The latest in VR technology, the PlayStation VR 2 has just recently released and boasts nearly 50 games that are already available as launch titles, with more games coming within the next few weeks. Many of the games which were already out for the original PSVR are also offering free upgrades to the new system for anyone who already owned them, without regard to whether the game was purchased digitally or by physical media. The innovative PlayStation VR2 Sense Technology makes all of these games even more immersive with advanced eye tracking, 3D audio, and more.
Screen Rant's recent review of the PSVR 2 deemed the device exquisite and comfortable. Now, with so many games of all different types of genres available at the PSVR 2's launch, there are things for all players to enjoy in this virtual reality world. Cozy city builders, horror games, and even sports all make the list of more than 40 PlayStation VR 2 launch games already available, and there are still many more to come in the near future as well.
PlayStation Has Over 50 Games Releasing In The First Month Of PSVR 2's Launch
PlayStation made sure its launch game lineup for the PSVR 2 was filled with fun games of all styles. Over 40 games are already available with more coming in the next couple of weeks. Several more titles have also been announced to be arriving soon though no official dates are given yet. Whether players are looking for a way to play virtual football or are excited to get spooked in the PSVR 2's imposing Resident Evil Village, PlayStation has covered all the genres with its launch titles.
Every PSVR 2 Game That Is Available Now
PSVR 2 launched with games of all genres already available right now for players to purchase and start playing. For anyone who already owned some of these games on the original PSVR, there are free upgrades being offered to update them to the latest software capabilities. Here is a table showing every game that is currently available for the PSVR 2 and whether it has a free upgrade available.
Game Title |
Free Upgrade From PSVR Available |
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2MD: VR Football Unleashed ALL STAR |
|
After The Fall - Complete Edition |
Yes |
ALTAIR BREAKER |
|
Awesome Asteroids |
|
Cactus Cowboy - Plants At War |
|
Cave Digger 2: Dig Harder |
Yes |
Cities: VR - Enhanced Edition |
|
Cosmonious High |
|
Demeo |
|
Drums Rock |
|
Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate |
|
FANTAVISION 202X |
|
Garden of the Sea |
|
Gran Turismo 7 |
|
Horizon Call of the Mountain |
|
Job Simulator |
Yes |
Jurassic World Aftermath Collection |
|
Kayak VR: Mirage |
|
Kizuna AI - Touch the Beat! |
|
The Last Clockwinder |
|
LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT |
|
The Light Brigade |
Yes |
Moss |
|
Moss: Book 2 |
|
NFL PRO ERA |
Yes |
No Man's Sky |
Yes |
Pavlov |
|
Pistol Whip |
Yes |
Puzzling Places |
Yes |
Ragnarock |
|
Resident Evil Village |
|
Rez Infinite |
|
RUNNER |
|
Song in the Smoke: Rekindled |
Yes |
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge - Enhanced Edition |
|
Startenders: Intergalactic Bartending |
Yes |
Swordsman VR |
Yes |
Synth Riders |
Yes |
The Tale of Onogoro |
Yes |
Tentacular |
|
Tetris Effect: Connected |
|
Thumper |
|
Townsmen VR |
|
Unplugged - Air Guitar |
|
Vacation Simulator |
Yes |
WHAT THE BAT? |
|
Zenith: The Last City |
Yes |
Zombieland: Headshot Fever Reloaded |
These games can be found on the PSVR 2 is not backward compatible with games from the original PSVR, which is why many of the games are offering free upgrades.
Every Game With Free Upgrades For The PSVR 2 Right Now
Currently, there are some PSVR games that have not yet been re-released for sale specifically for the PSVR 2 but do have free upgrades available. Because they are not actually for purchase for the PSVR 2 yet, some of these have not made the above list. Therefore, here is every PSVR game that is offering free upgrades for the PSVR 2's launch right now.
- After the Fall - Complete Edition
- Cave Digger 2: Dig Harder
- Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue
- Job Simulator
- Last Labyrinth
- The Light Brigade
- NFL PRO ERA
- No Man's Sky
- Pistol Whip
- Puzzling Places
- RC Airplane Challenge
- Song in the Smoke: Rekindled
- Startenders: Intergalactic Bartending
- Suicide Guy VR Deluxe
- Swordsman VR
- Synth Riders
- The Tale of Onogoro
- Vacation Simulator
- The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution
- Windlands 2
- Zenith: The Last City
The Biggest Launch Games Available Now For The PSVR 2
The main launch title for the PSVR 2 is Horizon Call of the Mountain, with new protagonist Ryas instead of Zero Dawn and Forbidden West's Aloy, with PlayStation even offering a special PSVR 2 bundle featuring this adventure game. There are several other big-name games that launched with the PSVR 2 as well, including Demeo, Gran Turismo 7, Tetris Effect, and Resident Evil Village. For fans of the calmer city-building varieties of games, Cities: VR - Enhanced Edition and Townsmen VR are just a couple of the fun simulation games available.
PSVR 2 Games Coming Soon
As if all those PSVR 2 games weren't enough, PlayStation has more still coming in the next couple of weeks and months. Before Your Eyes, The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR, and The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution are already available for pre-order.
Game |
Release Date |
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Before Your Eyes |
March 9, 2023 |
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR |
March 15, 2023 |
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution |
March 20, 2023 |
Creed: Rise to Glory - Championship Edition |
April 3, 2023 |
Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue |
May 24, 2023 |
Humanity |
May 2023 |
Another Fisherman's Tale |
TBD |
C-Smash VRS |
TBD |
Crossfire Sierra Squad |
TBD |
Firewall Ultra |
TBD |
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord |
TBD |
Hellsweeper VR |
TBD |
The Last Worker |
TBD |
VR Skater |
TBD |
The biggest launch game for the PSVR 2 is Horizon Call of the Mountain as it showcases a lot of the features of the new virtual technology advancements and PlayStation has chosen well to highlight it in bundles with the PSVR 2. Yet, fans of all genres will find things to enjoy in the large list of games available to be played on the system, and many of them even are offering free demos for people to try them out before purchasing. With many more games coming in the future, the virtual future is looking to be good for the PSVR 2.
Sources: PlayStation/YouTube, PlayStation Store