Collegiate VR Esports League announces new season with Breachers

Collegiate VR Esports league (CVRE), a friendly, fun community catering to the specific needs of VR and esport enthusiast at collegiate levels was founded in January 2018. Over 50 universities, colleges and post-secondary institutions have taken part in the league since then. CVRE recently launched their 11^th season and there are already 29 different universities registered with over 115 players.

While there have been some changes to the leadership and line-up of games over the years, CVRE is still going strong as a competitive and social network for collegiate level VR players. Here’s a look at the latest announcements for season 11.

Breachers

One of the biggest changes this season is the addition of Breachers, a tactical 5v5 first-person shooter from Triangle Factory, the developers who also brought us Hyper Dash, another popular competitive VR game.

The objective of Breachers is to plan an assault or defense that is then carried out in close-quarters combat against the enemy team. The game allows you to swing out of windows and rappel down outside buildings, allowing the player to surprise the opponent. I’ve tried it a few times and am not very good at the game. However, many younger members of my team can come up with strategies that will keep us alive and win. Competitive games encourage development of leadership and team-building skills and Breachers is definitely a game that requires cooperation and planning.

As the game has continued to rise in popularity, the developers have rolled out new content and game modes. Triangle Factory is invested in the community and as a result, VR leagues are adding Breachers to their lists of featured games.

Registration ends on Monday, October 9 at midnight CDT. Teams that want to participate should join the

and register through the CVRE Discord server.CVRE websiteBeat Saber

Beat Saber will be part of CVRE season 11, but registration has ended for this game. Join the CVRE Discord Server to get information about the next qualifying rounds or chat with other players. During the pandemic, when many schools and universities were shut down, it was difficult for some players to access headsets or find places to practice, but the league continued to grow and Echo was the game of choice for many students seeking social engagement and physical activity.

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on August 1, 2023 and the game was removed from the Meta store so when CVRE season 11 was announced, it was noted that this long-time favorite would no longer be part of the league.

CVRE players mingle with other VR community members at Oculus Connect 6 in 2019.

Regional Teamsservers for Echo VR were shut downWhile it’s common to find traditional esports teams in schools around the world now, VR esports is still a relatively new concept. Schools and universities were beginning to establish teams when the pandemic hit, but now they’re beginning to get back into the groove of this and see the benefits from the combination of physicality with technology.

CVRE supports the growth of school-based teams, but since they’re aware that this might not be an option everywhere, the league also allows individuals to participate through regional teams. This is especially helpful in rural areas or communities where technology might not be as common and many students at a school may not have headsets. This is particularly helpful in rural areas or communities where technology might not be as common and many students at a particular school might not have headsets.

On the CVRE Discord server, students can connect with others seeking to be part of a regional team.

Registration

In order to register for this season, you must complete the following before October 9, 2023:

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and reach out to others there if you have questions.

“Being a part of the community is such a unique experience. Bosco, Administrator for the Collegiate VR Esports League, says that even if this is your first time playing VR, you will find the comradery and competition here to be inspiring. We welcome everyone into our organization, and we hope to meet you soon!”