NetEnt Pioneers Real-Money Virtual Reality Slot

Leading provider of digital casino solutions, NetEnt, announced today that the company will develop its first real-money Virtual Reality slot game and launch it to the online casino market. This new game venture will be piloted by one of the company’s most popular titles Gonzo’s Quest.

NetEnt is continuing to drive the digital casino market by making a commitment to develop and launch its first ever real money online casino game for the Virtual Reality (VR) market that is emerging at rapid strides. VR is growing as a trend among consumers and according to research, online players are looking out for alternative gaming experiences that are more immersive.

NetEnt is a company that enthusiastically tracks advancements in technology and firmly believes that in 2017/2018, WebVR technology will grow enough to offer basic VR gameplay. The company’s ambition is to respond to that by making Gonzo’s Quest a part of its current multi-channel offering and distributing it through its existing NetEnt Casino Module so that reach and availability for its customers is maximized.

CEO of NetEnt, Per Eriksson comments that based on NetEnt’s research and monitoring of trends, the company firmly believes that VR has an important place in the online gaming future. It remains focused on providing consumer with the ultimate gaming experience by taking the first step towards developing its first real-money VR slot. He added that this is a milestone not only for NetEnt but for the gaming industry as well.

A first prototype of the game will be showcased by NetEnt at Stand N3-242 at the ICE Totally Gaming which is held at ExCel London, from 7 to 9 February, 2017. This is not the first time a game provider was focusing on VR, we reported on a story back in 2015 regarding Microgaming's future plans which included wearable VR gear.

We have published an updated article regarding the VR slot game reveal from NetEnt at ICE 2018.

About NetEnt:

NetEnt is one of the world’s leading and progressive digital entertainment firm that strives to provide varied gaming solutions to online casino operators across the globe. Since its creation in 1996, the company has been a true pioneer in the industry and has released exciting games that are powered by great graphics and cutting-edge platform. NetEnt a company is dedicated to ensuring customers get nothing but the best, employs 900 people in Kiev, Malta, Stockholm, Gibraltar, Gothenburg, Krakow and New Jersey and is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm (NET-B).