The 9-time world motorcycling champion and VR46 Metaverse officially enter the world of Roblox with a unique and authentic experience dedicated to motorsport fans.
March 7, 2023 - VR46 Metaverse is proud to announce the launch of Moto Island – The Official Valentino Rossi Experience on Roblox. Created in partnership with Metaverse studio Doubt, Moto Island features high-intensity online multiplayer racing in a vibrant open world.
This experience is the first foray into the virtual worlds of VR46 Metaverse, the company that develops the image of Valentino Rossi, 9 times world motorcycling champion, in games and metaverses. Roblox, the popular gaming platform with 58,8 million daily players, was chosen by the motorsport legend herself to host Moto Island due to its importance in the gaming landscape and its ability to reach audiences. players in a fun and engaging way. Moto Island is built around two fundamental values: accessibility and personalization, with the aim of authentically transmitting the competitive spirit of motorsports.
“I really wanted to create such an experience, for all motorsport fans and beyond: with Moto Island, we want to take this sport to another level, offering all players a fun and quality experience. Interacting and communicating with my fans has always been a vital part of my career and it’s so exciting to be able to do the same with younger generations through Roblox”, said Valentino Rossi, Italian driver and motorsport icon.
Moto Island is an open world filled with cities, countryside, snow-capped peaks, oceanside roads, forests and, of course, racing tracks that allow up to 30 racers to line up and test some of the best motorcycle physics on Roblox. Moto Island contains dozens of motorcycles with thousands of appearance and performance upgrades, including user-generated content items such as leathers, helmets, and even a turtle companion to ride as a passenger.
“The release of Moto Island is a major milestone in the VR46 Metaverse schedule for 2023”, said Jean-Claude Ghinozzi, CEO of VR46 Metaverse. “To make this happen, we wanted a partner with extensive experience in this sector and working with Dubit was the best choice we could make. »
“The acronym GOAT is used a lot these days”, said Matthew Warneford, co-founder of Dubit. “In the case of Valentino Rossi, it is completely justified. We loved creating Moto Island with VR46 Metaverse and we can't wait to see millions of players enjoy these incredible races. »
Moto Island will be constantly evolved and updated over the coming months to create value for players with new content and events.
