PSVR2 News
February2023
News It's Happening! First PSVR2 Trophies Hit Sony's Servers
A new reality awaits
We’re now weeks away from the release of Sony’s next-gen virtual reality headset PSVR2, and the first Trophies are beginning to hit the platform holder’s servers. Arcade-inspired American football outing 2MD: VR Football Unleashed All-Star is the first to have its gongs published – and yes, there’s a Platinum to strive...
News How PSVR2 Is Making Pistol Whip Better Than Ever
They've whipped up something special
Pistol Whip is one of several PSVR favourites getting the re-release treatment on PSVR2, and fans of the original rhythm shooter can look forward to a slew of upgrades in the process. Writing on the PS Blog, Cloudhead Games’ Alex Blahout has delved a little deeper into what you can expect – including...
News Gran Turismo 7's Glitzy Free PSVR2 Upgrade Adds VR Showroom Mode
Take a closer look
We already know the entire Gran Turismo 7 experience will be playable in PSVR2, which is obviously huge news. But one feature that’s been announced as part of the latest round of hands on previews is the addition of an entire mode: the VR Showroom. Okay, so functionally, this is exactly what it says on the
News Gran Turismo 7's Free PSVR2 Upgrade Sounds Mind Bogglingly Great
Full game supported in high fidelity
Sony’s somewhat muted PSVR2 marketing means we’re still learning new things less than three weeks before the headset releases. Gran Turismo 7 was quietly announced for the new-gen device at CES last month, and IGN has the first details on the free upgrade. The bottom line: previewer Ryan McCaffrey is visibly...
January2023
News Sony Denies Claims of PSVR2 Stock Cuts at Launch
Points to enthusiastic fans in statement
Update: Sony has provided GamesIndustry.biz with a statement where it denies claims made by Bloomberg that it has halved its PSVR2 sales estimates for the headset's launch. Sony says it hasn't cut production numbers — a number it has neve
News Question Your Senses in Bone Chilling PSVR2 Horror Afterlife VR
We're all mad here
We’ve already established that PSVR2 is the perfect venue for blood curdling horror experiences, so it’s perhaps no surprise the announcements are coming thick and fast. Afterlife VR – another game that’s already built up a strong reputation on PC – is the next to tiptoe to Sony’s new-gen headset, as confirmed during...
News Chaotic FPS Desperate: Vladivostok Will Rain Bullets on PSVR2
Pull the trigger
Stylised first-person shooter Desperate: Vladivostok will bring its chaotic brand of bullet hell to PSVR2 later this year. Announced during Perp Games’ surprisingly stacked virtual reality showcase, the game will release both physically and digitally on Sony’s next-gen device. Set in a vibrant, post-Soviet world, the release...
News Tarkov-Like Multiplayer FPS Ghosts of Tabor Targets PSVR2
DMZ what you think
Tarkov-inspired survival shooter Ghosts of Tabor will take aim at PSVR2 later this year. The game – which expands upon the bog-standard military multiplayer shooter concept by implementing survival elements – is set in the near-future, and will see you squadding up with pals in intense PvPvE scenarios. You’ll need to satiate...
News Turn into Tony Hawk with Your Hands in VR Skater on PSVR2
Shove it
Skateboarding, much like soccer, doesn’t feel like an immediately immaculate fit for PSVR2. That’s because so much of Sony’s new-gen headset revolves around what you do with your hands, rather than your feet. The developers of VR Skater have embraced that, meaning you’ll move your hands in exactly the same way a real skater would...
News PS5's So-Called Scariest Game MADiSON Is Haunting PSVR2
Paranoid Polaroid
MADiSON, the Bloodious Games fright-fest already available on PS5, is getting ported to PSVR2. Announced during publisher Perp Games’ showcase earlier today, there’s no official release date attached to the virtual reality version, but the developer promises it will significantly up the ante compared to the original pancake...
Live Watch Perp Games' PSVR2 Livestream Right Here
New announcements and a few surprises
PSVR2 fans have been itching for a showcase of some kind, and we don’t think this broadcast from Perp Games is quite what they had in mind. Nevertheless, it is a livestream that promises new announcements and a few surprises for Sony’s new-gen headset, so may very well be worth the watch. The event will get...
News Horizon Call of the Mountain Offers a New Perspective on the Series' World
Play as Shadow Carja member Ryas
While main series protagonist Aloy will feature in some form, PSVR2 launch game Horizon Call of the Mountain places you in the shoes of a new character: Shadow Carja soldier Ryas. A new PlayStation Blog post has detailed more of his backstory ahead of the title's 22nd February 2023 launch, revealing how he has
News Rhythm Game Drums Rock Crashes PSVR2 Launch Lineup
Filling up
The PSVR2 launch games just keep on coming! Quietly confirmed on the PS Store itself, rhythm game Drums Rock looks locked to release alongside Sony’s new-gen headset on 22nd February. The title, already available on Meta Quest 2, takes inspiration from old-school Guitar Hero games, and sits you in front of a virtual drum kit, where...
News Publisher Perp Games to Host PSVR2 Showcase on 30th January
"New announcements and a few surprises"
Sony may have been shy showcasing PSVR2’s eclectic slate of software, but Perp Games is going all in. The publisher has announced a livestream, scheduled to get underway from 10AM PT on 30th January, which promises “new announcements and a few surprises” for the new-gen headset. The firm is already...
News Zombieland Back from the Dead as a PSVR2 Launch Game
Updated with new features, content
Developer XR Games has announced its PSVR game Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever is being ported to PSVR2 in time for the headset's launch next month. Now called Zombieland Headshot Fever Reloaded, the new version is said to take advantage of all the bells and whistles packed into Sony's next-gen de
Preview Why Horizon Call of the Mountain Is a PSVR2 Showpiece
We demo the flagship launch title
Cast your mind back to October 2016 when everyone was showing off that shark tank encounter in PlayStation VR Worlds to try and justify why they've suddenly started strapping a piece of plastic to their face. While there wasn't really much to it, the demo did a fantastic job of showcasing the sort of experience you...
News How Devs Are Massively Upgrading Their Old PSVR Games for PSVR2
Taking full advantage
PSVR2 is not backwards compatible with PSVR, and for many that’s an enormous disappointment. However, some of the best games from the previous peripheral’s back catalogue are making their way to the new unit – and are receiving some meaty upgrades as part of the process. A new Games Industry article shines light on the...
Hands On PSVR2 Represents the Next Big Step for VR
Our first impressions having played it
For the time, Sony's PSVR headset was competent and functional. It didn't push the boat out compared to other devices, but by making itself at least somewhat affordable, Sony struck gold with the best-selling VR headset to date. The firm is now looking to beat the sales of the device with PSVR2, except it's...
News Dark Pictures: Switchback VR Now Out in March, Misses PSVR2 Launch
Pushed back by a few weeks
Supermassive Games has made the decision to delay The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR out of its original release date of 22nd February 2023 alongside the PSVR2. Instead, it'll now arrive a few weeks later on 16th March 2023. The studio says the delay is so the virtual reality title can receive further polish in the lead-up...
News The Last Clockwinder Ported to PSVR2 for Launch Next Month
Pass the seed along
After scooping up awards on the Oculus Quest, studio Cyan Worlds has announced it's porting The Last Clockwinder to PSVR2, and the puzzling experience will be ready for release on 22nd February 2023. Ordered to repair a clocktower via puzzles, you'll create clones of yourself and put them to work. Check the mechanic out in the...
News Switch Your Hands for Baseball Bats in What the Bat on PSVR2
Hit a home run
The premise of this slapstick comedy PSVR2 game is simple: your hands have been replaced with baseball bats and now you've got to navigate the world using pieces of wood instead of flesh and bone. From the same team that did What the Golf? on PC and Nintendo Switch, What the Bat has been announced as a PSVR2
News PSVR2 Treated to Popular PC Shooter Pavlov VR at Launch
Zombies! WWII! Military action!
Firewall Ultra looks like it'll have some competition in the FPS space on PSVR2 as Vankrupt Games has announced the most popular VR shooter on PC will be ported to Sony's headset on the same day it launches: 22nd February 2023. If the trailer above is anything to go by, Pavlov VR looks like a pretty fascinating...
News Go Down Memory Lane in the Award-Winning Before Your Eyes on PSVR2
Control things with your eyes
After winning multiple awards on other platforms, Before Your Eyes has been announced as a new PSVR2 game releasing during the headset's launch window. To be precise, it'll be available from 10th March 2023. An emotional journey that reflects on memories both good and bad, it's said to be a heartfelt tale as "your whole...
News PSVR Gems Rez Infinite, Tetris Effect Coming to PSVR2, Small Fee to Upgrade
Synesthesia central
Enhance Games has announced two of its titles, Rez Infinite and Tetris Effect, are making their way to PS5 and PSVR2. Both of these vaguely rhythmic arcade titles are getting current-gen upgrades, and will be available as PSVR2 launch games. To give a brief recap: Rez Infinite is essentially a remaster of the classic PS2 game,...
News 37 PSVR2 Games Confirmed for Launch Window as Sony Posts Full List
It's a big one
Sony has confirmed a full list of 37 games coming to PSVR2 starting from its launch date on the 22nd February. The "release window" lineup has something for just about everyone, and it should help solidify the platform's place right out of the gate. We've known about most of these titles for a while now — Sony had previously stated...
News Gran Turismo 7 on PSVR2 Is the Full Game, Except for Split-Screen Play
All cars and tracks supported in VR
As part of a PlayStation Blog post further detailing the PSVR2 launch lineup, Sony has now confirmed the free upgrade for Gran Turismo 7 will allow you to play the full game in virtual reality. The only feature you won't be able to access whilst using PSVR2 is the two-player split-screen option, which makes sense...
News More Physical PSVR2 Games Spotted Online
Boxed and ready
While it seems they won't exactly be a common sight on retailers' shelves or online shops, a few more physical PSVR2 games have been spotted. Launch title Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate will receive a boxed copy and so too will Cave Digger 2: Dig Harder according to Amazon UK listings, as tweeted by
News Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey 'Blown Away' by PSVR2
Not literally, mind
Palmer Luckey was back in the virtual reality news cycle towards the end of last year when he revealed he had a prototype for a headset that will straight up kill you if you die during a game. The founder of Oculus is a little eccentric to say the least, but you can't doubt his passion for VR. The literally explosive prototype...
Guide PSVR2 Release Date: When Will It Launch?
When will PSVR2 be out?
What is the PSVR2 release date? When will PSVR2 launch? Sony is starting to pull back the curtain on its all-new virtual reality device, so the question of when will it actually be available for purchase is now a frequently asked one. As part of our PSVR2 guide, we're going to reveal when you should expect PSVR2 to release...
News PSVR2 Will Have More Than 30 Games at Launch
That's a lot
A small tidbit from Sony’s CES 2023 press conference: PSVR2 is on schedule to have more than 30 games available at launch. That’s according to bigwig Jim Ryan, who proudly proclaimed the tidbit before confirming a free Gran Turismo 7 update will be available on 22nd February, making the game compatible with the next-gen head
News PSVR2 Demoed at CES, Horizon Call of the Mountain the Highlight
Walk up and play
PSVR2 and flagship title Horizon Call of the Mountain are both available for demo on the CES 2023 showfloor, it's been revealed. Off the back of Sony's announcements during last night's keynote, attendees are able to go hands on with the next-gen device ahead of its launch towards the end of next month. Seemingly free to walk up and...
News Iconic Rhythm Game Beat Saber Will Break Bricks on PSVR2
We go again
Beat Saber is coming to PSVR2! This may not seem like particularly significant news, considering the game is one of the best-selling titles on PSVR – but it’s pertinent to point out that Meta purchased developer Beat Games in 2019. While the Czech studio has continued to update and support the existing PS4 version of the game, there...
News Free Gran Turismo 7 PSVR2 Update Confirmed for Launch
Gets a rolling start next month
Gran Turismo 7 will round out a slate of more than 30 PSVR2 launch games, when it receives a free virtual reality update on 22nd February, 2023 for all existing owners of the simulation racing game. It’s not the first GT game to support a virtual reality headset, as its predecessor Gran Turismo Sport famously...
Guide What Time Is Sony's CES 2023 Press Conference Livestream?
Dates, times, and what to expect
What time is Sony’s CES 2023 press conference livestream? Sony is a regular attendee to Las Vegas' biggest consumer electronics event, and while it tends to reserve PlayStation news for other events, a small spotlight on PSVR2 is expected during the briefing. On this page, we'll explain when and where to watch...
News This Use of PSVR2's Eye Tracking Is Truly Terrifying
Don't blink
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, a rails shooter with many memorable moments, was one of the unsung heroes of the PSVR’s software roster – and pseudo sequel The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR looks set to build on that legacy. While it will offer a similar experience to its predecessor – you’re riding a rollercoaster through increasingly...
News Acclaimed Survival Song in the Smoke Rekindled for PSVR2 Launch
Likely free upgrade will be more than a remaster
Song in the Smoke, an acclaimed survival game already available for PSVR, will be getting a re-release on Sony’s new-gen headset – and according to an interview with developer 17-BIT in EDGE magazine, it’ll likely be a free upgrade for existing owners assuming all the “logistics” are...
December2022
News PS5, PSVR2 Likely to Feature at Sony's CES 2023 Press Conference
January starts strong
Well, this can’t be right, can it? Sony doesn’t do press conferences anymore! Apparently, the Japanese juggernaut still has a bit of a love affair with CES, though, and while you should never expect major PlayStation announcements at the event – well, it’s fair to point out that PSVR2 is literally in the livestream’s...
News Here's Your First Look at PS5 Boxart for Physical PSVR2 Games
PSVR2 required
PSVR2, much like the original PSVR headset, lends itself nicely to digital downloads. When you’ve got your face strapped in, it can be an inconvenience fumbling around for Blu-ray cases and disc slots. Nevertheless, plenty of people still prefer to own physical media, and that’s fine. As such, here’s our first look at the boxart...
News PSVR2 Was Designed in Parallel with PS5, Says Sony
Ensuring a more streamlined experience
The original PSVR, impressive as it was, felt a little tacked on to the PS4 experience. There were many incongruences, the most notable being the exemption of HDR passthrough in the original breakout box – at a time when Sony was really promoting the emerging television technology. In fact, the existence of...
News 2MD: VR Football Unleashed All-Star Makes the Endzone for PSVR2's Launch
First-person football
After a slow start, the PSVR2 launch lineup is getting a little bit ridiculous. And Truant Pixel is lobbing another title into the mix: according to one of the developers on ResetEra, sequel 2MD: VR Football Unleashed All-Star will be ready in time for release, on 22nd February. We were big fans of t
News Stranded Video Game Heroes Battle Over a Game Engine in PSVR2 FPS X8
Unreal tournament
There’s no release date attached to X8 just yet, but the tactical five-versus-five shooter will launch on PSVR2 at some point in the future. While conceptually this doesn’t sound massively different to something like Firewall Ultra – you’ll compete in rounds-based skirmishes to plant and detonate a bomb – we’re quite...
News Solve a Sci-Fi Murder Mystery in Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate on PSVR2
A cinematic experience with an epic story
Ever wanted to live out your own anime detective power fantasy? Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate, developed by Tokyo Chronos creator MyDearest, is promising a cinematic crime drama for PSVR2’s launch day. It all takes place in the far-flung future, in a maritime city named Astrum Close, where the crime rate...
News Cut Through the Chaos with Anime Slash-'em-Up Altair Breaker on PSVR2
Another launch game
The lineup of all PSVR2 launch games is bloating by the day, and you can chalk up first-person slash-‘em-up Altair Breaker as another day one addition. The co-op based sword-fighting title sees you saving a virtual archipelago located above a sea of clouds, and will see you climbing and gliding to each skirmish, in full virtual...
News Resident Evil Village Is a PSVR2 Launch Game, And It's Free
Simply update your PS5 copy
Resident Evil Village will be fully playable for PSVR2 from beginning to end on Sony’s next-gen headset’s launch day, 22nd February. And the best news of all: it’ll be free. To clarify, you will need to own a copy of Capcom’s survival horror on PS5, but regardless of whether you own the base version or the...
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...
November2022
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...
October2022
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...
September2022
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...
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