Readyverse Studios, the technology and content studio founded in part by Ready Player One author Ernest Cline, has announced a partnership with Oscar-winning special effects and prop company Wētā Workshop, and has revealed the first visuals for its upcoming “multi-genre” battle royale game, Open.

New Zealand-based Wētā Workshop is of course best known for its work on The Lord of the Rings and Avatar franchises, and will work with Readyverse to “shape the visual and narrative foundation” of Open. Readyverse also announced it’s partnered with Neo Tokyo to bring its IP characters, called Citizens, to Open.

A new look at the world of Open

As announced previously, Open is modeled in part on Ready Player One, in that it will offer a virtual world filled with recognizable IP. Some of the partners that have been announced already include DeLorean, Reebok, and Cool Cats.

Continue Reading at GameSpot Readyverse Studios, the technology and content studio founded in part by Ready Player One author Ernest Cline, has announced a partnership with Oscar-winning special effects and prop company Wētā Workshop, and has revealed the first visuals for its upcoming “multi-genre” battle royale game, Open.New Zealand-based Wētā Workshop is of course best known for its work on The Lord of the Rings and Avatar franchises, and will work with Readyverse to “shape the visual and narrative foundation” of Open. Readyverse also announced it’s partnered with Neo Tokyo to bring its IP characters, called Citizens, to Open.A new look at the world of OpenAs announced previously, Open is modeled in part on Ready Player One, in that it will offer a virtual world filled with recognizable IP. Some of the partners that have been announced already include DeLorean, Reebok, and Cool Cats.Continue Reading at GameSpot  GameSpot – All Content