In an exciting collaboration, Niantic, the developer behind the popular augmented reality (AR) game Pokémon Go, has teamed up with another player in the AR gaming space to create Rodney Mullen's SKATRIX. This groundbreaking game is set to revolutionize the skateboarding genre by introducing the first-ever augmented-reality skateboard game.

Rodney Mullen, a legendary professional skateboarder credited with inventing iconic tricks such as the ollie and kickflip, will be the driving force behind SKATRIX. The gameplay will involve players exploring and collecting skatepark elements by navigating the real world. Niantic plans to leverage their AR precision technology to transform the world into an endless virtual skatepark.

In a gameplay demo, an avatar is seen skateboarding in diverse real-world locations, including parking lots and even inside washing machines. However, one major hurdle is the high cost of the Apple Vision Pro, which is required for the AR experience as it costs $3,500. To address this issue, Niantic and Reality Labs have also decided to bring the game to standard mobile devices, including iOS and Android smartphones.

While specific details about the gameplay are still under wraps, Niantic has promised that players will have the ability to create and share custom-made skateparks with other users on both mobile devices and mixed-reality headsets. This innovative feature will undoubtedly enhance the social aspect of the game, allowing skaters from around the world to connect and share their virtual creations.

Rodney Mullen's SKATRIX is set to be released sometime this year, and fans of skateboarding and augmented reality gaming are eagerly anticipating its arrival. With the collaboration between Niantic and Reality Labs, the game is expected to push boundaries and deliver an immersive skateboarding experience like never before.

Amidst the hype surrounding SKATRIX, the Apple Vision Pro headset is also generating excitement as it gains access to a wide range of applications. The possibilities for immersive AR experiences are seemingly endless, and it is clear that the intersection of technology and entertainment is evolving at a rapid pace.

As the release of Rodney Mullen's SKATRIX draws near, skateboard enthusiasts and gaming enthusiasts alike can look forward to experiencing the thrill of skateboarding in a whole new digital realm.