Google acquires the developer of Job Simulator and plans to develop VR content

Today, Google announced that it has acquired Owlchemy Labs, the developer of the VR game Job Simulator, but did not disclose the acquisition price.

Relja Markovic, director of engineering at Google VR, wrote in a blog post that Google's existing content team will work with Owlchemy Labs to create new VR experiences, and the studio will continue to develop content for other platforms, such as HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

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Owlchemy Labs helped define virtual reality for many people. The game "Job Simulator" achieved good sales with natural interaction and realistic experience. By 2016, its revenue had exceeded 3 million US dollars. The studio's follow-up game "Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality" was also unveiled in April, providing players with a special experience.

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"Today, we're excited to welcome Owlchemy Labs, creators of award-winning games like Job Simulator and Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality, to Google," said Markovic. "These games are thoughtfully crafted interactive experiences that are sensitive, intuitive, and natural. They contribute greatly to the engagement of virtual worlds, while also delivering humor."