‘Orion Drift,’ the Follow-Up to ‘Gorilla Tag,’ Releases Major Update Tomorrow Featuring New Mini-Game

The creators behind Gorilla Tag, Another Axiom, have just unveiled a significant update for Orion Drift. This update introduces ‘Capture the Beacon,’ a new mini-game that adds to the vibrant life of the expansive space station setting. This game mode is reminiscent of capture the flag but with a cool twist: players need to transport a beacon back to their base. The kicker? There’s no player limit or time restrictions, so anyone can dive into the action whenever they want.

Although the studio hints that this update includes much more, they are keeping those details under wraps for now. We can expect all to be revealed when the update officially launches at 10 AM PT on March 28th.

Orion Drift launched on Quest for free in early access back in February, inviting players to traverse its sprawling space station using the same locomotion mechanics made popular by Gorilla Tag. Players propel themselves by physically swinging their arms, simulating the act of moving through space.

Beyond the newly added Capture the Beacon, the game already offers a variety of activities. One standout is ‘Drift Ball,’ a game that serves as a spiritual successor to the now-defunct Echo VR, reminiscent of a low-gravity handball match.

The station also boasts various other mini-games spread across its districts. Players can engage in parkour for Gorilla Tag-style climbing, practice their Drift Ball skills in training arenas, try golf and basketball mini-games, or relax in lounges while watching live matches from multiple arenas.

Currently, Orion Drift can host up to 75 players on a server. However, Another Axiom is ambitious, with plans to increase this capacity to accommodate 200 players eventually. Expanding their suite of mini-games seems to be a step towards that goal, although it’s still early days for the game.

Despite following a similar engaging and social gaming framework as Gorilla Tag, Orion Drift hasn’t yet reached viral levels of popularity. As of now, the game has racked up around 3,300 user reviews but hasn’t cracked the top 50 best-selling Quest games. The current leaders in that chart are Animal Company, Yeeps, and, unsurprisingly, Gorilla Tag itself.