The eagerly-anticipated launch of the new PlayStation virtual reality headset PS VR2 is quickly approaching, and fans of the iconic gaming brand will be thrilled to learn that over 30 launch games have been officially confirmed.
These titles, referred to by the company as “starter” games, will be released between the launch of the console on February 22nd, 2022 and March 2023. This means that gamers will have a wealth of exciting new titles to choose from in the first year of the console’s release, with an impressive total of almost 40 titles available to play.
While it’s true that not all of these games will be critical or commercial hits, there are certainly a number of highly-promising titles to look out for. Gran Turismo 7, for example, is the latest installment in the critically acclaimed racing franchise and is set to feature stunning graphics and realistic physics.
Resident Evil Village, meanwhile, is the latest entry in the iconic survival-horror series and promises to be one of the most terrifying games of the year. Horizon Call of the Mountain is an Action-RPG game that has been praised for its beautiful open world, and engaging gameplay.
All in all, the launch lineup for the new PlayStation hardware is shaping up to be an incredibly exciting and diverse selection of games, with something to appeal to players of all tastes and preferences.
Whether you’re a fan of fast-paced action, immersive RPG’s or thrilling horror titles, there’s sure to be something in this lineup that will capture your imagination. So mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable gaming experience.
PS VR2 Starter Games
- After the Fall (Vertigo Games)
- Altair Breaker (Thirdverse)
- Before Your Eyes (Skybound Interactive, Launch Window)
- Cities VR (Fast Travel Games)
- Cosmonious High (Owlchemy)
- Creed Rise to Glory: Championship Edition (Survios, Launch Window)
- The Dark Pictures: Switchback (Supermassive, Release Window)
- Demeo (Resolution Games)
- Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate (MyDearest Inc., Perp Games)
- Fantavision 202X (Cosmo Machia, Inc.)
- Gran Turismo 7 (Free Update on PS5)
- Horizon Call of the Mountain (Firesprite, Guerrilla)
- Job Simulator (Owlchemy)
- Jurassic World Aftermath (Coatsink)
- Kayak VR: Mirage (Better Than Life)
- Kizuna AI – Touch the Beat! (Gemdrops, Inc.)
- The Last Clockwinder (Pontoco/Cyan Worlds)
- The Light Brigade (Funktronic Labs, PS VR and PS VR2 versions)
- Moss 1 & 2 Remaster (Polyarc)
- NFL Pro Era (StatusPro, Inc., Free Update)
- No Man’s Sky (Hello Games, Launch Window)
- Pavlov VR (Vankrupt)
- Pistol Whip (Cloudhead, Free Update)
- Puzzling Places (Realities.io, free update)
- Resident Evil Village (Capcom, free update on PS5)
- Rez Infinite (Enhance)
- Song in the Smoke (17 Bit)
- STAR WARS: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge (ILMxLab)
- Synth Riders (Kluge Interactive, Free Update)
- The Tale of Onogoro (Amata KK)
- Tentacular (Devolver)
- Tetris Effect (Enhance)
- Thumper (Drool LLC)
- The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners: Ch. 2: Retribution (Skydance, Launch Window)
- Vacation Simulator (Owlchemy)
- What the Bat (Triband)
- Zenith: The Last City (Ramen VR, Free Update)
There Are Even More Games
As if the already impressive lineup of over 30 launch games for the new PlayStation hardware wasn’t enough, fans of the iconic gaming brand will be thrilled to learn that even more titles have been confirmed. That’s right, an additional 13 games have been added to the roster, further expanding the selection of titles available to players in the first year of the console’s release.
One of the most highly-anticipated games among this new batch is Tetris Effect: Connected, a mesmerizing and immersive take on the classic puzzle game that has received rave reviews. Another exciting title is Rez Infinite, a fast-paced and visually striking rhythm game that is sure to get your heart racing.
Fans of virtual reality gaming will also be excited to know that PC Pavlov VR is also among the confirmed games, allowing players to experience intense first-person shooter gameplay in a fully-immersive VR environment.
For fans of the sweet science, Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition is a game that is sure to hit all the right notes. It’s a boxing game that will let you step into the shoes of Adonis Creed as he rises through the ranks to become a champion. The game features realistic physics, and an intense and highly-detailed fighting system that will make you feel like you’re truly in the ring.
All in all, this additional batch of 13 games makes the launch lineup for the new PlayStation hardware even more diverse and exciting, with a variety of different types of games that will appeal to players of all tastes and preferences.
Whether you’re a fan of classic puzzle games, fast-paced rhythm games, immersive VR experiences, or intense sports titles, there’s sure to be something in this lineup that will capture your imagination.
