Battle of Gettysburg goes digital through mixed reality app

QuantumERA, a content creation company, has developed an immersive experience app for the Battle of Gettysburg.

The Gettysburg: A Nation Divided app is narrated by actor Scott Eastwood and recreates the battle with artifacts, animated characters and 360-degree views.

On the app, users can travel through time starting at McPherson's Ridge where the first shot in the battle was fired, stand by President Lincoln as he delivers the Gettysburg Address, or do a virtual scavenger hunt for historical artifacts.

Gettysburg: A Nation Divided can be used at home or on site in Gettysburg, where geolocation and an interactive map bring the setting to life with production-quality animation that overlays battle scenes on locations where actual events took place.

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The retail price for the app is $12.99 but is available for $3.99 until May 31. It's available for iOS devices and will be coming soon for Android.

QuantumERA is a leading content creation company that creates mixed reality experiences. This an AR360 app which provides virtual learning resources to students.

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