Future of PlayStation VR: What’s Next for Virtual Reality?

Virtual Reality (VR) technology has advanced leaps and bounds since the days of clunky hardware and subpar visuals. The PlayStation VR has been among the best-selling headsets to bring VR to gamers, but what lies ahead for the platform? Is PSVR 2 ready to step up to the plate or will it fall into the ether of virtual nothingness like some unreleased title? Let’s explore what lies ahead with the PlayStation VR as well as the console’s future in the world of virtual reality gaming.

PSVR 2: It’s Still a Dream, or Will It Be All That?

PSVR 2 entered with a splash in 2023, offering cutting-edge features such as a 4K OLED screen, enhanced monitoring, and the PSVR 2 Feeling controllers. If you have tested it, you will confirm that it is a great piece of hardware. It’s like a spacecraft for your brain — just without the voyage into a different universe.

But here’s the thing — we need more ways to use it. PlayStation Plus has been a bit silent on the PSVR 2 front, and there’s definitely a shortage of exclusive “made for PlayStation 5” titles in VR. Sure, Horizon: Call of the Mountain was fun, but we’ve got to have more than one must-play game to keep us invested. *Remember when you purchased that new console and it came with a bundle of fun titles on day one? Yes, we’re still expecting that on PSVR 2.

PSVR 2 Games: Is There Any Hope?

If you’ve been following PlayStation news today, you’ll already know that PlayStation VR games are not in short supply. The list is long, but let’s be honest — how many are essentials? Many of the games we’ve seen presented thus far are cross-platform titles, meaning you can play them on other VR headsets as well. If you’re going for a PS5 and a PSVR 2, you want exclusives only found in the PlayStation store, yeah?

It could be that you get more PSN game sales, but it’s really about having experiences on the PS5, immersive content that feels bulletproof and puts you in a state of wonder, like you’re experiencing life from another universe. That’s the sort of content that can keep the PlayStation VR ecosystem alive and well. Imagine PS5 game updates, but vertical and 3D. Think of roaming a God of War VR environment or living The Last of Us — on foot. Now that is a future I would look forward to!

Will Sony Bring the Heat?

Up until now, it seems like Sony has been dragging its feet. You may have noticed the increasing whispers about PSVR 2’s future if you follow PlayStation hardware news. The million-dollar question: Are we going to get continued support or will this thing fade into obscurity like the PlayStation Vita did?

There’s hope, though! We’re in a moment where Sony has been teasing PSVR 2 updates — the ability to play PC games on PSVR 2, for example. This has the potential to breathe some hype back into the headset, making it all the more appealing for those who keep an eye on PlayStation console news. After all, who wouldn’t want a device that works on different platforms?

What Can We Expect for the Future of PlayStation VR?

But looking to the future, I’m tentatively hopeful about PlayStation VR’s future. I believe the coming few years will be pivotal. We are likely to be treated to PlayStation showcases that highlight upcoming PS5 exclusives that are also made for VR. And who knows? There may also be a PlayStation 2024 game that knocks our socks off and has us all standing up and saying “Wow, I need that headset now!”

If Sony pulls its finger out and gives PSVR 2 the investment it deserves, there’S every chance that VR gaming will become an everyday feature in every PlayStation gamer’s life. Until then, I’ll just be around, I guess, waiting for the next Astro Bot game so I can feel excited again. Come on, Sony — don’t make me wait too long!

Conclusion: The Future Is Still Bright — Perhaps

Ultimately, the direction of PlayStation VR hinges on if Sony goes all in on the platform. Hype around PlayStation news is still alive and kicking with VR, but a hell of a lot more is on the line if we want PSVR 2 to become more than just a neat little tech demo.

While PSVR 2 series isn’t the talk of all of the PlayStation console news round-ups today, this area of the world is still expanded into with new experiences and exclusive games, and maybe a few surprises. Until then, I’ll be living the VR(you) life—just looking for that next amazing game that knocks me down!