The next biggest thing PlayStation gamers have to look forward to is thePSVR2. The headset packs plenty of new features, including orb-shaped controllers with many of the same bells and whistles as the PS5 DualSense controller. The price of thePSVR2has made many gamers second-guess whether they really need the headset, though the revealed launch line-up should do a lot to convince gamers that the price tag is worth it.
Regardless of what genre of games one is into, there is something to please everybody. Gamers can jump into their driver’s seat and burn rubber withGran Turismo 7, or they can experience hair-raising horrors withResident Evil Village, to name but a few titles. Although thePSVR2 won’t be compatible with PSVR games, the launch line-up still looks sufficiently stacked enough to keep gamers busy.
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The PSVR2’s Launch Line-Up Has Great Variety
RPG lovers probably already have an eye onHorizon Call of the Mountain, which is a flagship launch title for the PSVR2. This entry in Guerrilla Games’Horizonfranchise will not feature Aloy as the protagonist. Instead, it will focus on the formerShadow Carja warrior Ryas as he seeks redemption. Shooting arrows and taking down machines in VR sounds like an adrenaline-fueled experience. Gamers can also look forward toThumper’s PSVR2 port. At first glance,Thumperlooks a lot likeWipeout, although it is a lot more rhythm-based. It was a hit on the PSVR, and a PSVR2 port will only make its psychedelic, neon-colored world more splendorous.
Not all gamers are looking to get their blood pumping, however. Such players can check outTetris Effectinstead, which will be receiving a PS5 and PSVR2 upgrade. Instead of high-speed action sequences, players are immersed in a vibrant game ofTetriswhere the music and colors match the tempo of the gameplay, stimulating the senses in ways that not everyTetristitle strives for. For players interested in adventure, there isHello Games’No Man’s Sky. With a functionally endless amount of planets to explore, gamers will never get bored, and the constant updates ensure there is always something new to do. PSVR2 could be the most immersive way to experience this intergalactic adventure. The full list of PSVR2 launch titles is as follows:
Sony reportedly plans to have two million PSVR 2 units produced for the headset’s launch. This suggests the company is quite optimistic about the headset, as the original PSVR sold around five million units in its whole lifetime. It also means gamers likely won’t have to worry about scalpers snatching up all the stock. For gamers who want tostart VR gaming in 2023, this may be the perfect opportunity to leap onto the platform.
