Sony brings PS VR2 to PC gaming with Steam integration

Players would be able to access Steam's VR library, involving games like Half-Life: Alyx, Fallout 4 VR and War Thunder

Tech Desk - Jul 26, 2024

An undated image of Sony PS VR2. — PlayStation

Sony has been trying out PC game support for the PlayStation VR2 to extend the library of VR (Virtual reality) titles offered on the headset this year.

Previously, Sony, the PlayStation parent company, unveiled the launch of PC support for PS VR2 on August 7.

A PS VR2 application has now emerged on Steam and is set to add access to PC VR titles when it releases next month.

Sony’s PlayStation VR2 Steam app will allow players to experience virtual reality (VR) titles and apps offered on Valve’s storefront, which is coming on August 6.

PS VR2 Steam app

According to the Steam page, players will be able to set up their PS VR2 headset on their PCs and access the library of VR titles and apps on Steam. Moreover, the app will let players upgrade the firmware for the PS VR2 headset and PS VR2 Sense controllers.

The access PS VR2 Steam app, players require the PS VR2 headset, PS VR2 Sense controllers and the PS VR2 PC adapter.

PlayStation VR2 PC adapter price

The PlayStation VR2 PC adapter will be offered for an estimated retail price of $59.99 (approx. INR 5,000) at particular retail stores and direct.playstation.com in supported regions.

In addition, players would require a DisplayPort cable compatible with DisplayPort 1.4, an active Steam account and a PC that meets minimum requirements.

Earlier, Sony said that it would be releasing support for PC VR games for PS VR2 on August 7. Sony has confirmed that players would be able to access Steam's VR library, involving games like Half-Life: Alyx, Fallout 4 VR and War Thunder.

PS VR2 cutbacks

The PS VR2 was released in February 2023 and has since struggled to develop the interest of players with its limited games library and incompatibility with PS VR titles, while Sony has continued to launch new VR titles for PS VR2. A report released last month claimed that the company was making “deep cuts” to funding for VR titles.

Previously, Sony discontinued its London Studio, the developer behind PlayStation VR Worlds, and made cuts at Horizon: Call of the Mountain developer Firesprite.