Sony has confirmed that its upcoming VR headset will be called the PlayStation VR 2, or PSVR 2. The next-gen VR headset will feature some pretty impressive new features, such as a 4K OLED display, eye-tracking, and foveated rendering. Additionally, Sony announced that the controllers will be named Sense Controllers. Notably, it also announced its first game — Horizon Call of the Mountain for PSVR 2.
PSVR 2 Improvements and Features Explained
PlayStation VR2 is the next generation of VR on PS5.
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The PSVR 2 will require the PS5 to operate, and feature high-fidelity visuals to boot. In addition to a single-cord setup, one of the key draws of the new VR headset will be a deep sense of immersion. Sony plans to accomplish this through a variety of audio and visual tech, from existing features such as eye-tracking and 3D audio to newer ones like headset feedback. You can check out the full range of features below:
- Visual Fidelity: For a high-fidelity visual experience, PS VR2 offers 4K HDR, a 110-degree field of view, and foveated rendering. With an OLED display, players can expect a display resolution of 2000×2040 per eye and smooth frame rates of 90/120Hz.
- Headset-based Controller Tracking: With inside-out tracking, PS VR2 tracks you and your controller through integrated cameras embedded in the VR headset. Your movements and the direction you look at are reflected in-game without the need for an external camera.
- New Sensory Features: PS VR2 Sense Technology combines eye tracking, headset feedback, 3D Audio, and the innovative PS VR2 Sense controller to create an incredibly deep feeling of immersion. Headset feedback is a new sensory feature that amplifies the sensations of in-game actions from the player. It’s created by a single built-in motor with vibrations that add an intelligent tactile element, bringing players closer to the gameplay experience. For example, gamers can feel a character’s elevated pulse during tense moments, the rush of objects passing close to the character’s head, or the thrust of a vehicle as the character speeds forward. Additionally, PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech makes sounds in the player’s surroundings come alive, adding to this new level of immersion.
- Eye Tracking: With eye tracking, PS VR2 detects the motion of your eyes, so a simple look in a specific direction can create an additional input for the game character. This allows players to interact more intuitively in new and lifelike ways, allowing for a heightened emotional response and enhanced expression that provide a new level of realism in gaming.
While there were rumors that Sony’s new VR headset would include some sort of motor and foveated rendering tech, this is the first time Sony has confirmed it. It also seems a lot of the previous reports were spot on, as they also predicted the existence of DualSense features in the new Sense controllers. This also means that there is a high chance the PlayStation VR 2 has already entered production in China.
In other news, PlayStation Studios is rumored to be working on a new stealth game like Metal Gear Solid and Splinter Cell. The new Uncharted movie trailer was also released.
[Source: PS Blog]
