PSVR2 News
Mini Review POOLS (PSVR2) - Niche Horror Is a PSVR2 Showcase
There's something in the water
POOLS is more of an experience than a game. You can technically see it through to completion in about an hour. But amid the brevity of our time with it, there's a palpable sense of atmosphere that'll leave you on edge. POOLS is an off-kilter horror walking simulator where you must navigate complex mazes of tiled...
News The Room Dev Returns to PSVR2 with Spooky Puzzle Thriller Ghost Town in Early December
It's a town with ghosts
Fireproof Games, the British studio behind the acclaimed puzzle series The Room, is soon to release its latest title on PSVR2. It's called Ghost Town, and it's set for release on Sony's virtual reality hardware on 1st December 2025: You play as Edith Penrose, a witch who turns her talents to ghost hunting in this...
News Sony Is Actually Advertising PSVR2 This Black Friday
Virtually unheard of
PSVR2 can sometimes feel like a forgotten footnote to the PS5 generation, but Sony is putting some fresh marketing energy behind the accessory this holiday. Specifically, with the headset discounted by $100 this Black Friday, the platform holder is actually advertising the device for once. An all-new montage trailer focuses on...
News Lumines Arise's Excellent Soundtrack Releases in February, New Single Available Now
Music to our ears
Lumines Arise is a wonderful game for many reasons, but a big one is its great OST, and soon you'll be able to own it. Publisher Enhance has announced a date for the digital release of the soundtrack; it'll be available on 2nd February, 2026, with pre-orders now available via Bandcamp. The full album will cost $10. The music...
News Sony's PS Plus Premium Offer for PSVR2 Games Seems to Die Next Month
Last two remaining PSVR2 titles to expire
The initiative to get PSVR2 games into the hands of PS Plus Premium subscribers looks to be quietly coming to an end next month. Every PSVR2 title that Sony initially included in the offer has expired, and the final two — Arcade Paradise VR and Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge - Enhanced Edition...
News At Least One Publisher Still Strongly Supports PSVR2
Five new games from Flat2VR Studios
The chances Sony ever makes another PSVR2 game are so slim that it's not even worth considering at this point, so it's been left to third parties to support the device. One of them is Flat2VR Studios, which announced four PSVR2 titles for release this month, and a fifth in 2026, as part of its digital showcase...
Interview Lumines Arise Could Be the Most Emotional, 'High-End' Puzzle Game You Ever Play
"It's not just about blocks dropping"
Enhance has been on a real winning streak. Led by legendary designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi, the team has brought us the likes of Rez Infinite, Lumines Remastered, Tetris Effect, and Humanity — all brilliant, memorable audiovisual experiences. The latest in this line of wonderful games is Lumines Arise, the first...
Exclusive Your First Look at Astro Bot in Lumines Arise, and How the Crossover Happened
It came down to a "cosmic coincidence"
Lumines Arise is set to arrive on PS5 on 11th November, and when developer and publisher Enhance announced the release date, it also unveiled a Digital Deluxe edition, which includes several special Loomii — in-game avatars — and name plates based on the studio's othe
News PSVR2 Is Getting a Gundam Game as Silver Phantom Is Spotted on PS Store
Phantom gain
Gundam VR title Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom is headed for PSVR2, as evidenced by its own PS Store page. Apparently, said page has been there for about a month at this point — but we (and most other websites) completely missed it due to zero communication on the part of publisher Astrea. Very strange. The game first released...
News Thief PSVR2 Game Gives VR Players Something to Look Forward To
Up for pre-order on PS Store today
Vertigo Games has confirmed its PSVR2 spin-off from the Thief franchise will release on 4th December 2025, alongside other headsets like the Meta Quests and Steam VR. Maze Theory, the developer of Thief: Legacy of Shadow, has collaborated with the series' original creators from Eidos Montreal to make the game, and...
Mini Review Reach (PSVR2) - Great VR Parkour Let Down by Dull Story
Greatness out of reach
Reach is the latest VR adventure from nDreams, the developer of the excellent VR shooter, Synapse. With that in mind, we had high hopes going into its latest outing. But can Reach capture that VR magic found in Synapse, while delivering on its cinematic promise? Well, sort of. In Reach, you play as Rosa, a movie stunt...
News PS5 Puzzler Lumines Arise Is Looking Incredible in New Overview Video
Block out some time for this
It's no secret that we're big fans of Lumines here at Push Square Towers, and the upcoming new entry, Lumines Arise, looks better and better each time we see it. A new video gives us our broadest look at the puzzle game yet, delving into the various modes and features it has to offer. It also reveals several new...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Will Take Off on PS5 This December
PSVR2 support in development
After many rumours, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will take to the skies on PS5 from 8th December 2025. There's also going to be support for PSVR2, which is currently in development. Check out the announcement trailer above. Despite the year in the name, this is the latest version of the simulation game. This...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Here (September 2025)
Nice try, bub
It's time for another Sony PlayStation State of Play, which means approximately 35 minutes of new PS5 updates. We know Housemarque's next project Saros will be among the lineup, but what else awaits? Fans are hoping for Marvel's Wolverine, Resident Evil Requiem, and more. Join us live from 2PM PT / 10PM BST to find out. PlayStation...
News Creepy Viral Hit POOLS Takes the Plunge on PS5 in November, Playable Demo Out Now
The water's fine
POOLS, an unsettling horror experience that made a splash on PC in 2024, was officially announced for PS5 earlier this year, and now has a confirmed release date. What's more, a playable demo is available to play right now. The game is set to launch on PS5 on 25th November, and when it does, it'll be fully playable in PSVR2 as...
News PSVR2 Rhythm Treasure Synth Riders Drops New Experience, Featuring Kendrick Lamar
Available Now
Another month, another opportunity to mention Kluge Interactive's VR rhythm title Synth Riders. In the aftermath of Beat Games' disappointing announcement about Beat Saber support on PSVR2, Kluge has announced a brand new Experience, this time featuring the song "HUMBLE." by Kendrick Lamar. For those that haven't booted the title up...
News Lumines Arise Pre-Orders Are Live Now, Digital Deluxe Edition Has a PS5 Exclusive Bonus
PS Plus members get a discount too
In case you missed the news, Lumines Arise — the next game from the makers of Tetris Effect — now has both a release date and a limited-time playable demo. However, that's not the only update on the psychedelic puzzle game; you're now able to pre-order the game via PS Store. There's good reason to grab the...
News Lumines Arise Gets November PS5 Release Date, Limited Time Demo Available Now
Sample it for one week only
Lumines Arise, the Tetris Effect-style revival of the brilliant PSP puzzler, now has a release date on PS5. Announced back in June, the trippy falling-block puzzle game comes to Sony's console — with full PSVR2 support — on 11th November, 2025. On top of the release date news, developer Enhance has both unveiled and...
News Hide the Corpse May Be PSVR2's Most Morbid Game Yet
Wait, what?!
It looks cute and colourful, but Hide the Corpse may just be the most morbid release on PSVR2 to date. The game is exactly what it sounds like: you’ve got a dead body and you need to stash it before the cops arrive. The better you hide it, the more points you’ll earn. Weird. Here’s how the official blurb pitches it: “Hide...
News PSVR2 May Help Grit and Valor: 1949 Overcome Awkward RTS Console Controls This August
Reach out
If you've played real-time strategy games on console, you'll know that most of them aren't very intuitive to control on a pad — which is where PSVR2 may come into its own with the upcoming Grit and Valor: 1949. Previously announced for PS5, the alternate history roguelite RTS has now confirmed full PSVR2 support with its latest trailer:...
News The Next Mind-Bending Game from the Team Behind Manifold Garden Is Coming to PSVR2
Hotel Infinity due in 2025
Studio Chyr, the team behind the trippy puzzle exploration game Manifold Garden, has announced its next project, and it's a similarly cerebral experience built for PSVR2. The game is called Hotel Infinity, and as the name suggests, you'll be exploring a mysterious hotel filled with impossible spaces. Here's the...
News The Next PixelJunk Adventure Debuts PSVR2 Gameplay, Still Looks Weird As Heck
Dreams of Another coming soon
Q-Games, the team behind the varied and beloved PixelJunk game series, is back to talk about its latest venture, and it continues to look truly strange and unique. Announced back in February of this year, Dreams of Another is an unusual adventure game in which you fire weapons that bring things into existence rather...
News Meteora Is Probably the Most Unique Racing Game Coming to PS5 in 2026
With full PSVR2 support
A lot of racers are roughly the same these days, so it's always refreshing to see one that's doing something different. Meteora is a combat racing game in which you pilot a meteor through the cosmos. Previously announced as part of Sony's India Hero Project lineup, this combination of arcade-like action and racing...
News Microsoft Rivals PSVR2 with Meta Quest 3S Xbox Headset
Out today for £380 / $400
Microsoft has announced that it's dipping its toes into the VR space by teaming up with Meta to create an Xbox-branded Meta Quest 3S headset. This is a limited edition offered by the two companies and is said to be in very short supply, but the idea is that you shall have access to both the Meta Quest storefront and Xbox...
News Licensed PSVR2 Superbike Game May Require a Strong Stomach
Spinning wheels
Just as we pondered whether Sony had put PSVR2 life support, a surprise announcement has performed a spot of CPR on the underappreciated peripheral. We all know how good Gran Turismo 7 is with Sony’s headset, but this new officially licensed superbike game could prove the Tourist Trophy to Polyphony Digital’s hit. Due out on...
Talking Point Is It Officially Game Over for PSVR2?
Facing reality
This week, Beat Saber developer Beat Games announced it was cutting support for the PSVR2 and PSVR versions of its popular rhythm action game. The news is devastating for Sony’s headset: while the PS4 version of the title is a little long in the tooth these days, the PS5 edition is still an excellent way to enjoy one of the premier...
News You Can Listen to Lumines Arise's Brilliant Trailer Music On Repeat While You Wait for the Game
Only Human single available now
In case you missed it, we're getting a brand new Lumines game, and it looks wonderful. Lumines Arise is a Tetris Effect-style reimagining of Tetsuya Mizuguchi's PSP classic, filled with original music to zone out with while you form squares and let the gorgeous visuals wash over you. As with Enhance's excellent spin...
News The Latest Game from the Makers of Myst Comes to PS5, PS4 Next Month
Firmament coming soon
Cyan Worlds, the studio behind some of the most celebrated puzzle adventure games, is releasing its latest title on PS5 and PS4 very soon. The team behind Myst and Riven is bringing Firmament to Sony's consoles on 2nd July 2025, with optional PSVR2 support on PS5. The game is a Kickstarter project that began all the way back...
News Sony's New PS5, PSVR2 Game May Be the Most Important It Releases This Year
And it's free
Sony’s new PS5 and PSVR2 game Climate Station could have a small impact on the future of our planet. This isn’t about saving the world from fictional alien invaders or anything like that – it’s a data-driven collaboration with United Nations Playing for the Planet Alliance, which transforms real information into an...
News PSVR2 to Lose the Support of Its Best Game This Month
Beat Saber ends PS5, PS4 content
Beat Saber studio Beat Games has announced it'll no longer be supporting the PSVR2 and PSVR versions of its rhythm game, effective immediately. As of this month, the team won't be supporting the two PlayStation versions anymore with new content or updates. You can continue to play them, and they will remain...
News We Almost Got a Brand New Jumping Flash Game for PSVR2
Gone in a flash
Sony has been delving into its back catalogue a little more recently, and it seems it's going right back to the beginning, according to former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida. Speaking to VGC, the indie games advocate revealed that Jumping Flash was on the cards to make a comeback with an original virtual reality game, but it...
Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every PlayStation exclusive project
What are all PlayStation Studios developers and what are they working on? In this PlayStation Studios guide, we’re going to list all of the Japanese giant’s subsidiary game makers, along with their current projects. We’ll be updating this article regularly, as new titles are announced. Note: We've focused...
News Reach Is the Next PSVR2 Adventure from the Makers of Synapse and Vendetta Forever
Out this year
nDreams, the company behind some of PSVR2's best games, is back with another all-new title: Reach. This is a first-person action adventure that seemingly combines fast-paced parkour movement with ranged combat using bows and guns. "Featuring true-to-life full-body awareness and presence, deeply tactile interactions powered by...
News Thief Returns with PSVR2 Game Legacy of Shadow, Arriving in 2025
Put out the lights
The legendary stealth series Thief is set to make its return in Thief: Legacy of Shadow. This is a PSVR2 game from developers Vertigo Games (Arizona Sunshine) and Maze Theory, in collaboration with Eidos Montreal. Set to launch later this year, the game has you playing as a young thief going by the name Magpie. Forced to steal...
News Lumines Arise Brings the Puzzler Back in Gorgeous Style on PS5
Lumines Effect
Developer Enhance Games has announced Lumines Arise, a brand new entry in the classic arcade puzzle series. Coming to PS5 (with full, optional PSVR2 support) in Fall 2025, this looks like the studio is building on its previous work with Tetris Effect, bringing the wonderful fusion of music and visualisers to Lumines' gameplay. It...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Here (4th June, 2025)
Saros? God of War? Resident Evil? Wolverine?
Are you planning to watch PlayStation’s State of Play? To be honest, we didn’t think it was happening this year, but Sony has come up clutch with a last-minute announcement. That means there’s been very little time to set expectations, but we know we’re getting 40 minutes of PS5 games from around...
Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2025
All 2025's upcoming PlayStation VR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2025 are coming up? If you're looking for a full list of 2025 PSVR2 release dates, then we've got you covered. Sony's virtual reality headset has been receiving a steady stream of releases since launch, and that looks set to continue throughout 2025. With so much...
News PSVR2 Rhythm Title Synth Riders Receives 90s Rock Music Pack
Available Now
It sure feels like we talk about Kluge Interactive's VR rhythm title Synth Riders a lot, no? Fresh off a free update last month, Synth Riders is receiving yet another new pack of songs to peruse. Featuring some hits from — gulp — 30 years ago, the 90s Rock Music Pack offers yet another diverse soundscape in the tapestry of DLC for...
Review The Midnight Walk (PSVR2) - Dark, Melancholic, and Hauntingly Beautiful
Can it walk the walk?
The Midnight Walk is a beautifully poignant kind of experience. It’s one filled with misery, heartbreak, and sorrow — all personified by the game’s impeccable claymation visual design. But it’s one you need to let wash over you before its true brilliance begins to show — and for us, it almost never managed it. The...
News PSVR2 Rhythm Game Synth Riders Latest Challenges+ Update Brings the Chaos
Space invaders
Not content with having just launched a new song pack, the team at Kluge Interactive has announced a new update to the endlessly enjoyable Synth Riders. Following the release of the Current Wave music pack last month, Kluge has seen fit to release a new update for the Challenges+ mode. In this update, players can look forward to...
News PSVR2's Best New Game About to Get Even Better
Hitman PSVR2 update drops on Thursday
Already considered a "must-play" for PSVR2 enthusiasts by us, the VR version of Hitman will take a new patch later this week that improves the virtual reality edition further and irons out any loose ends. In terms of actually upgrading the VR version itself, the update will improve the audio and haptic feedback...
Hands On Hitman: World of Assassination Is a Must-Play on PSVR2
VR port finally hit its target
Hitman in VR is a match seemingly made in heaven, but whether it was on PSVR, PCVR or Meta Quest, IO Interactive has never seemed to get it quite right. The ill-fated PSVR release with Hitman 3 in 2021 was an admirable attempt, although shocking motion tracking through the DualShock 4 (?!) meant it felt like a half...
News PSVR2 Owners, It's Time to Immerse Yourself in the Headset's Best New Game
The world of assassination got a lot more fun
Regular readers will know we’re huge fans of Hitman World of Assassination. For our money, it’s one of the best games you can currently play on the PS5 – and now it’s one of the best games you can currently play on PSVR2 as well. While the original version of Hitman 3 shipped with PSVR support,...
News Slenderman Makes His Horrifying Arrival on PSVR2 Next Month
Cult horror classic coming soon
A modern cult classic among horror fans is Slender: The Arrival, a first-person adventure in which you're tormented by the sinister Slenderman as you explore the woods. Now, it's been confirmed the game will be getting the PSVR2 treatment. Developers Blue Isle Studios and Perp Games have joined forces for the port,...
News Atari, Jeff Minter Reveal Kaleidoscopic New Take on Classic Arcade Game I, Robot for PS5, PS4
With PSVR2 support
Publisher Atari and developer Llamasoft have announced a reimagined version of I, Robot — a classic 1980s arcade game. Coming to PS5 (with PSVR2 support) and PS4 on 17th April 2025, the game is all about flipping tiles and avoiding the ire of the ever-watchful eye. In Minter's trademark style, the game is a psychedelic feast...
News Hitman PSVR2 Could Very Well Be Some of the Most Fun You'll Find on PS5 This Year
Tactile takeouts
Hitman World of Assassination is undoubtedly one of the best games you can buy on the PS5, and for those of you who own a PSVR2 headset, it’s about to get even better. While you could play the entire game with the original PSVR headset on PS4, an updated version is coming on 27th March, expanding support to Sony’s new virtual...
News Six Major PSVR2 Games Announced as Headset Gets Huge Price Drop
Life in the device yet
PSVR2 is getting more affordable than ever this month, with Horizon Call of the Mountain bundles plunging to just £399.99/$399.99. It’s the perfect moment for some new game announcements, then, and Flat2VR has delivered with six new reveals overnight. There are some really cool games here, so let’s recap them all: Out...
News PSVR2 Rhythm Game Synth Riders Drops Current Wave Music Pack
Features SIA, Charli XCX, and more
Not one to rest on its laurels, the team over at Kluge Interactive has announced yet another new batch of songs available now in Synth Riders. Though it’s hardly been two months since the release of 80s Mixtape Side B, Kluge is adding to the impressive pile of DLC once again. This latest pack, the Current Waves...
All the best PSVR2 games, ranked and rated
What are the best PSVR2 games? Sony’s newest virtual reality headset improves on practically every aspect of its PS4 predecessor, working in tandem with the PS5 to deliver some of the most immersive gameplay you'll find on the machine. Boasting built-in haptic feedback, a 4K HDR OLED screen, and all-new...
News Beat Saber Wades into Rap Beef, Anti-Drake Anthem Now Available
Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" has arrived
Less of a rap feud and more of a massacre, Kendrick Lamar's latest, five-time Grammy-winning anti-Drake anthem "Not Like Us", which you might have caught him performing live at 2025's Super Bowl LIX, is now available, fully uncensored, in Beat Saber. For the princely sum of $2.10 / £1.69, you too can...
