Crytek releases a third episode of new documentary series, diving into the making of groundbreaking VR titles The Climb and Robinson: The Journey
Watch as Crytek climbed new heights on their journey into VR!
August 28, 2025
This new installment offers an in-depth look at the development of the studio's groundbreaking VR projects. The episode traces the journey from early tech demos like Back to Dinosaur Island to full-fledged games such as The Climb and Robinson: The Journey. Crytek's developers share the challenges and excitement of working with cutting-edge technology, detailing how they created and optimized The Climb to make it a relaxing yet thrilling experience for players. The team also reveal how they designed the game so that players truly felt like they’re dangling off the edge of a cliff! You can also watch them reminisce on the immense task of bringing a high-fidelity VR experience to mobile platforms.
A behind-the-scenes exploration of Robinson: The Journey is also covered, showing everything from the philosophy behind the game’s concept design to the technical hurdles of building the lush, engaging worlds of the iconic project. And of course, the beloved baby dinosaur, Laika, is featured too!
Watch the third episode in the series below:
If you missed them, the first two episodes chronicle Crytek's origin story and revisit iconic projects including X-Isle: Dinosaur Island, Far Cry, the Crysis series, and Ryse: Son of Rome. The series has been warmly received by the gaming community, with over 160,000+ views to date.
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