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Virtual reality didn’t take off the way some people expected it to. But developers like Skydance Interactive know that in order to thrive in this space, you have to be patient — and listen to your fanbase.
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Out now on Steam Early Access for the Rift and Vive (with an official release date on July 17), the Hellfire update adds an online 2-on-2 multiplayer mode with six different mechs and a wide assortment of weapons and abilities. We recently got to see it in action at the VRLA 2018 convention, where Skydance revealed Hellfire’s gameplay for the first time. It also hosted an exciting tournament between audience members and developers.
Click on the video below to watch some highlights from the competition and to learn more about Archangel: Hellfire.
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