Sony is actively working to enhance the library of virtual reality (VR) titles for the PlayStation VR2 by testing compatibility with PC games. The company previously announced an upcoming rollout of PC support, set to commence on August 7. A new application for PS VR2 has emerged on Steam that will provide access to various VR titles on the platform when it launches next month. This PlayStation VR2 Steam app is scheduled to debut on August 6.
PS VR2 Steam App
The Steam page for the application indicates that players will have the ability to connect their PS VR2 headset to their PCs and explore the extensive library of VR titles and applications available on Steam. In addition, the app will facilitate firmware updates for both the PS VR2 headset and the PS VR2 Sense controllers. Players will also be allowed to modify various settings for the PS VR2 through the SteamVR dashboard, including configuring the play area and adjusting screen brightness levels.
To utilize the PS VR2 Steam app, players must have the PS VR2 headset, PS VR2 Sense controllers, and the dedicated PS VR2 PC adapter.
The PS VR2 PC adapter is expected to retail at around $59.99 (approximately Rs. 5,000) and will be available at select retail outlets and direct.playstation.com in designated regions. Additionally, users will require a DisplayPort cable that is compatible with DisplayPort 1.4, an active Steam account, and a PC that meets the specified minimum requirements.
Last month, Sony announced its plans to introduce support for PC VR games on August 7. The company confirmed that players would have access to a range of titles from Steam’s VR library, including popular games such as Half-Life: Alyx, Fallout 4 VR, and War Thunder.
PS VR2 Limitations
Since its launch in February 2023, the PS VR2 has faced challenges in attracting a substantial player base, primarily due to a constrained games library and a lack of compatibility with earlier PS VR titles. Although Sony has released new VR content for the PS VR2, a report published last month stated that the company is significantly reducing its financial investments in developing VR titles.
Earlier this year, Sony also closed its London Studio, which was responsible for developing PlayStation VR Worlds, while making budget cuts at Firesprite, the developer behind Horizon: Call of the Mountain.
