Ultimerse

Ultimerse is an independent Australian game development and extended reality studio founded in Melbourne in 2017. Its work spans virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality, combining original entertainment projects with creative and technical development services for other businesses.

The studio's debut game began in Early Access as Paperville Panic before launching as Paper Fire Rookie. This comedic VR action-adventure casts players as a municipal firefighting recruit in an eccentric town built entirely of paper. Players tackle fires and solve puzzles, bringing the studio's stylized art and interactive design into a setting built around the possibilities of virtual reality.

Ultimerse subsequently developed Paper Fire Rookie Arcade, adapting the game for commercial location-based entertainment. The arcade edition extended its work beyond home gaming into family entertainment centres and dedicated VR venues, with deployment across Australia, the United States, Japan and South Korea.

Development capabilities

Alongside its own intellectual property, Ultimerse offers full-cycle game production support covering design, engineering, animation and art. Its creative capabilities include concept illustration, character design, stylized 3D art and technical artistry. The studio also develops bespoke virtual and mixed reality environments and interactive applications.

Its consultancy services cover concept evaluation, production processes and release and marketing strategy. Technical services include multi-platform porting, optimization, compatibility testing and pre-release quality assurance, supporting projects through development and preparation for release.

Ultimerse operates within the Scoleri & Williams / Group 527 creative business portfolio. Its combination of original game development, commercial VR adaptations and third-party production services connects its entertainment work with a broader creative and technical practice.