
No Man's Sky is back in the news cycle today, as it's been confirmed the game is coming to PlayStation 5. If you own the PS4 version, you'll be able to carry on with the next-gen version via a free update that introduces all manner of enhancements. Hidden among all this is some good news for virtual reality explorers, though: PlayStation VR will be supported on PS5 via backwards compatibility.
This means you'll be able to jack into your headset on PS5 and continue playing the game in VR. However, because the PSVR support is technically playing the PS4 version, it's likely that the vast majority of the PS5 enhancements won't appear when in VR. We're sure you'll notice reduced loading times, but we wouldn't expect the increased level of detail, improved lighting, or other upgrades to make themselves known when wearing the goggles.
Still, it's a win for PSVR fans; No Man's Sky is great in virtual reality, so it's good that you'll be able to continue on PS5, even if it won't quite match up to the proper next-gen experience. Will you be playing No Man's Sky in PSVR on PS5? Let us know in the comments section below.
[source nomanssky.com]
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All I ask is that it's at least a little clearer.
I don’t have No Man’s Sky Yet, but I hope it’s updated for the PS5 version soon. Of course they could be waiting for next gen VR, who knows.
Cleaner images and better textures in PSVR and they are already onto a winner. Can’t wait.
Just need that PS4 camera adaptor news and info and we will be set , such a shame the ps5 camera doesn’t support PSVR
I’ve played for couple of hours in VR, but sadly the graphical fidelity isn’t much since the HW limitations (Still no Pro update if I’m correct). Once they release a PS5 VR version I’m more than looking forward to embark on this Exploration of Space <3
Hopefully with PSVR 2 and new motion controls which will fit perfectly to your in game hands
So does this mean that although PSVR is compatible due to backwards compatibility there will be no native ps5 PSVR games?
@Robinsad that's a good question, because nothing has been announced thus far.
I'll try the back compatible psvr and compare to native ps5 and decide from there.
It would be a real shame if they didn't increase the LOD with the PS5/PSVR version of the game... I've actually been holding off playing it for a while now because that's what I expected, the game would be peaking with the SSD enabling a long LOD with the headset... Sean Murray has outdone himself regardless IMO!
I really hope they patch the resolution of the PSVR version on PS5 soon because the game clearly does not use the full resolution of the headset on PS4.
@SoulChimera It has already been stated by Sony that the only improvements PSVR on PS5 will see is improved frame rates and faster load times. I also hope that further improvements are made for the visuals but it's not looking good so far. Hitman 3 is only playable in VR if you buy the PS4 version, the PS5 version does not support VR, however, you can upgrade to a PS5 version for free if you buy digital. It is looking as though PSVR will forever be a PS4/Pro device stuck in backwards compatibility mode.
@Robinsad According to Sony, the current PSVR when connected to a PS5, will think it is connected to a PS4 Pro. The headset will only be recognised as a backwards-compatible device and won't have native PS5 support. Who knows if any visual improvements will be added after the PS5 release. I can't imagine developers wanting to continue making games for PSVR when they have to be produced to PS4 standards. If they do they will no doubt still have the parity rule that ensures all VR games must work on the original PS4 as well so the headset will still be held back. Not good.
@Kaos_Emerald Yeah, that info came out after the news article was posted. Complete missed opportunity if they stick with it.
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