Londinium: AD 215

Londinium: AD 215 is a free-roaming VR & Desktop experience spanning the entire city of Roman London, narrated and guided by world-renowned expert Professor Dominic Perring.

This fully explorable open world is the most comprehensive and historically accurate 3D reconstruction of Londinium ever created, letting you explore and discover this lost ancient city in unprecedented detail and at your own pace.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Founded shortly after the time of the Roman conquest under Emperor Claudius in AD 43, Londinium soon became one of the great power centres of the Western Roman Empire, playing a pivotal role in key imperial events throughout its 400-year history.

Set in AD 215, in the reign of Emperor Caracalla and at the height of the city’s Severan revival, Londinium is being reshaped by imperial-era reforms and monumental investment: the port and riverside are expanded and renewed, waterfront temples and public buildings are restored and embellished, and the newly completed masonry walls rise around the city, defining its limits for over a millennium to come.

NARRATIVE HOTSPOTS

Step into key locations across the city and uncover Londinium’s story through rich audio-visual hotspots narrated by Professor Dominic Perring. These guided moments span the full spectrum from daily life to empire-scale history, organised into themed sets including Architecture & Engineering, Gods & Religion, Military, Politics & Administration, and Trade & Commerce.

CITY WIDE POPULATION

A city-wide population brings Londinium back to life as you move through streets, civic spaces, and public buildings. Inhabitants are dressed in hand-crafted, historically researched attire, designed to reflect the social world of Roman London, from everyday workers and military personnel to the city’s elite.

DETAILED INTERIORS

Explore richly reconstructed interiors built with archaeological evidence and guided by historical research. Walk inside landmark spaces including the Forum Basilica, public baths, townhouses, and more.

HUGE OPEN WORLD

Move freely across a seamless open-world map in full 6DoF. Explore on foot at your own pace, and discover key districts to unlock load-free fast travel destinations.

BACK TO THE FUTURE IN 360-DEGREES

Londinium is precisely geo-referenced to modern London, letting you compare the Roman city with today’s streets and landmarks through 27 carefully chosen 360° hotspots that align ancient and present-day locations.

FAQ

• Do I need a VR-Headset?:
  No. Although the experience is optimized for VR, it can also be launched and enjoyed in desktop mode without a VR headset.

• Which languages are supported?:
  English