Peripheral Vision
The meteoric rise and sudden fall of ‘Flowstate’, a revolutionary new extreme sport played entirely through augmented reality overlays on mundane urban landscapes, where athletes compete to complete impossible obstacle courses only visible through their headsets, but as the sport gains global dominance, a disturbing pattern emerges: competitors are suffering neurological damage, leading investigators to question if the pursuit of virtual glory is costing players their minds and ultimately, their grip on reality.
“Peripheral Vision” follows the meteoric rise and sudden fall of ‘Flowstate’, a revolutionary new extreme sport played entirely through augmented reality overlays on mundane urban landscapes, where athletes compete to complete impossible obstacle courses only visible through their headsets, but as the sport gains global dominance, a disturbing pattern emerges: competitors are suffering neurological damage, leading investigators to question if the pursuit of virtual glory is costing players their minds and ultimately, their grip on reality.
A fractured cityscape, half realistic gritty urban environment, half glitching, neon-streaked augmented reality overlay. A silhouetted figure, athletic build, wearing a sleek AR headset, mid-leap across an impossible, glowing obstacle – a digital tightrope stretched between crumbling buildings. Their face is obscured by the headset's glow, but a hint of disorientation/strain is visible. Subtle digital artifacts/corruption spreading outwards from the figure, blurring the line between reality and the AR world. Title “Peripheral Vision” prominent, stylized font – slightly distorted, glitchy. Tagline: "How much of yourself will you lose to win?" Dark, moody color palette – predominantly blues, purples, and blacks with neon accents. Focus on a sense of unease and technological dread.