KT and Dragonfly announced that they will be introducing the world's first multiplayer VR game utilizing 5G technology, 'Special Force VR: UNIVERSAL WAR (hereinafter referred to as 'Special Force VR')' at 'MWC 2018'.

Developed by Dragonfly, "Special Force," a first-person shooter (FPS), is the world's first and most globally recognized online FPS, marking a milestone in gaming history. "Special Force" became a mega-hit not only in Korea but also globally, setting the standard for online FPS games. Currently available in over 100 countries worldwide, "Special Force" is a global phenomenon.

'Special Force VR' was jointly developed by combining KT's 5G-based technology and Dragonfly's famous game IP 'Special Force', and its biggest feature is that it is the world's first completely wireless VR game. Existing first-person VR games have been criticized for being heavy and difficult to enjoy while moving around for long periods of time because each player has to enjoy the game while carrying a backpack-type PC weighing 5-6 kg and a battery on their back or wearing a headset (HMD) connected to a wire.

However, KT has created an environment where users can enjoy VR games wirelessly by applying the world's first 'VR Walkthrough' technology that directly transmits video from a gaming PC to a smartphone. In addition, through KT's independently developed 'Anti Juddering' technology, motion sickness and dizziness, which were chronic problems in VR games, were drastically reduced, allowing users to experience VR games with less burden.

KT plans to continue developing technologies and content to enable people to more easily and conveniently utilize immersive media like VR and AR in preparation for the 5G era. Dragonfly will also build on this collaboration by introducing "Special Force VR," a 5G network-based game, allowing users in different locations to compete in VR games without interruption in a 5G environment.

Dragonfly, a powerhouse in the gaming industry, made its debut at MWC 2018, the world's largest telecommunications exhibition, with "Special Force VR." The two companies plan to actively meet with global VR companies at the event and continue to pursue joint expansion into the global market. They also plan to unveil a variety of VR games, starting with "Special Force VR."

“We are very excited to be able to unveil the world’s first commercial VR game using 5G at MWC,” said Yoon-Jeon Koh, Executive Director of KT’s Future Business Development Division. “We ask for your continued interest in the 5G-based world of realistic media that KT will present in the future.”