PlayStation has officially announced that its next VR headset, PlayStation VR2 is set to launch early next year on February 22, 2023. Over on the PlayStation Blog, Isabelle Tomatis, Vice President, Brand, Hardware and Peripherals, SIE said “Over the past several months, we’ve introduced PlayStation VR2 and provided glimpses into the next generation of virtual reality gaming, which will allow you to escape into new worlds while feeling a groundbreaking sense of immersion. Today, I’m very pleased to announce that PlayStation VR2 is officially launching on February 22, 2023. PlayStation VR2 Sense controller charging station, designed specifically for the PS VR2 Sense controller, will also launch the same day.” The PlayStation VR2 costs $549.99.
There will be two bundles available to purchase. There is the regular PlayStation VR2 version that costs $549.99 and includes the PS VR2 headset, PS VR2 Sense controllers, and stereo headphones. There is also the PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle that comes with the headset, controllers, and headphones, as well as a PlayStation Store voucher code for Horizon Call of the Mountain. The PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle costs $599.99.
PlayStation VR2 is taking a page from the PlayStation 5 with its Sense technology which are key features that enable unique gameplay experiences. This includes headset feedback, eye tracking, 3D audio, and the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback from the PS VR2 Sense controllers. “We’ve created the PS VR2 headset with comfort in mind, in a slightly slimmer and lighter design compared to our previous headset,” Tomatis said. “We’ve also included an integrated vent for extra air flow, and a lens adjustment dial for a more customized feel. We hope players will enjoy this new design.”
PlayStation also announced several new PS VR2 games that players can pick up when the headset launches in February. The 11 new games announced for PS VR2 include The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR, Crossfire: Sierra Squad, The Light Brigade, Cities VR – Enhanced Edition, Cosmonious High, Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue, Jurassic World Aftermath Collection, Pistol Whip VR, Zenith: The Last City, After The Fall, and Tentacular.
“It’s exciting to see how game developers are taking advantage of the PS VR2’s headset features to design the next generation of VR games. We’re expecting more than 20 titles at launch, and we can’t wait for February when PS VR2 launches so players can give it a try,” Tomatis said. “We’ll have more details on our launch game lineup in the future, so stay tuned.”
Pre-orders will begin later this month on November 15. Players in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg will initially be able to pre-order PS VR2 solely through PlayStation’s online store. In other markets, PlayStation VR2 will be sold at participating retailers.