The press conference for Oktoberfest 2023 was not only about exciting news and information about this year's Oktoberfest, but also about the official Oktoberfest game, developed by the K5 Factory. The press conference was opened by Oktoberfest boss Clemens Baumgärtner via a live broadcast from the VR game.
You could see him running across the virtual Theresienwiese of Munich Oktoberfest – The Official Game and got a first insight into the virtual version of the largest folk festival in the world. At the Oktoberfest tapping in 2023, the prototype funded by FFF Bayern will be made available to selected users for testing. The game's production begins almost at the same time as this year's barrel tapping.
Release of the Oktoberfest video game in September 2024
Until the release in September 2024, the game will go through an initially closed and then open beta phase and will be playable worldwide via Meta Quest 2 and 3.
Inspired by the real Oktoberfest, Munich Oktoberfest – The Official Game brings its most important aspect into the virtual world: being together with other people. The VR medium was chosen because it “bridges the real distance through immersion and brings users closer to one another than any other medium. The many attractions of the Oktoberfest are perfect for experiencing as a VR experience, with playing together being the connecting element.
Playing music in one of the Oktoberfest bands, nerve-wracking rides in the typical rides, competing against other Oktoberfest visitors in the fast bumper cars, or strolling across the iconic Theresienwiese in your personalized avatar. Players can make new acquaintances or meet up with old friends and experience the world's largest folk festival together digitally, 365 days a year.
Munich Oktoberfest – The Official Game is a project by the development team at K5 Factory, which, as a Munich studio, has set itself the goal of bringing the Oktoberfest into living rooms around the world using VR technology. Fans will recognize many popular Oktoberfest stands, officially licensed and innovatively adapted in Munich Oktoberfest – The Official Game. The festival hosts of the Schottenhamel and the Armbrustschützen-Zent have already expressed interest in cooperation. Discussions with numerous stalls and rides are also currently taking place. Lederhosen and dirndls are of course a must and can be purchased in the game using the in-game currency Diridari.
“With Munich Oktoberfest: The Official Game, we are the first to translate the hustle and bustle of folk festivals into a virtual world. We are particularly pleased that our concept has convinced the state capital of Munich as the owner of the global Oktoberfest brand,” says Oliver Simon, Managing Director of K5 Factory GmbH.
By the way, you have been able to play Oktoberfest for a long time: a board game for the big party was brought onto the market by the Rio Grande publishing house. As an Oktoberfest manager, one of the things you have to do is ensure that there is a sufficient supply of beer.
Further information about Munich Oktoberfest – The Official Game gives up www.oktoberfest.game.
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