Written by Marc Demar As someone who has called Somnium Space home since the early days, I’m always on the lookout for experiences that capture what makes this platform special: breathtaking scale, genuine immersion, and that spark of creator-driven magic. Orbitfall, a new minigame by Shodah, delivers all of that and more. It’s a compact…
Written by Marc Demar Step through the heavy wooden door and you are instantly transported into the private sanctum of a long-forgotten scholar of the arcane arts. “Alchemist Home,” is one of those rare experiences that feels less like a virtual space and more like a living, breathing workshop lifted straight from the pages of…
Written by Marc Demar The number of worlds in Somnium Space is growing at a rapid pace. We’d love to visit and write about every single one, but the sheer volume makes it an increasingly daunting task. If you truly want to understand them, the best approach is to dive into Somnium Space yourself and…
Written by Marc Demar I’ll be honest. I immersed into Highlands expecting another pretty VR nature walk. What I got was the kind of place that makes you forget you’re even wearing a headset. The second I spawned, I was standing knee-deep in the most gorgeous turquoise river I’ve seen in any Somnium world. The…
The newly launched Furry Chillout HD in Somnium Space stands out as a heartfelt dedication to one of the platform’s fastest-growing groups: furries. Created as a dedicated hangout space, this experience is explicitly inspired by and serves as an homage to Lt. Shadow’s iconic work (think cozy, atmospheric furry hideouts that have long been fan…
At Somnium Times, we’re endlessly passionate about venturing into the vast array of user-created worlds that make Somnium Space so extraordinary. Today, we plunged headfirst into a blazing inferno: Lava World, uploaded by TinFoilHat. This creation stands as a great example of the power of minimalist design paired with profound atmospheric immersion. It’s a super-striking…
Written by Marc Demar Artific, the name behind many innovations and immersive worlds, has deployed a wonderful new experience in Somnium Space: Desert Outpost. This immersive environment transports visitors to a remote military base smack in the middle of an endless desert, evoking the stark isolation and rugged resilience of a forward operating post. Drawing…
There’s a new World in Somnium Space. Well there are many new worlds. But one we have been looking forward to is the next one in Somnium’s “Inspired Series” (the first one being the amazing Dino Park World). This new world is Vault 13. It obviously draws inspiration from the iconic Fallout games and shows,…
Nestled among the many amazing worlds of Somnium Space lies one of the most atmospheric and meticulously crafted parcels you’ll stumble across: Thad Magic Mirrors World. From the moment you jump in, the place wraps you in a hauntingly beautiful crimson twilight that feels equal parts romantic and melancholic, like stepping into a painting where…
Love nature? Love VR? Then visit the Unity Terrain Demo World in Somnium Space. It’s quite a breathtaking showcase of what can be achieved in immersive natural environments. Created using Unity’s powerful Terrain feature by Denevraut, this experience transforms simple digital tools into a vivid, expansive world that captures the essence of untamed wilderness. It’s…
You may have already seen a video (like this or this or this) showing off the power of Somnium Space‘s brand new Visual Scripting. So how does it work? It’s still in Alpha and subject to change, but let’s explore what we have available. Movable Objects The basic building blocks of visual scripting are Movable…
Today I visited Snakebite Rob’s Convention Center in Somnium Space (one of several conference centers that have sprung up since the advent of COVID-19) to check out the amenities. I was greeted by a very pleasant welcome area, two large conference rooms, and a lecture / speaking hall that could hold dozens of people. Strongly…
I stumbled across this wild build along the coast of Somnium Space — it looked like something that MC Escher cooked up. Coming closer I realized that it had plenty of decks and ramps to walk on, so I stepped inside — see more below! Awesome build by Wilson of the Somnium Space Discord. If…
I stumbled across this little home while walking around near Somnium Waypoint– I really love the open-air feel combined with a cozy living room vibe. It features 5 accessible stories, a bedroom, living room, patio, and a couple roofs. Great place to hang out and enjoy the sunshine. Check out the tour below: Go visit…
I recently picked up a nice oceanfront parcel, and just added a new modern-style house on it, with a few personal touches inside. Thanks to the Somnium Builder it was quick & easy to pull together — see the video below for a full tour. If you want to visit it in-world, it’s North East…
After my record breaking 12 hours in Somnium Space I have been on some more VR excursions lately. During one of my walks I came across a mysterious black cube. This is what I found inside. I wonder how many other mysteries are out there in Somnium Space, just waiting to be discovered… Twitter: @CarlosL124