We’re mere hours away from the launch of PlayStation VR2. In the last few weeks we’ve announced the release lineup as well as the games we can expect to enjoy in the launch window. Today, we’re happy to reveal 10 new diverse titles that will be gracing our virtual reality visors in the near future. Read on to catch their debut PS VR2 trailers as well find out a little more about what you should expect from the creators behind these experiences.
Players in the United States can order directly from PlayStation here, while folks in the UK can do so here.
Also, there will be a sampling of game demos or trials available for players to check out when they purchase a PS VR2 headset. Players will initially see the sample content during the onboarding process, and it can also be found on PlayStation Store. This includes demos or trials of Horizon Call of The Mountain, Resident Evil Village, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge and more. Content may vary by region.
Here’s today’s additions to the PS VR2 lineup:
Another Fisherman’s Tale
Another Fisherman’s Tale is the highly anticipated follow-up to the award-winning A Fisherman’s Tale.This captivating adventure game takes players on a journey through a surreal world filled with imaginative locations and mind-bending puzzles.
The game’s poetic storytelling and unique VR mechanics include the ability to detach and control limbs, making for a truly immersive experience. If you’re a fan of imaginative, narrative-driven games, then Another Fisherman’s Tale is a must-play. Get ready to be immersed in a world of wonder later this year on PS VR2.
– Frank de Brie, Global Marketing Manager, Vertigo Games
Gorn
The team here at Free Lives are excited to bring the frighteningly realistic depiction of gladiatorial combat to PS VR2, just like the ancient Romans would have wanted. Since we first started developing Gorn we’ve added lots of new weapons, foes, and game modes for budding gladiators to take down in the arena and we believe this is our best version yet! Gorn arrives on March 16.
– Ruan Rothmann, Designer, Free Lives
Nock: Bow + Arrow Soccer
Nock, the latest addition to the virtual reality gaming world, combines the excitement of bow and arrow action with the thrill of a high-stakes soccer match. Players can skate and fly around a dynamic pitch, using their bow and arrow to blast the ball into their opponent’s goal.
With ranked multiplayer matches, casual custom games, and skill-based matchmaking, Nock offers a cross-platform gaming experience that is easy to learn but challenging to master. Communication with teammates is made easy with in-game voice chat and individual muting options. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled experience like no other in Nock, arriving in March.
– Max Weisel, Creator of Nock, Owner of Normal VR
Hellsweeper VR
From the creators of Sairento VR and the publishers behind Arizona Sunshine comes the physics-defying Hellsweeper VR, an intense VR experience where earthly physics do not exist and gravity-defying movements become your new reality.
As you traverse the different dimensions of Hell, gain mastery of a wide range of weapons and elemental magic, all while exploring crazy moves you previously thought imaginary.
Hellsweeper VR arrives later this year.
– Frank de Brie, Global Marketing Manager, Vertigo Games
Ragnarock
Ahoy, vikings! Are you ready to rock? Ragnarock is a solo/multiplayer VR rhythm game in which you play a viking captain competing in a ship race through mythological environments. Using your two hammers, crush the incoming runes in sync with epic viking music!
Following the tradition of arcade games, Ragnarock is easy to play, hard to master. Only the most experienced players will be able to collect all the gold medals, beat the high scores and sign their name on the leaderboard. The multiplayer PvP mode, up to 6 players, brings real-time competition against your friends. Arriving February 22 alongside PS VR2!
– Côme de Percin, Creative Director, WanadevStudio.
Runner
Born out of a love for the look and feel of late 1980’s prestige anime, Runner is a visceral arcade experience that we are excited to release on PlayStation VR2 on February 22 with platform-specific enhancements.
You can enjoy freeform VR shooting and blisteringly fast motorcycle combat in crystal clear 4K featuring intuitive gameplay with upgradeable sidearm mods, unique mounted cannon weapons, and time-bending special moves. You’ll feel the tactile immersion with weapon-specific adaptive trigger feedback and haptic controller effects, with the PS VR2 headset feedback conveying every shot, impact, and cannon blast.
Race and blast your way through 9 detailed levels unique to every playthrough, set to a dynamic soundtrack by Fat Bard. The game includes the interactive visual novel, PREAMBLE, fully voiced by a veteran cast.
– Mr. Truant Pixel
Startenders: Intergalactic Bartending
Dock your barship and serve up some wild creations in Startenders: Intergalactic Bartending, featuring a fully voiced campaign, millions of drink combinations, and daily leaderboard competitive modes. With its procedurally generated shifts, you’ll never know what you’re going to rustle up.
Between shifts, you can unwind, build new bar machines, get new ingredients and mix your own custom concoctions. Headset feedback and controller haptics let you feel every shake, slice, and squeeze as you go bar to bar. Work hard and you might even break a sweat!
Startenders: Intergalactic Bartending offers a free upgrade to owners of original PS VR version.
– Chris Youles, Co-Founder of Foggy Box Games
Sushi Ben
Sushi Ben is a VR narrative adventure where you must save a local sushi restaurant from going out of business. But it won’t be easy! First, you’ll need to meet the townspeople and help them out in order to earn their trust. Sushi Ben features colorful narrative encounters, beautiful 3D manga panels, and an anime-inspired art style.
Later this year, experience a variety of exhilarating VR activities as you fend off the greedy landlords who are trying to shut down the restaurant. Sushi Ben is written by the creator of Hatoful Boyfriend. Produced by Big Brane Studios and executive producer at SMG Studio, Sushi Ben was nominated for two awards at the 2021 Raindance Immersive awards.
– Brian Edward Hicks, Technical Director, Big Brane Studios
Swordsman VR
Swordsman is a realistic sword-fighting game with historical factions and epic boss fights. Experience visceral combat against armored, physically simulated enemies that can parry, riposte, and dodge your attacks.
Approach every fight like a real duel using realistic weapons and armor physics to battle a Kraken, powerful boss weapons, thematic environments, dismemberment, hand-to-hand combat, player progression, RPG elements, and more!
Swordsman will be a free upgrade for the first three months for players who already own the PS VR version.
– Alek Sinn, Creative Director, Sinn Studio
Unplugged: Air Guitar
Jump on stage in and live out your rock-star fantasy in Unplugged: Air Guitar, arriving February 22 for PS VR2. Play air guitar to some of the biggest, most insanely cool songs from world-famous rock bands, including Ozzy Osbourne, The Offspring and Weezer. Unplugged is all about making you feel like a rock legend.
Let Satchel from Steel Panther guide you towards stardom as you perform some of your favorite songs in front of ever-growing crowds.
– Frank de Brie, Global Marketing Manager, Vertigo Games
This brings our current launch window lineup to more than 40 games, with more arriving throughout the year. Here’s what we’re tracking:
After the Fall (Vertigo Games)
Altair Breaker (Thirdverse)
Before Your Eyes (Skybound Interactive, launch window)
Cave Digger 2: Dig Harder
Cities VR (Fast Travel Games)
Cosmonious High (Owlchemy)
Creed Rise to Glory: Championship Edition (Survios, launch window)
The Dark Pictures: Switchback (Supermassive, launch window)
Demeo (Resolution Games)
Drums Rock (Garage 51)
Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate (MyDearest Inc., Perp Games)
Fantavision 202X (Cosmo Machia, Inc.)
Garden of the Sea (Neat Corporation)
GORN (Devolver Digital, launch window)
Gran Turismo 7 (via free update to PS5 version of GT7)
Horizon Call of the Mountain (Firesprite, Guerrilla)
Job Simulator (Owlchemy)
Jurassic World Aftermath (Coatsink)
Kayak VR: Mirage (Better Than Life)
Kizuna AI – Touch the Beat! (Gemdrops, Inc.)
The Last Clockwinder (Pontoco/Cyan Worlds)
The Light Brigade (Funktronic Labs, purchase includes PS VR and PS VR2 versions)
Moss 1 & 2 Remaster (Polyarc)
NFL Pro Era (StatusPro, Inc., free PS VR2 upgrade)
No Man’s Sky (Hello Games, launch window)
Nock: Bow + Arrow Soccer (Normal VR LLC, launch window)
Pavlov VR (Vankrupt)
Pistol Whip (Cloudhead, free PS VR2 upgrade).
Puzzling Places (Realities.io, free upgrade)
Ragnarock (WanadevStudio, launch window)
Resident Evil Village (Capcom, via free update to PS5 version of RE Village)
Rez Infinite (Enhance)
RUNNER (Truant Pixel, LLC)
Song in the Smoke (17 Bit)
STAR WARS: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge (ILMxLAB)
Startenders: Intergalactic Bartending (free PS VR2 upgrade)
Swordsman VR (Sinn Studio Inc., free PS VR2 upgrade until May 2023)
Synth Riders (Kluge Interactive, free PS VR2 upgrade)
The Tale of Onogoro (Amata K.K)
Tentacular (Devolver)
Tetris Effect (Enhance)
Thumper (Drool LLC)
Townsmen VR (HandyGames)
Unplugged: Air Guitar (Vertigo Games)
Vacation Simulator (Owlchemy)
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners: Ch. 2: Retribution (Skydance, launch window)
What the Bat (Triband)
Zenith: The Last City (Ramen VR, free PS VR2 upgrade)
Zombieland: Headshot Fever Reloaded (XR Games)
*Final launch software lineup subject to change without notice, and may vary by region.
**Check PlayStation Store for local pricing
Source: Playstation Blog
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