It goes without saying thatThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildmade a lasting impact on the games industry in 2017 with its take on open-world games. With the high sales of therecently-releasedHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, gamers have made it clear they can’t get enough of theBreath of the Wilduniverse.
Since its initial release in February 2017,VRChathas allowed gamers to experience and create fully virtual worlds with limitless opportunities for customization. OneVRChatworld creator has taken it upon themselves to recreate an enormous area fromBreath of the WildinVRChat.
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Gamers can finally experienceBreath of the Wild’s Great Plateau in first-person VR thanks to a newVRChatworld created by user Colonel McKernal. The user uploaded a video on November 24, showcasing the first-person view of the Great Plateau in all of its glory. The world includes anything a fan ofBreath of the Wildwould expect, like lush green grass, towering waterfalls, dilapidated temples and structures, and most notably,the series' dangerous Guardians.
Published on November 27, theVRChatworld has already amassed over 7.5 thousand visits as of this writing, allowing for up to four players to experience the massive world together. The large region is secluded from other parts of Hyrule,and includes iconicBreath of the Wildareassuch as the Forest of Spirits, the Temple of Time, Mount Hylia, and more. Players are even able to interact with the world just as they would inBreath of the Wild. The trailer showcases a player, using a Link avatar, climbing structures, wielding a sword, and activating Sheikah Towers.
Breath of the Wildwas renowned for its expansive innovation in the open-world genre, receiving Game of the Year at The Game Awards in 2017. Lauded as the biggest and most eye-catchingLegend ofZeldagame yet,Breath of the Wildreceived recognition for toppling the map size of other huge open-world games such asThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. Breath of the Wildnow serves as a comparison to otherupcoming open-world games, likeCyberpunk 2077,so it’s no wonder that gamers are eager to experience the enchanting world in first-person VR.
VRChathas shown no signs of letting up in terms of what players are able to create in the limitless game. With hopes that therelease of the sequel toBreath of the Wildis not far off, the impressive recreation of the game’s Great Plateau makes it clear that even three years later, the hype forBreath of the Wildis still alive and well.
VRChatis available now on Oculus, PC, and Viveport.
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