June 21st 2024.
Is virtual reality (VR) the future? It's a question that has been circulating in the gaming community for quite some time now. While some believe that VR has the potential to revolutionize the industry, others are more skeptical. And it seems that Sony, one of the biggest players in the gaming market, falls into the latter category.
Recent reports have revealed that Sony is already starting to scale back its support for the highly anticipated PSVR2. According to these reports, there are currently only two first-party games in development for the headset. This is a stark contrast to the initial excitement and buzz surrounding the launch of the PSVR2 back in February of last year. Since then, not a single first-party game has been announced for the headset, not even at Sony's recent State of Play event.
While the PSVR2 itself is an impressive piece of technology, the lack of support from Sony has left many fans feeling disappointed. The few big-name titles that were released in the first few months have since dried up, with only a handful of games making full use of the hardware, such as Horizon Call of the Mountain, Gran Turismo 7, and a VR mode for Resident Evil Village.
And now, it seems that Sony's disinterest in supporting the headset is becoming even more apparent. According to a new report, the company is making significant cuts to its funding for VR games in the future. This news comes from an inside source who claims that there will be very few opportunities for VR game development at Sony moving forward.
In fact, another source claims that there are currently only two PlayStation VR2 games in development at Sony. While this may come as a surprise to some, it's not entirely unexpected given Sony's lack of support for the headset so far.
If these reports are true, it seems that this will be the last time Sony makes any substantial investment in the VR space for the foreseeable future. This is disappointing news for those who have already invested in the PSVR2, especially considering the hefty price tag of £530.
It's worth noting that Sony has already made widespread cuts across its PlayStation division, with plans to cut 900 jobs earlier this year. This has already led to the closure of London Studio, the team behind the popular PlayStation VR game Blood & Truth.
At the recent State of Play event, two new PlayStation VR2 games were announced - action horror title Alien: Rogue Incursion and Skydance's Behemoth. However, these titles are set to be released on other VR platforms and have nothing to do with Sony.
In an effort to expand its use, Sony is set to release a new PC adapter for the PSVR2 next month. This will allow users to play VR games on their PC using the headset. Although it comes at an additional cost of £50, it opens up the possibility of playing popular VR titles like Half-Life Alyx using the PSVR2.
While we wait to see what Sony has in store for its remaining first-party VR titles, it's clear that the news of only two games in development is more surprising than the company's lack of support for the headset. It's a shame, considering the potential of the PSVR2 and the loyal fanbase it has garnered.
But all hope is not lost. Horizon Call of the Mountain is just one of the few exclusive titles currently available for the PSVR2, and there are surely more to come. In the meantime, fans can stay updated on all the latest gaming news and releases by signing up for our newsletter and following us on social media. And for those who have something to share, don't hesitate to reach out to us via email or by leaving a comment below. We love hearing from our readers and are always looking for new voices to contribute to our site.
So, is VR the future? Only time will tell. But for now, it seems that Sony is taking a step back from the VR space, and it's up to other companies and smaller developers to keep pushing the boundaries and making new and exciting VR experiences for gamers to enjoy.
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