While console gamers from around the world are still trying to get their hands on a PlayStation 5 system at official prices, Sony has officially confirmed the development of the next-generation of PSVR for the PS5. The company has shared some details of the new VR headset.
Sony mentions that the new VR headset for the PS5 console will deliver “dramatic leaps in performance and interactivity” for gamers and will be more immersed in their game worlds. One of the most important details that Sony unveiled is that the new headset will only need a single cord to connect to the PS5. This should be big news for all the PSVR fans out there as the current model requires a messy cable setup.
Sony does also mention that the new headset will bring enhanced resolution, field of view, better tracking, and input performance. However, the company did not specify the specific details. That said, Sony did state that the new VR controller will not only have better ergonomics but also borrow some key features from the DualSense wireless controller.
Sony did confirm that they do not plan to release the new VR headset in 2021 and the announcement was to inform its fanbase about the development of the device. Let’s see what Sony has in store for us in the coming years.
PRESS RELEASE
More than four years ago, we launched PlayStation VR to offer a transformative new way to play games on PS4, providing a much stronger sense of presence and deeper immersion to players compared with traditional games. In that time, we’ve seen tremendous experiences that have propelled virtual reality gaming forward, including highly acclaimed titles like Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, Tetris Effect, Blood & Truth, Moss, Beat Saber, and Resident Evil 7 biohazard. We’ve also enhanced the experience for some PS VR titles when played on PS4 Pro and PlayStation 5.
Today I’m pleased to share that our next-generation VR system will be coming to PlayStation 5, enabling the ultimate entertainment experience with dramatic leaps in performance and interactivity. Players will feel an even greater sense of presence and become even more immersed in their game worlds once they put on the new headset.
We’re continuing to innovate with our new VR system so that our fans can continue to enjoy the unique experiences that are synonymous with PlayStation. We’re taking what we’ve learned since launching PS VR on PS4 to develop a next-gen VR system that enhances everything from resolution and field of view to tracking and input. It will connect to PS5 with a single cord to simplify setup and improve ease-of-use while enabling a high-fidelity visual experience.
One of the innovations we’re excited about is our new VR controller, which will incorporate some of the key features found in the DualSense wireless controller, along with a focus on great ergonomics. That’s just one of the examples of future-proof technology we’re developing to match our vision for a whole new generation of VR games and experiences.
There’s still a lot of development underway for our new VR system, so it won’t be launching in 2021. But we wanted to provide this early update to our fans, as the development community has started to work on creating new worlds for you to explore in virtual reality.
We also want to thank all of our PS VR players for your continued support — with upcoming games like After The Fall, Sniper Elite VR, and Humanity, there’s much more to come for PS VR whether you’re playing on PS4 or PS5. With both PlayStation VR and the next-generation VR system we’re building, our commitment to virtual reality as a medium for games is stronger than ever. We look forward to sharing more details in the future!
