Dark Slope unveils new immersive game ‘The Deep: Beyond the Reef’

Dark Slope announced the launch of The Deep: Beyond the Reef, a VR, immersive first-person adventure and exploration game available now on the Meta Quest 3. 

The game is based on the award-winning animated series The Deep, produced by A Stark Production and adapted from the original graphic novel by acclaimed and award winning creator Tom Taylor. It brings one of the world’s most beloved underwater adventure franchises into the immersive gaming space for the first time.

The Deep: Beyond the Reef invites players to dive into a mysterious underwater world to discover the source of contamination affecting the ocean resulting in an adventure filled with discovery, environmental storytelling, and non-violent problem solving.

In The Deep: Beyond the Reef, players join forces with the adventurous Nekton family to uncover ancient Lemurian artifacts and protect the ocean from corruption. Equipped with the state-of-the-art Vulcan Knight exosuit, players will explore distinct dive sites, restore marine ecosystems, evade colossal sea creatures, and gradually unlock modules and upgrades to push deeper into the ocean in pursuit of solving the mystery and saving the ocean.

“The Deep: Beyond the Reef is more than just a game- it’s an interactive expansion of a beloved franchise,” said Dark Slope senior producer Ken Thain. “We wanted to capture the sense of awe, mystery, and responsibility that comes with exploring the ocean, while also creating a highly engaging immersive experience that feels fresh and meaningful. We can’t wait for fans of The Deep and new audiences alike to dive in.”

The game was developed by Dark Slope’s award-winning immersive team, the creators of Dino Hab, which was named VR Game of the Year in 2024. The project was made possible through funding support from the Canadian Media Fund (CMF), reinforcing Dark Slope’s role as a leader in advancing Canadian innovation in immersive storytelling.

The Deep franchise has reached audiences in more than 130 territories and has been recognised with international awards including the Kidscreen Award for Best New Children’s Series and a BAFTA nomination The Deep: Beyond the Reef marks the first interactive game adaptation of the series, extending its transmedia presence and legacy.

The Deep: Beyond the Reef is available now exclusively on the Meta Quest Store.