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Sony is discounting a range of PS5 accessories on the US PlayStation Direct store through March 9, including PSVR2 at $299, the Access Controller at $59, Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds at $169, and select console covers and SSDs with notable savings; the PS Portal is not part of the sale.
PS Plus Extra January 2026 is live with two free DLC items: the Darkest Dungeon II Hero Origin Pack (skins for origin heroes; free access does not include DLC characters) and Resident Evil Village VR Mode (a free add‑on for PSVR2 owners who already own the base game); both are available in most regions now, with rest arriving at noon local time.
PlayStation has officially announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will be available on PS5 starting December 8, 2025, bringing a highly detailed and advanced flight simulation experience to PlayStation users, along with the development of PSVR2 support for immersive gameplay.
Sony has released a free interactive experience called Climate Station for PS5 and PSVR2, developed in collaboration with the United Nations Playing for the Planet Alliance, which educates users about climate science and the impact of human decisions on the environment.
Beat Saber will no longer receive updates or new content on PSVR2 and PSVR, with support ending immediately, as the developer shifts focus to future projects, though existing versions remain playable and purchasable.
The December lineup for PlayStation Plus Game Catalog includes Sonic Frontiers, Forspoken, Rabbids: Party of Legends, and WRC Generations, available from December 17. PlayStation Plus Premium adds Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge for PS VR2 and classic titles like Sly 2, Sly 3, and Jak & Daxter. A system update for PlayStation Portal allows Premium members to test Cloud Streaming for select PS5 games.
Apple and Sony are reportedly collaborating to enable Sony's PSVR2 controllers to work with Apple's Vision Pro headset, potentially enhancing its gaming capabilities. The partnership, which was supposed to be announced weeks ago, would see Apple selling Sony's controllers, which are not currently available separately. This move could improve the Vision Pro's appeal for gaming and other applications like Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop, although the impact on the platform's gaming ecosystem remains uncertain.
PlayStation has launched its Black Friday sale, offering significant discounts on PS5 consoles, PSVR2 headsets, PS Plus subscriptions, and a wide range of digital games. The PS5 Slim is reduced by $75, with the disc version priced at $425 and the digital version at $375. The PSVR2 headset is discounted by $250, available for $350. Game discounts include titles like Spider-Man 2 for $40 and Batman: Arkham Knight for $4. The sale runs until December 2, providing ample time for gamers to take advantage of these deals.
No Man's Sky has launched with robust support for the PS5 Pro, offering features like 4K at 60 FPS and 8K at 30 FPS, alongside enhanced PSVR2 capabilities. This achievement was a significant challenge for the small team at Hello Games, with engine programmer Martin Griffiths dedicating months to the project. The PS5 Pro aims to eliminate the need to choose between quality and performance modes, appealing mainly to tech enthusiasts. Despite its indie status, Hello Games continues to deliver substantial upgrades.
Sony is reportedly cutting funding and production for its PSVR2 headset, with only two first-party titles in development. Despite some successful ports and a variety of third-party and indie games, the future of the device looks uncertain, especially with first-party support dwindling and hardware manufacturing allegedly paused.
Skydance Interactive's upcoming VR game, Behemoth, focuses on action-adventure combat with giant climbable monsters, drawing inspiration from games like Dark Souls and Shadow of the Colossus. The game features a sophisticated combat system, simplified crafting, and various traversal techniques. It will be available on multiple VR platforms, including Meta Quest 2, PC headsets, and PSVR2, with a primary campaign lasting around 12 hours and an additional arena mode. Behemoth is set to launch in fall 2024.
Sony's latest State of Play broadcast has been poorly received, with 50% of Push Square readers rating it as 'poor', 'very poor', or 'terrible'. Despite featuring 14 PS5 and PSVR2 titles, the show failed to meet heightened expectations, leading to widespread criticism and a significant number of dislikes on social media and YouTube.
The excitement for Sony's PSVR2 is waning as the new Astro Bot game, a beloved VR title, is announced without VR support, highlighting Sony's lack of commitment to its VR platform. Despite having great hardware and some successful games, the PSVR2 suffers from limited first-party support and missed opportunities to leverage Sony's extensive game catalog for VR adaptations.
Sony's May 2024 State of Play showcased 14 upcoming games for PS5, PC, and PSVR2, including new trailers and release dates for titles like Marvel Rivals, Monster Hunter Wilds, Concord, Silent Hill 2 Remake, and a new Astro Bot game. Highlights include God of War Ragnarok coming to PC, Dynasty Warriors Origins, Infinity Nikki's beta, and new VR games like Behemoth and Alien: Rogue Incrusion.
Sony's Days of Play sale offers significant discounts on PS5 Slim consoles, PSVR2 bundles, DualSense controllers, console covers, and over 500 games on the PS Store, with deals available until June 12th or while stocks last.