Smarter live event production starts with smarter planning. Using OKO, our suite of digital twin tools, we orchestrated a groundbreaking cross-reality concert in Times Square—without a single live rehearsal. From previsualizing stage layouts to synchronizing 48 independent screens, OKO streamlined every aspect of production, enabling real-time collaboration and seamless execution. Read how our technology is transforming live events.

Meet Jo Murayama, a visual artist at Magnopus. Learn how his journey from creating YouTube videos in junior high to becoming a VFX artist and filmmaker led him to craft immersive visual experiences at Magnopus. With a background in compositing, narrative filmmaking, and a love for blending art with technology, Jo brings bold ideas to life while drawing inspiration from his Japanese roots and Los Angeles upbringing.

Explore how Magnopus uses a customized PlayCanvas build and the Magnopus Web Renderer to deliver high-fidelity visuals across devices. This article highlights innovations like volumetric lighting, clustered rendering, and advanced physics for immersive Connected Spaces.

Meet Sarah Hudson-Semple, a lead artist at Magnopus. Learn more about her journey from studying sculpture in Florence to leading virtual production projects, mentoring artists, and creating groundbreaking immersive experiences that blend art and technology.

Siân Adeoye, Product Manager, explores how dedicated R&D time and annual hackathons fuel innovation at Magnopus. By giving engineers space to experiment and collaborate, these initiatives drive creativity and meaningful advancements in OKO and the Connected Spaces Platform.

We sat down with Jon Raftery, one of our lead engineers who’s recently joined us to find out why he took a leap from the AAA games industry to escape “more of the same”.

This article highlights key insights from MetroXRAINE 2024, featuring our Connected Spaces Platform (CSP), which empowers developers to create interoperable multiplayer XR experiences. Discover how XR blends physical and digital worlds, enabling real-time collaboration, innovative prototypes, and groundbreaking projects like Expo 2020 Dubai.

This week, we chat with Eugenia Chung, a producer at Magnopus leading innovative projects like Fortnite Concert experiences. She shares insights on her role in creating groundbreaking digital stories, her passion for storytelling, and how she strives to make a cultural impact through immersive technology.

Drawing from our work on The Office World, this article explores how integrating beloved cultural references creates immersive, emotionally resonant virtual spaces. Learn how developers can balance accessibility and depth, craft interactive and replayable environments, and collaborate with IP owners to deliver authentic, engaging experiences that keep players coming back for more.

We sit down with Siân Adeoye, Product Manager at Magnopus, who tells us how her career path shifted from insurance to tech, fueled by a passion for creative problem-solving. Plus, she reveals her go-to karaoke anthem after a voice-losing performance in Japan!

We sit down with some of the team to learn about the making of Karol G MSB Fortnite.

To celebrate the launch, Director of Virtual Production AJ Sciutto spoke with the Meta Quest blog team about the entire process of creating the experience, from how the partnership came about to lessons learnt, and shares why immersive experiences are the future of fitness.

In this article, Director of Technology Sam Birley, delves into the evolution of the internet and how Magnopus’ Connected Spaces Platform (CSP) and OKO are shaping its future.

In this article, Jesse Warfield, Creative Director at Magnopus, explores how Alo Moves XR revolutionizes fitness and mindfulness with immersive technology.

We sit down with Roo MacNeill, Lead Artist at Magnopus, who shares how his passion for creativity began with a trial CD of Lightwave and evolved into a career in real-time projects. He tells us about the importance of team dynamics, embracing challenges, and how photography keeps his creativity alive. Plus, he reveals his unique survival strategy for a zombie apocalypse—winning over the undead with gourmet meals!

From the Mandalorian to Fallout, video game tech is powering a revolution in Hollywood. Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor Ben Grossmann and Magnopus CEO tells A16Z Games how.

Bringing Metallica to Fortnite, we fused stunning visuals with immersive gameplay to create a rock concert that players could actually play. Every beat of the music was synced to in-game action, making players feel like they were part of the performance. By balancing interactivity with simplicity, we ensured an epic, rhythm-driven experience that kept players fully engaged while rocking out with Metallica.

We catch up with Tunde Glover, Lead Artist at Magnopus, to learn more about his pivot to XR after 20 years in the game industry and how if you ‘try hard, all the time’, you’ll get far in life!

Discover how we put together a Virtual Art Department (VAD) for Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout series and seamlessly integrated the virtual and physical elements to maintain the show’s unique visual style.

AJ Sciutto speaks to Women’s Wear Daily to uncover how we leveraged cutting-edge MR technology to create a truly immersive wellness experience.