Niantic Spatial’s Charming Pet Simulator ‘Hello, Dot’ Exits Early Access on Quest 3

Okay, so here’s the thing about Hello, Dot. Imagine you just bought a Quest 3 headset and stumbled into this mixed reality pet universe. Fancy, right? Niantic Spatial’s been tinkering with this bad boy, almost like they had a cauldron bubbling over with XR ideas.

So, this game – Hello, Dot – just plopped out of early access and onto the Quest 3 scene. And it’s like they waved a magic wand – blam – new features everywhere. Think of these Dots as virtual critters with personalities that, truth be told, could either charm you or make you raise an eyebrow. Why? Because now they’ve got playful antics. Not just any playful antics but the kind that’d make you wonder if there’s a tiny actor somewhere pulling the strings. Oh, and there’s an arcade machine now because why not?

Right, what’s the point of dots meeting up, playing dodgeball, or having eating contests? Beats me. But they earn you virtual coins to buy dot goodies. Hats, glasses, who knows what else? It’s like digital dress-up, but in a cool, slightly mind-bending way. I still can’t figure out if an Eating Contest is a nod to competitive hotdog scarfing or something more civilized, but let’s roll with it.

Anyway, there’s some Gen AI wizardry in the mix, too. You talk, it listens, and boom – your Dot gets a makeover. Like, wave a magic wand, dunk it in virtual paint – poof, new Dot look. Crazy tech, right?

The head honcho, Asim Ahmed, had some words about it. He’s all about blending digital life with our tangible world – or something to that effect. Almost feels like we’re living in a sci-fi flick, doesn’t it?

Oh, and if you’re curious how to join this dimension — head over to the Horizon Store on your Quest 3 or 3S. It’s there. For free. Go wild, or at least as wild as a Dot can handle.