Zero Latency Celebrated VR Experience Anniversaries
The virtual reality company marked milestones for its Outbreak and Haunted titles with special holiday event packages.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Seasonal Events
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Zero Latency has commemorated the three-year anniversary of its Outbreak VR game and the one-year anniversary of its Haunted experience. To celebrate the milestones during its busy Halloween season, the company is offering guests double-feature VR packages.
Why it matters
Simulating stressful situations in immersive environments allows people to practice fear and anxiety regulation in a controlled, playful psychological frame. Halloween remains one of the busiest seasons for the global venue network.
Zero Latency has spent 11 years refining jump scare technology across its global network. The company launched Outbreak three years ago and the Haunted experience one year ago.
The players
Zero Latency
This virtual reality company operates a global network of free-roam gaming venues.
Dr. Coltan Scrivner
He is a research scientist at Arizona State University who studies the psychological effects of immersive experiences.
Brett Bovio
He was appointed as the senior venue success manager last month to lead the company's international support function.
The details
Guests can participate in themed pairings such as Haunted with Undead Arena or Outbreak with Outbreak 2: Mall Mayhem. These experiences are designed to invoke fear while maintaining a safe psychological environment for players.
Timeline
October 2021 marked the launch of the Outbreak VR experience.
October 2023 marked the launch of the Haunted VR experience.
September 2026 saw the appointment of Brett Bovio as senior venue success manager.
Industry Dynamics
This anniversary marks a maturation of the franchise established by the 2021 launch of the Outbreak VR experience. The integration of seasonal psychological thrills reflects a broader shift toward using immersive tech to deepen audience engagement beyond standard gaming.
Players can now access curated double-feature packages at participating global venues to experience multiple titles in one visit. Availability for these themed combinations depends on local venue offerings during the Halloween season.
The takeaway
Immersive VR experiences provide a unique way for users to engage with fear in a controlled environment. Consumers should check their local venue for specific holiday scheduling to ensure availability of the promotional bundles.
Further reading
For more information on holiday-themed entertainment trends, visit our Seasonal Events section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Blooloop.
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