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…
Written by Marc Demar Somnium Space has released version 3.1.6, a substantial update that fundamentally expands how users gather, moderate, and experience the platform. At its core sit two developments that stand out for their long-term implications: a comprehensive World Instances system and near-complete platform localisation. World Instances World Instances represent the most significant change…
A new art form has evolved in recent years: Virtual Photography. It’s the growing movement of taking photos inside video games and virtual worlds. What began as gamers snapping screenshots and uploading them to forums has matured into a sophisticated craft. Practitioners now apply real-world artistic skills – composition, lighting, depth of field, color grading,…
A few weeks ago, Somnium Space released a new update for the VR1 Tool, version 1.1.2.153. It contains significant enhancements focused on visual quality, tracking stability, and user customization, reinforcing the VR1’s position as one of the most up-to-date PCVR headsets on the market. Local Dimming: True Blacks with Full Customization One of the headline…
Avatars are more than digital representations. They are expressions of identity, creativity, and personality. Yet for many creators, turning a vision into a fully functional, interactive avatar can be challenging due to technical barriers: complex armature setups, manual animator configuration, blendshape management, and more. Enter Avatar Forge, a groundbreaking Somnium Space community SDK tool by…
In Somnium Space, where avatars dance under neon skies and music echoes through persistent digital worlds, a new generation of virtual performers is claiming the spotlight. Among them shines SirenBird (also known as Birdie or Siren), a captivating Vsinger and artist whose soulful performances in Japanese, English, and Tagalog have recently enchanted audiences at one…
Somnium Space has always been this open, persistent social universe where users can own land, create avatars and wearables, and shape custom worlds. What truly sets it apart is its fully unlocked C# scripting, with the only real limitation being your world’s storage size. This means creators aren’t restricted to pre-built tools or limited visual…
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…
Somnium Space has announced the Somnium City Centre Picture Contest, inviting participants to capture the best images of the vibrant heart of the virtual world. The contest offers a chance to win 15 USD, with the prize to be delivered via the in-game Tip Jar. Submissions are open until June 29, 2026, with the winner…
By Marc Demar Somnium Space announced it has reached a significant milestone: over 1,000 users have successfully completed their mandatory, secure and free ID verification process (via Stripe). The milestone underscores the platform’s commitment to fostering a dedicated adult community and reflects growing confidence in its vision for a mature, immersive virtual environment. By integrating…
Somnium Space is full of active and passionate community members, and this June 5th they are proudly presenting a Pride parade, a vibrant celebration organized by Denevraut and Wildy. Join this community-led virtual parade as it hops from world to world, bringing residents and allies together in a shared space of joy, creativity, and pride….