It’s one of the most popular TV programmes, and now Peaky Blinders is being transformed into a virtual reality game.
The UK government has announced that it’s backing the VR game, which is being developed by London-based immersive VR studio, Maze Theory.
In the game, characters will respond according to the player’s gestures, movements, voice, sound and body language - meaning it’s the perfect chance for fans to get up close and personal with heartthrob, Tommy Shelby!
Thankfully, the game is expected to launch in 2020, so there’s not long to wait.
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Aside from Peaky Blinders, the UK government is also investing in a new Wallace & Gromit experience.
The ‘immersive storytelling experience’ is said to put viewers in the ‘heart of the action’, although it remains unclear whether it’s a game, or interactive programme.
Business Secretary Greg Clark said: “Success stories like award-winning Wallace & Gromit and BAFTA-winning Peaky Blinders are part of the reason why our creative industries are truly world-leading – attracting audiences both here in the UK and internationally and helping create a sector already worth some £100 billion to our economy.
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“It’s why through our modern Industrial Strategy we’re investing to build on this huge global demand for UK creative content and ensure we lead the world in the next generation of entertainment.
“This backing will also give our home-grown talent the opportunity to lead the way in creating and using virtual and augmented reality technologies, remain at the cutting edge and create thousands of highly-skilled jobs.”
