Firewall is coming to the PlayStation VR2 with Firewall Ultra.A sequel to Firewall: Zero Hour, the upcoming VR-based FPS is getting a bit of an upgrade as it heads to PS5 – utilizing all-new PSVR2 features to improve on the formula.“Firewall Ultra utilizes new PlayStation VR 2 Sense Technology features like eye tracking, which enables you to intuitively swap weapons and bring up HUD indicators through cameras built into the PSVR 2 headset,” said Firewall community manager, Frank Marm.Sony’s PlayStation VR2 is being released in early 2023, featuring a whole range of notable upgrades compared to the original PSVR.As well as eye tracking, the PSVR2 boasts a 2000×2040 OLED display for each eye, with a refresh rate of up to 120hz and a 110-degree field of view.That’s on top of the rather cool-looking new VR controllers that include haptic feedback.And when it comes to Firewall Ultra, it sounds as though developers First Contact Entertainment are planning to make the most of the headset’s new and improved fidelity.“Since PSVR 2 offers a much higher level of visual fidelity with 4K HDR, we’ve completely remade all character models,” said Marm. “The maps have also seen a complete overhaul, with new areas and new textures.”Set 5 years after the original game, there are also a whole bunch of new locations and contractors… not to mention weapons and gear that promise a “much deeper” level of customization.Top 25 PSVR GamesOther improvements include new dedicated servers – long requested from the Firewall community. Each match will also now be a best of three, and Firewall Ultra is even going to add a brand new PVE experience.“We have future content planned post-launch such as new contractors, maps, and weapons,” said Marm.”Want to read more about Firewall? Find out where the original game sits in our Top 25 PSVR games. Missed the first game? Get up to speed with the official gameplay trailer.Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.
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