Getting lost a sea just got a whole lot scarier thanks to a new flatscreen to VR mod for oceanic survival game Raft. Made by talented modder DrBibop, who is previously known for his Risk of Rain 2 VR mod, Raft VR brings the game’s open waters to life in a spectacular way.
Along with 6DoF movement and comfort options for things like seated or standing play, the mod also brings minor motion controls to the game as well. This means you won’t be able to interact with most objects physically (using items is confined to a button press), but you will be able to use your actual arms to throw your salvage hook out into the ocean and hopefully towards some useful scrap.
If you want to watch me indulge in some expert tossing, you can do so in this week’s episode of VR Corner, which you can find just below these words.
What struck me initially about this mod was how it made the experience of being lost at sea way scarier than it was in flat. Perhaps it’s the way the ocean stretches out into the distance so you can now really feel the isolating loneliness. Or maybe it’s the way that you can sense the terrifying depths of the endless waters below you.