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The Training Grounds (VR) is an Experience at Halo: Outpost Discovery.[1]
Summary
Through the lens of virtual reality, teams of three will simulate what it takes to be a Spartan, in an immersive, Halo themed combat training environment.[1]
Detailed overview
Set up
Training Grounds (VR) gets the players set up in HTC Vive headsets. The players are then grouped into teams of three to simulate what its like to be a Spartan.[2]
Experience theme
Set on a combat platform above Valhalla from Halo 3, the map itself having a few M12 Warthogs, Type-32 Ghost, and some Type-26B Banshee. In the experience players are represented by Mark VI armor, the Vive controllers are represented by Type-25 plasma pistols with a energy bar on them. One team is Red, and the other is Blue.[2]
Gameplay
Players are armed with a Plasma Pistol and energy shields.[2]
Behind the scenes
343 Industries partnered with VRstudios in Seattle, Washington to develop this experience.[2]
Gallery
Concept art
VR Headset.
VR Combat.
Promotional
Image used to promote the experience.
An advert for Outpost Discovery focusing on "Training Grounds".
