FOREVER HOME LAUNCHES ON META QUEST, BRINGING A NEW ERA OF MIXED REALITY PETS

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Windup Minds’ debut title combines cutting-edge mixed reality with heartfelt companionship.

Leave behind concerns about allergies, landlord restrictions, and untidy floors; today, you have the opportunity to welcome a flawless digital pet into your life with Stay: Forever Home, now accessible only on the Meta Quest Horizon Store. Crafted by the seasoned team at Windup Minds, this cutting-edge mixed reality pet simulator introduces a realistic, AI-driven companion named Ember right into your home environment, offering an intensely emotional and incredibly immersive experience that surpasses anything previously seen.

A Truly Immersive Pet Experience

Tailored for Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets (with Quest 2 compatibility forthcoming), Stay: Forever Home seamlessly blends the real and virtual worlds. Whether Ember lounges on your couch in the living room, stealthily snatches treats from your kitchen, or joins you on adventures through the “Otherlands,” each interaction feels genuine and immediate. Owing to sophisticated AI, Ember’s character adapts subtly according to your personal playstyle and the relationship you develop over time.

Bernie Yee, CEO and founder of Windup Minds, stated, ‘Pets like mine can help you overcome any challenge.’ During the pandemic, my dog Roxy provided me with unwavering comfort and resilience. Our aim with Stay: Forever Home is to extend this healing companionship to others using technology, as mixed reality has progressed enough for us to build significant emotional bonds—and that’s our goal.

Windup Minds has a history of venturing beyond the norms in the field of Extended Reality (XR). This innovative studio is home to a team of developers who have extensive backgrounds in groundbreaking Virtual Reality (VR) projects, notably collaborating on notable Meta creations such as “First Contact,” “First Steps,” and the cherished virtual pet, “Bogo.” With “Stay: Forever Home,” they continue to lead the way, merging cutting-edge mixed reality with artificially intelligent emotions to create a pet that appears remarkably alive.

What’s Next for Ember?

The adventure with Ember is only getting started! Already, Windup Minds has unveiled the initial post-release update, planned for May. Players can anticipate the addition of fresh interactive playthings such as a flying frisbee for those memorable backyard throws, tossable in-game ornaments, and an enhancement to the voice command functionality. Moreover, Italian, Japanese, and Korean will be added to the existing language options of English, French, German, and Spanish, allowing more players globally to connect with their new cherished companion more effortlessly.

Currently priced at $19.99 USD, the game titled “Stay: Forever Home” provides a distinctive and delightful approach to enjoying the boundless love of pets, minus the hassles like shedding, medical expenses, or damaged furniture. Pet enthusiasts can acquire Ember instantly by navigating to the Meta Quest Horizon Store.

In the ever-growing realm of virtual pet games, “Stay: Forever Home” is poised to revolutionize the genre, and we at TopMob are eagerly looking forward to chronicling its groundbreaking advancements in digital companionship. Keep yourself updated with the “Stay: Forever Home” community by following the game on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Mastodon, and Twitter, or by becoming a member of the official Discord server.

Windup Minds, established in June 2023, is an independent video game studio dedicated to creating unique digital pet games aimed at building genuine connections and combating feelings of loneliness. This team of seasoned developers, who are deeply invested in developing significant and enjoyable experiences, managed to secure over $2 million in pre-seed funding last year. Their debut project, Stay: Forever Home, represents their initial foray into mixed reality gaming, with the ambition to be the first game that genuinely cares about its players.

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2025-04-27 02:00