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Google has warned that the hacker group known as “Scattered Spider,” which recently disrupted UK retailer Marks & Spencer, is now targeting U.S. retailers with aggressive and sophisticated cyberattacks. “U.S. retailers should take note. These actors are aggressive, creative, and particularly effective at circumventing mature security programs,” John Hultquist, an analyst at Google’s cybersecurity arm, said in an email sent on Wednesday. The Guardian reports: Scattered Spider is widely reported to have been behind the particularly disruptive hack at M&S, one of the best-known names in British business, whose online operations have been frozen since 25 April. It has a history of focusing on a single sector at a time and is likely to target retail for a while longer, Hultquist said. Just a day before Google’s warning, M&S announced that some customer data had been accessed, but this did not include usable payment or card details, or any account passwords. The Guardian understands the details taken are names, addresses and order histories. M&S said personal information had been accessed because of the “sophisticated nature of the incident.”
“Today, we are writing to customers informing them that due to the sophisticated nature of the incident, some of their personal customer data has been taken,” the company said. Hackers from the Scattered Spider ecosystem have been behind a slew of disruptive break-ins on both sides of the Atlantic. In 2023, hackers tied to the group made headlines for hacking the casino operators MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment. Law enforcement has struggled to get a handle on the Scattered Spider hacking groups, in part because of their amorphousness, the hackers’ youth, and a lack of cooperation from cybercrime victims.
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At SID Display Week 2025, Samsung is showcasing two new micro-OLED panels that can deliver brighter 4K per-eye headsets with richer colors and no motion blur.
Micro-OLED displays are fabricated directly onto silicon wafers, a distinctly different manufacturing process to regular OLED, and offer much higher pixel density than any other production-ready display technology. Micro-OLED displays thus enable high resolution headsets with relatively slim designs – and of course OLED’s signature infinite contrast with rich colors and true blacks.
Currently 2.5K micro-OLED displays from Chinese supplier SeeYA Technology are used in the Bigscreen Beyond series, while 4K micro-OLED displays from Sony are used in Apple Vision Pro, and BOE’s 4K micro-OLED displays are used in Play For Dream MR and Shiftall MeganeX superlight. More headsets using a new Sony 4K micro-OLED are set to launch later this year, from Samsung, Sony, and Pimax.
Back in 2023, Samsung acquired US micro-OLED company eMagin for $218 million, and the new displays the company is showing at Display Week 2025 are likely based on eMagin’s technology.
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While the 4K micro-OLED panels in those current headsets reportedly have a raw brightness of roughly 5000 nits, the two new displays Samsung is showing output 15,000 nits and 20,000 nits respectively.
But if you’re currently wondering “why on earth would anyone want or need a display that bright near their eyes?” there’s something very important to understand here.
For all their benefits, the pancake lenses needed to magnify displays this small to an acceptable field of view have extremely poor optical efficiency. That means the majority of the light passing through them is lost, significantly reducing the viewed brightness. For today’s pancake lenses, this loss is on the order of 90%.
Worse, to avoid the perception of motion blur all XR displays intentionally only illuminate for a fraction of each frame, known as the duty cycle, remaining pitch dark the rest of the frame, and with OLED displays this makes the effective brightness even lower. This technique is often called low persistence.
When both the poor optical efficiency of pancake lenses and intentional low persistence of the displays are taken into account, the viewed brightness of the current 5000 nit micro-OLED displays is only around 100 nits.
That means that Samsung’s displays in a similar optical setup could achieve around 300 nits and 400 nits viewed brightness respectively, at the same duty cycle and refresh rate. Alternatively, headset makers could use a lower duty cycle to reduce or even eliminate the motion blur we criticized in our Vision Pro review, achieving a balance between increased brightness and improved motion clarity.
In addition to much higher brightness than the micro-OLED displays of today, Samsung is also claiming higher resolution and wider color gamut. One panel shown is 3888×3888, while the other is beyond 4K, and both have 99% DCI-P3 coverage. That compares to 3660×3200 and 92% for Apple Vision Pro.
| Size | Resolution | Raw Brightness (read article) |
Color Gamut (DCI-P3) |
Refresh Rate |
|
| Sony’s Old (Apple Vision Pro) |
1.41″ | 3660×3200 | 5000 nits |
92% | 100Hz |
| Sony’s New (SRH-S1) (Pimax Dream Air) |
1.35″ | 3552×3840 | 5000 nits |
96% | 90Hz |
| BOE’s (Play For Dream) (MeganeX superlight) |
1.35″ | 3552×3840 | 6000 nits |
92% | 90Hz |
| LG’s (Display Week 2024) |
1.3″ | 3840×3840 | 10,000 nits |
97% | 90Hz |
| Samsung’s 5000PPI (Display Week 2025) |
1.4″ | >4K | 15,000 nits |
99% | 120Hz |
| Samsung’s 4200PPI (Display Week 2025) |
1.3″ | 3888×3888 | 20,000 nits |
99% | ? |
The much greater brightness and wider color gamut of Samsung’s displays are possible because they use true red, green, and blue OLED subpixels, building on eMagin’s technology. In contrast, existing micro-OLED displays use white OLED subpixels with RGB color filters on top.
Direct emission RGB is significantly more efficient, and offers better color saturation, enabling the greater brightness and wider color gamut without increasing power draw. However, what this technology won’t help address is arguably the biggest issue with micro-OLED today, the cost. Micro-OLED displays with white subpixels are already difficult and expensive to manufacture, and true RGB subpixels are even more so.
As such, Samsung is currently describing these advanced micro-OLED displays as falling under research & development.
For Samsung’s first standalone headset, set to introduce Google’s Android XR platform later this year, the company will reportedly use Sony’s new micro-OLED display, the same being used in Sony’s own SRH-S1 headset coming this year too.
Netflix said its cheaper, ad-supporter tier now has 94 million monthly active users — an increase of more than 20 million since its last public tally in November. CNBC reports: The company and its peers have been increasingly leaning on advertising to boost the profitability of their streaming products. Netflix first introduced the ad-supported plan in November 2022. Netflix’s ad-supported plan costs $7.99 per month, a steep discount from its least-expensive ad-free plan, at $17.99 per month. Netflix also said its cheapest tier reaches more 18- to 34-year-olds than any U.S. broadcast or cable network. “When you compare us to our competitors, attention starts higher and ends much higher,” Netflix president of advertising Amy Reinhard said in a statement. “Even more impressive, members pay as much attention to mid-roll ads as they do to the shows and movies themselves.”
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Apple’s smartphone shipments in China plunged nearly 50% year-over-year in March 2025, as domestic brands like Huawei and Vivo surged ahead — now controlling 92% of the market. MacRumors reports: The steep decline saw shipments fall to just 1.89 million units, down from 3.75 million during the same period last year. That shrinks Apple’s share of the Chinese market to approximately 8%, while domestic brands now control 92% of smartphone shipments. For the entire first quarter, non-Chinese brand shipments declined over 25%, while total smartphone shipments in China actually increased by 3.3%.
Apple’s struggles come as domestic competitors have gained ground. Counterpoint Research reports Huawei now leads with a 19.4% share, followed by Vivo (17%), Xiaomi (16.6%), and Oppo (14.6%). Apple has slipped to fifth place with 14.1%. Several factors are driving Apple’s declining fortunes. The company faces competition from rejuvenated local brands like Huawei, which has rebounded with proprietary chips and its HarmonyOS Next software. Chinese government policies appear to be playing a role too. Under government subsidies, consumers of electronics get a 15% refund of products that are priced under 6,000 yuan ($820). Apple’s standard iPhone 16 starts at 5,999 yuan.
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Rapha has revealed its second collaboration with the streetwear brand Patta, bringing you your latest dose of cool cycling kit while reaffirming the two brands’ shared commitment to diversity and representation in cycling.
Rapha and Amsterdam-based Patta first joined forces back in 2023 with the Patta Cycling Team collection. It followed the announcement of the Patta team, which was formed to inspire people of all backgrounds to take up cycling.
The new collection, which includes men’s and women’s Pro Team Aero Jerseys and bib shorts, is said to reaffirm that mission and to increase the presence of people of colour in the sport.
“This latest collaboration broadens both the aesthetic and the purpose of the partnership, reflecting a zest for life and the sense of community that riding a bike can unlock,” Rapha’s official press release states.
This limited-edition collection features the words ‘Lobi Limi’ – Surinamese for ‘love life’ – in honour of Patta founder Edson Sabajo and Guillaume Schmidt’s Surinam heritage.
Anna McLeod, senior partnerships manager at Rapha, says: “We can all be guilty of watching the clock and measuring ourselves and our progress almost religiously – cyclists especially. But this Rapha + Patta collection is about being energised by, and finding happiness in, simple things like exploring a city, waking up to see the sunrise, or spinning around on your bike with friends. It’s about getting out there just for the love of it.”
Alongside aero jerseys and bib shorts, the Rapha x Patta collection includes Rapha’s Pro Team Cargo Bib Shorts, cotton hoodies and t-shirts, caps and socks, Rapha Reis sunglasses and other accessories.
The collection will be available to buy on Friday 23 May.
Apple Vision Pro’s visionOS 3 will let you scroll with your eyes, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.
Currently, you scroll in visionOS by keeping your index finger pinched to your thumb and moving them up or down vertically as if pulling a very thin rope, with which interface is scrolled determined by where your eyes are looking.
This works well, but definitely requires more physical exertion than scrolling a mouse or touchscreen.
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How you scroll in visionOS today.
According to Gurman, who has a strong track record of reporting on Apple products in advance of an official reveal, Apple is testing a new eye-scrolling feature for visionOS 3 wherein you can scroll using your eyes. He doesn’t detail exactly how this would work.
visionOS 3 is expected to be announced at Apple’s WWDC25 event, set for June 9. Apple first announced visionOS, and the Vision Pro headset, at WWDC23, and at WWDC24 it unveiled visionOS 2.
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As for what else you can expect for visionOS 3, Gurman’s previous reporting suggests that Apple and Sony are working to bring PlayStation VR2 Sense controller support to Vision Pro, and he reiterated this in February.
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Yesterday, Apple officially announced a range of accessibility enhancements and features coming to visionOS this year, including the ability to magnify passthrough, a feature to describe, find, or read anything in your view using on-device AI, and brain-computer interface (BCI) device support.
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Well, we’ve reached the end of the road. Andor’s second and final season brought us 12 episodes of (mostly) exceptional Star Wars drama released in three-episode chunks, a format which served the structure of the show brilliantly, with each chunk representing one year in the four years leading up to Rogue One, but…
VRChat credits buy avatars made by a new group of creators skilled in the art of virtual reality fashion.
The new system allows users to try on sellers’ avatars in a private space before buying.
“The Marketplace is an in-client store that allows users to buy and sell avatars,” a VRChat representative explained over email. “Not only does this give creators another platform to monetize on VRChat, but it also makes finding an avatar far, far easier than before.”
VRChat released a video explaining the new system, embedded below, with Polyarc’s cute mouse Quill from the Moss VR games announced as one of the first avatars available through the system when it launches soon. VRChat describes the service as being open to “select sellers” at first.
“For creators, one of the constant pieces of feedback we heard was how overburdened they felt in supporting users unfamiliar with the tools needed to upload (or customize) their avatar,” VRChat noted in a post. “This method reduces that burden, allowing them to spend more time creating and less time filtering through Discord messages.”
If you’re a creator in this area, we’d love to hear from you. Email tips@uploadvr.com or ian@uploadvr.com as we’ll be covering this on an ongoing basis and would like to help more people understand some of the challenges in this area, as well as how this new VRChat Marketplace is poised to change the distribution of your work.
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Aside from a more ambitious narrative scope, Doom: The Dark Ages also introduced semi open-world areas where you can take in the level at your own pace. “Ancestral Forge,” the ninth mission in the game, is the second of these, after “The Siege Part One.”
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 came out of nowhere. Yes, it made waves at Microsoft’s Xbox showcase last summer. And true, it continued to look exceptional as it revealed its star-studded cast. But I don’t know that anyone expected it to get quite so much love as it has, and not just from diehard RPG fans. It’s currently…
Running AI models locally provides enhanced privacy, reduced latency, and complete control over your infrastructure. In this guide, we’ll walk through setting up DeepSeek models (like DeepSeek-R1) inside a Proxmox virtual machine with GPU passthrough. This configuration allows the AI model to access your NVIDIA GPU directly for significantly improved performance.
Want the best PlayStation VR2 games on Sony’s latest headset? Here are our recommendations for the top 25 best PS VR2 games on PS5.
At launch, PlayStation VR2 came running through the door with a fairly hefty library of VR games and several exclusive titles. The PS VR2 library received a few new ports and exclusives across its first year, and there are still a few big upcoming VR games to come. We’re continually trying out new experiences to keep our list of the best PS VR2 games updated, so we’ll refresh our picks as time goes on.
We’ve tried to represent titles across various genres, showcasing the best picks in each and ranking all 25 games in ascending order. There are some obvious picks and first-party exclusives you might expect to appear, but there’s also a pleasant selection of hidden gems from indie developers as well. If you own a PS5 Pro, we’ve also made a list of every PlayStation VR2 game with PS5 Pro enhancements.
Most of these games are multiplatform and also available on Quest 2, Steam, or the original PSVR. However, they often offer improved visuals and other upgrades on PS VR2. If you own a PS5 Pro, we’ve also made a list of every PlayStation VR2 game with PS5 Pro enhancements. Where possible, we’ll highlight reviews for each game’s PS VR2 editions. If a multiplatform game doesn’t have any major differences, we’ll link to reviews carried out on other platforms.
We have to draw a line somewhere with these lists, but there’s plenty more great options to choose from on PlayStation VR2. So, we’d like to offer some honorable mentions here, too. These are all games that were either previously included on our list or didn’t quite beat out the rest.
We’ve linked our reviews or other coverage below where possible, and here are a few additional choices worth looking into.
With that said, here are our current picks for the top 25 best PS VR2 games available right now.
A Fisherman’s Tale 2 (formerly known as Another Fisherman’s Tale) is the second installment in this puzzle series from Innerspace VR, following on from the mind-bending original’s release in 2019. Players will once again embody fisherman Bob, this time as he ventures out from the lighthouse and into brand-new territory – both in terms of setting and gameplay.
New mechanics allow you to detach parts of Bob’s body from yourself and operate them independently around the environment to solve puzzles and reach new locations. Experience with the first game isn’t necessarily required, and even though this sequel doesn’t always hit the same peaks as its predecessor, it presents a wider scope with plenty of original ideas across an enjoyable few hours.
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Developed by Survios, Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One is a single-player, action-horror VR game with an original story. Starring Zula Hendricks as the protagonist, this former Colonial Marine turned Xenomorph hunter focuses on the search for Zula’s former squad mate, who’s gone missing on the remote mining planet Purdan.
What follows is a commendable yet sometimes flawed entry in the series. Our launch review praised the “immersive atmosphere, engaging storytelling, and captivating emotional character dynamics,” though we criticized some repetitive elements and lack of closure. Even still, Alien: Rogue Incursion delivers a strong choice if you’re looking for a new VR action adventure.
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Arizona Sunshine 2 is a fantastic VR campaign featuring pitch-perfect writing, acting, pacing, and outstanding action. It’s everything you hope for in a sequel, taking everything that worked in the original and refining it to near perfection. This time, you’ll be joined on your adventure by canine companion Buddy, who you’ll use for crowd control during intense action sequences and develop a relationship with across the course of the campaign.
This follow-up to one of VR’s seminal early hits reanimates the zombie genre and brings with it some of the most engaging and accessible arcade violence we’ve seen in VR. Plus, the entire campaign is playable in two-player co-op, just like the first game. Whether you’re looking to dismember some zombies alone or with friends, Arizona Sunshine 2 is a great pick. And when you’re finished, we recommend checking out Arizona Sunshine Remake too.
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Arken Age is a game that’s paid clear attention to evolutions in VR gameplay design across the last decade and utilizes those to its advantage. Developer VitruviusVR has delivered a satisfying sci-fi action-adventure where you defend this fantasy world against mechanical creatures, offering a sizable campaign with room for a follow-up.
That’s all assisted by a vibrant presentation with great visuals and strong audio design, and PS5 Pro owners get a noticeable boost too. Native 90fps gameplay is available with a resolution boost, while both PS5 consoles use dynamic foveated rendering and eye-tracking for aim assist. It’s one of our favorite VR games of 2025 so far, and an absolute must for action fans.
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For the longest time, Beat Saber has been VR’s poster child and one of its earliest (and continuing) successes. It’s always been a natural fit for VR, where you’ll slash notes to the beat of the music, dodge obstacles, and try to master a truly spectacular selection of first-class music tracks. It’s an empowering, energetic, and addictive VR game.
There’s been plenty of new DLC added to Beat Saber over the years, including high-profile artists like Lady Gaga, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Billie Eilish, and many more. On PS VR2, Beat Saber delivers improved visuals and great haptic support via the Sense controllers. Even better, cross-buy support with the original PSVR release means that existing players on PSVR can swap over to the PS VR2 version for free and retain all their DLC purchases as well.
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Before Your Eyes is a tragic yet beautiful narrative experience, with the VR version available exclusively on PS VR2. It’s a unique 90-minute story with an eye tracking mechanic unlike any other use of the technology so far. You’re transported back into the memories of the protagonist, Benny, experiencing them from his first-person perspective as they happened.
The catch is that every time you blink, the story moves forward. Sometimes, it’s just a moment, and sometimes, it’s a jump forward a few years into the future. What follows is a unique, compelling, and innovative VR experience that demonstrates how the medium can tell stories that movies, games, and other media can’t. Plus, it’s a controller-free experience with very little artificial movement, making it accessible to almost anyone.
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This VR reboot of Cosmic Smash adapts an arcade classic for PS VR2, mixing Squash and Breakout with a first-person perspective. C-Smash VRS‘ concept is simple – hit balls at the colored pads spread across the space station – but full of arcade-like charm. There’s a solo ‘Journey’ mode, which sees you play through a quick campaign across five planetary orbits with two difficulty options.
If you’re looking for online multiplayer, then there are four modes, including Head-to-Head, Firewall, Bodyshot, and Quickshot. While the gameplay doesn’t have significant depth, C-Smash VRS finds strength in simplicity, and that’s bolstered by its slick presentation. Post-launch additions like Time Attack mode and a WipEout-themed update have only pushed this further.
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Demeo, the tabletop dungeon crawler RPG from Resolution Games, remains one of the best social VR games across all platforms, and its PS VR2 release is up there. Not only does the game support cross-platform play – so you can team up with players on Quest or PC VR – but it also looks better than ever on PS VR2. That’s only grown following the recent technical update.
There are no jagged edges to be seen and the game looks better than ever, thanks to the PS VR2’s OLED display with HDR support, allowing for much deeper blacks than you’ll get on a headset like Quest 2. With several expansions available since its release, Demeo offers players a wealth of content and an engaging social experience among the best that VR has to offer. It’s the best non-exclusive PS VR2 release and on PS5, you can play flatscreen as well – the best of both worlds. Demeo Battles is also available if you’re interested in a PvP spin-off.
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Gran Turismo 7 is one of the most potent racing sims to ever grace VR, and it’s available exclusively for PS VR2. While the menus display on a flat screen in the headset, the races and gameplay itself will take place in full, immersive VR – it’s a sight to behold. Not only is the game stunning, but it offers fantastic racing simulation with various levels of difficulty, a full campaign, and many other modes, all available in VR. For racing fans, this is an absolute must.
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Hitman World of Assassination on PlayStation VR2 is technically the fourth time we’ve seen IO Interactive’s series adapted for VR, and this is easily the best edition yet. This latest release improves on the previous PSVR and PC VR versions by offering ambidextrous controls, dual-wielding, manual reloading and roomscale gameplay.
It’s a redeemed experience that’s further enhanced by improved weapons handling and full physical interactions across these environments, such as directly poisoning food by pouring a vial of poison onto it. Sadly, much of the side content doesn’t support VR like the bonus missions, but if you’re after a lengthy campaign with high replayability, Hitman World of Assassination is an excellent choice.
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As one of the few first-party games with PlayStation VR2 support, Horizon Call of the Mountain quickly left its mark when the headset launched back in 2023. This PS VR2 exclusive is one of the most visually stunning and dense VR experiences available, with some stunning environments that rival Half-Life: Alyx.
While the gameplay isn’t necessarily revelatory for VR, it is nonetheless incredibly polished and a stunning experience to behold in the headset as you explore a different side of this world as someone other than Aloy. We awarded it our Favorite New PS VR2 Game for 2023 and for any PS VR2 owner, Horizon Call of the Mountain is a must-have.
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Kayak VR: Mirage was a highlight of the PS VR2 launch lineup, offering a stunning visual presentation and a relaxing experience across locations four locations: Papagayo, Antarctica, Bjørnøya, and Australia. There’s a competitive multiplayer mode, but it’s free roam where the game shines, allowing you to sit back, relax and enjoy the view.
It may not feature a fully-fledged campaign or an extensive selection of game modes, but Kayak VR is one of the most relaxing VR experiences available on the platform and a joy to look at from every angle. That’s only improved with the Soča Valley DLC introducing a new environment, and a real-time multiplayer update soon followed.
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Developed by Vertigo Games, Metro Awakening is an origin story based on the post-apocalyptic series by Dmitry Glukhovsky that takes place five years before Metro 2033. It’s an impressive first-person shooter packed with impressive atmospheric immersion, all while delivering a strong narrative that grapples with difficult themes of grief and mental health.
Though our review noted some issues with repetition and sometimes clumsy reloading, combat generally feels satisfying. The enemy AI can offer a considerable challenge as you weigh up being stealthy or going in guns blazing, and it gets our recommendation on PlayStation VR2.
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No Man’s Sky is notorious for its rocky launch in 2016. Since then, however, the game received VR support and a wealth of updates that have turned it into an expansive survival space simulator. Various updates also overhauled many of the VR mechanics, adding new interaction methods and immersive menus, and the post-launch updates haven’t stopped.
On PlayStation VR2, No Man’s Sky brings the entire experience to the next generation. Recent updates even improved the image quality and added enhanced rendering, so the game now looks better than ever. If you want to explore an infinite, endless universe in VR, look no further—No Man’s Sky is the perfect fit.
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Pavlov has long been a favorite among PC VR players and now it’s on PS VR2 too. Modeled after Counter-Strike, there are limited offline single-player options, but the VR FPS is best experienced online with its various team-based game modes. Pavlov is a shooter based around precision, balancing itself between realism and engaging gameplay mechanics. The guns feel fantastic to use and playing online with friends will be your best bet for ongoing entertainment – there’s little in the way of progression, nor is there any kind of true campaign to work through.
Unlike Pavlov Shack on Quest, which is a ‘lite’ version of the game designed for standalone hardware, Pavlov brings the full PC VR experience to PS VR2, with support for cross-play with PC players as well. The only missing part is the mod support available on PC VR, meaning that the current game modes are the extent of what you’ll be playing.
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Pistol Whip is one of VR’s longest-running and well-updated games across all platforms. Luckily, it shines on PPS VR2, looking fantastic and taking advantage of PS VR2’s unique features such as adaptive triggers in the Sense controllers. Headset haptics on PS VR2 also add to the immersion, letting you truly feel each time you get shot and giving those moments a much greater sense of impact.
It’s a beautiful intersection between rhythm games, Superhot-like action, and Matrix-style cinematic flair. You’ll move along on-rail scenes with enemies popping up to a pumping soundtrack – your task is not just to shoot the enemies as they approach but to do so in time with the beat of the music. It’s a fantastic concept and developers Cloudhead Games continue to expand the game with numerous free content updates and expansions.
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The original Red Matter set a new benchmark for visuals on the Quest standalone system, and then the sequel did the same on Quest 2. With its arrival on PS VR2, Vertical Robot 2 bumps up Red Matter 2 once again, harnessing the power of PS5 to push the visuals even further. If you haven’t played it before, this is the definitive way to experience it.
The PS VR2 release features 4K remastered textures for sharper environments, 120fps support (native, not 120Hz reprojected), and eye-tracked foveated rendering, culminating in a stunning final result. Visuals aside, the game offers an entertaining sci-fi adventure with an intriguing story, enjoyable puzzles, and passable combat.
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Resident Evil Village marks the second mainline Resident Evil game to get VR support after Resident Evil 7: Biohazard launched with PSVR support in 2017. Much like Biohazard, Village is a phenomenal launch title for PS VR2 and a remarkable horror shooter with a fully-fledged campaign that’s captivating from start to finish.
It’s particularly impressive given that the game was designed for flatscreen platforms first. However, that also means that it features sequences that might be fairly intense for new VR users. Expect your head and field of view to be quickly repositioned, shoved, and moved around without notice. Nonetheless, the well-paced campaign, gorgeous visuals, and engaging gunplay make Resident Evil Village easily one of the best experiences on PS VR2 right now.
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Yes, we know – there are two Resident Evil campaigns on the same list. However, both games deserve it. While Village is a fantastic campaign in its own right, the Resident Evil 4 Remake VR Mode is the definitive way to play an all-time classic in VR. It’s worth noting this is actually the second version of Resident Evil 4 in VR – the first being Armature’s 2021 port of the original for Quest.
This new release lets you experience Capcom’s recent remake, featuring updated gameplay and modern visuals, in VR Mode for PS VR2. While the remake doesn’t completely escape the trappings of its third-person origins, it nonetheless presents a thrilling, nonstop campaign with excellent action and stunning console-powered visuals. It’s Capcom’s best Resident Evil campaign in VR to date, and there’s a free VR Mode demo available too.
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After its work on The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners, Skydance Games followed this up with an original action RPG, Skydance’s Behemoth. Inspired by Shadow of the Colossus, this giant killing adventure sees you exploring the Forsaken Lands. Behemoth is ultimately at its best when facing the terrifying foes, and this delivers some truly awe-inspiring moments.
While we won’t deny that Skydance’s Behemoth had a rough start – we noted a few issues in our own review – things have begun turning around following a slew of post-launch updates. Alongside extensive bug fixes across the first two patches and combat adjustments, it’s also received a New Game+ mode. Further changes are due to come.
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Synapse is a PS VR2 exclusive from veteran VR studio nDreams that will make you feel like a gun-wielding Jedi, thanks to the creative use of the headset’s eye-tracking technology.
The highlight of this roguelike shooter is the telekinetic abilities – intuitively select items around the environment by just looking at them, then launch them at enemies using motion controls. Gameplay would benefit from a bit more variety, but it’s a visually stunning release and the eye-tracking implementation results in some super-satisfying combat.
One Hamsa’s VR mech brawler roguelike made a big impact last year, earning our Best PC VR Game of 2024 award. UNDERDOGS is a physics-based brawler that uses arm-based locomotion and a comic book-style presentation. This 22nd century underground roguelike fighter set a new benchmark for VR arena combat.
Between its stylish visuals, grimy soundscape and unique character, UNDERDOGS feels fresh and exciting. Numerous post-launch updates have taken this further, such as ‘Sandboxxer‘ with its level editor while the more recent ‘Rampage‘ mode added an endless endurance mode. More updates are coming, with a multiplayer mode seemingly next on the list.
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Following his work on PSVR’s Ghost Giant, Olov Redmalm is working in VR once again with a new studio, MoonHood. Featuring optional PlayStation VR2 support, The Midnight Walk marks the team’s debut title with a dark puzzle adventure that uses claymation visuals. We found it to be enchanting and bleak in equal measure, comparing it to a twisted fairytale and a Tim Burton film.
It’s a memorable adventure and one of the most visually unique experiences you can find in VR gaming right now. Though we noted some small issues and found the puzzles relatively easy, there’s a gripping adventure here worth your time. It’s also worth noting that on PS VR2, MoonHood is currently working to resolve low-resolution issues, but a temporary workaround has been found.
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Mini golf is actually something that could and should work quite well in VR. Walkabout Mini Golf is all the proof you need; it’s an accurate representation of the game that goes beyond what’s possible in real life while also remaining authentic throughout.
This ticks all the boxes – plenty of courses, extensive multiplayer support, different themes for each level and, above all, pinpoint physics that are arguably better than the real thing because there’s none of the small snags you’d find on the surface of physical courses. Plus, the game receives ongoing support from developers Mighty Coconut, with regular free and paid DLC courses added over time.
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Three years after Wanderer first appeared on the original PSVR, developer Mighty Eyes recently released a remake of its time travel adventure game. On PlayStation VR2, Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate is one of the headset’s better looking games, and our review found it delivers a “uniquely engaging narrative and an outstanding array of creative and satisfying puzzles.”
There’s still more to come, too. Following criticisms at launch (mainly for the Quest version), Mighty Eyes outlined planned updates across all platforms in a post-launch roadmap. Alongside a combat rework and NPC behavior changes, Wanderer’s PS VR2 specific upgrades include PS5 Pro enhancements and a 60FPS resolution mode. New DLC and other changes are also on the way.
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May 12, 2025, update: Unranked the list, added honorable mentions section. Removed Job Simulator, Humanity, What the Bat, Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy’s Edge, Tentacular, VTM: Justice, Switchback, Another Fisherman’s Tale. Added Metro Awakening, Skydance’s Behemoth, Hitman WoA Trilogy, The Midnight Walk, Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, Arken Age, Alien: Rogue Incursion.
December 21, 2023, update: Removed After The Fall, Zenith and Unplugged. Added Arizona Sunshine 2, RE4VR, Vampire Masquerade. Made slight changes to the list order.
July 3, 2023, update: Removed Cities VR, Rez Infinite, Tetris Effect, Puzzling Places, The Light Brigade, Song in the Smoke and Zombieland: Reloaded from the list. Added Humanity, Another Fisherman’s Tale, Red Matter 2, Beat Saber, Walkabout Mini Golf, C-Smash VRS and Synapse. Adjusted the order of entries.
If you’re looking for our best VR game lists outside of the best PlayStation VR2 games, make sure to check these out:
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As you progress through Zwift’s levels, you’ll unlock access to items in the Drop Shop which can be purchased with your hard-earned Drops. This inevitably leads to questions: do I buy the frame that just became available? What if there’s a faster frame unlocked at the next level? Or maybe some zippy wheels?
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Learn how Zwift’s levels, XP, and unlocks work >
Learn how Drops are calculated >
Here’s a complete list of frames and wheels unlocked at each level, with the most useful unlocks marked in bold and the key purchases marked with a MUST BUY. We’ve even added notes so you know what makes those unlocks special!
If the item’s price is crossed out it can no longer be purchased in the Drop Shop, and if an item’s name is linked you can click to read a detailed post published when the item was first added to Zwift. (Just beware that the performance characteristics of older items may have changed since they first launched – see our current charts and public test data for current performance details.)
Of course, you may want to purchase a particular frame or wheelset just because it looks cool or matches what you ride outdoors. Nothing wrong with that! Our recommendations, though, are based entirely on speed test performance.
Cybershoes, an Austrian start-up that produced VR shoes for Meta Quest and other VR headsets, has officially shut down.
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