Readyverse Studios, a leading next-gen game publisher, and special effects visionaries Wētā Workshop unveil today the first visuals for OPEN, the first AAA immersive, battle royale game that unites some of the most globally recognized IP into an interoperable experience.
Known for their award-winning work on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Avatar, and other groundbreaking fantasy projects, Wētā Workshop brings their creative expertise to shape the visual and narrative foundation of OPEN, pushing further the boundaries of immersive storytelling in the gaming industry.
In addition to its partnership with Wētā Workshop, Readyverse Studios announces today a collaboration with web3 gaming community leaders Neo Tokyo, who will bring their own IP characters called “Citizens” to life in OPEN joining globally recognized IP, such as Reebok, Cool Cats, DeLorean and Ready Player One which were featured in the teaser released earlier this year.
“Wētā Workshop has crafted some of the most iconic imaginative worlds that have captured the hearts of fans across generations. Partnering with such world-class creatives elevates Readyverse Studios’ vision for OPEN, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in gaming.” said Co-Founders Aaron McDonald, Shara Senderoff, Ernest Cline, and Dan Farah. “Wētā’s unmatched talent in world-building aligns seamlessly with our ambition to create an immersive and visually captivating experience. It’s an honor to build our vision hand-in-hand with the best.”
“At Wētā Workshop, we’ve always tried to push the limits of storytelling and design, and our work with OPEN has given us the exceptional opportunity to do just this,” said Richard Taylor, Co-founder and CEO of Wētā Workshop. “This project has enabled us to explore a visually stunning and incredibly immersive world unlike anything we have done before, and as our team are longtime fans of the wonderful folk at Readyverse, we are proud to collaborate on bringing this moment to life by sharing these images with the OPEN community.”
OPEN is now in development for PC and current-generation console platforms. For more information, check out the official OPEN website at visitopen.game, and follow @visitopen on X.
