A few days ago, Sony has officially announced the price and release date of its PSVR2 headset. The highly anticipated device will be available in February 2023 and will start at $549.99. As part of the announcement, the company also announced 11 new PSVR2 games.
Here's what gamers have to expect when the PlayStation VR2 launches next year:
《 The Dark Pictures： Switchback VR 》
Developer: Supermassive Games
Utilizing PSVR2's improved haptic technology, Switchback VR immerses players in a next-generation roller coaster experience that lets players battle spooky ghosts on a haunted ghost ship. The game is set in a dark picture anthology universe, so expect a lot of fear.
《 Crossfire： Sierra Squad 》
Developer: Smilegate
Crossfire: Sierra Squad is a VR first-person shooter where players lead an elite firepower squad through intense missions while investigating the origins of top-secret bioweapons. The game has a total of 60 campaign missions, during which players will face a variety of enemies powered by AI. Players can play on their own or in cooperation with up to four other players.
《 The Light Brigade 》
Developer: Funktronic Labs
The Light Brigade is a unique-looking single-player experience that uses procedurally generated technology to immerse players in a never-ending series of intense battles. The game combines physics-based gunplay and magic spells. As players advance to light brigades and rescue comrades, temple headquarters can be improved to unlock new weapons, spells, shops, and classes.
Cities VR Enhanced Edition
Developer: Fast Travel Games
Originally released on Meta Quest 2 earlier this year, Cities VR is a VR adaptation of the popular city-building game Cities: Skylines. The game allows players to take on the role of mayor and build and manage their own metropolis. Cities VR Plus leverages the powerful PS5 console as well as the PSVR2 Sense controller to deliver an enhanced version of the game.
《 Cosmonious High 》
Developer: Owlchemy Labs
Cosmonious High was developed by the same team behind the job simulator and the vacation simulator. In this lighthearted, single-player experience, players take on the role of a freshman at an otherworldly school who suffers a series of major glitches. The PSVR2 version introduces many improvements, including 4K rendering at 90 frames per second, real-time shadows, and a more realistic avatar of the player powered by eye tracking.
《 Hello Neighbor：Search and Rescue 》
Developer: tinyBuild Games
Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game available on PC, console, and mobile devices, where the player is tasked with infiltrating a neighbor's home and discovering any secrets he hides in the basement. The game uses artificial technology to mimic the player's playstyle and adjust accordingly, providing a challenging escape room experience.
Jurassic World Aftermath series
Developer: Coatsink
Jurassic World Aftermath was originally released in 2020 on the Meta Quest VR headset. This stealth-based action game lets players run and dodge all types of man-eating dinosaurs. As if coming face to face with the velociraptor wasn't cool enough, Jurassic Park original actors Laura Bailey and Jeff Goldblum are back.
PSVR2's Jurassic World Aftermath includes Parts 1 and 2 and utilizes a headset and 3D audio to further immerse players in the experience. There's also a new feature: the dinosaur viewer.
《 Pistol Whip VR 》
Developer: Cloudhead Games
This award-winning VR rhythm shooter is back and better than ever, thanks to PSVR2's 3D spatial audio, solid-state drive (SSD) optimization, and adaptive triggers for the Sense controller. Existing PSVR users can purchase the PSVR2 version for free.
《 Zenith： The Last City 》
Developer: Ramen VR
Zenith: The Last City is one of the most popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) games on VR headsets. Since its launch in January of this year, developers have introduced hundreds of hours of additional content, numerous visual upgrades, and more. The game will be available as a launch game for PSVR2 along with several new features, including a new storyline, pet system, advanced haptic feedback, faster loading times, and improved visuals.
《 After The Fall 》
Developer: Vertigo Games
When making VR zombie games, you'll find few developers more qualified than Vertigo Games. The team's latest work, After The Fall, is their most ambitious work to date. The co-op action-adventure experience takes WJ sailing through post-apocalyptic Los Angeles in search of valuable supplies while battling hordes of undead. The PSVR2 version of the game utilizes the headset's improved haptic fan feedback and advanced perception controller to further immerse players in horror. The complete cross-platform multiplayer allows players to fight zombies cross-platform with friends.
• Tentacular
Developer: Firepunchd Games UG
Originally released this March, Tentacular features players in the role of a kind-hearted monster and use physics-driven tentacles to help an island of pint-sized humans complete a unique series of missions. The PSVR2 version includes several new features, including the ability to interact with NPCs using eye tracking, enhanced 3D audio, and immersive headsets.