The launch of the PS VR2 is drawing nearer, and Sony has revealed an impressive line-up that will keep gamers occupied from day one. There are plenty of new titles such as Horizon Call of the Mountain, and some PS5 games like Gran Turismo 7 and Resident Evil Village will be receiving VR modes. Because the PS VR2 is not backward compatible, a few PS VR games have also been ported to the upcoming headset. This is good news, although there is still a laundry list of games that have yet to make the jump.
Despite requiring an inelegant setup, the PSVR attracted enough gamers to have developers crafting plenty of innovative titles for the headset. It would greatly boost the value of the PS VR2 if games like Wipeout were eventually ported to the upcoming headset. Without these ports, many gamers will miss out on a plethora of stunning titles.
Wipeout 2048
Wipeout is a franchise that has been a staple on PlayStation, as it flexes the graphical prowess of the consoles it is on, and it provides high-speed, futuristic fun. Wipeout 2048 was originally released on the PlayStation Vita in 2012, and it impressed gamers by bringing the franchise’s neon-lit excitement to a portable console. In 2017, it was ported to the PS4 as part of the Wipeout Omega Collection. There, the game can also be played using the PS VR.
Wipeout’s high-speed, sense-overloading races are made even more immersive when players are in VR mode, as they feel like they have been put into the cockpit of their favorite antigravity ship. The mode can cause motion sickness for some players, especially when stunts are performed. However, if players can stomach the breakneck speeds, the experience is nothing short of amazing. Upgrading the game to PS VR2 would allow developers to enhance graphics, making the racing experience even more exhilarating.
Astro Bot Rescue Mission
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The cute white robot named Astro Bot is fast becoming Sony’s most recognizable mascot. Players were first introduced to it in The Playroom, and it has since made appearances in games that are usually meant to show off new features in Sony’s latest hardware. For example, Astro Bot shows up in Astro’s Playroom which gives players a good overview of all the PS5’s capabilities. Having a similar game for the PS VR2 would be a great way to introduce the headset to gamers, and Astro Bot Rescue Mission would be the perfect game for it.
Astro Bot Rescue Mission is a platformer where players are tasked with rescuing all of Astro’s friends. To help, players can use various gadgets, including a water gun, shurikens, and a slingshot. If the game was ever ported to the upcoming headset, it could be upgraded to implement some of the PS VR2's unique features, including haptic feedback on the controllers and the headset itself.
Dreams
Developed by Media Molecule, Dreams is a unique title available on the PS4. Instead of featuring a storyline or set characters, Dreams gives players the tools to craft their own adventures. Since its release in 2020, there has been plenty of jaw-dropping user-generated content made. Some of it is based on existing IPs, while others introduce entirely new ideas. After its release, Dreams received a PSVR update, allowing gamers to flex their creativity even more. It would be great to have the game ported to the PS VR2. However, according to Media Molecule, there aren’t currently any plans to do so.
Thanks to the headset’s improved technology, gamers are in for a next-gen VR experience. Despite the lack of backward compatibility, the PS VR2’s launch line-up is nothing short of phenomenal. It spans several genres, and it will please a wide range of gamers whether they are looking for psychedelic VR experiences or breathtaking adventures.
The PlayStation VR2 is scheduled to release on February 22.