Throughout 2022, Sony has gradually peeled back the curtain on its plans forPlayStation VR 2. At most of the publisher’s public events this year, it’s subsequently become a common occurrence for details regarding the platform to be shared. September’s State of Play presentation was no exception to this. Betweentrailers forGod of War RagnarokandTekken 8, multiple games were confirmed to be playable through the second-generation headset.
Sony might not have confirmedPlayStation VR 2’s all-important price point and release date yet, but players already have a decent picture of what they will be able to play on it because of this. As more studios finally get their hands on development kits, things will only get clearer from here as well. With more details likely to be shared in the coming months then, now is the perfect time to look at the games that have already been confirmed.
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Alvo
Players with access to the original PlayStation VR headset might have already heard ofAlvo, due to the fact that it initially launched on the platform at the start of 2021. However, indie studio Mardonpol has since confirmed it plans on porting its fast-paced shooter over to PS VR 2 as well. Featuring several competitive modes, maps, and aCall of Duty-inspired Zombies Mode, it’s easy to imagine it will find even more fans in the future.
Among Us VR
Having taken the internet by storm over the last few years, it’s been confirmed thata version ofAmong Usis heading to Sony’s PlayStation VR 2. Brought to life this time by Schell Games,Among Us VRpromises to recreate the charm and chaos of the original social dedication game, within the realms of virtual reality. Based on the footage that’s been revealed so far, it’s already easy to imagine the adaptation’s new first-person perspective being received well by fans.
Demeo
Developed by Resolution Games,Demeowas confirmed for a 2023 release on PlayStation VR 2 during Sony’s September State of Play presentation. Stylized asDungeons and Dragonsinspired co-op adventure game, players have been promised they’ll be able to recreate all the magic of a tabletop experience within a virtual reality setting. Haptic feedback support that makes each piece feel unique has also been confirmed by the studio, which should aid immersion even more.
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Firewall Ultra
Based on the positive reception that First Contact Entertainment received forFirewall: Zero Hour, it isn’t too shocking that the studio has already confirmed its plans to keep the series going on PS VR 2. The first-person shooter sequel, whichhas been dubbedFirewall Ultra, will once again ask players to complete contracts and missions within a co-op setup. An eclectic arsenal of weapons has naturally been confirmed to feature once again too. Thanks to the platform’s haptic feedback and eye-tracking technology though, each should feel better than ever to use.
Firmament
Even though it was announced all the way back in 2018, a few recent signs suggest Cyan Worlds’Firmamentis almost ready for the public. Now that the studio behindthe iconicMystserieshas moved its next project over to the PS5, there’s seemingly been a positive upturn in fortunes from a development perspective. In addition to a traditional release on Sony’s latest console and PC, it’s also been confirmed that the narrative adventure game will launch on PS VR 2 at a later date.
Ghostbusters VR
Whenthe first generation PS VR headsetlaunched in 2016, PlayStation wasn’t the only branch of Sony that got in on the action. Several apps and experiences were put together and released by the likes of Sony Pictures as well. With PS VR 2 set to be a significant technological jump forward, it’s little surprise that a similar pattern has also already started to emerge this time around.
During the franchise’s annual celebrations earlier this year, Sony Pictures confirmed that its virtual reality developers are creatingGhostbusters VRgame for PS VR 2. Unlike some of its previous efforts, it sounds as though the game will be a substantial experience as well. Set within San Francisco, four players will be able to team up across what’s been advertised as an extensive campaign.
Horizon Call of the Mountain
Considering the positive reception Guerrilla Games’Horizonseries has cultivated since its debut in 2017, it’s little surprise that Sony has even bigger plans for its future. Earlier this year it was confirmed that as part of the publisher’s initiative, the series will make its way to PlayStation VR 2viaHorizon Call of the Mountain. Developed by Firesprite in collaboration with Guerrilla, it’s fair to say that the spin-off game appears to be one of the platforms most tantalizing.
Based on what has been revealed to the public so far, it looks like most of the franchise’s signature hallmarks will be adapted into virtual reality. Visceral combat, robotic machines, and sci-fi intrigue, have all been accounted for in the trailers Sony has shared. Even though Aloy has been confirmed to appear, the story ofCall of the Mountainwill explore another corner of the universe. A move that will no doubt add more depth tothe Nora Hunter’s next mainline adventure.
Low-Fi
Indie studio Iris VR Inc made headlines during the early months of 2021 as it became one of the first development teams to confirm it was creating a gamefor Sony’s PlayStation VR 2. In a Tweet that was tagged with the name of the headset, it was revealed that its upcoming cyberpunk-thrillerLow-Fiwill debut on the platform. Taking clear inspiration from franchises likeBlade Runner, it stands to reason that the open-world title will be on the radar of many sci-fi fans.
No Man’s Sky
Even thoughNo Man’s Skyhas been playableon Sony’s first VR headset for over three years, the game’s presence on PS VR 2 wasn’t always a given. Thanks to the second-generation headset’s upgrades and controllers, there’s a decent chance that backwards compatibility won’t be an automatic or simple process. Instead, developers will likely have to take the time to port their games to the new platform.
The fact thatHello Games has confirmedthat it intends to do just that is positive news then. WhenNo Man’s Skylaunches at an undisclosed date on PS VR 2, the port will also take full advantage of Sony’s new technology. Beyond improved resolutions and graphical fidelity, immersive Sense controller support has also been promised by the studio.
Resident Evil 4
Based on the success that Capcom experiencedwhen it launchedResident Evil 7as a PS VR game, it was always going to pursue the concept further. Having ported several of the horror franchise’s installments to virtual reality platforms on PC since 2017, the publisher is now setting its sights on Sony’s VR offerings once again.
Although details are scarce right now, fans can look forward totheResident Evil 4remakeincluding some form of PS VR 2 compatible content. What that exactly entails is a mystery right now, though. Even though Capcom ported the iconic game in its entirety to Oculus Quest 2 last year, the publisher’s wording could be inferred that only part of the experience will make its way to PlayStation.
