Award-winning AREA15 attraction earns global recognition for its groundbreaking virtual reality experience
LAS VEGAS — Interstellar Arc at AREA15 has received one of the immersive entertainment industry’s highest honors after winning the 2026 Auggie Award for Best Location-Based Entertainment.
The award was presented during the 17th annual Augmented World Expo USA, the world’s largest event dedicated to augmented reality, virtual reality, extended reality, robotics and artificial intelligence.
As a result, Interstellar Arc now joins a distinguished group of innovators and creators recognized for pushing the boundaries of technology and entertainment.
The achievement represents a major milestone for Felix & Paul Studios, the Emmy Award-winning creative team behind the attraction.
Moreover, the recognition highlights Las Vegas’ growing role as a destination for cutting-edge immersive experiences.
A journey 262 years into the future
Interstellar Arc is unlike a traditional virtual reality attraction.
Instead, guests become participants in a futuristic story set during humanity’s first interstellar exploration mission.
The one-hour experience begins at Spaceport One, where visitors board the Interstellar Arc spacecraft and enter cryogenic sleep.
When they awaken, 262 years have passed.
Passengers find themselves approaching Arcadia, a distant exoplanet selected as humanity’s future home.
Throughout the adventure, guests explore gravity-defying environments while interacting with an artificial intelligence guide known as the Diplomat.
Consequently, participants experience what many industry experts consider one of the most advanced location-based virtual reality attractions ever created.
Global recognition for innovation
The Auggie Awards celebrate innovation across immersive technology industries.
Therefore, winning the Best Location-Based Entertainment category places Interstellar Arc among the world’s leading entertainment experiences.
Félix Lajeunesse, co-founder and chief creative officer of Felix & Paul Studios, said the attraction was designed to inspire visitors to think about humanity’s future.
According to Lajeunesse, the goal was to create an experience that genuinely makes guests feel as though they have traveled to another world.
The award recognizes that vision while validating years of development and creative work.
Furthermore, the recognition strengthens the attraction’s reputation among travelers seeking unique experiences in Las Vegas.
AREA15 continues building its immersive portfolio
Interstellar Arc is located within AREA15’s rapidly expanding Zone 2: The Terminals development.
The attraction joins a growing collection of experiences that continue transforming AREA15 into one of the world’s leading immersive entertainment districts.
Recent additions include Universal Horror Unleashed, The Escape Game and several new dining and retail concepts.
Meanwhile, additional attractions are expected to open in the coming months.
AREA15 has welcomed more than 16 million visitors since opening and continues attracting guests from around the globe.
As immersive entertainment evolves, attractions like Interstellar Arc are helping define the future of experiential tourism.
Looking toward the future
The award arrives at a time when virtual reality experiences continue growing in popularity.
Consumers increasingly seek attractions that combine storytelling, technology and interactive participation.
Interstellar Arc delivers all three elements while offering a journey unlike anything else currently available in Las Vegas.
For visitors, the attraction provides an opportunity to imagine humanity’s future among the stars.
For the creators behind the experience, the Auggie Award serves as confirmation that innovation and storytelling remain powerful forces in modern entertainment.
Attraction Information
3215 South Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Daily
Website: www.interstellararc.com
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