Robinson: The Journey
Released Feb 2017
When the Esmeralda crashes on Tyson III, Robin is left stranded. He must rely on his wits – and HIGS, an AI unit from the ship – to survive. As he searches for the lost crew and comes face-to-face with dinosaurs, Robin discovers that Tyson III is not the paradise once promised.
56% positive · 551 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Robinson: The Journey launched on February 9, 2017 as a complete VR narrative experience. Crytek issued a launch-related bug fix on February 13, 2017, then shipped a meaningful feature update on September 19, 2017 adding HTC Vive and Oculus Touch controller support along with Steam achievements. That appears to be the last substantive update to the game itself. The most recent developer communication mentioning Robinson was a December 18, 2020 post announcing a Crytek bundle sale on Steam — this was a marketing post bundling Robinson alongside other Crytek titles, not a signal of new development. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced future content, no roadmaps, and no developer statements indicating further development is planned. The store description presents the game as a self-contained story experience with no references to upcoming content. With no post-launch content pattern beyond platform support additions in the first year, and no developer communication about Robinson's future since 2020, the game appears to have shipped as a finished product and received only minor post-launch support before going dormant.
Evidence
Feature patch added HTC Vive and Oculus Touch controller support, plus Steam achievements — the last meaningful update to the game itself.
Store description presents Robinson as a complete, self-contained narrative and VR experience with no mention of planned updates, DLC, or ongoing content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Crytek
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
A RICH WORLD
Exploring from a first-person perspective, gamers will encounter an array of dinosaurs and creatures that react to their presence within the ecosystem of Tyson III. An emphasis on interaction with their surroundings encourages players to examine each area of the game in detail – creating a dense atmosphere and adding to the sense that Tyson III is a goldmine of undiscovered secrets. The game places narrative at the center, with an engaging storyline unfolding as players explore.
AN EXPLORER’S PARADISE
There’s something to discover around every corner. Wander off the beaten path to collect achievements, find rare items, and interact with the environment. With free movement, you can go wherever you want, choose how to progress, revisit places, and make the most of a non-linear story. There are no cutscenes in Robinson: The Journey, with every aspect of the story unfolding from the player’s perspective to retain a deep sense of immersion.
A BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY
Robinson: The Journey features a vibrant game world designed to make players feel truly present in unfamiliar territory, all powered by CRYENGINE to deliver stunning graphics, realistic sound, intense immersion, and a sense of scale that push the boundaries of VR gameplay.
GRAPHIC FIDELITY AND VR
Because VR is still an emerging medium, VR development has brought with it a new set of creative and technical challenges. Robinson: The Journey has been created from the ground up to offer an immersive VR experience. Using the power of CRYENGINE, our team added new features and optimized pre-existing tools to meet those challenges and make Robinson one of the most stunning experiences currently available in VR.
Exploring from a first-person perspective, gamers will encounter an array of dinosaurs and creatures that react to their presence within the ecosystem of Tyson III. An emphasis on interaction with their surroundings encourages players to examine each area of the game in detail – creating a dense atmosphere and adding to the sense that Tyson III is a goldmine of undiscovered secrets. The game places narrative at the center, with an engaging storyline unfolding as players explore.
AN EXPLORER’S PARADISE
There’s something to discover around every corner. Wander off the beaten path to collect achievements, find rare items, and interact with the environment. With free movement, you can go wherever you want, choose how to progress, revisit places, and make the most of a non-linear story. There are no cutscenes in Robinson: The Journey, with every aspect of the story unfolding from the player’s perspective to retain a deep sense of immersion.
A BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY
Robinson: The Journey features a vibrant game world designed to make players feel truly present in unfamiliar territory, all powered by CRYENGINE to deliver stunning graphics, realistic sound, intense immersion, and a sense of scale that push the boundaries of VR gameplay.
GRAPHIC FIDELITY AND VR
Because VR is still an emerging medium, VR development has brought with it a new set of creative and technical challenges. Robinson: The Journey has been created from the ground up to offer an immersive VR experience. Using the power of CRYENGINE, our team added new features and optimized pre-existing tools to meet those challenges and make Robinson one of the most stunning experiences currently available in VR.
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