The legendary VR concert platform Wave is preparing a comeback
Wave created immersive audiovisual experiences, live concerts and raves in the early days of VR. Now the platform is back.
The new Wave launched into closed beta on 17 October 2024.
The aim is to create an entertainment hub and virtual music festival "that never sleeps".
"Whether on mobile, streaming 2D, or fully immersed in 3D VR, our platform welcomes you. We’re especially excited to return to VR, where new tech advancements and our expertise will unlock deeper immersion," Wave writes in the announcement.
The following artists have been signed for Autumn and Winter 2024: Kaash Paige, LATASHÁ, Brian McKnight Jr, slenderbodies, Mazen, Reid Speed and Black Gryph0n.
You can sign up for the closed beta on the official website.
A futuristic VR platform for which the time was not yet ripe
Launched in 2017 for PC VR headsets, Wave has over the years created a collection of stunning VR experiences known as Waves, featuring well-known artists such as Imogen Heap, Glitch Mob, Lindsey Stirling and Galantis.
In 2020, amidst the pandemic and hype around virtual concerts, the startup received a $30 million investment and opened up to 2D formats. 2021 saw the end of VR support, and Wave was removed from the Steam and Rift stores.
Meanwhile, the studio has been working on virtual productions with The Weeknd, Justin Bieber and Calvin Harris.
For nostalgia's sake, I have included a video below with impressions from the early days of Wave.
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