PlayStation VR2: First look at Sony's next-generation VR system

Speaker 1: We're just passed the one year mark in the life cycle of PS five and we had a tremendous holiday season. None of this would be possible without the support of PlayStation fans and the invaluable contributions of the development community and our publishing partners under the PlayStation studios family. We now have a total of team studios, and we're looking forward to seeing these teams shine as they unleash their creative talents and bring their own sense of innovation to our first party [00:00:30] content portfolio innovation on PlayStation five also extends to the platform experience itself. And in its first year, we've already added features to the console such as 3d audio and TV speakers and share play between PS five and PS4. This year. We're also planning to introduce a new tournaments feature on PS five innovation for us at PlayStation also means that we're going to lead the way [00:01:00] with exploring new technology that unlocks new entertainment experiences. Speaker 1: Virtual reality is central to that philosophy, nothing elicits emotion, quite like the VR medium with next generation VR for PS five. It's our vision to provide the ultimate entertainment experiences to players today. I'm thrilled to announce the official names for our NextGen VR system, PlayStation VR two, [00:01:30] and our NextGen controllers will be called PlayStation VR. Two sense controllers, PlayStation VR two will introduce a new generation of VR games that enable play is to feel a greater sense of presence and become more immersed within their game wills. Once they put on the headset and wield the controllers, PlayStation VR two will bring together the power of technology with the creativity of developers for [00:02:00] gamers. That means experiences that can evoke whole range of emotions. PlayStation VR, two taps into the latest technology to deliver a truly NextGen experience that brings the player closer to the gameplay experience we've developed. New sensory features, enhanced controls and tracking and upgraded visual fidelity. For example, with eye tracking, you'll be able to interact more intuitively [00:02:30] as your character while allowing for improved social expression. Speaker 1: The headset also has feedback. So players will feel subtle, responsive vibrations that heighten the sensations of their endgame actions. Visually PlayStation VR two will offer a best in class experience with 4k HDR, foviated rendering and 110 degree field of view. All of this is on top of the [00:03:00] new PlayStation VR two sense controllers, which enable players to feel and interact with games in a much more visceral way. We're also excited to announce that one of the biggest exclusive franchises on PlayStation will be coming to PlayStation VR, two horizon call of the mountain from gorilla games and fire Sprite games. This is an original game built for PlayStation VR two that will take players deeper into the world of [00:03:30] horizon. Let's take an early look at horizon. Call of the mountain. Speaker 2: Hi everyone. I'm me. I March from bake. I'm one of the studio directors at GU. Everyone at our studio is working to put the last finishing touches on horizon forbidden west. As we get ready for launch, we're all very excited and can't wait to get the game into your hands on the 18th of February. It's only a few more weeks now, as you join Aloy on her journey into the [00:04:00] forbidden west. It's great to know that this is not the final frontier of the world of horizon. In fact, it's only the beginning. Our teams have also been working on a brand new game set in the world of horizon, which we are very proud to announce. And so today we like to tell you that we're creating a unique new horizon experience. One that has been built from the ground up for place to NextGen VR hardware. It's been designed to push gameplay technology and hardware innovation, and it truly shows what's possible with [00:04:30] the hardware's best in class visual experience and brand new controllers, allowing you to interact and feel immersed in a world of horizon in a whole new way. Now please enjoy this glimpse into our new adventure. Welcome to horizon call of the mountain. Speaker 3: There what's that [00:05:00] grass it's headed towards us.