Whilst the arrival of the Virtual Villagers into the gaming world isn’t a new one – after all, the series has been rolling around the PC and mobile scene for years – the release of Virtual Villagers Origins 2 on Xbox One as a free-to-play title is a new experience. And it is thanks to this new launch that us Xbox console gamers get the chance to craft, farm, and build a thriving village – and all for free. Oh, and to seal the deal, you can have a Lemur for a pet. What more could you ever want!
Available to download with zero price attached, Virtual Villagers Origins 2 on Xbox One comes about via the team at Last Day of Work, seeing us heading to the mystical island of Isola, as the series makes lands on a proper console for the very first time. And from there on out you’ll be left to work as you see fit, becoming a master of your own village and taking care of everything that entails, all in real-time.
Building a new town is just the start of things though, and caring for your villagers and their needs from the get-go is the very least you should expect to be actioning. You see, alongside that you’ll need to head on out and explore the charming island in order to gather up resources, which in turn will let you build some more. With puzzles to solve and mysterious secrets to unravel, before training your villagers in the dark arts, if you’re after a new gaming experience in which you can kick back and just get on with things, Virtual Villagers Origins 2 may well be the one for you.
The fact that daily rewards will encourage you to go back time and time again, and that this is a game that promises you the opportunity to take home some delightful pets – seriously, who doesn’t want a Lemur hanging around in their world? – should just be the icing on the free to download cake.
If you wish to give Virtual Villagers Origins 2 on Xbox One a shot, the Xbox Store will sort out the usual download. You may as well give it a whirl for free, no?
Game Description:
Craft, farm, solve puzzles and build a thriving village, right in your pocket! Return to the famed and mystical island of Isola and be drawn into the latest sequel in the beloved Virtual Villagers series! In the wake of a volcanic terror on the neighboring island of Asura, a family has made their way to Isola, seeking a new home. As their boat lands on the beach, they are greeted by a strange man and begin to explore this mysterious new world. The beautiful and curious island of Isola was once a paradise home to a thriving civilization but has gone to ruin and untamed jungle. The twists and turns will leave you discovering new, interactive, magical moments at every turn! A REAL TIME VIRTUAL VILLAGE – Be the master of your own village: With real-time simulation, the ability to customize your villagers’ names and game-changing, random island events, no two tribes will ever be quite the same! – Breed, heal and care for your beloved village children and families; build a sustainable village up from ruins; unlock improved food sources with farming and fishing; craft unique resources for puzzles and collections; and so much more! TEACH THEM TO SURVIVE – Train villagers to become proficient at various skills to perform tasks around the island and survive their new-found world. – Power-up villagers with magical necklaces, and improve productivity, life expectancy and much more for your entire village with magical totems and potions! BUILD, SOLVE, AND EXPLORE – Explore the charmed island to solve all-new puzzles and uncover mysterious island secrets. – Gather and combine resources from around your new virtual home to craft rare resources and unlock rewards from completed collections. CARE FOR ADORABLE ISLAND PETS – Acquire homes for a Lemur and Herring that will help weed out pests and discover magical items around your new island. REQUESTS FROM DIEHARD FANS – Reincarnate cherished villagers with all their skills. – Crack open daily reward crates that wash up on shore!
