It’s no secret that the PlayStation VR2 wasn’t the monster success that Sony expected. Despite over 20 launch titles, including Horizon Call of the Mountain, the VR headset received criticism for its $549.99 price tag. Nearly two years after launch, it’s seemingly on the lower rung of priorities for the company.
If you liken the PlayStation VR, which saw decent success, to the PlayStation One, then PS VR2 should invite comparisons to the PS2, at least in building off its momentum. Which didn’t happen – something which former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida laments. In an interview with Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller about “starting from scratch” with the VR headsets, Yoshida said, “I’m sorry I was wrong – PS VR2 didn’t become PS2.”
When Miller asked what happened to PlayStation VR2, Yoshida simply said, “Uh, well…. let’s move on.” Whether it’s a topic that he can’t comment on due to lack of information or other reasons, the response is still intriguing.
As for upcoming games for the headset, there’s Hitman World of Assassination, which was delayed out of 2024 to March 27th to allow for more polish. Moonhood’s The Midnight Walk, out this Spring, also looks like an aesthetically unique experience. Stay tuned for (hopefully) more announcements and updates in the coming months.