Interstellar Arc

Interstellar Arc

Board a deep-space transport at AREA15 and explore a virtual exoplanet on foot — the biggest, most cinematic walk-through VR experience in Las Vegas.

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Interstellar Arc

Is Interstellar Arc Worth It? What to Know Before You Board

Interstellar Arc is the most ambitious virtual reality build Las Vegas has seen: a free-roaming voyage from Emmy-winning Felix & Paul Studios that compresses a 262-year trip to the exoplanet Arcadia — 11 light-years from Earth — into a single hour. You board at a spaceport in AREA15's new Terminals district, slip into cryosleep aboard a deep-space transport, and wake on final approach to humanity's new home, where a synthetic-intelligence guide shaped like a blue fox, the Diplomat, preps you for arrival. Then you step off and explore alien landscapes on foot. Instead of the stationary pods that pass for VR elsewhere in town, you're walking a physical set bigger than four basketball courts while the headset paints Arcadia around you.

It opened in spring 2026, and the honest caveats are structural rather than quality complaints. The advertised hour includes check-in, the tutorial, and a post-arrival wind-down, so actual headset time runs shorter than the marquee number. The standard ticket locks you to a specific departure slot — flexibility is sold separately as the Anytime Pass. And it's still VR at its core: the low-motion design keeps queasiness rare, but it won't win over someone who simply hates wearing a headset. The Terminals sit on the AREA15 campus west of I-15 — a short rideshare from the Strip, not a walk.

Insider tipGlasses wearers don't need contacts — the headsets fit frames up to 145 millimeters wide, so you can board as-is.
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Location

3072 Rigel Ave, Bldg 170, Las Vegas, NV 89102

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to pay AREA15 admission on top of an Interstellar Arc ticket?

No. Walking into the AREA15 campus is free, so your Arc pass is the only ticket you need. If you plan to do several attractions, AREA15 also sells bundled multi-experience passes that include Interstellar Arc.

What actually happens, step by step?

You check in at the HEXO Spaceport One orientation area and get a headset tutorial, ride a tram to the spacecraft, go into cryosleep for the 262-year crossing, and wake on final approach. After landing you explore Arcadia on foot — you can reach out and touch floating lanterns, stars, clouds, and trees before the return.

Will the VR make me motion sick?

It's designed not to: your virtual movement matches your real steps across the set, and the studio avoided sudden cuts and artificial locomotion, so the usual nausea triggers mostly aren't there. It's about as gentle as room-scale VR gets.

How is this different from other VR in Las Vegas?

Most Vegas VR straps you into a pod or a small tethered arena. Here you roam the whole environment freely, the system cycles hundreds of visitors an hour, and a wrist interface lets you locate your group, snap photos, and collect story glyphs as you explore.

What should I wear or bring?

Comfortable walking shoes — you're on your feet for most of the voyage. The operator recommends leaving bags and loose items behind so your hands stay free, and payment inside is card or phone only; the venue is cashless.
Rating

4.5

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PriceFrom $47
WhereAREA15 – Zone 2: The Terminals
Address3072 Rigel Ave, Bldg 170, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Departures and ticketsBoardings leave every 15 minutes. Timed Entry books a fixed slot, while the Anytime Pass lets you take any departure that day; discounted rates exist for Nevada locals and military with valid ID.
Age and height rulesTravelers must be at least 8 years old and 48 inches tall. Guests under 18 need an adult along, and one adult (18+) can supervise up to three kids.
The studio behind itFelix & Paul Studios, the Emmy-winning immersive team behind Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, with past collaborations spanning Cirque du Soleil and Jurassic World.
AccessibilityFully wheelchair accessible, with wide boarding ramps and seated-mode options for anyone who'd rather not walk the set.
Opening hours Daily: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Departures every 15 minutes
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