HTC VIVE™ announces today that on April 5 (the one-year anniversary of the Vive’s release), customers can redeem a free copy of Vive Studios’ VR action game Arcade Saga, and new customers will receive $100 off the purchase of a Vive.
In addition, the company will launch Viveport Subscription on April 5, introducing the first-ever subscription model for a VR app store. The service gives Vive owners a new way to navigate the growing VR app marketplace and continually discover new content for a low monthly fee. Viveport Subscription will launch with a one month free trial offer for all new users.
“We’re surprised every day by what our fans and developers have brought to VIVE in its first year,” said Daniel O’ Brien, GM US, HTC Vive. “We’re astounded by the impact that VR is making in the home and in the enterprise, and we want to celebrate Vive’s first birthday by giving a bit back to our fans and by introducing Vive to more people.”
Viveport Subscription
Making the first Vive Day one to remember is the launch of Viveport Subscription. On April 5, the service will introduce a new way to navigate the hundreds of apps currently available on Viveport. Viveport Subscription customers pay $6.99 a month and choose five titles from an ever-growing library of curated content. They get unlimited access to the apps they choose or they can rotate out their selection every month. All apps in the subscription service are also available for sale, letting customers try an app before they decide to buy.
For developers, the subscription model represents an additional revenue channel and a way to reach broader audiences. Viveport Subscription is launching with more than 50 titles available including must-experience VR apps such as TheBlu, Richie’s Plank Experience, Everest VR, Fantastic Contraption, Mars Odyssey and more. Vive owners can take advantage of the free one month trial of the service by registering now at www.viveport.com.
Arcade Saga and more
It’s not a birthday without gifts, and Vive Studios is giving back to Vive fans for a great first year. On April 5, all Vive purchasers can redeem a free copy of Vive Studio’s fast-paced VR action game Arcade Saga, a $19.99 value, on Viveport. Developed by HTC’s internal studio 2Bears Studios, Arcade Saga has three distinct game types – Smash, Bowshot and Fracture that take inspiration from pinball, table tennis and archery, and add the physics and physicality of VR. Each game type has head-to-head online multiplayer and a campaign mode with 84 levels to master and massive, room-scale busting boss fights to overcome. To take advantage of this one day offer, visit Viveport.com or the Viveport desktop application on April 5.
