Will No Man’s Sky come with VR support? Here’s what the developers say.
In an interview with IGN, the founder of Hello Games, Sean Murray, discusses a possible VR support for the upcoming space survival game No Man’s Sky. However, he does not want to confirm it definitively, but admits that it “would fit very well.”
In No Man’s Sky, players dive into an almost infinite galaxy and discover alien planets and cultures. In addition to exploration, players must constantly fight for survival, as countless dangers lurk.
For some time now, forums and social networks have been buzzing that No Man’s Sky could convince players to adopt the new technology of virtual reality. After all, you should discover completely new worlds, and how could immersion be better than feeling like you’re right in the middle of it?
VR for No Man’s Sky still not confirmed
But so far, Hello Games is still hesitant when it comes to VR. In response to a direct inquiry from IGN, Sean Murray seems to choose his words carefully. He says about VR:
I think VR is incredibly exciting in general.
He believes in this technology, and he is optimistic that it will succeed. However, it still needs a “killer app,” meaning a reason that convinces many people to acquire this technology. Virtual reality should not remain just a fad or a toy. People need to see a benefit in it.
Regarding VR headsets and the skepticism of some people about having to wear headsets for several hours, Murray said:
[With the VR headsets] there is a huge opportunity to play this game in a normal way and also to have these truly intense moments in the midst of the game.
Players could experience a mix of both.
But Murray believes it would be “incredibly cool” to experience new planets that one likes in VR. And who knows, perhaps No Man’s Sky will become that “killer app” that enables the breakthrough of virtual reality. But first, VR support should be confirmed.
No Man’s Sky is releasing on June 22 for PS4 and PC.
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