FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR Launches in Early Access as Flat2VR Debuts 1st Spark Project
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Updated · UploadVR · May 20
FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR Launches in Early Access as Flat2VR Debuts 1st Spark Project
2 articles · Updated · UploadVR · May 20
FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR is now available on Steam in Early Access, marking the first official release from Flat2VR’s Spark initiative.
Spark pairs experienced VR modders with game developers on officially licensed ports that Flat2VR says might not happen otherwise, extending output beyond its in-house team’s capacity.
Elliott Tate said FlatOut 4 was suited to Spark because veteran modder Mutar had both passion for the game and the custom-engine skills needed for its physics-heavy codebase.
The Early Access launch reflects technical hurdles still being refined, including support for more than 200 wheel-and-pedal hardware combinations, custom-engine VR implementation, and visual tuning such as DLSS and physics synchronization.
Flat2VR said the looser Spark model favors longer timelines and community feedback, with future updates planned for features including telemetry for motion rigs and additional gameplay options.
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