PlanetFate

PlanetFate is a room-scale VR game in which you defend a planet from asteroids, aliens and other incoming threats. You move around your playspace to spot danger from any direction, then position defense units in orbit and plant mines. You can manipulate the units’ orbits with the HTC Vive controllers, using quick thinking, strategy and spatial awareness to protect the planet.

Game modes

The current arcade modes include Time Challenge, where you try to protect your planet for five minutes, and Endless, where you hold off threats for as long as possible. Both modes have highscores.

Saturn supply run

The early-build first mission puts you aboard a cargo ship delivering goods to Saturn. You navigate past enemy weapon platforms and asteroid fields while keeping the cargo intact, and manage the ship’s power between weapons, shields and engines. You can aim turrets at enemies, which lock on and fire automatically when targets are in range; diverting power to disabled turrets or shields speeds up their repairs. Asteroids permanently disable turrets and shields.

Weapons and setup

PlanetFate supports room-scale play and motion controllers, and lets you adjust the planet’s height to suit your own. An optional standing platform lets you choose whether to float in space or have firm footing. Available weapons include orbital lasers, torpedoes and mines.

Missions in development

Planned mission types include:

• Escort missions: defend ships from pirates, asteroid fields and other hazards.
• Battlecruiser missions: control a large battlecruiser’s turrets, shields and fighters in different scenarios.
• Defense building: build and manage stations, mines, shields and other defenses against invasions.
• Skirmish: build and manage a fleet, then fight room-scale battles.