Cosmic Chase

Cosmic Chase is a location-based VR action game developed by Schell Games for the holoride platform. Built on the Unity engine, the game is designed specifically for passengers in moving vehicles. It utilizes "Elastic Content" technology to synchronize the game's movement, acceleration, and turns with the real-time physical data of the car. In this high-stakes space shooter, players pilot a starship through asteroid fields and engage in dogfights with alien drones. By matching the player's visual input in VR with the vestibular (inner ear) sensations of the car's motion, Cosmic Chase provides an immersive combat experience while effectively mitigating motion sickness.

• Schell games
• holoride
• Elastic Content
• Vehicle-to-VR synchronization
• Motion sickness mitigation
• Real-time telemetry data
• Space combat
• first-person cockpit shooter
• asteroid navigation
• drone dogfighting.
• integrated car sensors (accelerometers/GPS)

How do you play a VR game in a moving car without getting sick?

This is the core innovation of Cosmic Chase. It uses holoride's "Elastic Content" technology. The game pulls real-time data from the car—if the car turns left, the spaceship in the game turns left. If the car accelerates, the stars streak past you faster. Because your eyes see exactly what your body feels, the sensory conflict that causes motion sickness is eliminated.

What is the setting of the game?

The game is a sci-fi space shooter. You are the pilot of a scout ship tasked with chasing down and destroying alien threats. The "infinite" nature of space allows the game to procedurally generate obstacles and enemies that match the length and complexity of your real-world car trip.

Is there a story or objective?

The gameplay focuses on high-action dogfighting. You must navigate through asteroid belts (which might represent real-world traffic or curves) and use your ship's laser cannons to eliminate enemy drones. The difficulty scales based on your performance and the duration of the ride.

Can I play this on my Meta Quest at home?

No. Cosmic Chase is a client project built exclusively for the holoride platform. It requires a vehicle equipped with holoride technology and a compatible VR headset that can link to the car's sensors.

What makes this "Elastic Content"?

"Elastic" refers to the game's ability to stretch or shrink its levels to fit the journey. Whether your ride is a 5-minute trip to the store or a hour-long commute, the game uses the car’s GPS data to ensure the mission ends exactly when you reach your destination.