PSVR2 News
News Hold Hands to Heal and Battle Huge Foes in PSVR2's The Tale of Onogoro
Portal meets Shadow of the Colossus is the pitch
Last Labyrinth developer Amata K.K has returned with another virtual reality experience, which has already earned rave reviews on platforms such as Steam and Meta Quest. The game, named The Tale of Onogoro, is billed as “Portal meets Shadow of the Colossus” by the developer, in which you work...
News Iconic PS2 Puzzler Fantavision Resurrected for PSVR2 Launch
Baby you're a firework
The PS2 would, of course, compile one of the greatest libraries in console history – but when it first launched, it was ridiculed for its slim selection of first-party games. One of the few titles published by Sony was Fantavision, a quaint fireworks-based puzzler which looked spectacular on the system, but lacked the kind...
News Kick Back with VTuber Kizuna AI on PSVR2's Launch Day
Touch the beat
There’s no doubt the Internet can be a weird place, so it’s perhaps no surprise that VTubers are massive right now. For those out of the loop, these are virtual characters that appear on YouTube, playing video games, vlogging about their virtual life, and sometimes doing more general things, like dancing and singing. To be clear,...
News PSVR2 Pre-Orders No Longer Require an Invite
Get it while it's hot
Sony has removed the invite requirement for PSVR2 pre-orders from its PS Direct storefront, meaning you’re now free to purchase a next-gen headset if you want one. Previously, the platform holder only allowed those who’d registered interest in the device to scoop it up, but that obligation has now been retired, and...
News Bleak Blockbuster Behemoth Will Survive PSVR2
A brutal world inhabited by giant creatures
Skydance Interactive, the firm behind virtual reality survival hit The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, is cooking up a brand-new bleak and brutal world for PSVR2: Behemoth. The game, inspired by folk horror and giant monsters, will see you live as an outcast in a hostile world roamed by the eponymous...
News Across the Valley Is a Peaceful Farming Sim Cropping Up on PSVR2
Tend the fields with your own virtual hands
Ever been playing a farming sim and found yourself wishing it was a bit more hands-on? Well, that's what Across the Valley is looking to provide when it comes to PSVR2. Announced for release in early 2023, this virtual reality title is all about tending your crops and looking after livestock in peace. The...
News Get to Know PS Studio Firesprite in New Developer Profile Video
In the spotlight
One of the newest additions to Sony's PS Studios group is Firesprite. The developer is PlayStation's largest first-party studio in the UK, easily dwarfing Media Molecule and London Studio, but we still haven't learned a huge amount about it. That's where this new video, which aims to profile the 10-year-old studio, comes in. As...
News Questions Over Free PSVR2 Upgrades Raised by Moss, Moss: Book II
Polyarc takes the paid route
PSVR classics Moss and Moss: Book II are being given native PSVR2 versions that will be ready to release alongside Sony's new VR headset in February 2023, but the kicker for current owners is they'll need to pay full price to play them. Polyarc has confirmed to Push Square it won't be off
News Both Moss Games Receiving PSVR2 Versions, Out on Launch Day
But there's no free PSVR upgrade
Polyarc has announced its porting Moss and Moss: Book II to PSVR2, and both will be available with native versions on the same day the headset launches: 22nd February 2023. The first game will cost $17.99 while the sequel is $26.99 after a 10 per cent PS Store discount for pre-ordering. You'll also be able to buy...
News Fresh Batch of PSVR2 Pre-Order Invites Sent Out in Europe
Are you VReady?
Those of you who missed the first wave of PSVR2 pre-orders may want to check your inboxes, as Sony has sent out a fresh wave of invites around Europe today. If you received one, you’ll have a short window of time to visit the PS Direct website and purchase the PS5’s next-gen headset. You won’t be charged until the headset...
News After the Fall Confirmed as a PSVR2 Launch Game
New content revealed
After the Fall has been announced as a PSVR2 launch game, making it the 12th title at the time of writing confirmed to be releasing alongside Sony's next-gen headset. With a free PSVR to PSVR2 upgrade available for pre-existing owners, new content includes two new locations in the Hosp
News The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners 2 Survives PSVR2 on 21st March
And the original is getting ported to Sony's new headset
The sequel to Skydance Interactive’s critically acclaimed virtual reality survival smash hit The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution [We hate that name – Ed], will scavenge for resources from 21st March, 2023 on PSVR2. And in surprise news, it’ll be available as...
News PSVR2 Gets The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR on Launch Day
Costs £32.99/$39.99
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR has been announced as another PSVR2 launch game after its new PS Store listing revealed a release date of 22nd February 2023. The title costs £32.99/$39.99, and pre-ordering nets you goodies such as a golden gun and a bobblehead for your cart. It joins the likes of
News Horizon Call of the Mountain's Hero Is a Shadow Carja Master Climber
A noble seeking redemption
Horizon Call of the Mountain’s mysterious protagonist Ryas is a master climber from the Shadow Carja clan, although “not much is known about his appearance” according to an infographic released by Guerrilla Games. That’s, of course, because you are the character; you’ll never actually see the character because...
News PSVR2's Finger Tracking Looks Spot On
Double digits
If your only experience with virtual reality is the original PSVR headset, then Sony’s successor is going to be a huge step forward. While much of the discussion has centred on visuals and performance improvements, the new PSVR2 Sense Controllers are going to make a massive difference from a tactile perspective. Honestly, those PS...
News Jaw Dropping Kayak Sim Targeting PSVR2 Launch Day
Water thing to reveal
The absolutely breath-taking Kayak VR: Mirage is paddling into PSVR2’s launch lineup – at least, that’s the plan, according to the title’s appropriately named Dutch developer, Better Than Life. The game, already a hit on PC, has two core components to it: the meditative aspect, as you explore idyllic environments on the...
News 10 PSVR2 Launch Games Revealed So Far
At least another 10 to go
After putting PSVR2 up for pre-order and listing some of its games on the PS Store, Sony now has 10 titles confirmed to launch alongside the headset so far. The platform holder plans to have at least 20 games ready for the release on 22nd February 2023 — from both itself and third
News PSVR2 Exclusive Horizon Call of the Mountain Grabs Pre-Order Trailer
Bullseye
This pre-order trailer for Horizon Call of the Mountain largely consists of footage from previous reveals, but it’s well worth watching if only as a reminder of the kind of spectacle you can expect from the PSVR2 exclusive on 22nd February. The game’s available to pre-order right now, alongside Sony’s new headset, and is being billed...
News PSVR2 Game Pricing Revealed as Pre-Orders Go Live
From £17 to £60
PSVR2 is now available for pre-order ahead of its 22nd February 2023 release date, and so too are some PSVR2 Launch Games on the PS Store. The listings have revealed how much you should expect to pay for big experiences like Horizon Call of the Mountain as well as interesting ind
News Altair Breaker Brings Super Sword Fighting Action to PSVR2
En garde!
Multiplayer VR "super sword fighting action game" Altair Breaker is officially coming to PSVR2, and while there is no word on a release window as yet, we did get a trailer showing off the title's particular brand of melee combat in action. In Altair Breaker, players will be able to use sword fighting techniques not physically possible in...
Reminder PSVR2 Pre-Orders Begin on 15th November
A new reality awaits
If you’re hoping to get a PSVR2 headset when it launches on 22nd February, 2023, here’s a timely reminder that pre-orders will open on 15th November. As previously reported, you’ll only be able to pre-order from PS Direct in the US, UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg – and many of you will have...
News No Man's Sky PSVR2 Update Will Explore the Galaxy for Free from Launch
Take off
No Man’s Sky’s free next-gen virtual reality update will join the growing list of PSVR2 launch games in February 2023. Eurogamer.net was able to get confirmation out of developer Hello Games, after an updated trailer description erroneously mentioned that the patch would be available from “February 2022”. The typo has since been...
News Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue Is Another PSVR2 Launch Game
Joins three other titles so far
Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue has been confirmed as a PSVR2 launch game, releasing 22nd February 2023 along with versions for PSVR and PC platforms. First revealed in a Play
News Stranger Things VR Could Release on PSVR2
Coming to "major VR platforms"
A VR adaptation of the Netflix series Stranger Things is being released at the end of next year, and PSVR2 may be one of the platforms to receive a version. Announced over the weekend and dubbed Stranger Things VR, it's releasing on "major VR platforms" in late 2023. You'd assume Sony's next-gen headset would be part
News PSVR2 Has Another Game Confirmed for Launch Day
Swordsman VR upgraded for new headset
Sinn Studio has announced it will be upgrading the PSVR version of Swordsman VR so it's ready as a native PSVR2 title for the launch day of the new headset. Confirmed in a tweet from the developer, it also says it'll share news about a
Poll Will You Pay the PSVR2 Launch Price?
Pound stretcher
Sony has announced its next-gen PSVR2 headset will cost £529.99/$549.99/€599.99, which is more than a PS5. It's a lot of money to see written down, but when you start to consider the technology you're getting in exchange, the picture starts to become clearer. As detailed in our Full Specs Comparison guide including the
News Virtual Reality MMO Zenith: The Last City Confirmed for PSVR2 Launch
New and improved
Zenith: The Last City will be part of PSVR2's launch games lineup when it arrives in February. Developer Ramen VR previously brought the MMO to PSVR, but has been working on an enhanced edition for Sony's shiny new hardware. The team says it has "added hundreds of hours of new content, made massive graphics updates, and leveraged...
News Superb Rhythm Shooter Pistol Whip Targets PSVR2
Free upgrade for existing owners
Pistol Whip is one of our favourite games for PSVR, and it’s about to become one of our favourites on PSVR2 as well! For those of you who don’t know, this is an innovative first-person shooter, where you need to dodge, duck, and – crucially – shoot in time to the beat. Obviously, it’ll be using all of...
News New PSVR2 Game Tentacular Takes a Squid Out of Water
Pre-orders available soon
Tentacular is a brand new PSVR2 game all about "a gigantic but good-hearted tentacled beast trying to figure out its place in the world". It's a physics-based game designed to take full advantage of all the PSVR2's bells and whistles; it reminds us a lot of Ghost Giant in that you're free to interact with the environment as...
News Avoid Deadly Velociraptors in Jurassic World Aftermath Collection, Coming to PSVR2
A crisis about dinos
Developer Coatsink has announced Jurassic World Aftermath Collection for PSVR2. This is a game that hit other virtual reality devices in two parts, but this collection puts the whole adventure together on Sony's new headset. So, what is it, exactly? We've embedded a trailer to give you the gist. Aftermath is set between...
News Horizon Call of the Mountain Is a PSVR2 Launch Game
Seemingly costs £40/$40
Horizon Call of the Mountain will launch alongside the PSVR2 headset on 22nd February 2023, Sony has announced. It will be available as a standalone game or bundled in with the device for an extra £40/$40. Given the pricing difference between the two bundles, it would suggest Horizon Call of the Mountain costs £40/$40 on...
News Co-Op Shooter After the Fall Levels Up on PSVR2
Full crossplay with other platforms
Those of you who already own a PSVR headset will be familiar with After the Fall, which launched last year on PS4. Well, now it’s levelling up for PSVR2, and it’ll be taking advantage of all the new Sony accessory’s features – including the PSVR2 Sense Controller, with its haptic feedback and adaptive...
News Job Simulator Dev Pledges a Cosmic Catastrophe in Cosmonious High on PSVR2
Out there
Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator developer Owlchemy Labs is back with Cosmonious High, an out-of-this-world adventure for PSVR2, filled with intergalactic interactive idiocy. “In this single player alien adventure players take on the role of a Prismi, a rare alien species that can adapt to any situation. Upon crash-landing into the...
News Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue Brings Kid-Friendly Horror to PSVR2, PSVR
Explore the house in virtual reality
The Hello Neighbor series has been surprisingly successful, partly thanks to popular YouTubers turning it into some sort of viral hit. Essentially, it revolves around sneaking into the nefarious neighbour's house to discover what secrets he holds, but you need to be careful, as he'll be tracking you down. The...
News PSVR2 Games Offer Free Upgrades if You Own PSVR Version
Two titles with free upgrades
PSVR2 won't support backwards compatibility with original PSVR games, but the developers who are upgrading their games for the new headset are offering free upgrades. Announced alongside the device's release date and price, Pistol Whip VR and Zenith: The Last City are all giving owners free upgrades if you already own...
News Build Your Dream PSVR2 Metropolis in Cities VR: Enhanced Edition
City life
PSVR2 will be fantastic when the action is fast and frantic, but those serene moments are worth experiencing in virtual reality, too. Cities VR: Enhanced Edition is effectively an adaptation of Cities: Skylines, and it’s coming to Sony’s eye-popping new headset next year. “When you first start out you’ll be in a large empty area,...
News Roguelike Shooter The Light Brigade Combines Guns and Magic on PSVR2, PSVR
Illuminating
As part of Sony's info explosion regarding PSVR2, developer Funktronic Labs has announced The Light Brigade. Coming to the new headset as well as its predecessor, this tactical, roguelike FPS has you using light magic to illuminate dark environments while blasting away the baddies. Enlisted in the titular Light Brigade, you're tasked...
News Crossfire: Sierra Squad Brings High-Octane FPS Thrills to PSVR2
Guns up
If you’re a fan of Call of Duty, or just military first-person shooters in general, then you’ll probably want Crossfire: Sierra Squad on your radar. The larger-than-life outing developed by Smilegate will see you battling a “seemingly endless enemy force with high artificial intelligence”. It also looks utterly ridiculous; for...
News The Dark Pictures Brings a Fresh Rush of Blood to PSVR2
Will you play Until Dawn?
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, with its on-rails ghost house horror, was one of the surprise stories of PSVR – and it’s getting a spiritual successor, in the form of The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR for PSVR2. This is following closely in the trembling footsteps of its predecessor, sending you on a thrill-ride through some...
News PSVR2 Launches 22nd February 2023, Costs $550
Pre-orders go live on 15th November
Sony has today announced its PSVR2 headset will launch on 22nd February 2023 at a price of $549.99/£529.99. You'll get the device, PSVR2 Sense controllers, and stereo headphones. Pre-orders will begin on 15th November 2022 on the PlayStation Direct online store and other participating retailers. Horizon Call of...
News Ghostbusters VR Officially Called Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, Out for PSVR2 Next Year
I ain't afraid of no ghosts
After announcing a PSVR2 adaptation of the Ghostbusters series is in the works, Sony Pictures has given the game an official title: Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord. The name was confirmed in a Kinda Funny livestream, where studio nDreams also revealed it'll be out for Sony's next-gen VR headset at some point next...
News PSVR2 Manuals Are Being Printed Prior to Launch, Sony Massively Cuts Weight
Headset sheds 70 grams from devkit
PSVR2’s official instruction manuals are being printed ahead of the product’s launch next year. The images of the paperwork, shared on Twitter, include a 2023 copyright notice and some minor details on the specifications. As spotted by virtual reality fanatic Brad Lynch, it looks like Sony has brought down the...
Feature How Does the $1,500 Meta Quest Pro Compare to PSVR2?
Side-by-side with Meta's cutting-edge headset
As has been rumoured for an eternity, Meta has announced a flagship new virtual reality headset: the Meta Quest Pro. It’s important to underline that this will not replace the existing consumer-ready Meta Quest 2: it’s a corporate product, designed more for business and productivity than mucking...
News Escape Room Horror Do Not Open Will Spook PSVR2 Next Year
And pancake PS5 version due 15th November
There’s a lot of survival horror on the horizon for PS5, but if you’re a fan of the genre, you’ve probably got time for one more. Do Not Open, a self-proclaimed Escape Room-style experience, will prise the PS5 ajar when it launches on 15th November, 2022. It’ll be followed by a “definitive VR...
News Peripheral Manufacturers Already Plotting Plastic PSVR2 Rifles
Locked and loaded
One of the best accessories for the original PSVR was the amazing Aim Controller, which utilised similar technology to the PS Move to place a real, physical rifle in your hands. While it didn’t get as much support as it arguably deserved, it was outstanding in first-party games like Farpoint and Firewall Zero Hour. With the new...
Rumour Half-Life: Alyx Allegedly Locked for PSVR2
Negotiations apparently ongoing for a while
If there’s any game Sony needs to get over the line for PSVR2, it’s Half-Life: Alyx. The critically acclaimed first-person shooter is comfortably regarded as one of the best virtual reality experiences available today, and with the Japanese giant looking to offer more substantial, full-length...
News Sony Producing Two Million PSVR2 Headsets by March 2023
Took first device over a year to sell two million
Sony plans to have two million PSVR2 headsets ready for consumers to purchase by March 2023, a new Bloomberg report claims. Mass production reportedly kicked into gear last month and hasn't hit any snags or faced any supply chain constraints up until now. The platform holder plans to release the...
Talking Point Is a PlayStation Showcase Really Happening This Year?
Weighing up the "evidence"
Is a dedicated PlayStation event really happening before the year is out? If you're a devout follower of industry "insiders", then you'll probably answer that question with a resounding 'yes'. But the reality is that Sony has become incredibly difficult to predict, especially when it comes to its consumer-facing actions...
News PSVR2 Is Truly Next-Gen, And Indies Will Lead the Software Charge
"Meta has done a great job promoting the Quest"
Shuhei Yoshida, the current indies bigwig at PlayStation but formerly the head of first-party, was one of the biggest early evangelists of PSVR. It stands to reason, then, that the executive believes PSVR2 is “truly next-gen” – but don’t just take his word for it, basically the entire media has...
News PSVR2 Not Looking Cheap as Impressive Features Debut in Hype-Inducing Ad
New Horizon, Firewall gameplay shown
PSVR2 is Sony's next major hardware launch, coming sometime in 2023, and it's beginning to ramp things up. As well as seeing snippets of promising games for the virtual reality goggles like Horizon Call of the Mountain, we've recently had some juicy hands-on impressions to read. Now, the platform holder is...
News Resident Evil Village's Visuals Still Stunning with PSVR2
Very little drop-off from console release
The original PSVR was amazing, but on the rare occasion a tentpole AAA title got ported to it, the visuals took an enormous hit. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is a great example: the experience was transformative in virtual reality, but the Bakers’ family home looked grimy and low-fidelity on the headset. It...
Rumour Tons of PSVR2 Devs Porting PSVR Games to New Headset
After backwards compatibility is ruled out
The news that PSVR2 will not be backwards compatible is not exactly surprising. The reality is that Sony’s new headset has a pair of brand-new controllers, which utilise an entirely different tracking system and button setup to the PS Move. Even the DualSense controller lacks the lightbar of the DualShock...
News PSVR2 Isn't Backwards Compatible with PSVR Games, Sony Confirms
A much more advanced device
PSVR2 won't include any backwards compatibility support with PSVR titles, meaning those games cannot be played on the new virtual reality headset, Sony has confirmed. Speaking in the latest episode of the Official PlayStation Podcast, SVP of platform experience Hideaki Nishino says this is because "PSVR2 is de
News Horizon Call of the Mountain Looks Gorgeous in Brief Glimpse at PSVR2 Gameplay
Thanks, Guerrilla
It's been a pretty big 24 hours for PlayStation. Last night we had a pretty darn good State of Play presentation, and now we have PSVR2 impressions popping up everywhere. Horizon Call of the Mountain in particular has benefitted from this attention, with Sony releasing some lovely screenshots of the virtual reality title. Now,...
Reaction Sony's Struck State of Play Gold Not Once, But Twice in a Row
Two for two
So much for lowering our expectations, eh? Sony's latest State of Play — broadcast on the 13th September, just to be clear — was another near perfectly paced and packed showcase. Sony itself had framed the event as a kind of lead-up to Tokyo Game Show 2022, which kicks off this week. We were promised updates on ten PS5, PS4, and...
Gallery Horizon Call of the Mountain Looks Lush in New PSVR2 Screenshots
It's a jungle out there
Horizon Call of the Mountain is currently wowing the press in some recent hands-on previews. Chief among all the lofty impressions is the fact the game looks fantastic, with some saying it's comparable to native PS5 games rather than other VR software. Sony's not left the rest of us empty handed, though — a selection of new...
News PSVR2 Game Horizon Call of the Mountain Is About 7 Hours Long
That's the long and the short of it
IGN is just one outlet fortunate enough to get hands-on time with PSVR2, and has posted the above video sharing its impressions. One small detail is what to expect from the duration of Horizon Call of the Mountain — we now know it will be roughly "6-7 hours" in length. So, the story won't take you on some...
News PSVR2 Hands-On Previews Praise Hardware and Games in Glowing Write-Ups
Horizon Call of the Mountain a stand-out
Some of the games media's biggest outlets have just lifted the lid on PSVR2, and it's sounding like a significant step up from the previous iteration. Sony invited members of the press to test the new visor and controllers, alongside some hands-on time with four upcoming games. From what we've gleaned so far,...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2022?
All the PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 reveals
Sony left just 24 hours between the announcement of its latest State of Play livestream and actually hitting play on the pre-recorded show, leaving little time for much speculation to build up. We were promised news from 10 PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 games across roughly 20 minutes, and that's exactly what happened. Here...
Poll Was Sony's Latest State of Play a Show to Remember?
Have your say
Sony's marketing team has proven time and time again it doesn't play by the rules anymore, so it should not really come as a surprise it left exactly 24 hours for PlayStation fans to get excited for a new State of Play showcase. PS5 and PS4 were the focus along with a few PSVR2 reveals, but what did you make of the show? Brand new...
News Demeo Looks Like Digital Dungeons & Dragons on PS5, PSVR2
D20s at the ready
PSVR2 has another game confirmed for 2023, and this one takes cues from tabletop RPGs. Demeo initially launched on other VR platforms last year, but is now making the jump to Sony's new headset — as well as PS5 with a regular, flat screen version. The elevator pitch is a D&D-style game that's all about rolling dice and...
News Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge Gets Enhanced Edition on PSVR2
Coming in 2023
Star Wars fans rejoice! The well-liked VR adventure is getting a souped up release on PSVR2, aptly named Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge - Enhanced Edition. Originally released back in 2020, this virtual reality title puts players on the planet of Batuu, with a story inspired by the Disneyland attraction, Galaxy's Edge...
News PS5, PSVR2 to Feature in Sony State of Play Livestream Today
Updates and gameplay from 10 titles
Nintendo’s not getting all the fun! Sony has announced a surprise State of Play livestream for today, 13th September. The broadcast will begin at 3PM PT / 11PM BST, and promises approximately 20 minutes of reveals, including “fresh gameplay footage from 10 games coming to PS5, PS4, and PSVR2”. A
News It's Happening! PSVR2 Games Can Now Be Wishlisted on PS Store
The call of the mountain
As was indicated alongside the surprise announcement of Firewall Ultra earlier this week, PSVR2 titles are beginning to pop up on the PS Store. While you can’t technically pre-order yet – the headset doesn’t even have a release date beyond early 2023 – you can add First Contact
News Firewall Ultra Is a Huge PSVR2 Sequel to Zero Hour
Takes full advantage of PSVR2
First Contact Entertainment has announced it's developing a sequel to PSVR game Firewall Zero Hour. Called Firewall Ultra, it's being made exclusively for PSVR2 and will take advantage of every feature the headset has. A quick teaser trailer can be
News Developers Should Have an Easier Time Porting Their Games to PSVR2
Smooth sailing
The launch of PSVR2 is slated for early in 2023, and as the appointed time draws closer, we learn more and more about Sony's next foray into virtual reality. Case in point, Sony Interactive Entertainment's own Yasuo Takahashi and Kenjo Akiyama spoke at CEDEC (Computer Entertainment Developers Conference) last week. They highlighted...
News Firewall Dev Delays Announcement, Might Suggest PSVR2 News Incoming
First Contact celebrates game's 4th anniversary
First Contact Entertainment is the studio behind fan-favourite PSVR shooter, Firewall Zero Hour. Despite its relatively small audience, the game received pretty consistent updates for a long time, and today it celebrates its fourth anniversary. It seems the developer had planned to announce some news...
News PSVR2 Playable for the First Time at TGS 2022
Via a Resident Evil Village demo
Sony's PSVR2 headset will be playable for the first time on the TGS 2022 show floor, it's been confirmed. Attendees can sample the next-gen device through a Resident Evil Village demo, with the Japanese showcase taking place from 15th to 18th September 2022. This will be the very first time PSVR2 has been playable...
News Cute Platforming Sequel Moss: Book 2 Sniffing Around PSVR2
Quill it happen?
It looks like Polyarc’s cute platforming sequel Moss: Book 2 will tunnel its way to PSVR2 when the headset launches next year. While the developer didn’t outright confirm anything, it shared Sony’s release date news on Twitter, and added: “Can you think of a game that benefits from a two-controller setup?” It included a...
News Sony Confirms PSVR2's Release Date for Early 2023
Here we go
PSVR2 will release in early 2023, Sony has confirmed. PlayStation France was first to let the cat out of the bag, but other major regional accounts have since followed with the relatively simple message, including PlayStation UK. It perhaps didn’t take a genius to figure out that
News Iron Man VR Dev Is 'All-In' on Virtual Reality
A potential PSVR2 partner?
Could there be a new PSVR2 project from Marvel’s Iron Man VR developer, Camouflaj? Well, potentially at the very least. In an update on the Republique studio’s website, it noted that “for the sixth year running” it’s going “all-in on virtual reality”. CEO Ryan Payton stopped short of sharing any specifics,...
News It's Happening! PSVR2 References Unearthed in PS5 Firmware Update
Shhh, it's a secret
Sony had suggested earlier in the week that we would find references to PSVR2 in future PS5 firmware updates, and it’s already beginning. A beta for the new-gen console’s latest system software rolled out earlier today, with folder functionality and 1440p support. It’s supposed to be confidential, but that hasn’t stopped...
News Sony Unveils PSVR2 User Experience, Including See-Through View, Customisable Play Area
Great quality-of-life features revealed
Sony has given us a little more information about its upcoming virtual reality tech for PS5, PSVR2. We've seen what the headset looks like, as well as those fancy new controllers, and now we have details on the hardware's user experience. There are several features shown off via the PS Blog, and they lo
News NBA Jam Inspired VR Basketball to Posterize PSVR2
Blacktop Hoops aiming for Sony's headset
Wii Sports proved over a decade ago that motion controls can make sports games more compelling, and virtual reality has always felt like an evolution of that. We’re already beginning to see titles like Eleven Table Tennis explode on Meta Quest, and Blacktop Hoops c
News Stunning Watersports Sim Kayak VR: Mirage Planned for PSVR2
Splash wave
The absolutely outrageously beautiful Kayak VR: Mirage is planned for release on PSVR2 at some point in the future. We reached out to Dutch developer Better Than Life after the outstandingly realistic watersports sim started blowing up on Steam, and the developer confirmed what we’d anticipated: that the game will be a great fit for...
News First Photo of PSVR2 in the Flesh Emerges
So close you can sense it
It’s been a little while since we last learned much about PSVR2. Sony did spotlight a handful of games during a recent State of Play, but outside of that, the firm’s been following its usual marketing strategy: radio silence. That’s what makes this photograph somewhat fascinating, then: it’s the first time we’ve...
News Final Fury Is a First-Person Fighting Game Punching onto PSVR2 in 2023
All in the mind
As a part of the Upload VR Showcase — which preceded Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest on a jam-packed June 9th — Kluge Interactive announced its latest endeavour. Final Fury is a first-person/third-person hybrid multiplayer fighting game from the team that created Synth Riders. While the glimpse of gameplay is very brief, we do...
News Ghostbusters VR Officially Coming to PSVR2
Time for slimin'
Fracked developer nDreams has confirmed on Twitter that Ghostbusters VR will also be releasing for PSVR2. The game was originally announced back
News Tetris Effect, Rez Producer 'Very Interested' in Making a PSVR2 Game
But no word on Humanity
Tetris Effect and Rez HD producer Tetsuya Mizuguchi has stated he'd be "very interested" in making a PSVR2 game. As part of a new interview with VGC reflecting on Tetris Effect four years later, he said: "I can't say anything very specific... but we are very interested, and we're thinking a
News PSVR2 Is 'Super Impressive' and Horizon Call of the Mountain Is 'Very, Very Cool'
Can't wait to try it
PSVR2 has been officially announced for quite some time, and we even got our first glimpse at a selection of games during last night’s State of Play – but hands on impressions have been light. That’s because, effectively, very few outside of Sony have played it yet – we’re still eagerly anticipating our first...
News PS5, PS4 Stalwarts Resident Evil, Final Fantasy Lead State of Play Trailer Views
Broadcast on track to be biggest yet
Since the beginning of PlayStation, franchises like Resident Evil and Final Fantasy have been key to the success of Sony’s consoles. It’s testament to their longevity that four hardware generations later – and nearing 30 years – those very same series remain crowd pleasers for PS5 and PS4 owners. Our...
News Resident Evil Village Will Take Full Advantage of PSVR2 Sense Controllers
Pricing to be announced in due course
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard was transformative with PSVR, but it was restricted in some ways. Perhaps hamstrung by the aging PS Move controllers, it was played entirely with the DualShock 4 controller. This was, of course, an adequate experience – but it lacked the tactile feel that we’ve come to expect from...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for June 2022?
All the PS5, PS4, PSVR2 reveals
Another State of Play livestream has come and gone, sharing with the world nearly 30 minutes of PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 reveals. Alongside games for Sony's next VR headset, titles from third-party partners were also promised. This round up is designed to give you a quick list of every single announcement from the show...
Poll Did Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream Live Up to the Hype?
The best one yet or the best one yet?
It's been a while since Sony's last general State of Play livestream, but the company returned with nearly 30 minutes of PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 announcements for its fanbase this week. Since we've already gotten a good look at the headset itself along with its next-gen controllers, Sony lifted the lid on some new...
News Horizon Call of the Mountain Is a Real PSVR2 Spectacle, Aloy Cameo Confirmed
It's got scale
Wow, wow, wow! Frankly, this trailer will not do Horizon Call of the Mountain justice, but the fact that it looks jaw-dropping scaled-down on a flat-screen is testament to what we’re all about to experience with PSVR2. The sheer scale on display here at points is breath-taking – this is comfortably the biggest, most beautiful VR...
News Intergalactic Adventure No Man's Sky Sets Destination for PSVR2
Spaced out
No Man’s Sky, a game that never stops expanding, was already incredible with PSVR – but it promises to be revolutionary with PSVR2. There’s really not a massive amount to glean from this trailer: it’s Hello Games’ seminal survival game paired with Sony’s uber-powerful new headset. However! Writing on the PS Blog, creator Sean...
News Resident Evil Village Getting PSVR2 Support
Takes advantage of Sense Controllers
Resident Evil Village will be updated with PSVR2 support on PS5, taking advantage of the Sense Controllers also. The headset itself still doesn't have a release date, but presumably, this patch will roll out alongside the device. Breaking... <products id="14779">
News PSVR2's Horizon Call of the Mountain Massively Upgraded in New Teaser
A looker
Horizon Call of the Mountain, as you may recall, was officially announced by Firesprite and Guerrilla earlier in the year. Sony showed a very short teaser trailer for the tentpole PSVR2 title, and promised more news soon. That information is scheduled to arrive during
News Horizon Call of the Mountain Will Be Part of State of Play
Get a "new look" at PSVR2 game
Sony has confirmed Horizon Call of the Mountain will be part of tomorrow's State of Play presentation. A tweet reveals we'll get a "new look" at the PSVR2 title, which to date is the only game shown officially for the next-gen headset. That very short list of All PSVR2 Co
News Sony Targeting 1.5 Million PSVR2s for Launch, But Could Drop in Early 2023
A bold beginning
According to reliable supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Sony intends to manufacture 1.5 million PSVR2 headsets for the second half of this year. The TF International Securities employee noted, however, that the virtual reality device could ultimately drop in early 2023, depending on the “development schedule” of game titles...
Rumour Killzone VR Was in Development, Could Have Switched to PSVR2
Helghast yeah
According to sources of the popular YouTube channel PSVR without Parole, a Killzone VR game was in development at Supermassive Games. We know that The Quarry developer teased further projects with Sony all the way back in 2018, stating that it was working on “several unannounced PlayStation exclusives”. One of these, allegedly, was...
News State of Play Showcase for Thursday Confirmed, PSVR2 Games Included
Almost 30 minutes in length
Sony has confirmed its next State of Play livestream will take place next week on Thursday 2nd June 2022, containing a "sneak peek at several games in development for PlayStation VR2" as well as "some exciting reveals from our third-party partners". Lasting roughly 30 minutes, the showcase will begin at 11pm BST / 3pm PT...
News PSVR2 Will Have Over 20 Major Launch Titles
Welcome to the next dimension
PSVR2 will launch with more than 20 games, from both first-party studios and third-party partners. While the platform holder stopped short of sharing any specific names, it was confident enough to drop the tidbit during an investor relations briefing which outlined the PlayStation division’s strategy for the near...
News PSVR2 Games from Wraith: The Oblivion Team in Development
#MoreThanOne
Apex Construct and Wraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife developer Fast Travel Games has dropped a not so subtle hint it has multiple PSVR2 projects in the works. Taking to Twitter, the team posted a picture of the all-new headset along with the PSVR2 logo and its own branding. Accompanying the image is the text: "We’re just go
News Coatsink Selected to Make Next-Gen PSVR2 Launch Title
And it could potentially be related to Jurassic World
UK developer Coatsink – the studio behind a number of indie games, including Phogs and Cake Bash – has been “selected” to create a launch title for Sony’s next-gen virtual reality headset, PSVR2. In a financial document compiled by publisher Thunderful, the firm said that the decision...
News Green Hell VR Welcomes You to the Jungle on PSVR2 in 2023
Virtually dead
We'll be honest: we hadn't heard of Green Hell VR before today, but it seems the game is very well received. Released for PC VR platforms earlier this year, this is a tough survival title that drops you into the Amazon rainforest and simply tasks you with staying alive. As mentioned, the reception has been pretty positive, so we're...
Video Please, Sony - We Need These PSVR2 Games
Dare to dream
PSVR2 remains in that semi-limbo state where we know it’s coming, but we still don’t know much about it – especially when it comes to software. Obviously, a handful of games have been officially announced – including Horizon Call of the Mountain – but we can still revel in the unknown, before our expectations crash back to...
News Acclaimed Historical Survival Medieval Dynasty Planned for PSVR2
Build a settlement in virtual reality
Survival games are among the most popular across all platforms these days, and Medieval Dynasty has been particularly well received on PC storefronts like Steam. The game merges hunting in the Middle Ages with tycoon-type gameplay, as you’re required to build and fortify a thriving settlement for you and your...
News Next-Gen PSVR2 Announcement from nDreams Incoming
We can dream
UK developer nDreams is fast establishing itself as one of the busiest names in virtual reality, having recently announced Ghostbusters VR for Meta Quest – among many others. Now the Fracked creator has started to tease its next title: a next-gen virtual reality release for PSVR2. “Are you ready?” it asks. The studio says that...
News First-Person PSVR2 QB Sim NFL Pro Era Puts the Ball in Your Hands
Hail mary
You’ve spent years complaining about your favourite franchise’s starting quarterback on social media, but have you got what it takes to lead your team down the field with the game on the line? That’s what NFL Pro Era seeks to determine, an upcoming quarterback sim officially licensed by the National Football League, and coming to...
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