ISU researchers developing virtual reality game to help students study classical literature
ISU researchers developing virtual reality game to help students study classical literature
Maddy Long
September, 16, 2025
Summary
Idaho State University researchers and students are developing Lit-VR, a serious virtual reality game that immerses players in Renaissance-era London to explore English literature. Created by the Departments of Computer Science and English, the game lets users visit 17th-century landmarks like Westminster Abbey, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the House of Commons to learn about authors such as Austen, Dickens, and Shakespeare. Designed to enhance college students’ understanding of literary contexts, Lit-VR blends gameplay with education. Developers aim to complete a prototype by spring 2026, envisioning VR as a transformative tool for personalized, immersive learning beyond traditional classroom boundaries.
Reference
Long, M. (2025, September 16). ISU researchers developing virtual reality game to help students study classical literature. Idaho State Journal. https://www.idahostatejournal.com/community/isu-researchers-developing-virtual-reality-game-to-help-students-study-classical-literature/article_fb19e4e6-44bc-4f45-aec3-dc38cf2d4f99.html