Earlier this week, the creative minds at Another Axiom, the team behind the popular Gorilla Tag, rolled out an exciting update for their latest venture, Orion Drift. This eagerly anticipated upgrade introduces a new mini-game, dubbed ‘Capture the Beacon’ (CTB), to the expansive space station setting that players have been exploring since its early access debut last month.
Drawing inspiration from the classic game of capture the flag, CTB challenges players to transport a rod-shaped beacon back to their team’s base. What sets it apart is Orion Drift’s unique twist: there’s no cap on player numbers and no time limits. This means you can dive into the fun whenever you want, making for a dynamic and spontaneous gaming experience.
While the spotlight is firmly on Capture the Beacon, the developers hint at several other exciting additions in the upcoming update. They’re keeping the specifics under wraps for now, but all will be revealed when the update officially launches tomorrow, March 28th, at 10 AM PT.
Since its release on the Quest for free in late February, Orion Drift has fascinated players by adopting Gorilla Tag’s innovative locomotion system. Players navigate the sprawling space station through physical arm movements, simulating the sensation of actually being in space.
Besides CTB, the game already hosts a variety of activities to engage its community. The central attraction is ‘Drift Ball,’ a thrilling nod to the now-defunct sports title Echo VR, but reimagined with a low-gravity handball twist. And that’s not all—players can also partake in mini-games dispersed throughout the station’s different districts. Whether it’s scaling structures in parkour challenges, perfecting Drift Ball techniques in practice arenas, playing golf or basketball, or simply relaxing in lounges to watch matches unfold, there’s plenty to do.
Currently, the game can accommodate up to 75 players per server. However, Another Axiom is ambitious, setting their sights on boosting that number to a massive 200 players. Expanding the variety of mini-games is a significant step toward achieving this goal, even though Orion Drift is still in its early stages.
Despite adopting a similar approach to Gorilla Tag with engaging, drop-in social experiences, Orion Drift hasn’t quite hit the same viral highs as its predecessor. With just around 3,300 user reviews to date, it hasn’t yet cracked the list of the top 50 best-selling Quest games. The current top contenders are Animal Company, Yeeps, and, unsurprisingly, Gorilla Tag.
As Orion Drift continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how it grows its community and potentially climbs the ranks to join the Quest’s top-sellers.
