LONDON (Alliance News) - Shares in VR Education Holdings PLC rose Thursday as the company said it has launched a virtual reality experience of the sinking of the Titanic.
VR Education's shares were 12% higher Thursday at 18.50 pence each.
The game will be available on PC, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality.
VR Education said the user can experience the events of the sinking as well as explore the wreck on the seabed as it is today.
Motion capture technology and detailed maps, it continued, were used to create the 3D depiction of the Titanic.
Chief Executive David Whelan said: "I am delighted to launch Titanic VR following the success of Apollo 11, which has been downloaded over 130,000 times since its launch in 2016.
"Titanic VR is a factually animated experience that tells the famous story of the sinking of RMS Titanic as witnessed by survivors. As well as creating a realistic VR experience that tells the story of the tragedy in a compelling way, the game will also serve as a valuable resource for discovering more about the stricken ship through a realistic exploration experience, using detailed maps and 3D models of the historic wreck site."
He added: "We are confident Titanic VR will be a great success and will update investors on early-stage demand at the time of the group's interim results."