The launch window for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset is finally confirmed, and it’s set to arrive in early 2023 according to the official. playstation uk Twitter account.
The first generation of PlayStation VR was released in 2016, and although it was originally introduced for the PlayStation 4, the hardware is compatible with Sony’s next generation console, the PlayStation 5. However, a new generation of VR was confirmed at the time. earlier this year, with the successor known as PlayStation VR2.
In the original PlayStation announcement, Senior Vice President Hideaki Nishino said that the next generation of VR system is coming to PlayStation 5 and will enable the ultimate entertainment experience with huge leaps in performance and interaction. An exact release date was not shared at the time, but its launch was confirmed in early 2023.
Sony also confirmed earlier this year that it will have more than 20 first-party and third-party titles available for the PlayStation VR2 when it launches next year. Although many of these titles are yet to be confirmed, it is expected that Horizon: Call of the Mountain will be one of the games available.
As for the exact date when the headset will launch, that’s still somewhat of a mystery. Sony may have confirmed a release window in early 2023, but that could be anywhere between January and March, assuming it plans to launch in the first quarter of the year. Industry analysts such as Ming-Chi Kuo (via VGC) believes the PlayStation VR2 will enter mass production later this year, with release gearing up for the first quarter of 2023, which will be anywhere between January and March.
Last month, Sony shared an early look at the user experience built into its VR2 headset via a new device Blog post. The post section has new features such as “see-through-sight”, “dedicated play area” and the ability to broadcast yourself as you play. Details about VR and Cinematic Mode have also been shared, allowing players to enjoy VR gaming content in 360 view in a virtual environment.
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