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Introduction

Developed by CCP Games, Gunjack aims to be a visually stunning, virtual reality, arcade shooter set in the futuristic EVE science fiction universe. The game was built from the ground up for VR using the next-generation Unreal Engine 4 graphics engine. Gunjack takes place in a gorgeous panoramic sci-fi setting filled with fast-paced, immersive action. Players take on the role of a gunjack, a hired mercenary who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Gunjack was released in the second half of 2015 with the launch of the Samsung Gear VR.

Features

Developed for the Samsung Gear VR headset and used in conjunction with either a Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, or the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus smartphone, Gunjack is a first-person arcade shooter where players are put into the role of a turret gunner on a mining ship illegally operating in the outer reaches of space. Their job is to help defend it from pirates, scavengers, and rival corporations.^[1]

The game is developed by CCP, and it joins their flagship product, EVE Online, as the second original VR game in development by the studio, alongside DUST 514 and the upcoming VR dogfighting simulator EVE: Valkyrie.^[2]

Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, CEO of CCP said, "We believe that virtual reality will be a defining element of gaming's future. It may take some time to get widespread adoption, but we're going to be there on day one. We're making smart investments in VR so we can learn important lessons early and blow people's minds when they get their hands on their first VR headset."^[3]

The game features intuitive controls and intense, full-immersion action, wchich is is heightened even further by Gunjack's graphics, built on a solid foundation with Epic's Unreal Engine 4.^[4]

Description

Gunjack is the visually stunning best-selling VR game built from the ground up for virtual reality.

Take on the role of a gun turret operator on a mining vessel in the Outer Ring region of known space. As part of the ship’s defense team, it is up to you to protect the rig from pirates, opportunists and anyone else looking to take what rightfully belongs to the company. Jump into your heavy weapons turret, power up your guns, and challenge deadly waves of enemy ships determined to blast you and your crew into oblivion.

- Intense, full-immersion arcade gameplay that puts you in the gunner's seat.
- Intuitive controls for immediate pick-up-and-play action.
- Multiple missions, bonus levels, and leaderboards for endless replayability.
- A virtual reality gaming experience set in the sprawling EVE universe.

"It’s well-designed, varied and exceptionally polished." ★★★★★ – VR Focus
“Gunjack is a seriously gorgeous VR game.” – CNET
“Wonderfully simple and intuitive” - TheSixthAxis


Notes:
- Use of this application is governed by CCP’s end user license agreement. This is available at
- Requires an HTC Vive Headset or Oculus Rift Headset
- Xbox controllers, Keyboard & Mouse, or Vive Controllers supported but does not utilize Controller Motion Tracking functionality.
- For optimal play experience remain seated, but set the device to the ‘Standing Only’ mode.
- For optimal audio experience use HDMI audio output.
- To reset your orientation at any time use the left Menu button (Vive controller) or the Back button (Xbox controllers).
- Keyboard & Mouse keybinds below:
Fire: Space (Keyboard) or Left Click (Mouse)
Reload: R or Left Alt (Keyboard) or Scroll wheel (Mouse)
Use Power-ups: Right Alt (Keyboard) or Right Click (Mouse)
Pause (Menu): P (Keyboard)
Back: Backspace (Keyboard)
Reset orientation: \ (Keyboard)

Features

• Single-player
• Steam Achievements
• Partial Controller Support
• Steam Leaderboards

System Requirements

Windows

Minimum

• OS: Windows 7 SP1 or newer
• Processor: Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater
• Storage: 5 GB available space

Recommended

• OS: Windows 7 SP1 or newer
• Processor: Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater
• Storage: 5 GB available space

Setup Instructions

1. Purchase the game on the Oculus store
2. Install it
3. Enjoy the gameplay

Notes^[5]:

• Requires the Vive Headset and Vive Controllers but does not utilize Controller Motion Tracking functionality.
• For optimal play experience remain seated, but set the device to the ‘Standing Only’ mode.
• For optimal audio experience use HDMI audio output.
• To reset your orientation at any time use the left Menu button.

Images and Videos

• Oculus Connect 2: ‘Gunjack’: The Making of a Gear VR Game - a video from an annual developer conference where engineers, designers, and creatives from around the world come together to learn about the future of the Oculus platform and push virtual reality forward.
• Samsung Gear VR - Gunjack Reveal Trailer - short reveal trailer with interesting gameplay footage
• Gunjack for Gear VR Gameplay - CCP's look at Gunjack for the Samsung Gear VR
• EVE Gunjack Review - Proof That VR Works - in-depth game review
• EVE GUNJACK VR gameplay Video - extensive gameplay footage

References

1. ↑ http://venturebeat.com/2015/11/24/gunjack-gear-vr-review/
2. ↑ https://community.eveonline.com/news/news-channels/eve-online-news/introducing-gunjack/
3. ↑ http://links.mail.eveonline.com/servlet/MailView?ms=NDkyMzY4MDQS1&r=MzA1NTUyMDk4NAS2&j=NzQwNDE3OTU1S0&mt=1&rt=0
4. ↑ http://www.polygon.com/2015/8/3/9089493/gunjack-trailer-samsung-gear-vr-ccp-games
5. ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/app/410570/