Virtuix’s Treks Turns Virtual Travel Into a Full-Body Workout
Virtuix has unveiled Treks for Omni One, enabling players to walk the world from home
Virtuix Studios, which raised more than $5 million in 2023 for its gamified platform, has officially launched Treks—an immersive fitness tourism experience that takes players on virtual adventures using the company’s Omni One full-body VR system. The system allows users to not only walk and run, but also crouch, kneel, jump, strafe, and even backpedal within virtual worlds.
The first release of Treks, $29.99, features guided tours through the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, New York City and Saudi Arabia, taking players on an immersive journey. According to Virtuix, an hour of walking in Treks can burn roughly 500 calories.
“With Treks, you’re not just watching these destinations—you’re moving through them,” Virtuix CEO Jan Goetgeluk said. “It’s a great way to stay active while exploring some of the world’s most iconic places. Fitness and adventure go hand in hand, and Treks brings that to life in a whole new way.”
Virtuix’s system includes a treadmill-like platform that lets players wearing a VR headset walk or run safely in any direction, secured in an adjustable support vest attached to a metal arm, allowing for 360-degree movement within a virtual world.
Last month, Virtuix added several new VR games and fitness experiences to the Omni One store, such as Arizona Sunshine Remake, Arizona Sunshine 2, Into The Radius and new games such as Thief Simulator VR, Everslaught Invasion, Totally Basketball and Motion Soccer.
“The excitement around Omni One has been tremendous, and with these new additions, we’re giving our players an even larger variety of experiences to stay active and fit while playing video games,” Goetgeluk said.