Taskmaster, the hit comedy game show, is getting a VR spin-off game for Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 in 2024.
Published by Scallywag Arcade, a Draw & Code studio, and made in partnership with Avalon (the production company behind the TV series), Taskmaster VR gives players the chance to test themselves against the show’s many challenges through their virtual reality headset.
Stepping into the shoes of a contestant, players will experience the creativity of the show alongside Meta’s virtual reality technology and be let loose in the Taskmaster House with the goal to claim the golden head trophy and call themselves Taskmaster Champion.
“The world of Taskmaster is perfect for VR” said Niall Taylor, head of games at Scallywag Arcade, teasing an “immersive” experience which combines “the hilarity of the show with the freedom of virtual reality.”
The Taskmaster himself, Greg Davies, said: “The team have done an incredible job and the game is a really exciting addition to the Taskmaster world. On a personal note, the creation of a virtual reality Taskmaster takes me ever closer to my ultimate goal of working without even leaving my sofa.”
Scallywag says that Taskmaster VR will offer fans and gamers alike an “immersive opportunity” to engage with the show’s features and its stars in a new way, with Davies and Alex Horne, the show’s creator and the Taskmaster’s assistant, along for the fully voice acted experience.
“Genuinely, this is extraordinary, brilliant and very fun,” said Horne. “Also, I’ve always wanted to be a contestant on Taskmaster so this is great for me as a VR user, except that I will also have my virtual self watching my attempts and undermining my confidence so I may well regret the whole venture after I’ve had a go.”
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