The potential for virtual reality is intriguing, especially the immersiveness of playing in the game world. But what if you just want to watch? Valve apparently will have that covered in an upcoming VR spectator mode for DOTA 2.

In conjunction with today's launch of the HTC Vive, Valve has released a video (via Eurogamer) showing a theater mode for the popular MOBA that will allow players to watch the on screen action while surrounded by the heroes in play and what appears to be a real-time map of the battle. It appears that you can point to a hearo to look at gear and builds, and also jump to them in action in the game. Focusing on the map will also offer details of objectives and how the teams are doing in accomplishing team goals.

Nothing was said about the mode other than the visual tease, so a release date is pure speculation at this point. But man, the future of VR sure looks like something I want to be a part of.