Introducing ‘BuildPort Xumia’: Design and Pilot Your Own Spaceships in Quest Early Access

Oh man, where do I start with this wild ride called BuildPort Xumia? So, this indie XR studio, Yumebau, just chucked their baby into the world, kinda like tossing a frisbee into the wind. Yup, they’ve gone live with this early access spaceship builder-slash-space combat game on Quest. And let me tell you, it’s a trip.

Picture this: you’re somewhere between Kerbal Space Program’s gentle chaos and one of those insane arena shooter games. Not sure how that mix happened, but here we are. And you’re not just piloting any old space junker—you’re crafting your own! Like, wire-to-weapon craftsmanship, my friends. It’s your responsibility to be the captain of your ship’s energy distribution. You know, making sure it shoots straight and doesn’t explode in your face. Multitasking at its finest.

Anyway, it’s all built piece by piece, or should I say block by block? You’ve got thrusters, sensors, the whole shebang to cook up anything your brain can whip up—drones, mechs, the X-Wing of your childhood dreams. And guess what? These modular parts aren’t just for decoration. Connect ‘em right, and ta-da! Autonomous behaviors. You could sit back and let your ship do its thing, but who’s got time for that when piloting it yourself is the real thrill?

And oh! There’s this 1v1 duel arena included right from the get-go. Call up a buddy and duke it out like the rockstar pilots you are. Or if being a lone wolf is your style, go head-to-head with AI. Friends can even join in real-time for some collaborative shipbuilding chaos. Maybe you’ll bond over battle strategies—or maybe you’ll bicker over thruster placement. Who knows.

Have I mentioned the ‘Xumi Trials’? Yeah, more challenges to showdown your crafty creations and skills. Yumebau’s pumping more features into it post-launch too—new game modes, avatars, snazzy ship parts, all that jazz. Kinda feels like the sky isn’t the limit, huh?

Oh, and a bit of good news for your wallet. You can snag this escapade on the Horizon Store for a cheeky $6 right now. They say it usually goes for $10, so maybe it’s a cosmic bargain. Anyway, time to get building, my space-faring pals.