Black Sun Productions to launch VR game inspired by Kafka's Metamorphosis

Black Sun Productions, a virtual reality studio, has announced its debut title, Metamorphosis VR, will launch on October 10, 2024.

The narrative inspired by Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis will be available for Meta Quest 2 and 3.

This VR game offers a unique and immersive experience, allowing players to step into the surreal world of Kafka’s renowned novella.

Metamorphosis VR is a bold reimagining of the 2020 PC game Metamorphosis, originally developed by Ovid Works and Untold Tales.

The story takes place in early 1900s Vienna, following Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who undergoes a shocking transformation into a cockroach.

After a night out, Gregor awakens to discover his metamorphosis and embarks on a strange journey to find a way to return to his human form and save his closest friend.

“We chose Metamorphosis as our debut title for Black Sun because its surreal, Kafkaesque world – some of the richest and most immersive environments imagined – offers a perfect opportunity to bring this extraordinary experience to virtual reality,” said Corbin Chase, CEO of Black Sun Productions, in a statement, as reported by VentureBeat.

“One of VR’s most powerful abilities is how it changes our perspective and sense of scale, and Metamorphosis uniquely combines confusion, bewilderment, wonder and beauty. All imparted by that shift in perspective, it feels like this game was always meant for VR.”

One of the game’s key highlights is its distinct shift in perspective, which allows players to experience Gregor’s new reality as an insect.

Navigating through walls, floorboards, and tight spaces, the player is immersed in a bizarre world filled with bug philosophers, insect crime bosses, and creepy thespians.

The game features over 100 insect characters, each with a unique voice, contributing to an interactive experience.

Fans of Kafka’s original novella and virtual reality enthusiasts eager to explore its surreal world are anticipating the game's October 10 release on Meta Quest 2 and 3.