For the VR enthusiasts with a travel bug, Google Earth has been keeping them busy for years now. While Google’s Earth has not seen any updates in a long time, it was still the go-to app until Meta came in.
Earthquest launched in 2023 with the promise of providing a near-photorealistic 3D experience. With the accuracy to present almost every small town on Earth and high immersion levels, Earthquest is a real game changer.
Are you wondering what’s so special about Earthquest? Here are some features to look forward to:
3-D view: You can find “almost every identifiable city on earth” in great detail. While Google Earth provides satellite imagery, Earthquests boasts a promise of a three-dimensional view, allowing you to fly through the cities.
Made for VR: While Google Earth serves desktop users, Earthquests is specifically designed for VR enthusiasts using Quest. It allows users to travel and explore the world with friends or strangers online; adding yet another element to look forward to.
It’s AI Smart: Earthquest’s integration with ChatGPT provides users the opportunity to have an AI travel companion or guide. The user can ask about locations they are in, or request teleportation to a new city and even have a conversation- all within the VR environment.
Earthquest may also be used for purposes other than leisure. It has the potential to be used for educational purposes to give students a more holistic understanding of the world and its famous and historical cities.
Earthquest is truly a sample of how VR technology is advancing and will continue to do so. It gives us a glimpse into the super digital age, where our interactions with the globe might change and become all digital. Till then, hop up into your ships and explore on Earthquest!
