Anyone who thought PlayStation VR2 had already disappeared into oblivion should now take a closer look - or better yet, dust off the VR helmet again. Because the headset is currently celebrating a quiet but impressive revival. More and more new titles are entering the market, many of them with a clear goal: to finally deliver the big blockbuster experiences that PS5 gamers have been longing for since the launch. And right in the middle of it all: Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate - a game that wants nothing less than to take the VR crown.
Long wait, big movie?
After the highly acclaimed Hitman: World of Assassination in the past week is Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate is now officially available. The title had already been announced for some time, but the months of silence caused skepticism among many fans. Now it turns out that the wait was worth it. Initial reactions from the community speak of a true VR experience that sets new standards both technically and in terms of gameplay.
A user sums it up: "Graphically, it looks really good on the PS5 Pro. The interactions are well implemented, there's a lot to discover. I knew FoF was more than just a remake - it's more of a reinterpretation. It feels like a completely new game."
And that seems to be the recipe for success: Fragments of Fate clearly separates itself from the original Hiker on the PSVR1. Instead of a simple port, there is a fundamentally reworked game with fresh visuals, new mechanics and a level of immersion that has rarely been experienced before.
Technology with minor flaws
The PS5 Pro brings its muscles into play - even without a dedicated Pro patch. Super-sharp textures, stable 90 FPS (with occasional drops), impressive physics interactions: Technically, the game is a real slam dunk. Although some characters lack shadows, which is noticeable in terms of immersion, many players will overlook this.
Of course, there are also points of criticism: strange walking noises, audio bugs when turning the head, and a somewhat clumsy combat system. The lack of hit sounds for throwing weapons is also annoying. But the big picture outshines these teething troubles - especially because the development team is comparatively small and regular updates are to be expected.
One user sums it up like this:"I am totally thrilled. Fantastic graphics, cool interactions with objects and physics. Sure, there's room for improvement in the combat, but the potential is huge."
VR blockbuster with a fair pricing policy?
With a price of 49.99 euros Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate in the upper midfield. For a VR game of this quality, this seems almost fair - especially in comparison to Sony's Horizon: Call of the Mountainwhich is still costs a hefty 80 euros. So if you're looking for a real next-gen VR experience, you could find it here.
Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate shows that PlayStation VR2 is far from being a thing of the past. The title delivers exactly what many had hoped for at the launch of the platform: Innovation, immersion and an experience that you can only get in VR. If developers continue on this path (after all, you don't need to expect anything from Sony), 2025 could actually be the year in which PS VR2 unfolds its full potential.
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With just a quick, easy cable connection to your PS5 console, you can dive straight into the action
Incidentally, new PS VR2 games have just been announced, including the dystopian shooter Resist - and Wanderer 2 has also been announced.
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