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…
Somnium Space announced that applications for Season 2 of the Somnium Space Academy are now officially open! This structured, hands-on creator program returns with even more opportunities to level up your skills in the immersive world of Somnium Space. Somnium Space, the persistent, open social VR metaverse where users own, create, explore, and monetize virtual…
Somnium Space recently announced the winners of the December 2025 World Building Competition, the final edition of Somnium Space’s monthly series. Though announced a bit later than usual, the delay stemmed from significant behind-the-scenes changes to the competition process. Third Place: “When the Lights Were Softer” by Libellule Taking home $50, Libellule delivered a cozy,…
Seen IT is one of those virtual bands that really makes VR feel alive. Sam and Matt, the two guys behind it, started jamming back in 2021, messing around with silly songs before finding their real sound – stuff that actually hits you in the chest. Tracks like “Cafe in the Rain” and “Left Alone”…
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…
Few experiences capture the magic of live music quite like a DJ set in a fully immersive environments. DJ Emerald, a rising talent in the VR scene, has found his true groove in Somnium Space, where beats, community, and creativity collide in ways that have reignited his passion for performing. What began as a friendship-fueled…
Look, if you’ve ever spent hours tweaking beats in a dimly lit room or sweating it out in front of a half-empty club, you know the music game isn’t all glamour. It’s grind, it’s heartbreak, and sometimes, if you’re lucky, it’s that one set where everything clicks. That’s the world DJ Sickmund Floyd, Somnium Space…
Few figures embody the raw, unfiltered spirit of stand-up comedy quite like D-Silly, the founder and creative force behind After Hours Comedy. This exclusive interview arrives fresh on the heels After Hours Comedy’s performance at the Somnium Space Festival in December 2025. This three-day extravaganza in Somnium Space capped off the year with music, cutting-edge…