We're excited to announce the third update for Guided Meditation VR, called The Calm Pack. This is available now for 100% free!
TL;DR: tons of new features, environments, and Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality support.
NEW ENVIRONMENTS
The Calm Pack adds 5 new environments bringing our total to 27. Each space was made with love, based on your feedback. These environments are focused on softer and more personal spaces.
Lost Woods ///
Refresh your mind in this private lake retreat as the morning mists evaporate your worries.
Night Flowers ///
The rolling hills soak up the soft moonlight as you melt into the scenery.
Blackrose ///
Somewhere far away there is a heavy cloud blooming into a thunderstorm. Rest in the crisp rain and wash the troubles away.
Nokia Bay Night ///
Even the poppy jungle space of Nokia Bay needs a rest from the sun.
Aether ///
Leave Earth behind as you contemplate what's beyond the horizon of your every day in this alien landscape.
NEW FEATURES
The Calm Pack brings some long-requested features.
Full Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality Support ///
Official Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality support. This includes not only the HMD, but also the Oculus Touch and the Windows MR Controllers as well. Pick any major VR HMD and enjoy.
Introduction Mode ///
This mode is a 15-minute journey through the environments set to an inspiring soundtrack. Perfect for the new user or those new to VR.
Radio Feature ///
Many people aren't fans of meditation. They prefer to relax to their favorite music instead. This is why we built the Radio feature, which pulls in external internet radio streams. We've included one sample radio station with licensed music, but you can add in any internet music stations you like in under 5 minutes.
Learn more by visiting GuidedMusicVR.com.
Visualizer Mode ///
For those that something different, we've created Visualizer mode. See your meditations, music, or radio stations in a fresh way.
Environment Updates ///
We've also revisited the environment art or image effects in many of the environments to better reflect the original vision.
This release includes hundreds of improvements, enhancements, and bug fixes:
- Tooltips are now available by default for each mode. These support Oculus Touch, Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality controllers. Tooltips can be turned off in the options.
- Teleport fade color can be changed in the options.
- New Meditation Series: Relaxation. We got rid of the old and created a much improved version using Yoga Nidra.
- New main menu environment.
- Destroyed many tricky bugs.
- Performance enhancements for some of the most intensive environments.
HIDDEN UPDATE: THE NATURE PACK
Last September we secretly released a massive content update without saying a word on Steam. In all truthfulness, this was part science experiment and part return to the days where game releases would contain undiscovered magic.
We called this the The Nature Pack. Click here to view the release trailer. This release included the environments below!
Lost Paradise ///
Your very own tropical private island awaits. Based off of Bora Bora, this mix of resort and wild will bring smiles.
Hanna Valley ///
Bask in the serenity of hidden a bamboo forest nestled under a waterfall at the gates of a forgotten valley city.
Subzero ///
Cool a heated mind within these ancient ice caverns.
Endless Ocean ///
Evening turns to magic as the bioluminescent plankton washes across the sandy shores of a mysterious island.
Horizon Dawn ///
Dusk covers the parched plains as you find peace in this clearing between sun-baked rocks.
Atlantis ///
Join a secret world brimming with life deep under the ocean waves and see the world through a new lens.
OCULUS GO & GEAR VR
For those of you who have a mobile or standalone VR HMD, we recently released a version of Guided Meditation VR completely rewritten from scratch.
XIAOMI MiVR
Guided Meditation VR recently debuted on Xiaomi's MiVR. This was our first pass at app localization and we learned quite a bit. It has been a pleasure to help people across the world meditate in VR!
WHAT'S NEXT?
We believe people can live happier lives through virtual reality.
When we began this quest (way back in 2014!) the idea of using VR for personal wellness was a fantasy. What started as a way to escape a chilly Chicago Winter using the recently launched Oculus Rift Dev Kit 1 grew into something beyond our wildest dreams.
Thank you for joining us on this ride. Thank you for sharing ideas which have made the app better with each update. Thank you for challenging us to learn more and try harder, even when we thought it was impossible. We'll be forever grateful for the kind feedback and support we receive each day.
We're planning one final pack before we exit Early Access on Steam. And we want it to be our best yet. So, if you have ideas or suggestions please email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!
Thank you again and until next time!
- ninjas -