Final month, Skydance’s Behemoth put us via our paces with the primary style of the fight heavy, darkish fantasy VR journey that’ll launch later this yr on PS VR2. Now we’re turning the highlight on three different immersive experiences additionally coming to the platform quickly.
Frenzies is a brand-new title debuting at present, which fuses Synapse creator nDreams’ award-winning gunplay with neon-infused multiplayer arenas. Introduced earlier this yr, Metro Awakening VR is a return to the post-apocalyptic world of Dmitry Glukhovsky’s survival horror sequence. Developer Vertigo Video games takes us on a visit to the underground, illuminating us as to the way it’s adapting the franchise to VR, whereas preserving this new entry genuine to what’s come earlier than. Lastly, Mighty Eyes offers us an replace on Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate with an unique, in-depth look into the time-traveling title.
And keep in mind, beginning on August 7, you’ll be capable to have much more content material choices for PS VR2, by approach of a PC adapter. Gamers may have entry to purchase and play Steam’s expansive library of hundreds of VR video games, together with fan favorites like Half-Life: Alyx, Fallout 4 VR, and Struggle Thunder. Discover out extra right here.
Now, onto the video games, as launched by their creators.
Frenzies
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Frenzies to PlayStation VR2! As you possibly can see from the debut gameplay trailer above, Frenzies fuses nDreams’ award-winning gunplay with the mayhem of multiplayer, throwing you into neon-soaked arenas for a winner-takes-all showdown with a twist.
“Every five-round match in Frenzies is a chaotic fortunate dip of randomized spherical sorts, maps, and groups that guarantee no two matches are ever the identical. Enjoyable to play but difficult to grasp, we expect Frenzies will depart you smiling from ear-to-ear each time you step into the sector. We look ahead to displaying you extra quickly!”
– Paul Mottram, Head of Studio, Close to Gentle: an nDreams Studio
Learn extra concerning the gameplay mechanics and modes from Frenzies in a devoted PS Weblog publish.
Metro Awakening
“We’re excited to disclose all-new screenshots and an unique glimpse into our upcoming VR survival horror title, Metro Awakening. The sport has been created in collaboration with unique sequence creator Dmitry Glukhovsky and is a standalone installment within the franchise, set earlier than the occasions of the unique sport Metro 2033 and that includes a really, very private, emotional story for our protagonist.
Metro is famend for its distinctive immersive world, and Metro Awakening takes this to a brand new stage. We’ve centered on making VR interactions as immersive and diegetic as doable, using options like adaptive triggers and haptic suggestions to boost the expertise, whereas sustaining the sequence’ stealth-combat dynamic.
We hope you’ll be a part of us on this thrilling new Metro expertise. Mark your calendars—pre-orders begin this September, supplying you with the chance to be among the many first to step into the eerie, atmospheric world of Metro Awakening earlier than it launches later this yr.”
– Artistic Director Martin de Ronde and Recreation Director Samar Louwe, Vertigo Video games
Learn extra about how Vertigo Video games is adapting the sequence to PS VR2 in our unique interview.
Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate
“Firstly, a bit of unhealthy information, the sport’s delayed with a brand new launch date of October 31. However, let’s not despair too lengthy…right here’s a bucketload of new content material to get caught into!
“Uncover extra about some of the folks you’ll turn out to be and the unbelievable locations you’ll go to as we current the above unique footage, providing an in-depth look into the various worlds and tales in Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate. Meet some of our key characters as you step into their footwear and get a glimpse into the function they play in shaping the longer term – each resolution influencing the course of historical past. Immerse your self in wealthy and awe-inspiring worlds as we journey throughout the globe visiting Mayan jungles, war-stricken Germany, flooded Boston and the breathtaking floor of the moon in an unparalleled gaming expertise.
Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate releases October 31 2024.”
– Sam Ramlu (she/her), Govt Producer at Mighty Eyes
