# Free-Roam VR Games Games Workshop's Warhammer 40K is Getting a VR Experience from Zero Latency By Colin Smith | Published 2022-09-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-marine-ii References: [venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/games/zero-latency-announces-its-warhammer-40k-vr-experience/) & [zerolatencyvr](https://zerolatencyvr.com/)  Games Workshop, the company most known for its 'Warhammer' franchise, announced that it teamed up with 'Zero Latency' to develop a Warhammer VR game in advance of 'Space Marine II.' Space Marine II is an upcoming game set in the Warhammer universe that focuses on the Space Marines, a powerful military force and one of the in-universe factions. The VR game will allow players to explore a slice of the world of the Space Marines. The game features 120-degree field of view for immersive viewing angles, a [free-roamable open world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindseye-game), a number of [iconic Warhammer characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-immersive-quest), and full 360-degree audio. Additionally, Zero Latency stated that the game is being developed on Unreal Engine 5 and is being rendered in 5k resolution, meaning every detail in the VR experience will be crystal clear. Image Credit: Zero Latency VR ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Free-roam VR Games:** The development of a Warhammer VR game with a free-roamable open world suggests that more fully immersive VR experiences that allow players to move around and interact with their surroundings will continue to emerge. - **VR Gaming Industry:** The collaboration between Games Workshop and Zero Latency demonstrates the continued growth and innovation within the VR gaming industry as companies explore new ways to enhance the gaming experience. - **Unreal Engine 5:** The decision to develop the Warhammer VR game on Unreal Engine 5 highlights the potential for other companies to utilize the advanced technology and capabilities of this platform for future VR games and experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The development of a Warhammer VR game and continued growth of the VR gaming industry presents opportunities for gaming companies to expand their portfolios and create new revenue streams. - **Entertainment:** The immersive and interactive nature of VR games such as the Warhammer VR game indicates potential for new and innovative forms of entertainment and experiences beyond traditional gaming. - **Technology:** The use of advanced technology such as Unreal Engine 5 to develop VR games like Warhammer 40K demonstrates the growing intersection between technology and entertainment industries and the potential for further innovations in this area. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Action-Focused VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydance-behemoth.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [VR Alien Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-hunting-grounds.md) - [Spacefaring VR Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-beyond-victory.md) - [Celebratory VR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeroam-virtual-reality-entertainment.md) - [High-Motion VR Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attack-on-titan-vr-unbreakable.md) - [Fantasy Game-Branded GPUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7900-xtx-warhammer.md) - [Interactive Digital VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-rumble.md) - [Virtual Reality Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-football.md)