PSVR 2 details revealed, alongside new Horizon VR game

During CES 2022, Sony revealed that its adjacent virtual reality headset volition be chosen PSVR ii, while also announcing that a new game called Horizon Call of the Mountain will be created for the VR platform.

The upcoming PSVR 2 headset will characteristic a 4K HDR OLED brandish, foveated rendering, and expanded field of view compared to its predecessor.

Sony besides revealed that the PSVR 2 headset will feature eye tracking technology to meliorate the immersion of supported VR experiences. The headset volition also feature 'subtle responsive vibrations' providing feedback like to what you'll find with a game controller.

We unfortunately didn't go to run into any images of the VR headset, but still exciting to hear more details about the PSVR 2.

Sony as well revealed that the accompanying controllers will be chosen Sense controllers, which are clearly named later on the DualSense controller of the PS5. Sony has previously confirmed that these new controllers will feature many of the same features as the PS5's DualSense controllers, including the incredibly immersive vibrations and adaptive triggers.

Sony teased an paradigm of the new VR controllers, although unfortunately didn't provide whatever close-up shots to requite us a meliorate look.

And to circular it off, Sony also revealed that a new game called Horizon Phone call of the Mountain is currently in the works for VR. This volition be a separate game to the already confirmed Horizon Forbidden Westward coming to the PS5, with the new Telephone call of the Mountain game being designed from the ground upwardly for the PSVR ii.

Unfortunately, Sony didn't provide ant release date or pricing data for the PSVR 2 headset, only it'due south expected to arrive at some indicate in 2022. Nosotros'd guess that it will likely launch in the latter one-half of the year, similar to how the PS5 launched in November.

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Wow, I wasn't expecting that. Sony ordinarily uses CES 2022 to promote its Goggle box range, so to see the company confirm new details on the PSVR ii while also revealing a new first-party VR game was a big, but welcome, stupor.

It'south great to encounter that Sony is already working on major starting time-party games for the new VR platform, as that was arguably one of the biggest issues with the original headset. There really is no doubt that the PSVR 2 is one of the most exciting products for 2022, if it does indeed launch this year.