PlayStation VR2 is about to get help for VR video games on PC this yr, Sony has introduced. The firm confirmed Wednesday that it was testing the flexibility for PS VR2 to play PC VR video games along with the already supported titles accessible through PS5. The PS VR2 launched in worldwide markets in February 2023, and it made its India debut in December. The digital actuality headset is at the moment solely appropriate with the PS5 and doesn’t help PS VR content material from the earlier technology.
Sony supplied the replace on the PlayStation weblog, alongside particulars on a bunch of PS VR2 titles coming to the platform. “We’re pleased to share that we are currently testing the ability for PS VR2 players to access additional games on PC to offer even more game variety in addition to the PS VR2 titles available through PS5,” the weblog stated. “We hope to make this support available in 2024, so stay tuned for more updates.” it added.
There’s no concrete launch date for PC VR video games help but, however when that arrives, it’s certain to broaden the PS VR2 video games library, which stays restricted in the mean time. Other particulars surrounding PC help, like compatibility, platforms, and efficiency are but unconfirmed. For instance, would PS VR2 customers have the ability to entry and obtain PC VR video games through compatibility with SteamVR? These particulars needs to be clearer in time. PS VR2 launched on February 22, 2023, with over 40 titles accessible in its library. More video games have been added over the course of the yr, together with Resident Evil 4 VR.
PlayStation additionally introduced the launch of a brand new PS VR2 title, The Wizards – Dark Times: Brotherhood, an action-adventure spellcasting recreation, which places gamers into the footwear of a wizard and permits them to forged spells with hand gestures. The VR recreation could be performed solo in a single-player mode or skilled in as much as three-player co-op. The recreation is now stay on PlayStation Store for PS VR2 customers.
The weblog revealed launch dates, DLCs, new bulletins for a bunch of different VR titles on the platform. Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, a time-travelling motion VR title from Mighty Eyes, acquired a brand new gameplay trailer and a launch date. The recreation is out June 27. Additionally, Little Cities Bigger, a city-building recreation from Purple Yonder, was introduced for PS VR2, set to reach March 12.
Zombie Army VR, the VR model of the favored Sniper Elite spinoff Zombie Army collection, can also be coming to PS VR2 this yr. Meanwhile, Arizona Sunshine 2 acquired new free updates, which embrace an in-game Corgi companion and three new Horde mode maps. The Corgi companion is on the market now and could be added as sidekick through the newly added Cosmetics Screen. The three new multiplayer maps will arrive one every month, beginning March.
Finally, the weblog revealed new screenshots and particulars in regards to the core mechanics for Soul Covenant, the upcoming narrative motion JRPG from Thirdverse. The VR title will launch someday in 2024.
Sony’s VR updates observe the reveals of two VR titles, Metro Awakening and Legendary Tales, for PS VR2 ultimately month’s State of Play showcase. Metro Awakening is story-driven first-person VR title from the Metro collection, set for PS VR2 launch this yr. Legendary Tales, alternatively, is VR action-RPG from Urban Wolf Games, which launched February 8.
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