Firesprite, the studio behind PlayStation VR’s surprisingly enjoyable survival horror roguelite The Persistence, is recruiting a string of new staff for a “VR action adventure project adapted from one of the most original and successful multimillion-selling console IP titles in the last 10 years”. Previous job listings have referred to a “multimillion selling action RPG”, and specifically referenced PSVR.
The advertisement for the Lead Producer position elaborates: “This is an exceptionally exciting project, partnering with the IP holder to create a whole new chapter in the exciting and highly original universe they have established, utilising the full immersive capabilities in VR to build a new narrative for fans and newcomers alike.”
While there are no further details in the description, the wording is fascinating because it was rumoured over a year ago that Sony was exploring the possibility of a Horizon Zero Dawn spin-off built within virtual reality. At the time, Blood & Truth developer London Studio was believed to be leading the project, but given its relatively small size it wouldn’t be unusual for it to recruit external support. However, it’s worth noting that, as pointed out on the ResetEra forums, London Studio has since removed any references to PSVR from its website, suggesting its direction may have changed over the past year.
Whatever the case, the Firesprite job listings are vague enough that they could be attributed to a dozen other franchises. And, while the platform holder has hinted that there’ll be a future for virtual reality on the PlayStation 5, it’s yet to outline exactly what it has planned beyond ongoing backwards compatibility support for its existing PSVR headset.
Still, there’s no question that some kind of Horizon Zero Dawn game designed to take advantage of new, updated hardware would prove a huge splash should the manufacturer really decide to move in that direction…
[source firesprite.com, via uploadvr.com, resetera.com, resetera.com, resetera.com]
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@Playstation it’s really good. Well worth a purchase
I'm afraid PSVR 2 will come too late & Oculus will be ruling VR even more.
I want to be wrong.
These are false rumours to distract the media from the fact that Knack VR is coming. Don't fall for it people.
@Playstation Astro Bot Rescue Mission is one the PS4’s greatest games. Simply amazing.
Interesting, think we are due a good vr game, haven't really had anything for a while now. Haven't played vr for a while now just the occasional beat saber. Hopefully we get something soon. I'm still 50/50 on whether I'd buy a ps vr 2 at the moment I enjoy a few games but they are short or held back by the move controller. So will wait and see.
@SirRealDeal I believe there will be an announcement by 2022, with the technology advancements and mass audience they are going for, it'll take a while to perfect IMO.
@SirRealDeal What difference does it make what oculus are doing? Why would that stop anyone who owns a playstation from the buying PSVR 2? There's already lots of competition, yet look how well psvr has done.
@daddycool197 If you don't know what difference it'd make.. you're not paying attention to the VR industry.
Hopefully, Sony is paying attention.
@theMEGAniggle I suspect 2022 will be much too late.
@SirRealDeal There's room for for both headsets on the market. Pretty sure knowing Sony they'll bring something worth having to the table.
@daddycool197 Of course. Most definitely. The questions are... when? At what price point?
Beyond those two questions.. PSVR 2 will need wireless capabilities to compete.
When plugged into PS5 it will need to be as close to PCVR as possible but also be able to play lesser games wirelessly.
I lean towards Sony doing what they need to do to make that happen. But I also lean towards Sony being much too late to wireless VR.
@SirRealDeal think realistically, you expect an announcement to come this year? When no one has a ps5???!
@theMEGAniggle Yes indeed.
VR industry is moving forward with a quickness. Sony need not be left behind.
Wow! A vr horizon would be craaaazy!
@SirRealDeal in theory, yes, they should’ve announced it last year but I feel like they will do it next year
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