Alright, so here’s the deal—Sandbox VR is diving into Stranger Things land again. Yep, you heard me. They’re cooking up another VR adventure linked to that mysterious sci-fi world we all can’t seem to get enough of. It’s happening later this year, you know, with the whole eerie Upside Down vibe.
In case you’re scratching your head, wondering what Sandbox VR is—imagine a place where virtual reality goes wild. They’ve got spots scattered around the globe, 57 to be exact, where they plop you into all kinds of crazy immersive experiences. They used to have some Star Trek fun before that disappeared. Now? We’re talking about a fresh game, Stranger Things: Catalyst. You and your buddies can jump in and wrestle with those creepy monsters and peek around those familiar haunts from the show.
So, this gig marks the third time Sandbox VR is partnering with Netflix. They’ve already played around with Squid Game Virtuals and Rebel Moon: The Descent. Their big boss, Steve Zhao, mentioned something about the huge success and potential of dragging favorite shows into VR territory. But honestly, the real treat is being part of the chaos you’ve only seen on the screen, right? Facing those Upside Down nightmares with friends is something else.
Oh, and by the way, this isn’t the first time someone’s tried this sort of thing with Stranger Things. Tender Claws had their own stab at it last year with a VR game for Quest, and if you ask me—or, I guess read my review—I’d say it’s a mixed bag. Some fun, a bit monotonous, but hey, it’s always a ride through the creepy Upside Down.
Mark it on your calendars or don’t—Stranger Things: Catalyst lands at Sandbox VR hubs late 2025. It’s one more step into the uncanny world we’ve been binge-watching for ages.
