PSVR2 - Timeline
Tuesday17th Oct 2023
News The Horror! Phasmophobia's Console Release Delayed Indefinitely
Dev promises "it will be worth the wait"
Smash hit ghost-hunting horror game, Phasmophobia, has been delayed once again on consoles. Developer Kinetic Games made the announcement via an update on Steam, where it says it needs more time to get the console versions running optimally. Initially planned to arrive in August, the game was pushed back...
Monday9th Oct 2023
Preview Arizona Sunshine 2 Could Be the Next PSVR2 Must-Buy
PSVR2 is about to get bloody
Ask anyone that has a PSVR2 and they’ll likely tell you that the tech is great, but the library is lacking. Outside of No Man's Sky or Resident Evil Village, there are very few games that truly revel in the format of VR. However, a recent visit to Vertigo Games’ HQ in Rotterdam proved that VR is in the blood of the...
Friday29th Sep 2023
News PSVR2 Now Optional for Rogue-Lite Shooter The Foglands, Launches Halloween
To VR or not to VR
The Foglands was announced back in February as a PSVR2 title. It's a rogue-lite FPS that looks pretty promising from what little has been shown so far. It finally has a launch date, releasing on 31st October 2023. And there's even better news — it no longer requires the headset. Yes, you'll be able to play The Foglands in PSVR2...
News The Makers of Hotshot Racing Turn to PSVR2 for Stylised FPS Heroes of Forever
Gunning for glory
Lucky Mountain Games is an indie studio best known for its great arcade racer, Hotshot Racing, but it's doing something completely different for its next project. Heroes of Forever has been announced for PSVR2, a first-person shooter with a low-poly aesthetic launching next year. You play as an agent for Time Enforcement Command,...
Thursday28th Sep 2023
News PSVR2's Stylish Sword Fighter Tiger Blade Dated for November
There's gunplay too
As part of today's splash of PSVR2 news from Sony, it's been confirmed Tiger Blade will launch for the headset on 17th November 2023. Catch the trailer above to see this flashy, stylish game in action, complete with colourful sword fighting and gunplay in an alternate take on Korea. Here's the setup: "Set in an alternate Korea,...
News Enter Isaac Asimov's Sci-Fi World This October in Journey to Foundation on PSVR2
Trekking through stars
Journey to Foundation was announced back in February, a virtual reality adaptation of Isaac Asimov's highly regarded sci-fi novels. The adventure title now has a release date, coming to PSVR2 on 26th October, 2023. Over on the PS Blog, the developer sa
News Emergency Meeting! Among Us VR Is Heading to PSVR2
Imposter syndrome
If you thought the regular version of Among Us could get intense, Among Us VR looks to be adding a whole new dimension. This virtual reality version of the hit game is coming to PSVR2 "soon", setting you back $9.99 / £9.99. Essentially, this is the same game we all know and love, only played in a first-person perspective and,...
Wednesday27th Sep 2023
News Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs Slingshots onto PSVR2 Next Month
Trick or tweet
Update: A PR rep for Resolution Games has reached out to us regarding the upgrade path for Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs. Those that already own the game on PSVR can upgrade to the PSVR2 version for a fee of $9.99. Original Story: Resolution Games and Rovio are bringing the virtual reality spin on Angry Birds to PSVR2. Titled Angry...
Friday15th Sep 2023
News Capcom Shares Deep Dive into All the Upcoming Resident Evil 4 DLC
More on Separate Ways, PSVR2 mode, and Mercenaries
Having made a flurry of announcements during last night's State of Play livestream, Capcom has provided a deep dive into all the upcoming Resident Evil 4 content on the PlayStation Blog. The Ada Wong-focused DLC Separate Ways is the headliner, which brings back the optional campaign from the...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2023?
All the PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 reveals
Sony's second general State of Play presentation of 2023 had roughly half an hour's worth of new PS5, PSVR2, and PS4 reveals to share with those watching, but if you didn't tune in, this Round Up article is your best bet for getting caught up in full. Below you'll find all the news shared during the latest State...
Poll Was Sony's Latest State of Play Worth the Wait?
Have your say on the SoP
Another State of Play showcase from Sony has now been and gone, this time sharing news for previously revealed indie and third-party games. A fairly low-key affair for saying it was only the second general State of Play livestream of 2023, but there were a few announcements and reveals to take note of. The big piece of news...
Thursday14th Sep 2023
News Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord Haunts PSVR2 Just in Time for Halloween
Busted
PSVR2 fans, rejoice! Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord is coming our way very soon indeed, and it looks like pretty good fun too. A new trailer confirms the multiplayer ghost-catching title is coming to Sony's headset on 26th October, 2023. Intended for four-player online co-op but also playable solo, Rise of the Ghost Lord puts you in...
News A Huge, Free Update for C-Smash VRS Has Arrived on PSVR2
New music, modes, more
PSVR2's most stylish game, C-Smash VRS, has just received a big content update. Announced back in August, the minimalist racket sport is now even bigger and better with the latest patch, which introduces all kinds of new stuff to do. Infinity mode has you hitting blocks with the ball as they move towards you, the goal being...
News Virtual Reality QB Sim NFL Pro Era Scoring PSVR2 Sequel
Touchdown
StatusPRO’s officially licensed quarterback simulation NFL Pro Era will receive a PSVR2 sequel on an as yet unannounced date. The football follow-up – first due out on 28th September for Meta Quest and PC – will incorporate numerous key new features, including online head-to-head multiplayer. “Gamers will have the opportunity to...
News Arashi: Castles of Sin - Final Cut Showcases PSVR2 Stealth-Action Gameplay
Whose blood?
Arashi: Castles of Sin - Final Cut could offer PSVR2 players something appreciably full-bodied to slice into, with a new gameplay trailer showcasing the kind of ninjutsu fantasy that awaits. Aspiring shinobi can look forward to becoming one with the shadows from 16th November. Enter Kenshiro, a deadly assassin on a mission to seek out...
Wednesday13th Sep 2023
News State of Play Livestream Revealed for Thursday, a Focus on Indie and Third-Party Games
Don't expect PlayStation Studios content
Sony has revealed its next State of Play livestream will take place this Thursday, 14th September 2023 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST. The showcase will focus on "updates to previously announced games coming to PlayStation consoles", which includes indie titles, third-party experiences, and upcoming PSVR2...
Tuesday12th Sep 2023
News Pixel Ripped 1995 Delays PSVR2 Release to Next Month
Forward in time
Sorry, PSVR2 fans — you won't be ripping pixels in Pixel Ripped 1995 until 3rd October, 2023. Initially planned for release on 12th September (today, if you're reading this today), developer ARVORE has made a last-minute delay to this upgraded version. In a press release, the studio says the new date is due to an "unexpected delay...
Friday1st Sep 2023
News Pixel Ripped 1995 Hits PSVR2 This Month, Free Upgrade for Existing Players
Rip-roaring good time
The Pixel Ripped games are fan-favourite virtual reality experiences, and one of them is about to get even better. Pixel Ripped 1995 is heading to PSVR2 on 12th September, 2023, more than three years after the original made its way to PSVR. This fancy new version of the game is enhanced in numerous ways; it features better...
Wednesday30th Aug 2023
News Paper Beast Sculpts an Enhanced Edition for PSVR2, Out in September
PS4 to PS5 upgrade will cost you
Paper Beast will be making the jump from PS4 and PSVR to PS5 and PSVR2 next month in an Enhanced Edition which bundles in new improvements. Out on 27th September 2023, the new version will sport a smooth locomotion mode in VR and all-around HDR support, and outside of it, there'll be a 4K resolu
News New Modes, More Stages for PSVR2's C-Smash VRS in September Update
Over 40 new levels included
PSVR2 hit C-Smash VRS will receive a huge overhaul on 14th September 2023 that adds new modes, more than 40 new stages, and a host of other features in a free update. The big highlight is an Infinity mode, which as the name suggests, tasks you with keeping the ball in play for as long as possible while avoiding oncoming...
News Moss Developer Goes Live Service in Glassbreakers, a Multiplayer VR Title
Will come to PSVR2 eventually
Polyarc, the VR dev best known for the Moss series, has announced its next title will be a live-service multiplayer game called Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss. Set inside the Moss universe, this is a "1v1 real-time battler" where you pick three fighters with their own unique abilities and
Tuesday29th Aug 2023
Review Firewall Ultra (PSVR2) - Flawed VR Shooter Misses the Mark
Tactical tedium
It felt a little strange booting up Firewall Ultra for the first time. It's a game that simultaneously straddles the line of reboot, remake, and sequel, all whilst selling the best features that the PSVR2 has to offer. As a result, it has steadily become synonymous with Sony’s headset, even though we knew very little about it prior...
Friday25th Aug 2023
News Horror Hit Phasmophobia Delayed on Consoles Due to Fire Incident
Now targeting... October
Phasmophobia, the multiplayer ghost hunting horror game that took PC by storm, is heading to PS5 soon, with full PSVR2 support to boot. However, it won't be coming quite as soon as expected. Originally planned for a release in August, developer Kinetic Games has delayed the launch to October. In a short statement on social...
News No Man's Sky's PSVR2 Visuals Take a Massive Leap with Foveated Rendering
See space more clearly
Hello Games’ unprecedented ongoing commitment to No Man’s Sky has continued this week with its enormous Echoes update, adding an entirely new alien race and massively expanded space-based combat. But one other feature buried in the patch notes is the inclusion of foveated rendering for PSVR2, which has had a colossal...
Thursday24th Aug 2023
News No Man's Sky Echoes Update Adds New Robotic Race, Improved Space Combat, Much More
Another huge update
Hello Games is clearly far from done with No Man's Sky, as it's just dropped the latest in a long string of massive, meaningful updates. The sci-fi explore-'em-up has now received its next free expansion, Echoes, teased last week, and it's another literal game-changer. The headline addition this time is a brand new race of...
Wednesday23rd Aug 2023
News Survive the Underworld with a Buddy in Hellsweeper VR's Co-Op Trailer
Hades awaits
Grimy underworld PSVR2 shooter Hellsweeper VR will feature a co-op mode at launch, with full crossplay across different headsets. Due out from 21st September, the co-op mode promises a “full roguelike experience” where you’ll need to strategize with your partner in order to make it through alive. The press release explains:...
Tuesday22nd Aug 2023
News FMV Classic The 7th Guest Arrives on PSVR2 in Time for Halloween
Iconic 90s adventure game recreated for Sony's headset
The 7th Guest VR is such an unexpected project it virtually demands attention. Based on the original, ground-breaking 90s FMV adventure game, this updated version transposes the plot and puzzles of the original to virtual reality headsets, like PSVR2. Announced earlier in the year, developer...
Thursday17th Aug 2023
News Acclaimed Puzzler Humanity Crosses 1 Million Players Milestone
One in a million
In a year so full of amazing games, it'd be easy to forget Humanity, the unique puzzle game from Enhance. It launched in May to critical acclaim, with the PS5 and PS4 versions available on PS Plus Extra from day one. Now, about three months down the line, the developer has announced the game has been downloaded more than one million...
Wednesday16th Aug 2023
News Melee Multiplayer Game Broken Edge Takes a Swing at PSVR2 in September
It's time to duel
Broken Edge looks to be the pastel-coloured, first-person, online multiplayer swordfighting game you've been waiting for. Releasing last year for PC virtual reality platforms, this is a well-liked title that's heading to PSVR2 on 19th September 2023, where it'll take advantage of the headset and controller's fancy features. The...
Tuesday15th Aug 2023
News Green Hell's PSVR2 Port Offers Next Level Terror for Survival Enthusiasts on PS5
Into the wild
Green Hell was already widely available, but at long last, players can experience the literal nightmare of being lost in the Amazon rainforest for themselves on PSVR2, and it's out today. Green Hell first launched back in 2019 but eventually charted a course to PS4 in 2021. Green Hell VR is the PSVR2 iteration, and likely not for the...
