Exploring and building for a new platform.

UNEXTINCT Echoes of the Wild invites you to experience a reimagined world of wildlife on Apple’s VisionOS. Step into a captivating journey where extinct and endangered species come to life through immersive, interactive exploration. Begin at the Spirit Nexus and dive into the Almanac to uncover each species’ story and conservation efforts. Get up close with lifelike 3D models in the Specimen Viewer, deepening your connection to wildlife preservation and the beauty of biodiversity.

The outcome

The product was featured by Apple during the 2024 WWDC keynote. The app was also featured a few times within the App Store, resulting in continued downloads and usage from the Vision Pro community. 

Team Structure

My Role: VP of Digital Experience

2 3D Artists and Animators 

1 Senior Spatial UX Designer

2 Spatial Engineers 

Educational Entertainment

UNEXTINCT Echoes of the Wild on Apple Vision Pro transports you to a parallel realm where the wild spirits of extinct and endangered animals roam free. This isn’t just a game; it’s an immersive journey, a blend of spiritual exploration and educational discovery. Through dynamic level design, personal encounters with these magnificent creatures, and interactive learning, UNEXTINCT inspires a deep appreciation for wildlife and the delicate ecosystems they inhabit.

The Almanac

The Almanac serves as a dynamic collection of knowledge about the plants, animals, and key environmental elements players uncover throughout their journey. By discovering information markers, players add to the Almanac, fostering curiosity and a deeper understanding of the game’s central species and characters. This feature is designed exclusively for shared spaces on the Vision Pro. The immersive experience pauses, returning them to the shared mixed reality space (MR) to explore the Almanac’s insights.

The Wilds

The Wilds invites players to step through a portal in their space into a parallel dimension, where immersive gameplay begins at the Spirit Nexus—the meeting point of all realms. Guided by a spirit companion, players choose a realm to explore, discovering the beauty of diverse biomes and their inhabitants. In this VR journey, players encounter animals up close, experiencing lifelike reactions to their presence. Interactive markers allow players to gather fascinating facts about each creature, adding to their Almanac for a deeper dive into the wonders of the natural world.

© Andrew Preble Design