Do you know what really sucks? Wearing one of the best VR headsets and feeling completely immersed in some sort of experience, when something that implies a tactile feeling happens. Because the “tactile” part doesn’t really happen.
I mean, if I’m hit with an asteroid in my chest area, it’d be neat to at least feel something! Actually, that’d be good in general, but I digress. The point is: the removal of this bummer is the reason why haptic shirts exist.
Explanation: a special type of clothing that you put on when being in a VR space so that you may feel sensations beyond visual stimuli.
And just in case you want to know what it feels like to get stabbed, then this special Assassin's Creed: Mirage edition haptic shirt from OWO is exactly for you. Just to make things clear, though, you'll have to actually play the game in order to get stabbed, just a heads up.
Here's what comes with each haptic shirt.
The company has stated that this themed shirt isn’t for everybody. But why is that? Well, because it uses electric shocks to simulate tactile sensations. And simply put: not everyone is up for things like this.
The shirt itself is compatible with PC VR headsets and is obviously aimed at gaming. While it is styled after the upcoming Assassin's Creed game, you can also experience getting shot at and stabbed in games such as Half-Life: Alyx, Beat Saber or even CS:GO.
Oh, and if you get the AC edition of the shirt, you’ll get a download code for the game itself, which is expected to drop on October 12. Owo also highlights that the shirt will be able to make the parkour segments feel extra-real, which sounds more fun than experiencing pain.
And, supposedly, all of these functions will then carry over to Assassin’s Creed Nexus too, which you’ll be able to play on the Meta Quest 2, Quest 3 and upcoming Quest Pro headsets. Nice!
But I must ask: when will we get a nice pair of haptic gloves for AR/VR so that we can touch the grass while at home? I mean, it sounds much more fun than getting stabbed, right?
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Stan, also known as Stako, is a smartphone enthusiast who loves exploring the limits of Android customization. His journey with mobile tech began with the Nokia 5110 and evolved with devices like the BlackBerry 9350 Curve and Samsung Galaxy A4. Despite his love for Android, he holds equal respect for Apple, considering the iPhone 4s as a significant milestone in mobile tech. Stan started his writing career early, contributing to MetalWorld, and harbors a passion for creative writing. Beyond smartphones, he's interested in photography, design, composition, and gaming, often preferring solo projects to hone his objective thinking. He's also an avid student of open-source technology and consoles, with a special fondness for the Pebble Watch, Arduboy, and Playdate.
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