Vertigo Games BV has announced that their underwater exploration game World of Diving is now available through Steam Early Access

World of Diving costs $20 USD, which is reportedly below what its eventual retail price will be. Vertigo says the current build is pre-alpha; the team does not know how long World of Diving will remain in Early Access, but says that the final game will have more features and content.World of Diving is VR-enabled with Oculus Rift and Xbox controller support. A Rift isn't necessary to play, but it is recommended for greater immersion.World of Diving lets players explore deep oceans in multiplayer up to 16 players, searching together for knowledge, treasure, underwater shipwrecks, and rare species. It comes with a mission editor, allowing you to place your own creations under the sea.In IGN's World of Diving preview , we were entranced by fish, treasure, and - of course - the ability to take underwater selfies.

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