Gorilla Tag studio, Another Axiom, has just rolled out a significant update for Orion Drift. This is the first major tweak since its early access release last month, and it introduces an exciting new mini-game called ‘Capture the Beacon’ (CTB) to the expansive space station environment.
CTB puts a fresh spin on the classic capture-the-flag concept. The goal is to transport a rod-shaped beacon back to your base. What sets this mode apart is the lack of player limits or time constraints, allowing anyone to jump in and join the fun at any moment.
The studio has hinted at “a ton more” content coming with this update, though they are keeping the specifics under wraps for now. All the details are expected to be unveiled when the update goes live tomorrow, March 28th at 10 AM PT, so fans should definitely stay tuned.
Orion Drift debuted on Quest as a free early access title in late February, using Gorilla Tag’s innovative locomotion system. Players engage with the expansive space station by physically moving their arms to propel themselves forward, creating a dynamic and immersive experience.
Even before CTB, Orion Drift offered a diverse array of activities. Its standout feature, ‘Drift Ball,’ essentially serves as a spiritual successor to the beloved but discontinued sports game Echo VR, resembling a low-gravity handball match.
The various districts of the space station host a plethora of mini-games: expect to find Gorilla Tag-inspired parkour courses, practice arenas for perfecting your Drift Ball prowess, and engaging golf and basketball mini-games. There are even lounges where players can watch ongoing matches across different arenas.
Currently, each server hosts up to 75 players, but Another Axiom has its sights set on eventually raising that cap to 200. Expanding the mini-games roster feels like a crucial step toward achieving this goal, though Orion Drift is still very much in its infancy.
Orion Drift adopts a similar strategy to Gorilla Tag, offering immersive and social drop-in games. However, it hasn’t quite reached the viral heights of its predecessor yet. As of now, the free game has attracted around 3,300 user reviews and has yet to crack the top 50 best-selling Quest games. Dominating that list are titles like Animal Company, Yeeps, and Gorilla Tag.
