PSVR Archives

AppWizard

November 14, 2024

No Man’s Sky dev shares another reminder of how hard game dev is: 20 different formats to balance, with “around 140 combinations of graphics options” on PC

Martin Griffiths, an engine programmer at Hello Games, shared a detailed breakdown of the various platforms supported by the game No Man's Sky, which includes: - PS5 (Base) - PS5 (Base, PSVR2) - PS5 Pro - PS5 Pro (8K) - PS5 Pro (PSVR2) - PS4 (Base) - PS4 (Pro, x 2 - 1080p/4k modes) - PS4 (Base PSVR) - PS4 Pro (PSVR) - PS4 (PSVR, enhanced when running on PS5) - Xbox One, Xbox One S - Xbox One X (x4 - Quality/Perf modes, 1080p/4k modes) - Xbox Series S (x4 - Quality/Perf modes, 1080p/4k modes) - Xbox Series X - Switch (Handheld) - Switch (TV mode) - PC (around 140 combinations of graphics options - AA, Super Resolution, Quality modes etc) - Mac (a similar amount of options, with dev support from The-Forge) - PC (Steam Deck, Rog Ally, Intel, Laptop/Integrated graphics) - PCVR (a dozen or so supported headsets, and most of the same options as flat mode) Griffiths noted that supporting the PS5 Pro was particularly demanding, requiring him to dedicate "around 4-5 months of my time spread over the last year" to optimize the console's capabilities.

BetaBeacon

October 30, 2024

Meta’s leaked ‘Avalanche’ could bring back Oculus Rift games, but I want more

Meta is actively working on bringing cloud VR gaming to Meta Quest, with a leaked app called Avalanche appearing briefly on the Quest Store. The company intends to launch cloud streaming on Quest when it's consumer-ready, enabling higher graphics than the Snapdragon XR2 on the Quest 3 and Quest 3S can natively handle. The challenges ahead include dealing with latency and high ping that comes with cloud streaming. The author dreams of a partnership between Meta and Microsoft to stream VR ports of popular first-person titles on Quest, such as Minecraft, Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Forza, and Halo.

AppWizard

October 26, 2024

Minecraft hits players with harsh reality by ending VR support

Mojang has announced that official support for Minecraft VR will conclude in March 2025, including the cessation of PlayStation VR support and all other VR devices. Players can still access Minecraft through various mods on platforms like HTC Vive and Meta Quest, but PSVR users face limitations due to the closed nature of the PlayStation ecosystem. Existing worlds will remain accessible, but players will not be able to engage with them through a headset. Minecraft's VR support began in 2016, and the current discontinuation reflects challenges in the VR market. There are speculations that resources for VR support may have been redirected to fund the upcoming Minecraft movie.

AppWizard

October 23, 2024

‘Minecraft’ is Also Now Dropping PC VR Support in 2025 in Addition to PSVR

Mojang announced that it will discontinue support for VR platforms in Minecraft, with PSVR support ending in 2025 and PC VR headsets being phased out after March 2025. The final VR update will be released by March 2025, after which players can continue to access updates for the standard PC version. Minecraft Bedrock edition first introduced Oculus Rift support in 2016, followed by Windows VR headsets in 2017. Meta removed Minecraft from its Rift platform in 2021, leaving the Windows Store version as the official source for PC VR support. Alternatives for PC VR users include the Vivecraft mod for Minecraft Java and the unofficial QuestCraft mod for Quest users, both of which have cross-play limitations. Mojang confirmed that after the final update, VR/MR devices will no longer be supported, but players can still access their worlds and Marketplace purchases on non-VR devices.

AppWizard

October 20, 2024

5 Reasons Minecraft On PS5 Is So Hard to Wait For – Magnetic Magazine

Mojang Studios is set to release a native version of Minecraft for PlayStation 5 on October 22. This version will fully utilize the PS5 hardware, resulting in significant performance improvements, including faster loading times reduced to approximately 12 seconds. It will support 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, offer an improved GUI scale for larger screens, and expand the render distance from 28 chunks to 36 chunks. The previous PS4 version required players to enable a preview option, which was not an ideal experience for PS5 users.

AppWizard

September 26, 2024

The Midnight Walk, the handcrafted-in-clay nightmarish horror game shown at State of Play, is also coming to PC—thank god

The Midnight Walk is a new horror game developed by MoonHood, known for Lost in Random and Ghost Giant. It features a unique aesthetic reminiscent of Tim Burton and utilizes stop-motion animation. The game follows a protagonist called The Burnt One and a lantern creature named Potboy as they navigate a world of wonder and terror. Players will face monstrous foes while using Potboy's flame to light their path. The game will be available on PC and PSVR, but a release date has not yet been announced.

AppWizard

September 24, 2024

Minecraft PS5 Physical Edition Out October 22, Features $20 Worth Of In-Game Currency – PlayStation Universe

The physical edition of Minecraft for the PS5 will be released on October 22, 2024, with preorders available. It includes 3,500 in-game currency tokens and supports 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Players who own Minecraft on PS4 can upgrade to the PS5 digital version for free. Minecraft is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a series of free updates planned for the year. A movie adaptation of Minecraft is scheduled for release in 2025, featuring Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Emma Myers. PSVR support for Minecraft will conclude in 2024.

AppWizard

September 22, 2024

Minecraft On PlayStation 5 Will Set Players Back $30 But It Bundles Tokens – Gameranx

The PlayStation 5 will officially welcome a version of Minecraft, available for purchase at a retail price of .99. Players can preorder the game and existing PlayStation 4 owners can benefit from a reduced effective cost. Purchasers will receive 3,500 in-game tokens as a bonus. The official release date is set for October 22, 2024, and current PS4 owners will receive a digital version for the PS5 for free. Minecraft developers will shift to more frequent, smaller updates, and support for Minecraft on PSVR is expected to conclude in 2025.

AppWizard

September 20, 2024

Minecraft Live digital showcase returns later this month with “news about our games” and more

Mojang's Minecraft Live digital showcase will take place on 28th September at 6pm BST/1pm EDT, accessible via the Minecraft website, YouTube, or Twitch. The mob vote will be retired, and the event will now occur biannually instead of annually. The showcase will provide updates on game features, testing phases, and the live-action Minecraft movie. Mojang is also overhauling its content release schedule to provide multiple updates throughout the year instead of a single summer update. The first update includes bug fixes, gameplay adjustments, and an experimental Bundles feature for inventory management. Additionally, Minecraft will discontinue support for PSVR next year.

AppWizard

September 19, 2024

Mojang abandons PSVR support for Minecraft – KitGuru

Mojang has announced the discontinuation of VR support for Minecraft on PlayStation VR, effective March 2025. This decision comes four years after the game's VR mode was launched on the platform. Players will still be able to access Minecraft without the VR component, and all previous Marketplace purchases will remain intact. PSVR users can maintain their VR experience by not updating the game and operating their PS4 in offline mode, although they will not receive future enhancements or support. Mojang plans to shift to a more frequent update schedule for Minecraft, moving away from a single major update each summer. Currently, PC is the only platform that will continue to offer the full Minecraft VR experience.