ASICS Announces Open Access Launch of DISC — An Innovative Virtual Sport to Move Body and Mind

ASICS Announces Open Access Launch of DISC — An Innovative Virtual Sport to Move Body and Mind

[March 31, 2025 – KOBE, JAPAN] ASICS today announces the Open Access launch of DISC virtual sport, an innovative Esports designed to move body and mind in virtual (“VR”) and mixed reality (“MR”) in an era where technology and sports increasingly intersect. From March 28, 2025, players can access and download DISC at disc.asics.com, with global access for all Meta Quest users.

DISC - DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE TO MOVE BODY AND MIND

ASICS global Uplifting Minds study¹, exploring the positive link between movement and mental wellbeing, shows that moving for 15 minutes and nine seconds may be enough to start to experience a mental uplift. However, in today’s hectic and fragmented world, finding the motivation to move can be challenging. According to the World Health Organization^2, 31% of adults and 81% of adolescents do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity.

DISC aims to make movement enjoyable and accessible for everyone, everywhere, enabling more people to experience the physical and mental benefits.

A SPORT TO MOVE THE WORLD

In an era where technology and sports increasingly intersect, ASICS is embracing digital advancements to reimagine the concept of “Esports” with movement at its core.

DISC is a new style of Esports that requires people to move their bodies and aligns with ASICS’ founding philosophy of Anima Sana In Corpore Sano - A Sound Mind in A Sound Body.

Through this initiative, ASICS aims to spark interest in physical activity amongst new audiences, encouraging them to move their bodies while having fun.

Akihiko Sadaka, CDO (Chief Digital Officer) at ASICS, said: “At ASICS, we’ve always believed in the power of sport and move to spread positivity and uplift the mood of the world. It’s the reason we were founded and why we are called ASICS, which stands for Anima Sana In Corpore Sano or A Sound Mind in A Sound Body. Through the launch of DISC, we hope to inspire more people to experience the positive impact of movement on body and mind through innovative digital technology.”

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH META

DISC was developed in strategic collaboration with Meta, using the capabilities of the Meta Quest platform to bring a new kind of virtual sport to life. With its advanced movement tracking and mixed reality features, the Meta Quest platform enabled ASICS to create a physically engaging experience that feels intuitive, immersive, and competitive.

EXPERIENCE DISC FIRSTHAND

Players worldwide can join DISC beginning [March 28th, 2025] at disc.asics.com.

DISC is a free-to-play game and, following the App Store Launch in mid-2025, users will be able to purchase cosmetic upgrades to personalize avatars. In the future, DISC will offer free and premium upgrades to bring new game modes and training experiences to DISC players around the world.

To stay connected with the community, players can join DISC’s official Discord for live events, ranked competitions, and updates from the development team.

For further details, visit disc.asics.com.

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¹ ASICS experiment reveals just one week of physical inactivity has a similar impact as a week of broken sleep on our state of mind. Yet just 15 minutes and 9 seconds of physical activity can trigger a mental uplift.
https://corp.asics.com/en/press/article/asics-experiment-reveals-just-one-week-of-physical-inactivity-has-a-similar-impact-as-a-week-of-broken-sleep-on-our-state-of-mind.

² https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity