# Virtual Teleportation Games Epic Games' Bullet Train Game Lets You Teleport in Virtual Reality By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-09-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-games-bullet-train References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bullet-train-oculus-rift-hands-on/39586/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su1w54WA3tE) Bullet Train is a new demo game, developed by [Epic Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immortals-of-aveum), that allows you teleport yourself around a train station in virtual reality, all whilst fending of militia that are out to attack you. The device comes with special Touch controllers that give you 'hands' in your virtual world. You can point your hand towards the place that you want to go, squeeze your finger and you instantly teleport to your desired destination. The biggest win here is that Bullet Train has shown that [fast-paced action games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-orb) can in fact work in the [virtual reality environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitman-world-of-assassination), something that many people have been concerned about. It's currently not clear whether Bullet Train will ever become a widely available game or if it will only remain as demo. Considering just how impressive and innovative it is however, don't bet against this game being commercially available at some time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** The success of Bullet Train demonstrates the potential for fast-paced action games in the virtual reality environment, opening up opportunities for further innovation in this space. - **Teleportation Technology:** The teleportation feature in Bullet Train showcases the possibilities of using teleportation mechanics in virtual reality games, presenting opportunities for developing immersive and interactive experiences. - **Immersive Hand Controls:** The special Touch controllers in Bullet Train redefine the way players interact with virtual worlds, paving the way for more intuitive and realistic hand control systems in future virtual reality games. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The success and innovation of virtual reality gaming, exemplified by Bullet Train, presents opportunities for game developers to create immersive and engaging experiences that go beyond traditional gaming. - **Virtual Reality Hardware:** The demand for more immersive and interactive virtual reality games, such as Bullet Train, drives the need for advancements in virtual reality hardware, opening up opportunities for manufacturers to create more sophisticated and user-friendly devices. - **Virtual Reality Entertainment:** The capabilities showcased in Bullet Train highlight the potential of virtual reality as a new form of entertainment, creating opportunities for content creators and streaming platforms to explore and capitalize on this emerging market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metaverse-Ready Locomotive Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-loco.md) - [High-Motion VR Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attack-on-titan-vr-unbreakable.md) - [VR-Based First-Person Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounty-city.md) - [Action-Focused VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydance-behemoth.md) - [Action-Packed VR Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-walk-c2.md) - [Virtual Reality Dance Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-dance-vr-welcome-to-dancity.md) - [Omnidirectional VR Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-one.md) - [Locomotion VR Controller Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-motion-simulator.md) - [Haptic VR Walking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekto-one-boots.md)