Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom Demo Bound for PICO VR Later Today
Maze Theory is excited to announce its forthcoming VR narrative adventure game Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom has a brand new demo available on the PICO 4 VR headset from today.
The demo - which will be available to download for free on the PICO Store - will give fans of the hit British crime drama the chance to play Peaky Blinders’ VR debut ahead of release, featuring the vocal talents of the show’s stars Cillian Murphy and Paul Anderson.
VR aficionados who don’t yet own a PICO headset can get hands-on with the demo at PICO pop-up shops in London, Paris, and Munich until Tuesday 20th December 2022:
“We’re so excited to let those who have been following Tommy Shelby and his gang for the last six seasons finally get to live out that experience for real with PICO VR,” says Tim Jones, Game Director at Maze Theory. “Peaky Blinders has been one of the hottest TV properties on the globe during the last decade, and with a film still to come, we think now is the perfect time to bring its world to life in VR.”
At launch, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom will offer:
Immersive World: Step into the gritty streets of 1920s Birmingham and London and explore iconic locations from the show, including The Garrison pub, Charlie’s Yard and Shelby’s Betting Shop.
Believable Characters: Come face-to-face with Tommy Shelby (voiced by Cillian Murphy) and Arthur Shelby (voiced by Paul Anderson) like never before. Interact with iconic characters as you uncover allegiances and confront your enemies.
Intense Action: Life in Small Heath is full of opportunity - and risk. Immerse yourself in dramatic action as you take down rivals and move up in the world.
Epic Crime Drama: On the run from the firing squad, you turn to the infamous Tommy Shelby for help, and soon find yourself at war once again. Your only hope at redemption is to defeat the odds and win at any cost… By order of the Peaky Blinders.
Inspired by the BAFTA-winning drama, Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom is an original story written in collaboration with Peaky Blinders’ series creator and writer Steven Knight. The game is created in collaboration with content creator, Banijay, Peaky Blinders’ official brand and series producer, Caryn Mandabach Productions.