Supernatural VR Fitness App Relaunches With Higher Subscription Price

Supernatural, the virtual reality fitness application, has relaunched as an independent service after previously being owned by Meta. According to The Verge, the app is now available in early access on the Meta Horizon Store, marking a return for the platform despite Meta’s earlier announcement that it would cease creating new content for the title.

The relaunch introduces a significant change in pricing structure for subscribers. The new independent app costs $20 per month or $200 per year, a substantial increase from the previous rate of $9.99 per month. This price adjustment reflects the platform’s shift to a self-sustained business model following its separation from Meta’s direct content creation efforts.

Content Updates and Features

The new version of Supernatural includes thousands of remastered workouts alongside some new content available immediately. Developers indicated that additional workouts will be released weekly starting next week. The company also stated that more back-catalog favorites will return in the coming weeks and months, accompanied by new music, higher-definition destinations, and other enhanced features.

A major feature returning to the platform is Supernatural Together, which has been rebuilt from the ground up. This social component allows users to engage with the fitness content collaboratively. The developers emphasized that these updates are part of a broader effort to expand the app’s capabilities beyond its previous iteration under Meta’s ownership.

User Migration and Rewards

Existing users of the original Supernatural app can migrate their data to the new version. According to The Verge, people who played the original game can transfer their points, start date, streaks, favorites, and badges through December 3rd. This migration window allows loyal users to retain their historical progress and achievements in the newly independent application.

The platform is also offering specific rewards for founding members during the early access phase. These incentives begin with a custom bat item, with additional rewards planned to be released throughout the early access period. These perks are designed to encourage early adoption and reward users who transition from the old version to the new independent service.

What should you do?

Users interested in the relaunch should verify their current subscription status and migration eligibility before December 3rd. The Verge notes that a mobile companion app is also launching, which members can use to track progress and heart rate outside of the headset. This tool aims to keep users connected to their fitness data beyond their VR sessions.

What to do and how to stay safe: Supernatural

• Check your account settings before December 3rd to ensure your points, streaks, and badges are transferred to the new app.
• Review the new subscription pricing of $20 per month or $200 per year to assess the cost impact on your budget.
• Download the new mobile companion app to track progress and heart rate data outside of the VR headset.
• Monitor the Meta Horizon Store for weekly updates and the return of back-catalog favorites in the coming months.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I transfer my data from the old Supernatural app?

Users can transfer their points, start date, streaks, favorites, and badges through December 3rd.

How much does the new Supernatural subscription cost?

The new subscription costs $20 per month or $200 per year, up from the previous $9.99 per month.

Is Supernatural still owned by Meta?

No, Supernatural has spun off to go its own way and is now an independent app, though it remains on the Meta Horizon Store.