Co-op motion journey Into Black launches this month on Steam and PlayStation VR2.
Initially launched on Quest final yr, we have identified for a number of months that Into Black by The Binary Mill has been planning a PlayStation VR2 port for the four-player co-op recreation with a “full visible overhaul.” Paying homage to motion/exploration hit Deep Rock Galactic, the studio confirmed it is now arriving on August 28 alongside a newly introduced SteamVR version. This is the announcement trailer.
Again in March, The Binary Mill beforehand outlined the PlayStation VR2 enhancements we will count on in comparison with the Quest version. This consists of real-time shadows, remastered cave environments with “a lot greater geometric density,” and extra. Related enhancements are promised on the Steam web page, which additionally mentions management over the render scale.
With efficiency, Into Black now joins the listing of PlayStation VR2 video games with PS5 Professional enhancements. Native 90Hz refresh fee is focused on base PS5 consoles, and 120Hz help on PS5 Professional. Assist for eye-tracked foveated rendering can also be confirmed, alongside haptic suggestions help throughout your headset and controllers.
Since arriving on Quest final October, Into Black had seen quite a few post-launch patches up till January’s localization replace with help for a number of new languages. Earlier updates launched new options like checkpoint saves, a brand new recreation+ mode, additional cosmetics, and extra.
We had optimistic impressions of Into Black at launch, the place we praised its “satisfying” gameplay on Quest. We’ll look to offer a extra complete evaluation when these upcoming ports launch later this month.
A real sci-fi journey popping out the door with participating gameplay mechanics and a serviceable story that may be loved alone or in co-op shouldn’t be typically seen for VR-only video games. Into Black delivers on these fronts whereas giving an endlessly replayable mission-based journey with fixed rewards to maintain you coming again.
Into Black is now obtainable on the Meta Quest platform, whereas the PlayStation VR2 and Steam editions will comply with on August 28.
