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The Grand Canyon VR Experience Now Supports HTC Vive

223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com

Back in October 2015 virtual reality (VR) studio Immersive Entertainment launched a new exploration title named The Grand Canyon VR Experience on Steams Early Access system.

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As the name suggests, the title allows players to explore the legendary landmark using head-mounted displays (HMDs).

223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com

Until now only those using the Oculus Rifts second development kit (DK2) have been able to experience the title in VR.

223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com

Now, however, Immersive Entertainment has also added the previously promised support HTC and Valves SteamVR device, the HTC Vive.

223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com

Here players are able to realistically wield paddles to move a paddle board which replaces the kayak for seated VR and use different speeds will control just how fast they move.

223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com

The Grand Canyon VR Experience

223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com

This turns the experience into a standing one. The controls can also be used to control a flashlight in the dark.

223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com

Elsewhere, Immersive Entertainment has completely revamped its quality settings system for The Grand Canyon VR Experience, allowing players to experiment and find the best setup for their PC.

223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com

VRFocus will continue to follow The Grand Canyon VR Experience closely, reporting back with the latest updates on its progress.

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Come to the Grand Canyon National Park for a whole new level of experience!www.explorethecanyon.com

223,217,31Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023Phone: 928-638-2468explorethecanyon.com