One of the best PlayStation VR games may finally be coming to PSVR 2

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Important takeaways

  • Resident Evil 7 may be coming to PS VR 2 soon, promising improved visuals and terrifying experiences.
  • PS VR 2 offers higher resolution, wider field of view and IPD adjustments for an immersive horror experience.
  • Resident Evil 7's PS5 physical release hints at VR upgrade for PS VR 2, a first for modern VR headsets.



One of PlayStation VRbest game, Resident Evil 7: Biohazardmay be coming to PS VR 2 soon. The exciting reveal could give PS VR 2 enthusiasts a terrifying experience to enjoy with enhanced visuals.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard shook up the series' formula up to that point by swinging to a first-person perspective and moving away from the existing cast. First person POV allowed for some of Resident Evil 7s biggest jump scare, and also made it a perfect candidate to play in VR. While PlayStation fans have been able to enjoy RE 7 on PS VR for some time now, this would be the first time it has been made available on the subsequent and more powerful hardware.

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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is getting a physical release for PS5 in January, following the title's previous digital upgrade for PS5. While many fans are excited to see a physical version, the game looks like it may have also been upgraded for compatibility with PS VR 2. An image of the game's cover circulating on a retailer site indicates that the game has been rated R 18+ in Australia, specifically for its “high impact” horror violence, gore and VR interactivity. This seems to be the first indication of that Resident Evil 7 can get a VR upgrade for PS VR 2.



Will there be a big difference with Resident Evil 7 on PS VR 2?

While the original PS VR version of the Resident Evil 7 received much praise, the original hardware has arguably been left in the dust by the release of PS VR 2. Resolution per eye has increased from 960 x 1080 to 2000 x 2040, with PS VR 2 also featuring a slightly wider field of view and IPD adjustments to improve the experience for a wider range of players. With the PS VR hardware upgrades and the PS5 improvements already made Resident Evil 7s textures and resolution, plays RE 7 in today's VR, it can be an incredible horror experience again.


If this turns out to be correct, it would also be the first time Resident Evil 7 is naturally available for a modern VR headset like this. Despite Meta and Capcom collaborating for Resident Evil 4 on Meta Quest, Resident Evil 7 has only had an official virtual reality version on the PlayStation consoles. While mods exist to play the PC version with a VR headset, it can come with pitfalls and technical hiccups that can make the experience less than ideal. In other words, for those who have been looking for an immersive, terrifying experience, Resident Evil 7 on PS VR 2 may soon satisfy that need.

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