Doctor Who: The Edge of Time VR game revealed

A brand new VR game based on the world of Doctor Who has just been revealed, being developed by Maze Theory and published by PlayStack. Doctor Who: The Edge of Time will be an interactive adventure in the sci-fi series, and you can wield the iconic Sonic Screwdriver to help you on your quest.

You need to actually find the Doctor yourself in this game, but there's a powerful force looming over you at all times. As you can see in the screenshots below, Daleks will be in the game, and other well-known faces will be popping up as well, including the Weeping Angels.

The game will be landing this September for HTC Vive and Vive Cosmos, Oculus Rift and Quest, and PSVR headsets

Head of Digital Entertainment & Games for BBC Studios Bradley Crooks said: "VR is the perfect home for a truly immersive Doctor Who adventure. Fans and newcomers alike will be able experience the universe of Doctor Who like never before, working with the Doctor and facing enemies new and old. Gaming is a key part of the future of Doctor Who and allows us to tell new and exciting stories beyond the TV screen."

Maze Theory Creative Director, Marcus Moresby added: "Maze Theory is committed to re-defining storytelling through awesome, innovative and immersive experiences in virtual reality. Doctor Who is an incredibly exciting and timeless franchise with a passionate and committed global fan base. We are looking to give them an entirely new experience; an opportunity to team-up with the Doctor and feel like they are in the show. This of course includes piloting the Tardis, a dream come true for fans!"

"Virtual Reality is unmatched in its ability to transport people to far flung worlds," PlayStack CEO Harvey Elliott continues. "PlayStack has always seen this as the central promise of the technology, and for us there's no better place to take players than the iconic, eccentric, and deeply fascinating world of Doctor Who. We are delighted to be working with Maze Theory and the BBC Studios on this flagship VR project, and can't wait for fans to experience the game for themselves."

You can watch a teaser and check out some screenshots below, giving you a taste of what awaits in the VR experience.

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