Best 360° Experience

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Category Overview

Celebrating excellence in 360° storytelling, this award honors the most immersive and narratively powerful VR 360° experience. The winning project showcases technical precision and creative vision, using the full sphere of view to transport audiences into compelling, emotionally resonant worlds.

The Best 360° Experience category recognizes creators who masterfully combine cinematography, spatial audio, and immersive narrative techniques to deliver a seamless, impactful experience. From camera placement to scene transitions, every element is designed to draw viewers deeper into the story.

Eligible projects must have been produced at least 30% within Europe and will be judged on visual quality, narrative strength, spatial sound design, and overall impact. The winner will demonstrate how 360° video can be used not just as a medium, but as a transformative storytelling canvas.

Creators Fund Eligible

Creators requiring financial aid may qualify for €100 euro off nomination fees and complimentary tickets to attend the XR Awards Gala through the Creators Fund.

Grants are limited and reviewed by an expert panel. Powered by our sponsors and EU cultural partners.

Judging Criteria & Eligibility

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Awards submissions open 26 March 2024.

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Apple – Apple Vision Pro

XR Head-Mounted-Display of the Year

Wallmart & Sawhorse Productions – Walmart Realm

XR Marketing of the Year

Dräger – Virtuo XR BabyLeo

Obsidian Award

Meta – Asgard’s Wrath 2

XR Game of the Year

Qualcomm

Outstanding XR Company of the Year

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