Key Takeaways
- The Office World VR game offers fans a new interactive experience with well-known show references.
- The Office’s fanbase engagement remains high; new content like the VR game keeps the show’s legacy alive.
- Despite concerns about a potential reboot, The Office World game showcases sustained interest in the iconic series.
The Office, one of NBC’s biggest hit TV shows, is getting its own virtual reality game called The Office World. NBCUniversal has teamed up with Meta to create this new game based upon The Office.
Airing from 2005 to 2013, The Office ran for nine seasons and became one of the most popular long-running TV sitcoms ever. Not only did the show gather several awards, but also a large fandom that remains very active to this day. Because of its relatable characters and light-hearted storyline, The Office is easily among the best TV shows to binge-watch and even re-watch. Though the show was popular during its almost decade-long run, its fanbase experienced a resurgence when the show became accessible on streaming services. Now, The Office fans can look forward to a new approach to the show in the form of VR.
Meta and NBCUniversal have revealed The Office World, a new VR game inspired by the iconic TV series in which players become workers of the Dunder Mifflin office. According to a press release, in The Office World, players can claim a desk in the office and play different mini-games inspired by some memorable scenes from the show, such as “Kevin’s Chilli.” They can also earn “Schrute Bucks” at the job and use them to buy desk decorations from an interactive vending machine. “The Office World gives fans a completely new way to experience the series through the interactive possibilities of virtual reality,” said Sarah Malkin, Director of Metaverse Entertainment at Meta.
The Office World will launch on Meta Horizon on October 10 and was developed for VR by Magnopus, ARVORE, Albyon, and Monks. The Office World joins the short list of video games based on The Office, as the show already has a mobile game available.
The Office Is Getting Its Own VR Game
The Office World promises to contain several references to fan-favorite jokes and scenes, including Dwight’s stapler in jello. Over the years, The Office fans have taken to video games to show their love for the show. For example, Starfield included one The Office Easter egg referencing a very famous cold open with Kevin. In another instance, an Animal Crossing player recreated an entire scene from the show in their island.
The Office fanbase is larger than ever, with fans continuously discussing their favorite episodes on social media. In 2022, it was confirmed that this series would get a revival. However, fans have expressed concerns about how a reboot of The Office might be a bad idea. On the other hand, new pieces of content like The Office World can keep the legacy of the show alive.
