The VR1 Countdown Begins: Somnium Space November Update

Here at the Somnium Times, we diligently monitor news emanating from the vibrant city of Prague, Czech Republic, and our attention on this geographical region has a clear reason. Prague stands as the epicenter for some of the most exhilarating developments in the realm of Virtual Reality currently unfolding. The excitement is reaching new heights, especially with the November update from Somnium Space, as detailed on Medium. In this update, Somnium Space has outlined the final stages of several groundbreaking initiatives, including the highly anticipated Somnium VR1 headset, the transformative Somnium Space 3.0 platform update, and the forthcoming Somnium Connect conference.

Feel free to explore the complete article on Medium. However, for a quick overview, we’ve summarized some key highlights below.

Somnium VR1

Arguably the most crucial update revolves around the advancement of the Somnium VR1, which is now in its conclusive phases. As disclosed in the article, the headset, having undergone nearly two years of development, has reached the critical pre-production validation stage. This involves comprehensive testing of elements such as face-masks, straps, eye tracking, and mixed reality calibrations. Notably, Somnium Space adheres to the production timeline previously communicated, delivering reassuring news for those anticipating the arrival of this groundbreaking hardware.

Somnium Space has extended invitations to select VR YouTube influencers to attend in-depth demos of VR1 pre-production units at Somnium’s Prague offices in December. This event signals the start of a series of unbiased reviews, providing an exciting opportunity for everyone to witness. We at the Somnium Times did not wait for those reviews to reserve our free spot to be among the first to order and receive the VR1 however. The promise of the VR1, with its revolutionary modularity, and awesome specs have already convinced us.

If you want to reserve your free spot, navigate to Somnium’s website.

Speaking about ordering and receiving, the latest timeline projects the first deliveries to happing in the timeframe February – April 2024.

As you can see in the timeline, the Somnium VR1 will be showcased at CES 2024. This will happen in private closed demos at Ultraleap’s stand. Important info shared in the Medium article states that each headset purchased with hand-tracking will automatically include a PROSUMER license from Ultraleap, allowing usage for both business and consumer purposes.

Somnium VR1 Support

The excellence of the product is not confined to its physical form; it extends to the post-sale support as well. Somnium Space recognizes the importance of this aspect, as highlighted in the article introducing Jorge Torales as the primary support specialist. It is reassuring to have a visible figure for support, dispelling the notion that customer assistance is an elusive entity hidden away in the recesses of a towering headquarters.

Somnium Space 3.0

A public Alpha of the Somnium 3.0 platform update is set to launch in less than two weeks, featuring comprehensive updates across visuals, SDKs, Marketplace, and the Social System, aiming to provide VR enthusiasts and game developers with greater freedom of expression and creation.

If you’ve read our earlier pieces covering the upcoming Somnium Space 3.0 update, you’re likely familiar with its extensive scope. You can expect a transformative visual experience, accompanied by the introduction of numerous exciting new features. Engaging in Virtual Reality and delving into the marvels within this persistent world is poised to become even more enticing. We can’t wait!

Somnium Connect 2023/2024

Somnium Connect 2023/2024, where all final details of Somnium VR1 will be revealed, pre-orders opened, and initial deliveries made for the fastest customers, has been rescheduled from the end of December to the end of January.

It will be an event you do not want to miss. Whether you’ll be participating in person or be glued to your monitor or phone for the live stream, make sure you put a big red circle around the last weeks of January 2024.