Powerboat VR

Powerboat VR is a ship simulator in which you take the helm of 11 vessels, from small sport and power boats to oil tankers, cargo vessels, ferries, fishing boats and luxury motor yachts. You can play in VR or on a standard monitor, piloting vessels across a large island map in changing sea and weather conditions.

Vessels and navigation

Custom buoyancy, drag and water-interaction systems make each vessel respond to the water and conditions. The dynamic 3D ocean ranges from flat calm to waves over 14 metres high. RADAR, GPS, SatNav, navigation lights and buoys based on the real-world IALA A system, with AtoN/NavAid lighting, support navigation, including in poor weather and pitch-black nights.

The map covers 300 km² and includes five islands and nine ports based on real-world locations. A day-and-night cycle and dynamic clouds affect visibility, while aquatic life such as sharks and rays can be spotted. A configurable AI traffic system can place up to 100 other vessels in the game, including AI shipping traffic. You can also adjust the distance between islands for longer journeys and higher mission rewards.

Game modes

Career Mode generates cargo and passenger transport missions between the islands. You earn money and work your way up from a small sport boat to larger vessels. Free Play lets you take any available vessel out immediately, whether to sail around the map or practise powerboating skills.

Controls

Voice commands let you control your ship using speech recognition. The game also supports virtual controls in VR and can be played with a gamepad, mouse and keyboard, steering wheel, pedals, throttle quadrant or a combination of these.