There's a Peaky Blinders VR game in the works Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. There's a Peaky Blinders VR game in the works Coming to "all VR platforms" next year. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 26 Apr 2019 14 comments Fans of Birmingham, hats, misdeeds, and virtual reality should assume the brace position immediately; BBC 2's Cillian-Murphy-starring historical crime drama Peaky Blinders is being turned into a VR game, set to release next year. Peaky Blinders' transition to the world of gaming is being handled by developer (and "immersive entertainment studio") Maze Theory, and casts players as a member of the titular street gang. The experience will be built around a "covert and unorthodox mission" to defeat a rival group, and promises to include familiar faces and places from the TV show. "Come face-to-face with new and well-known characters, explore iconic locations in Small Heath, such as the Shelby's illegal betting shop, and be able to raise a virtual glass of Irish whiskey in The Garrison Pub", teases the announcement's accompanying press release. Now imagine that but IN YOUR FACE. Maze Theory (which is apparently formed of Activision and PlayStation veterans) says it will be employing "cutting-edge AI performance technology" to bring the world of Peaky Blinders to life in VR. Elaborating further, it explains, "For the first time characters will respond to players' gestures, movement, voice, sound and body language and have human-like interactions." "Players will interact and collude with much-loved characters in real time," it continues, "driving their responses and influencing what happens next". Which sounds impressive, but we'll see how convincing it really is next year. Peaky Blinders is due to release in spring 2020 "across all VR platforms". Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store