OrbusVR Is Back From the Dead, Thanks to a Former Dev

Remember when OrbusVR shut down? If you were one of the players who mourned the loss of this charming VR MMORPG, we've got some genuinely great news for you.

The game has been resurrected — not by its original studio, but by one of the original developers. That's right: instead of staying sunset forever, OrbusVR is coming back as two separate "community editions."

For those who missed it, OrbusVR's closure last year wasn't exactly a shock. Developer Ad Alternum was dealing with financial troubles, and updates had slowed to a trickle long before the servers went dark. Still, watching a game with such a dedicated following fade away was a sad moment for the VR community.

Now, a former dev has stepped in to give the game new life. The revival comes in the form of two community editions, which suggests the project is being handled in a way that puts the player base front and center rather than a traditional studio roadmap.

Details are still limited on exactly how the two editions differ or what the long-term plan looks like, but the core takeaway is simple: the world of OrbusVR isn't gone after all. For a VR MMO that built its reputation on charm and community, being brought back by the community itself feels oddly fitting.

If you're a VR headset owner who never got to try OrbusVR before it shut down, this could be your second chance. And if you were a veteran who logged countless hours before the sunset, well, your old stomping grounds are apparently reopening.

We'll be keeping an eye on how these community editions shape up, but for now, it's just nice to see a shutdown story get a happier ending than most.

Were you a fan of OrbusVR? Will you be diving back in once the community editions go live? Let us know in the comments.