Pokerverse VR Features Multiplayer, AI Bots and Daily Rewards

Nazara Publishing has officially launched Pokerverse VR, a free-to-play multiplayer poker game built for Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro users. Developed by Hyderabad-based YesGnome, the game blends virtual reality and augmented reality to offer an immersive and interactive poker experience.

Good to know

• Pokerverse VR supports both AR and VR gameplay on Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro.
• Players can join real-time multiplayer tables or practice solo with AI bots.
• Nazara Publishing is entering VR gaming for the first time through this release.

With Pokerverse VR, Nazara Publishing has entered the world of virtual reality and metaverse gaming. This title marks the company’s first release in the AR/VR space, setting the stage for more immersive projects ahead. Speaking on the launch, Nitish Mittersain, Joint Managing Director and CEO of Nazara Technologies, shared the company’s outlook:

“With Pokerverse VR, we’re taking our first step into immersive gaming experiences at Nazara Publishing. As platforms like Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest gain traction, we see exciting possibilities in this space.”

Nazara is now actively seeking to partner with developers who want to build games for these new platforms. While there are no other VR titles currently announced, the publishing division is focused on growing its presence in this segment.

Building a Social Poker Experience

The game was designed to make poker feel intuitive and tactile in a VR environment. Players can sit at virtual poker tables with others from around the world, using gesture-based controls to check, call, or fold. YesGnome founder Sridhar Muppidi highlighted their goal:

“We wanted to reimagine poker as an immersive, social experience that felt tactile, intuitive, and global from day one.”

Players can choose between a fully virtual setting or bring the poker table into their real surroundings using augmented reality. The game supports solo mode with AI opponents, as well as progression tracking and daily rewards to keep users engaged.

Core Features of Pokerverse VR

1. Real-time multiplayer with global player syncing
2. Support for both VR and AR environments
3. Gesture-based interactions for natural gameplay
4. Solo play with smart AI bots
5. Adjustable betting options through a custom raise panel
6. In-game floating menu for quick access to settings and toggles
7. XP-based progression and daily chip rewards

Available Now Across Platforms

Pokerverse VR is now live on both the Meta Quest Store and Apple Vision Pro App Store. As the game grows, Nazara Publishing hopes to continue backing projects that explore the future of gaming through virtual and augmented platforms.

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