HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Valve Index and Windows Mixed Reality headsets Soul Axiom Rebooted can be played seated, standing or in roomscale depending on preference.

All control schemes have been catered for, from motion controllers including the new Index controllers to keyboard and mouse. Locomotion options are fairly extensive with smooth movement likely to be default as teleportation will be added at a later date. The studio has also ensured comfort options are available such as snap rotation, vignetting and adjustable UI. You even have the option to swap between VR and non-VR modes in Soul Axiom Rebooted, carrying on from where you left off.

Soul Axiom

As for the other non-VR improvements, Wales Interactive has added:

  • Additional languages including French, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Ukrainian and Turkish.
  • A new objective system to reveal your current goal.
  • Checkpoints to the memory levels.
  • Reassessed and adjusted the order of the memory clips so that you receive both the corrupted AND the restored memories at the same time.
  • Reduced the requirements to reach the ending so you can complete the game in less time.

Soul Axiom Rebooted will arrive on 27th February 2020 priced at £9.99 GBP, $12.99 USD, €12.99 EUR, with a 10% launch discount available. For further updates on Wales Interactive and Soul Axiom Rebooted keep reading VRFocus.