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  • Hands-on with four PlayStation VR2 titles

    Hands-on with four PlayStation VR2 titles

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    We kicked off 2022 revealing the design of the PlayStation VR2, complete with its sleek headset and innovative PS VR2 Sense controllers. Following that, we shared more details on the user experience of PS VR2, like the illuminating see-through view and the customizable play area. 

    A stylish design and new features are excellent, but playing is believing when it comes to VR, and our team at PlayStation was pumped to have the opportunity to go hands on with upcoming PS VR2 titles. Read on to discover our experiences playing games from Guerrilla, Capcom, Skydance Interactive, and ILMxLab.

    Horizon Call of the Mountain

    There’s a feeling of awe I remember having in my first playthrough of Horizon Zero Dawn when Aloy first looks out atop a roaming Tallneck to reveal both a new portion of the map and a majestic, ever-reaching view. That sense of scale takes on a whole new meaning the first time I craned my neck up to watch a Tallneck tower and stomp through my path in Horizon Call of the Mountain. From the moment I slipped on the PlayStation VR2 headset and set off into lands that felt so familiar, I realized I had never really experienced the vast beauty and mounting dangers of Horizon’s environments quite like this. 

    My hands-on demo brought me into the first person perspective of Ryas, a captive and disgraced Shadow Carja soldier that soon gets thrust into the wilds to fend for himself. Encountering machines in full realistic scale through his eyes was a constant thrill. You simply don’t realize how big a Snapmaw really is until one is chomping away at your canoe! Haptic feedback in the PS VR2 Sense controllers made the weight of each moving machine feel so real, and had me gasping when a herd of Grazers moved past me. 

    Things really fell into place once I started scrambling up cliff sides and got my hands on a bow and arrow. Drawing my bow and letting arrows fly in combat with a Watcher made me feel the power I’ve come to love from the Horizon series. Hand motions and aim feel so accurate and real to life with the PS VR2 Sense controllers, from the precision placement of my hands scaling an encampment tower to the tension in my bow when I let an arrow loose. The world never feels interrupted, with my health bar appearing as decorative scales on my right hand glove rather than taking up space in a HUD. Horizon Call of the Mountain transported me in a way that made my heart race, and has me aching to hop back in.

    – Kristen Zitani

    Resident Evil Village

    Capcom invited me back to Castle Dimitrescu for an even more immersive survival horror experience with a bespoke PlayStation VR2 hands-on demo. The gothic world of Resident Evil Village pops thanks to the OLED, 4K PS VR2 displays, accentuating the details of carved gargoyles and ornately painted vases. Before Village, I spent lots of time in RE7’s intense PS VR mode, and playing this sequel in PS VR2 feels like a natural evolution of that experience. The dev wizards at Capcom appear to have cracked the code thanks to PS VR2’s high refresh rate and vivid visuals, as I felt comfortably immersed within the eerie castle walls.

    Village’s first-person gameplay was already a thrilling experience on PS5, and PS VR2 offers an even deeper experience. I was delighted to discover that the trusty knife – often a last resort option – can be flicked at enemies from afar. Dual wielding the pistol and knife also ups the feeling of becoming a heroic survivor, and I can’t wait to tinker with more akimbo options.

    Later in the demo, the daughters of the notorious Lady Dimitrescu attack and kidnap you. The haptics within the PS VR2 headset subtly rumble, simulating the experience of being roughly dragged to their mother’s quarters. As Lady Dimitrescu stands, the immersive nature of PS VR2 makes her towering stature all the more imposing. If being chased by her was intimidating before, it’s going to get even more harrowing in PS VR2, and I can’t wait.

    – Tim Turi

    The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution

    The characters of The Walking Dead universe get by thanks to their resourcefulness and quick reflexes. I was delighted to discover the same skills are rewarded when playing Skydance Interactive’s upcoming PS VR2 sequel. The survival FPS pulled me into its dangerous world by digitally strapping guns, melee weapons, and a backpack to different parts of my in-game body. Reaching over my left shoulder to pull off my pack and rummage for health supplies in real-time as walkers close in is a pulse-pounding experience.

    Combat encounters with walkers are deliberate and tense. I was impressed by the accurate tracking of the PS VR2 Sense controllers as I handled a fire axe, trying to find the best hand position to execute a meaty swing at a walker’s head. Accuracy counts in combat, too. I encountered walkers wearing bits of armor, requiring some surgical precision with a katana to target vulnerable spots. 

    The ranged arsenal is just as fun to wield, including revolvers, SMGs, assault rifles, shotguns, bows, and more. Skydance’s attention to detail and player expression transforms routine game mechanics like reloading; I felt like an action-movie hero when I flicked my double-barrel closed with one quick motion. Juggling your arsenal in real-time while managing incoming walker swarms feels appropriately badass, and has me excited to dive into the full survival adventure.

    – Tim Turi

    Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition

    After nearly 40 years of gaming, it’s easy for me to feel overconfident in a virtual firefight. Decades of muscle memory make reaching for the right weapon a simple task in just about any adventure. But when I leapt into my first encounter with the Guavian Death Gang on Batuu, PS VR2 headset firmly attached, I found myself literally reaching for the right weapon, flustered and hectic as I glanced across all my pockets, pouches, straps, and holsters for the right weapons as immersive sound and haptics further pulled me into the experience.

    Naturally, I mean this in an exhilarating, positive way! The sense of “oh crap I’m surrounded” is totally different when your actual body needs to coordinate movements and inventory management. This created a wonderful rush as I ducked for cover, scavenged leftover blasters from fallen enemies, and pushed past the gang in search of my lost cargo. Furthermore, moments like manually reloading blasters and using the accuracy of the PS VR2 Sense controllers to manipulate tiny buttons on my wrists were intuitive and satisfying. As with any new controller or experience, there’s a lot to take in initially. It all quickly felt like second nature, however, and left me excited to see where else these tales would take me.

    This early Batuu mission is just one scenario among many, as the game spans different eras and disciplines. In this adventure I was a droid repair technician in search of cargo, while other stories cast the player as a Jedi or even IG-88. Some tales will involve encounters with iconic characters like R2D2, C-3PO and Yoda (voiced by Anthony Daniels and Frank Oz, respectively), while the central cantina and cast of characters help build upon the experience in the actual Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge park in Disneyland. Talk about virtual reality!

    – Brett Elston

    Dive into a gallery of screenshots from this collection of PlayStation VR2 games below:

    Horizon Call of the Mountain

    Resident Evil Village

    The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution

    Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition

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  • First look: the headset design for PlayStation VR2

    First look: the headset design for PlayStation VR2

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    Today, I am especially pleased to reveal the stunning new design of our next generation VR headset, PlayStation VR2, together with an updated and final design image of our PlayStation VR2 Sense controller.

    You’ll notice the PS VR2 headset has a similar shape as the PS VR2 Sense controller, taking on a matching “orb” look. The circular orb shape represents the 360-degree view that players feel when they enter the virtual reality world, so this shape captures it nicely.

    The design of the PS VR2 headset was also inspired by the look of the PS5 family of products. When our design team created the PS5 console, they also had the next generation VR headset in mind so you’ll notice some similarities in the look and feel. The PS5 console has flat edges as it is meant to be displayed on a flat surface, while there was more emphasis on adding roundness to the design of PS VR2 headset since it is meant to have constant human contact, similar to the rounded edges of the DualSense controller and Pulse 3D headset.

    Our goal is to create a headset that will not only become an attractive part of your living room decor, but will also keep you immersed in your game world, to the point where you almost forget you are using a headset or controller. That’s why we paid very close attention to the ergonomics of the headset and conducted extensive testing to ensure a comfortable feel for a variety of head sizes. We already had a lot of positive feedback on the ergonomics of the first PS VR headset by carefully balancing the headset weight and having a simple headband that can be adjustable, so we kept the same concept for the PS VR2 headset. Other features such as the headset’s adjustable scope that places the scope area closer or further away from the face and placement of the stereo headphone jack also remain the same, so players will be familiar with it.

    For the PS VR2 headset, we took comfort a few steps further by adding new features such as a lens adjustment dial, so users have an additional option to match the lens distance between their eyes to optimize their view. We also created a slimmer design with a slight weight reduction – even with the new added features such as the new built-in motor for the headset feedback. It was quite a challenge to create a slimmer design with new features added to improve upon our first headset, but our design and engineering teams proved this could be possible when we saw the final design!

    Additionally, we’ve integrated a new vent design for the PS VR2 headset that we think users will enjoy. Yujin Morisawa, Senior Art Director at SIE led the headset design of PS VR2 and explains why this is his absolute favorite part of the design:

    “When I started to work on the design for the PlayStation VR2 headset, one of the areas I wanted to focus on first was the idea of creating a vent in the headset to let air out, similar to the vents on the PS5 console that allows airflow. Our engineers came up with this idea as a good way to allow ventilation and avoid having the lens fog up while players are immersed in their VR games. I worked on many design concepts to achieve this, and in the final design, you can see there is a little space in between the top and front surface of the scope that contains the integrated ventilation. I am really proud of how this turned out and the positive feedback I have gotten so far. I hope our PlayStation fans will also agree, and I can’t wait for them to try it out.”

    – Yujin Morisawa, Senior Art Director, SIE

    Another treat we wanted to share – similar to the thousands of tiny PlayStation symbols we added to the design of the PS5 console and DualSense controller, we also included tiny PlayStation symbols to the front and back bands of the PS VR2 headset to add a comfortable feel for players to enjoy.

    When PS VR2 launches, it’ll take a giant leap forward in the way we play games in virtual reality.  There are plenty of exciting new features to look forward to in the PS VR2 system, including stunning visual fidelity in 4K HDR and state-of-art graphical rendering, enhanced tracking such as inside-out camera tracking, new PlayStation VR2 Sense Technology features such as headset feedback, and the new, intuitive PS VR2 Sense controller that creates an incredibly deep feeling of immersion. Additionally, the PS VR2 system comes in a simple, single cord set up so you can connect to your games immediately. PS VR2 development kits are already in the hands of game creators, and we are excited for what they’ll come up with to truly make virtual reality a remarkable experience for gamers. We look forward to sharing more details with you about PS VR2. Stay tuned!

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  • Horizon Call of the Mountain für die PlayStation VR2 enthüllt

    Horizon Call of the Mountain für die PlayStation VR2 enthüllt

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    Nur noch wenige Wochen bis zum Start von Horizon Forbidden West (18. Februar 2022). Bis dahin freuen wir uns, euch mitzuteilen, dass wir bald in einem brandneuen Abenteuer zurück in die Wildnis reisen werden mit Horizon Call of the Mountain.

    Dieses einzigartige Erlebnis wurde für die PlayStation VR2 entwickelt, um Hardwaretechnologie, Innovation und Gaming voranzubringen. Die atemberaubende Grafik und die brandneuen PS VR2 Sense-Controller lassen euch auf ganz neue Weise in die Welt von Horizon eintauchen.

    Wir möchten noch nicht zu viel preisgeben, aber diese Geschichte wird aus der Sicht eines völlig neuen Charakters erzählt. Auf dem Weg werdet ihr auch Aloy, anderen vertrauten Gesichtern und neuen Charakteren begegnen. Bald werden wir euch die Hauptfigur von Horizon Call of the Mountain vorstellen.

    Wir freuen uns darauf, VR-Fans in unserer wunderbaren Horizon-Community willkommen zu heißen und euch allen ein unvergessliches Erlebnis zu bieten. Horizon Call of the Mountain wurde mit Stolz vom Firesprite-Team entwickelt und wir werden bald mehr darüber verraten, was ihr von diesem Spiel erwarten könnt. Schaut solange den Teaser-Trailer an!

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  • PlayStation VR2 und PlayStation VR2 Sense-Controller: Die nächste Generation der VR-Spiele auf PS5

    PlayStation VR2 und PlayStation VR2 Sense-Controller: Die nächste Generation der VR-Spiele auf PS5

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    Frohes neues Jahr zusammen.

    Es ist mir eine große Freude, 2022 mit Neuigkeiten zu unserem Virtual Reality-System der nächsten Generation für die PS5-Konsole zu starten. Zunächst mit der Enthüllung des offiziellen Namens „PlayStation VR2“ und unseres neuen VR-Controllers, der PlayStation VR2 Sense-Controller.

    Die PlayStation VR2 bringt VR-Gaming auf ein ganz neues Level. Sie ermöglicht es Spielern, sich präsenter zu fühlen und lässt sie wie nie zuvor in die in Spielwelten eintauchen. Mithilfe des Headsets und der Controller, die mit der neuesten Technologie ausgestattet sind, und dank der von unseren erstklassigen Entwicklern kreativ gestalteten Spielwelten, können die Spieler eine noch größere Bandbreite an Eindrücken wahrnehmen.

    Aufbauend auf unseren Innovationen der PS5 bietet die PlayStation VR2 ein verbessertes Anwendungserlebnis mit herausragender visueller Präzision, neuen sensorischen Funktionen, verbessertem Tracking und einer vereinfachten Einrichtung mit nur einem Kabel. 

    • Visuelle Präzision: Für ein herausragendes visuelles Erlebnis bietet PS VR2 4K HDR, ein 110-Grad-Sichtfeld und ein gröberes Rendering des peripheren Sichtbereichs. Mit einem OLED-Display können Spieler eine Bildschirmauflösung von 2000 x 2040 Pixeln und eine Bildfrequenz von 90/120Hz erwarten.
    • Headsetbasiertes Controller-Tracking: Mit der Inside-out-Tracking-Funktion trackt die PS VR2 euch und eure Controller über Kameras, die in das VR-Headset integriert sind. Eure Bewegungen und Blickrichtungen werden im Spiel wiedergegeben, ohne dass ihr eine externe Kamera benötigt.
    • Neue sensorische Funktionen: Die PS VR2 Sense-Technologie kombiniert Augen-Tracking, Headset-Feedback, 3D-Audio und den innovativen PS VR2 Sense-Controller, um den Spielern ein starkes Eintauchgefühl zu verschaffen. Headset-Feedback ist eine neue sensorische Funktion, die das Empfinden von Aktionen innerhalb des Spiels verstärkt. Das Feedback entsteht durch die Vibrationen eines einzelnen integrierten Motors, was den Spielern ein interaktiveres Spielerlebnis ermöglicht. Spieler können nun verschiedene Eindrücke spüren, wie zum Beispiel den erhöhten Puls einer Figur in angespannten Momenten, den Luftzug von Objekten, die an der Figur vorbeifliegen, oder den Schub eines Fahrzeugs beim Anfahren. Zusätzlich verstärkt Tempest 3D AudioTech von der PS5 das neue Eintauchgefühl, in dem es die Geräusche in der Umgebung des Spielers zum Leben erweckt.
    • Augen-Tracking: Mit Augen-Tracking erkennt die PS VR2 die Augenbewegung, sodass ein einfacher Blick in eine bestimmte Richtung zusätzliche Interaktionen für die Spielfigur erzeugen kann. So können Spieler intuitiver und realistischer interagieren. Das führt zu einer Verbesserung der emotionalen Reaktions- und Ausdrucksweise und bietet so ein neues Maß der Realitätsnähe im Gaming-Bereich. 

    All diese Fortschritte der PlayStation VR2, kombiniert mit dem haptischen Feedback und den adaptiven Triggern der PS VR2 Sense-Controller, ermöglichen es Spielern, Spiele auf eine deutlich emotionalere Art und Weise zu erleben und mit ihnen zu interagieren. Die PS VR2 verfügt außerdem über einen einfachen Einrichtungsvorgang: mit einem einzigen Kabel, das direkt an die PS5 angeschlossen ist, könnt ihr sofort in das VR-Erlebnis einsteigen.

    Heute freuen wir uns auch, euch mitteilen zu können, dass eine der größten exklusiven PlayStation-Franchises für die PS VR2 erscheint: Horizon Call of the Mountain von Guerrilla und Firesprite. Dieses Originalspiel wurde speziell für PS VR2 entwickelt und öffnet den Spielern die Tore, um noch tiefer in die Welt von Horizon einzutauchen.

    Ich hoffe, dass euch die spannenden Updates von heute gefallen haben. Denkt daran, dass dies nur ein Vorgeschmack auf die Dinge ist, die noch folgen. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, euch weitere Details über die PS VR2 mitzuteilen. Solange findet ihr unten eine Liste der offiziellen technischen Spezifikationen.

    PlayStation VR2 – Technische Spezifikationen

    Bildschirm​ OLED
    Bildschirmauflösung 2000 x 2040 Pixel pro Auge
    Bildwiederholfrequenz​ 90 Hz, 120 Hz
    Linsentrennung Einstellbar
    Sichtfeld​ Ca. 110 Grad
    Sensoren Bewegungssensor: Sechs-Achsen-Sensorensystem (dreiachsiges Gyroskop, dreiachsiger Beschleunigungsmesser) ・Befestigungssensor: IR-Näherungssensor
    Kameras 4 Kameras für Headset- und Controller-Tracking​ ・IR-Kamera für das Tracking der Augen
    Feedback Vibration am Headset
    Kommunikation​ mit der PS5 USB-C®
    Audio Eingang: Integriertes Mikrofon​ ・Ausgang: Stereokopfhörer-Anschluss

    PlayStation VR2 Sense-Controller – Technische Daten

    Tasten​ [Rechts]​ PS-Taste, OPTIONS-Taste, Aktionstasten (Kreis/Kreuz), R1-Taste, R2-Taste, rechter Stick/R3-Taste [Links] PS-Taste, Create-Taste, Aktionstasten (Dreieck/Quadrat), L1-Taste, L2-Taste, linker Stick/L3-Taste
    Sensing/Tracking Bewegungssensor: Sechs-Achsen-Sensorensystem (dreiachsiges Gyroskop, dreiachsiger Beschleunigungsmesser) Kapazitiver Sensor: Fingerberührungserkennung IR-LED: Positions-Tracking
    Feedback Trigger-Effekt (auf R2/L2-Taste), haptisches Feedback (durch einzelnen Motor pro Einheit)
    Port USB-Port (Type-C®)
    Kommunikation: Bluetooth® Ver. 5.1​  
    Akku Typ: eingebauter aufladbarer Lithium-Ionen-Akku

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  • PlayStation VR2 and PlayStation VR2 Sense controller: the next generation of VR gaming on PS5

    PlayStation VR2 and PlayStation VR2 Sense controller: the next generation of VR gaming on PS5

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    Happy New Year everyone.

    It is my great pleasure to start off 2022 with news on our next generation virtual reality system for the PS5 console, starting with the official name: PlayStation VR2, and our new VR controller, PlayStation VR2 Sense controller.

    PlayStation VR2 takes VR gaming to a whole new level, enabling a greater sense of presence and allowing players to escape into game worlds like never before. With the headset on and controllers in hand, players will feel a heightened range of sensations unlike any other – thanks to the creativity of the game worlds being built by our world class developers, and the latest technology incorporated into the hardware.

    Building upon our innovations from PS5, PlayStation VR2 adds a true next-gen experience with high-fidelity visuals, new sensory features, and enhanced tracking – along with a simplified single-cord setup. 

    • Visual Fidelity: For a high-fidelity visual experience, PS VR2 offers 4K HDR, 110-degree field of view, and foveated rendering. With an OLED display, players can expect a display resolution of 2000×2040 per eye and smooth frame rates of 90/120Hz.
    • Headset-based Controller Tracking: With inside-out tracking, PS VR2 tracks you and your controller through integrated cameras embedded in the VR headset. Your movements and the direction you look at are reflected in-game without the need for an external camera.
    • New Sensory Features: PS VR2 Sense Technology combines eye tracking, headset feedback, 3D Audio, and the innovative PS VR2 Sense controller to create an incredibly deep feeling of immersion. Headset feedback is a new sensory feature that amplifies the sensations of in-game actions from the player. It’s created by a single built-in motor with vibrations that add an intelligent tactile element, bringing players closer to the gameplay experience. For example, gamers can feel a character’s elevated pulse during tense moments, the rush of objects passing close to the character’s head, or the thrust of a vehicle as the character speeds forward. Additionally, PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech makes sounds in the player’s surroundings come alive, adding to this new level of immersion.
    • Eye Tracking: With eye tracking, PS VR2 detects the motion of your eyes, so a simple look in a specific direction can create an additional input for the game character. This allows players to interact more intuitively in new and lifelike ways, allowing for a heightened emotional response and enhanced expression that provide a new level of realism in gaming. 

    All of these advancements in PlayStation VR2, combined with the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers from the PS VR2 Sense controllers, enable players to feel and interact with games in a much more visceral way. PS VR2 will also have a simple setup process — with a single cable connected directly to PS5, you can immediately jump into the VR experience.

    Today we are also pleased to reveal that one of the biggest exclusive franchises on PlayStation will be coming to PS VR2 – Horizon Call of the Mountain from Guerrilla and Firesprite. This original game is being built specifically for PS VR2 and will open the doors for players to go deeper into the world of Horizon.

    I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s exciting updates. Just remember, this is only a taste of things to come, and I can’t wait to share more details with you about PS VR2. In the meantime, below is the list of official specifications.

    PlayStation VR2 Specifications

    Display method​ OLED
    Panel resolution​ 2000 x 2040 per eye
    Panel refresh rate​ 90Hz, 120Hz
    Lens separation​ Adjustable
    Field of View​ Approx. 110 degrees
    Sensors​ Motion Sensor: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer)​
    Attachment Sensor: IR Proximity sensor
    Cameras​ 4 cameras for headset and controller tracking​IR camera for eye tracking per eye
    Feedback​ Vibration on headset
    Communication​ with PS5 USB Type-C®
    Audio​ Input: Built-in microphone​Output: Stereo headphone jack

    PlayStation VR2 Sense Controllers Specifications

    Buttons​ [Right]​
    PS button, Options button, Action buttons (Circle / Cross), R1 button, R2 button, Right Stick / R3 button
    ​[Left]​
    PS button, Create button, Action buttons (Triangle / Square), L1 button, L2 button, Left Stick / L3 button
    Sensing/ Tracking Motion Sensor: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope + three-axis accelerometer)
    Capacitive Sensor: Finger Touch DetectionIR LED: Position Tracking
    Feedback ​ Trigger Effect (on R2/L2 button), Haptic Feedback (by single actuator per unit)
    Port USB Type-C® Port
    Communication​ Bluetooth® Ver5.1​ 
    Battery​ Type: Built-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery​

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  • Horizon Call of the Mountain Revealed for PlayStation VR2

    Horizon Call of the Mountain Revealed for PlayStation VR2

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    With only a few more weeks to go until Horizon Forbidden West (launching February 18, 2022), we’re thrilled to reveal that we’ll soon be journeying back out into the wilds in a brand-new adventure, with Horizon Call of the Mountain.

    Created for PlayStation VR2, this unique experience has been designed to push hardware technology, innovation, and gameplay. The stunning visuals and brand-new PS VR2 Sense controllers give a new meaning to being fully immersed into the world of Horizon.

    We don’t want to reveal too much just yet, but this story will be told through the eyes of an entirely new character. You will also meet Aloy, other familiar faces, and new characters along the way, and we’ll be introducing you to the protagonist of Horizon Call of the Mountain soon.

    We’re looking forward to welcoming VR fans into our wonderful Horizon community, and giving you all an unforgettable experience. Horizon Call of the Mountain has been proudly developed with the team at Firesprite, and we’ll soon be revealing more about what you can expect from the game. Until then, check out the teaser trailer!

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