Sony ends support for PSVR 2 with only two games in development, report says
It has been reported that Sony is significantly reducing its funding for the PSVR 2 as well as first-party VR games for the headset. The report comes from Android Center, where it is claimed that sources close to the outlet suggest Sony is “making deep cuts” to internal funding for VR games. Additionally, a second […]
It has been reported that Sony is significantly reducing its funding for the PSVR 2 as well as first-party VR games for the headset.
The report comes from Android Center, where it is claimed that sources close to the outlet suggest Sony is “making deep cuts” to internal funding for VR games. Additionally, a second source told Android Central that only a few PSVR 2 games are in the works at Sony. It remains to be seen what these games are, or if they will ever be released.
Sony is launching a PSVR 2 PC adapter in August, which will allow owners of the VR headset to connect it to a PC for compatibility with SteamVR titles. It will cost $59.99 / £49.99, and it’s great that Sony is offering an option to expand PSVR 2 compatibility, but the announcement of the accessory seems to cast a dark cloud over the headset’s future.
When PSVR 2 launched in early 2023, it got off to a promising start with a strong launch lineup including Horizon: The Call of the Mountain, and possible support for Gran Turismo 7 And Resident Evil 4 exceptional remake. The recent addition of PSVR 2 games to the PS Plus Premium catalog is also great for headset owners looking for new games without spending too much money.
However, the PSVR 2’s sky-high price of $549.99/£529.99 was never going to please most consumers, especially since it was even more expensive than the PS5 console itself. Of course, it’s far from the most expensive VR headset on the market, but even though Meta Quest 3 outperforms it and is much more versatile thanks to its wireless and standalone nature, that makes the Sony headset a very tough sell, even for PS5 owners.
It would be a shame if the reports are true and Sony is actually looking to cease active support of the PSVR 2. The positive side could be that a permanent price drop will take place in its future – this could allow the brand to sell at least stock and give more PS5 owners the chance to try out what is a truly excellent headset.
