The VR Battle Royale game Population: One is getting an all-new map with exclusive game mechanics.
The biggest update yet for Population: One is called Phoenix Royale and will be released on June 6, 2024. You will be able to experience all the new content in advance as part of a preview weekend. More on that in a moment.
The update introduces the brand-new Phoenix Royale map with exclusive gameplay features, such as automatic redeploys. If you die, you can rejoin your team and get right back into the action. Also exclusive to this new map are:
- Phoenix Royale Supply Crates, which are scattered throughout the map and contain weapons, health items, and Gem Bars (the new Phoenix Royale-exclusive currency).
- Phoenix Buy Stations, where you can use the Gem Bars to purchase items, weapon upgrades, and class enhancements.
- Loot Vaults, which are well-guarded and contain special crates with high-level weapons and lots of Gem Bars.
The update also introduces a new sprint mechanic for all modes and maps in the game.
The preview weekend starts the coming weekend
A preview weekend is running from 11:00 am PT on May 31 through 10:59 am PT on June 3 and all the new content will be playable.
Our Largest Battle Royale Update: POP1 Phoenix Royale, launches June 6
? Redeploys: Knocked out early? Get back into the action!
? New Features: Buy Stations, Loot Vaults, Classes + more
? New, Full-sized Battle Royale Map.Learn morehttps://t.co/nsmOolQGdl pic.twitter.com/bn4iPbGE6F
- POPULATION: ONE (@populationonevr) May 23, 2024
Population: One is being developed by BigBoxVR, a studio acquired by Meta in 2021. The VR game switched to a free-to-play model in March 2023.