A 90-minute closed-door meeting with Patent leaks and concept drawings have given fans a few more details, but Sony is keeping the lid shut on PSVR 2 for now. A developer meeting gave some important details about the future of VR on the PlayStation, including an interesting move toward high-quality content for players.
While Sony has been mostly quiet about the PSVR 2, reports have uncovered quite a bit to work with. The headset is rumored to achieve a resolution of 4000X2040 pixels, giving each eye 2000X2040 pixels. This would mean the PSVR 2 achieves true 4K, which would set it apart from other modern headsets including the Oculus Quest 2. It was also reported that Sony’s next-gen headset will come fitted with OLED screens, provided by Samsung Display Co. The target launch date of the PSVR 2 is rumored to be just in time for the Holidays in late 2022, though Sony is expected to reveal more early next year.
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According to PSVR Without Parole, these hybrid games won’t need to be ed in their entirety, but rather in pieces. Those with a PSVR 2 can only the VR version, and those with just a flat screen can a conventional non-VR port. It’s unclear whether there will be a focus on cross-play or cross-progression with these new hybrid games. Sony intends to dive deeply into these console-quality AAA games rather than spending time on short VR experiences that only demonstrate the PSVR 2’s power, rather than take full advantage of it.
The strategy can work really well for Sony, especially as it tries to differentiate its next-gen console from the Xbox Series X/S. With a dedicated VR headset that runs console-quality AAA games at the next level, the PlayStation 5 will certainly stand out.
While it wasn’t said whether there will be cross-play enabled with virtual reality games, titles like Phasmophobia have already proven that the idea is possible, and it would likely result in higher player counts for the games. The PSVR 2 is an exciting headset that will likely make its mark on the VR marketplace, though players will have to wait a little while to get their hands on the next-gen device.
Source: PSVR Without Parole/YouTube (via VideoGamesChronicle)
