On September 27, 2016, the park announced that the ride would undergo extensive refurbishment and reopen in 2017 with virtual reality headsets. It reopened as Kraken Unleashed on June 16, 2017. This update also featured an original orchestral score by Rick McKee for the VR film, as well as original area music.
On September 27, 2016, the park made a significant statement regarding the ride's future, indicating that it would undergo extensive renovations and reopen in 2017 with advanced virtual reality technology. It reopened as Kraken Unleashed on June 16, 2017, featuring an original musical composition by Rick McKee for the VR experience.