Atlas Obscura VR

Explore the world's hidden wonders in VR

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The Definitive Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders, now in VR

One of our most ambitious projects to date, Atlas Obscura VR pushes all the boundaries of motion capture and VR technology. High poly count photogrammetry renders integrated with 8k 360º stereoscopic video and high levels of interactivity all bundled up into a headset. However no amount of technology can replace a great story, and this is where Atlas Obscura VR really sets itself apart from any other VR experience on the market.

Successfully delivered using Start Beyonds's suite of immersive learning solutions.

‍Temples of Damanhur: Ep.1

Go deep within the Alps of Italy, where an enigmatic commune have lived in secret for over 30 years. These spiritual dwellers will be your guide through an incredible maze of underground tunnels. Discover reality-bending technology, go on an historical treasure hunt, or teach plants to sing. Enter this location and immerse yourself in an infinity of colour, and a world of altered perceptions. Download now from the Meta Quest store.

Virtual tour view of the ornate Temples of Damanhur, showing a central carved wooden pillar beneath a colorful stained-glass ceiling feature, surrounded by elaborate ceiling murals of mythological figures, garden scenes, and rows of small statues, with interactive navigation icons overlaid.

‍The Salt Mines of Salina Turda: Ep.2

Dig beneath the surface and venture underground where you’ll find an ancient salt mine, as old as salt mining itself. Hear echoes bounce through cavernous chambers, float across the surface of an underground lake, and be awestruck by the relics of past generations. Explore the antiquities discovered by miners thousands of years ago. Download now from the Meta Quest store.

Virtual tour view inside the Salina Turda salt mine, showing a large wooden winch mechanism and rope pulley system in a cavernous salt-carved chamber, with wooden benches and interactive navigation icons overlaid.

‍Winchester House of Mystery: Ep. 3

The centre of haunting, eccentric tales of love and loss dating back to the late 800s, Winchester House is a pillar of American history. Travel through this fabled mansion, experiencing a wealth of cultural relics, hidden passages, manicured gardens and lush decor. If you venture far enough within, you may encounter a ghostly figure who was once the world’s wealthiest woman. Download now from the Meta Quest store.

Virtual tour view of the Winchester Mystery House exterior at night, showing the ornate Victorian mansion illuminated with lit windows, manicured hedges, statues, and a fountain in the front courtyard, with interactive navigation icons overlaid.

Discover Atlas Obscura VR today

Atlas Obscura VR was developed by Start VR and is published by New Canvas.

Start Beyond Team

Start Beyond is Australia's leading VR & AR immersive learning studio. Helmed by CEO Angus Stevens, the platform and studio teams work closely to develop memorable, scalable, and effective XR training solutions. Clients include Woolworths, St John Ambulance, CommBank, UTS, ANSTO, and Qantas.