Summary
The Office, one of NBC’s biggest hit TV shows, is getting its own virtual reality game calledThe Office World. NBCUniversal has teamed up with Meta to create this new game based uponThe Office.
Airing from 2005 to 2013,The Officeran 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 Officeis easily among thebest TV shows to binge-watchand 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 Officefans can look forward to a new approach to the show in the form of VR.
Meta and NBCUniversal have revealedThe 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, inThe 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 Worldgives 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 Worldwill launch on Meta Horizon on October 10 and was developed for VR by Magnopus, ARVORE, Albyon, and Monks.The Office Worldjoins the short list ofvideo games based onThe Office,as the show already has a mobile game available.
The Office Is Getting Its Own VR Game
The Office Worldpromises to contain several references to fan-favorite jokes and scenes, including Dwight’s stapler in jello. Over the years,The Officefans have taken to video games to show their love for the show. For example,Starfieldincluded oneThe OfficeEaster eggreferencing a very famous cold open with Kevin. In another instance, anAnimal Crossingplayer recreated an entire scene from the show in their island.
The Officefanbase 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 howa reboot ofThe Officemight be a bad idea. On the other hand, new pieces of content likeThe Office Worldcan keep the legacy of the show alive.
