Recently, Another Axiom, the creative minds behind Gorilla Tag, unveiled a substantial update for Orion Drift since its early access debut last month. The update introduces a new mini-game titled ‘Capture the Beacon’ (CTB) to the expansive space station environment.
Drawing inspiration from the classic capture the flag, CTB tasks players with transporting a beacon—resembling a rod—back to their team’s base. The twist? Orion Drift imposes no player limits or time constraints, allowing anyone to join the fray whenever they wish.
The developers have teased that “a ton more” is included in this update, though specific details remain under wraps. All will be revealed when the update goes live tomorrow, March 28th, at 10 AM PT.
Available for free on Quest since late February in early access, Orion Drift builds on Gorilla Tag’s unique locomotion system. This gameplay mechanic requires players to physically move their arms to navigate through the large space station, offering a dynamic sense of movement.
Besides CTB, Orion Drift already features several activities. Chief among these is ‘Drift Ball,’ a game that serves as the spiritual successor to the much-loved, but now-defunct, Echo VR. Drift Ball mirrors a low-gravity game of handball, presenting a fresh and exciting challenge.
The space station is dotted with mini-games spread across different districts, providing a variety of fun activities such as Gorilla Tag-style parkour challenges, practice arenas for refining Drift Ball techniques, as well as golf and basketball options. There are also lounges to spectate matches spanning various arenas.
Currently, Orion Drift accommodates up to 75 players per server. However, Another Axiom aims to eventually increase this capacity to 200 players. Expanding the catalog of mini-games is a significant stride towards achieving this goal, although Orion Drift is still in its early developmental stages.
Despite following Gorilla Tag’s engaging formula of quick, social drop-in games, Orion Drift hasn’t replicated its predecessor’s viral success. The free-to-play title has accumulated approximately 3,300 user reviews and hasn’t yet cracked the top 50 best-selling games on Quest. For now, Animal Company, Yeeps, and Gorilla Tag top the charts.
