Arctic Expedition: Physics Sandbox

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Release date

March 5, 2026

Publisher

Gioco Studio

Website

https://giocostudio.com/giocoapps/

ESCAPE TO THE ARCTIC

Step onto three vast Arctic islands — frozen tundra, glacier mountains, and aurora-lit fjords. No enemies, no pressure, just the freedom to fly, sail, climb, and explore a stunning open-world Arctic wilderness unlike anything else in VR.

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WHAT'S NEW IN v1.0

MANUAL FLIGHT — Pilot the hang glider with full wind physics
MANUAL SAILING — Sail your own boat between islands; mini-map in HUD
120fps QUEST 3 / 90fps QUEST 2 — Buttery smooth performance
HDRP SKY — Aurora and northern lights rebuilt
PARTICLE WATER — Cleaner, more reactive ocean surfaces
NATURAL MOVEMENT — No jitter, no motion sickness

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WHAT YOU CAN DO

Hang glide off glacier cliffs
Sail across the open Arctic ocean
Ride a 1,000-foot mechanical ropeway
Bungee jump from frozen cliffs
Rescue arctic wildlife
Launch fireworks over the aurora sky

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BUILT FOR EVERYONE

Comfort Mode default — no motion sickness
Family-friendly — no violence, no fail states
Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest 3S, Quest Pro supported

We're Gioco Studio — 3 people in Singapore. We wanted a game you could hand to anyone and they'd just get it.

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Supported platforms

Meta Quest 2

Meta Quest Pro

Meta Quest 3

Meta Quest 3S

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Ratings & reviews

3 ratings

Oculus rating

Player reviews

Strong visuals and open world

The game looks impressive, and the open-world design feels expansive and well put together. It creates a strong first impression and shows a lot of potential. One area that could be developed further is player engagement. For example, certain actions could include more immersive/interactive experiences. Overall, it’s a great experience with a solid foundation.