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 Recently I had the pleasure of exploring Tsuki Onsen, a captivating VR World in Somnium Space, crafted by the talented creator Libellule using OpenBrush. It’s a space that embodies tranquility and mystical beauty. Nestled deep in the mountains, this sanctuary revolves around serene hot springs illuminated by silver moonlight, where the…
Somnium Space maintains a relentless update schedule, and last week it was time for update 3.1.4, which brings fresh tools for players and creators alike while pushing performance to new heights across the entire platform. As usual, no need for users to do anything, as the update will kick in automatically. Once completed, jump in…
In that weird, glowing space where pixels meet real feelings, where miles disappear and people can finally be who they are, WHSPRS feels like a bright spark of queer digital longing mixed with this stubborn, hopeful energy. Born from the half-Austrian, half-Liverpudlian soul of Lukas Zeiler, this virtual project doesn’t just perform music. It processes…
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…
Somnium Space, where avatars glide through neon-lit worlds and full-body tracking turns every sway into pure expression, one passionate dancer is turning virtual reality into a shared rhythm of joy, fitness, and connection. Meet Zyg0, the VR veteran whose journey from HTC Vive dance floors in 2019 to hosting choreographed dance classes in Somnium Space…
Written by Marc Demar As someone who’s called Somnium Space home since the early days back in 2019, I’ve watched this platform grow from a bold vision into something quite extraordinary. And amid the constant stream of new worlds, events, dancing avatars, and social buzz, it’s easy for the bigger picture to get lost. Don’t…
Somnium Space has dropped version 3.1.3, a polished update that refines the social VR experience while laying critical groundwork for major features teased for the coming months. This update focuses on usability, performance, voice quality, creator tools, and lightning-fast content loading, delivering immediate quality-of-life wins across this persistent, adults only VR platform. Check out all…
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…
In Somnium Space, one figure stands out for bringing raw passion and movement to life: TurtleQueen. A trailblazing VR dancer whose journey began in the early social VR scenes of platforms like VRChat, TurtleQueen has grown from casual hip-hop battles among friends into a captivating performer who danced on stages in Somnium Space. In this…
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…