Release date, mixed reality mode and single-player revealed

Resolution Games has announced the release date for Racket Club, showing off the first mixed reality footage and introducing unique AI features.

该游戏引入了一种新的 VR 运动，结合了网球和匹克球的Meta素。

It is designed for challenging multiplayer matches (1v1 and 2v2) and, like Demeo and Blaston, has a strong social component: off the pitch, players can roam, meet and get to know each other in a detailed sports club environment .

Now, the studio has revealed the game's Single player mode:

• practice Allowing players to step onto the court and immediately start playing against AI opponents, mimicking a single-player multiplayer experience while giving players enough space to build confidence.
• drill Presents a series of objectives that teach players basic and advanced techniques to help improve their game. The focus of training is to help players understand the rules and master different shots and reactions.
• Profession Let players participate in single-player tournaments against AI opponents from around the world, giving them their first look at environments outside of their home turf.

Racquet Club A comfortable lounge in a club environment. | Image: Resolution Games

Machine learning brings artificial intelligence opponents to life

Resolution Games uses machine learning to create bots. Uses anonymous data from real players deep reinforcement learning and deep imitation learningThe studio trains AI opponents to react physically and behaviorally like real players.

"By training bots based on data collected from human matches rather than pre-designed behavioral patterns, we are able to provide opponents in Racket Club with opponents that are indistinguishable from their real-life counterparts," said Mikhail Jacob, principal machine learning engineer . resolution game.

"This allows the challenge real but unpredictable, helping players stay alert and ready to discover new strategies. This also means that our robot's options are not limited by a series of pre-recorded animations. Our AI opponents have learned movement from the body movements of real human players, allowing for a full range of actions and reactions on the pitch. "

Mixed reality mode is also supported PICO 4

In a new trailer, Resolution Games shows off a mixed reality mode for the first time, which blends a virtual course with the player's real environment. Players will be able to set up clear court walls in the world around them, making it easier to see their own space as they make big swings and rally to score, while the opposing player's side of the court remains fully digital and visible through the portal wall .

Last but not least, the studio revealed Progression system: You'll earn experience points for every game you play, which you can use to unlock cosmetics (sweatbands, sneakers, etc.) and new rackets. Only the latter has an impact on the gaming experience. At launch, there will be 20 different racquets, each with a different focus on spin, speed and quality.

Racquet Club will be at Meta Quest Store, this PICO is saved and opened Steam exist December 14 $24.99. Players who pre-ordered the game Meta Quest Will get discount on 12%.

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