What to Expect From Ubisoft's Paris' Notre-Dame Fire VR Game
Ubisoft is making a firefighting VR game based on the Paris' Notre-Dame tragedy, where players shall be able to cooperatively escape and survive the devastating fires, which nearly consumed a historical monument.
Ubisoft, a French gaming company, mostly recognized for its worldwide renowned franchises Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, and more, has partnered with French cinema company Pathé and the film director Jean-Jacques Annaud to release a firefighting VR game about a tragic night in Paris, April 15, 2019, based on the fire of Notre-Dame de Paris.
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The disastrous fire of Paris’ Notre-Dame has touched many people around the world who value history and culture. As the fire raged beneath the roof of the cathedral, the spire collapsed, and the roof of the building got destroyed alongside the upper walls. However, The stone vaulted ceiling prevented extensive damage to the interior. And now, as the worldwide fundraising reached over €1 billion, the cathedral is undergoing restoration. When the fire happened, Ubisoft made Assassin’s Creed Unity free for gamers around the world for one week to commemorate the honor of the cathedral.
For the making of this firefighting VR game, Ubisoft will utilize the upcoming IMAX docudrama of the tragic event directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, called Notre-Dame on Fire, which shall be the title of the game as well. Reportedly, the game shall last as long as the movie, which is about an hour, placing the players as firefighters of the Parisian Fire Brigade on the night of the event. The players will experience the dramatic and tragic night in first-person and fight off the fire, which nearly consumed the renowned landmark of
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