Most Powerful Supplement Available
Edison Labs
  • Home
  • Blog
    • Innovation
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Virtual Reality
  • Imagination
  • Ideas
  • Innovation
  • More
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Virtual Reality
  • Shop
Edison Labs
  • Home
  • Blog
    • Innovation
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Virtual Reality
  • Imagination
  • Ideas
  • Innovation
  • More
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Virtual Reality
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
Edison Labs
No Result
View All Result

Polyarc Talks Eye Tracking, Adaptive Triggers & More

admin by admin
February 14, 2023
in Virtual Reality News
0
Polyarc Talks Eye Tracking, Adaptive Triggers & More
400
SHARES
2.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Most Powerful Supplement Available



We sat down with Polyarc to discuss bringing the Moss franchise to PlayStation VR2 at launch and how the games take advantage of the system’s unique features, such as headset rumble and the PSVR 2 Sense controllers.

The release of PSVR 2 is a bit of a full circle moment for Polyarc. In 2018, Moss released for the original PlayStation VR headset. A few months later, the game came to PC VR and then it was available at launch for the original Oculus Quest in 2019. Last year, Moss: Book II followed a similar pipeline – PSVR first, then Quest and PC VR. Now, almost five years on from the original release, Polyarc is bringing both games to PSVR 2 at launch on February 22.

Last week, we talked with Polyarc’s Coolie Calihan, lead artist for these new PSVR 2 ports, about bringing the franchise into the next generation of VR. “As you can imagine, it’s not a trivial amount of work,” he said. “Shipping on every headset is a full project that requires its own dedicated team of people working on it, and that’s their sole thing that they’re working on for months at a time.”

“But PlayStation VR 2 is a special one, for sure, if nothing else because of just the sheer gap between the two headsets in terms of the technology.” For those who are making the jump between the original PSVR and PSVR 2, a bunch of new features await them. Not only is the headset a huge leap in terms of power, visuals and display technology, but it also includes in-headset haptics and eye tracking capabilities as well. Then there’s the new Sense controllers, which feature improved haptics and the adaptive trigger technology used in the PS5’s DualSense controller.

Moss PSVR 2
A comparison between Moss on PSVR and PSVR 2, provided by Polyarc.

There’s a lot to work with, but early on the Polyarc team decided that the ports should take advantage of the new features as much as possible. “It’s really the [studio] directors that pushed us this time around to not just settle for something that was acceptable. They really wanted to push us, to try to push to excellent and have these [new] features.”

In some cases, implementing new features also meant evaluating their impact on game design. With eye tracking, for example, Polyarc implemented a new system for PSVR 2 where the game will follow the player’s gaze and illuminate interactable objects when you’re looking at them. While nifty, it also has the potential to completely undermine the player’s natural instincts. “That was a balance we had to figure out. When you look at the device, it starts to glow… But we didn’t want to remove the feeling of discovery.” The team made tweaks to ensure that the feature was still present, but not so immediate that it pre-empted the player.

However, it’s the headset rumble and adaptive triggers that Calihan says the team worked on the most. “At least from a design perspective, we did a lot of tuning.” Breakable objects in-game now work in tandem with the adaptive triggers, allowing you to feel the objects break as your hands crunch them. “So much of Moss is reaching in the world and grabbing thing, so giving it some weight and resistance just pulls you into the experience even more.”

Likewise, headset rumble enhances certain moments, making things feel a little more real. “We use it when something powerful or violent is happening – explosions, being hit by an enemy. There’s that sequence in the beginning where the crow flies by, in the first game, and so that’s a perfect time for us to just shake [the rumble] really quick. It gives you that extra feeling of like, whoa, something’s right there.”

Another noticeable change for those upgrading from the original PSVR will be the large jump in resolution. Plus, the additional horsepower of the PS5 means that Moss’ visuals can be pushed further than before. “Textures have been up rezed, certain material features have been turned on. These are things that probably most players wouldn’t necessarily pick out the individual details, but overall, it just makes the scene feel more immersive.”

Both games run at 90 frames per second on PSVR 2, reprojected up to 120Hz in headset. “The frame rate is so much higher in this new headset that Quill’s motion and movement … If you really lean in and look at her, she feels present and it’s immersive in a new way.”

Despite all the features, Calihan does note that these PSVR 2 releases are ultimately still ports, just enhanced for the latest and greatest VR tech. “If you’ve played [Moss] before, you’ve had that experience and I think this will be like looking at it through a new lens.” However for those who are upgrading to PSVR 2 or maybe just haven’t picked up Moss before, these new releases should get you up to speed while also giving you a taste of what the headset has to offer.

We can’t wait to try it ourselves when Moss: Book I and Book II release on February 22 for PSVR 2. In the meantime, you can read our reviews of Moss and Moss: Book 2 while you wait.




Source link

Most Powerful Supplement Available
Previous Post

This 3D Printing Technology Will Power the Global Cultivated Meat Market

Next Post

Sony Drops New Resident Evil Village VR Mode Trailer For PSVR 2

Next Post
Sony Drops New Resident Evil Village VR Mode Trailer For PSVR 2

Sony Drops New Resident Evil Village VR Mode Trailer For PSVR 2

Nightly News Has Never Been So Fun

Nightly News Has Never Been So Fun

March 27, 2023
Razer Quest 2 Accessories – Head Strap And Facial Interface Review

Razer Quest 2 Accessories – Head Strap And Facial Interface Review

March 26, 2023
Pico 4 US Launch Reportedly Halted Due To The TikTok Hearing

Pico 4 US Launch Reportedly Halted Due To The TikTok Hearing

March 25, 2023
Should You Start a Business or Innovate Within a Company?

Should You Start a Business or Innovate Within a Company?

March 24, 2023
Genotype Hits Alpha Milestone, Targets Late 2023 Release On Quest 2

Genotype Hits Alpha Milestone, Targets Late 2023 Release On Quest 2

March 24, 2023
Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution Now Available On PSVR 2 & PC VR

Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution Now Available On PSVR 2 & PC VR

March 23, 2023
Most Powerful Supplement Available

About

Welcome to Edisonlabs.net Find the latest innovative technology news articles, videos on edisonlabs.net. Read about new inventions shaping the world and the future.

Categories

  • Innovation & Imagination
  • Innovation Technology
  • Innovation Ideas
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Virtual Reality

Quick Links

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer

Recent

  • Nightly News Has Never Been So Fun
  • Razer Quest 2 Accessories – Head Strap And Facial Interface Review

© 2021 Edisonlabs.net - All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Blog
    • Innovation
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Virtual Reality
  • Imagination
  • Ideas
  • Innovation
  • More
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Virtual Reality
  • Shop

© 2021 Edisonlabs.net - All Rights Reserved