The virtual reality headset that’s being planned for release on PS5 is officially named PlayStation VR2. The physical controllers that will come with that next-generation VR system are referred to as VR2 Sense controllers. From a visual standpoint, the PS VR2 will output 4K HDR, a 110-degree field of view, foveated rendering, and an OLED display with a display resolution of 2000×2040 per eye. As for the PS VR2’s smooth frame rate outputs, those will come in at 90/120Hz. Just like the original PS VR headset, there will be no need for an external camera in order to track your movements – the cameras embedded in the PS VR 2 headset will track your body and controller motions, which will then be reflected in-game.
Speaking of in-game, the actions displayed onscreen will feel even more realistic to the player thanks to the PS VR2’s headset feedback feature. A single built-in motor that delivers vibrations will work hand in hand with the headset’s sensory feature in order to amplify the real-world sensations of whatever’s happening in the game itself. So a character’s increasing pulse levels or the sudden thrust of a vehicle pushing a character forward will be felt through those strong vibrations. The added haptic feedback and adaptive triggers that come with the PS VR2 Sense controllers, plus the PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech technology will also magnify the experience of feeling and hearing whatever’s happening onscreen.
Another noteworthy feature tied to the PS VR2 headset is its uncanny ability to track the motion of your eyes. So it’s entirely possible for the headset to detect whichever direction your eyes go to, which is then reflected in-game by the character’s eye movements as well. Now, moving your head to look in another direction will now be amplified by whatever your eyes are focused on at the moment.
