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Masters of Light has officially launched full hand tracking support on PlayStation VR2, ushering in a new era of immersive gameplay. The virtual reality title now leverages the cutting-edge technology, delivering a controller-free experience for PlayStation players.
Execute specific gestures to teleport, parry projectiles, and engage in combat.
Unleash Magic Through Hand Gestures
Envision entering the universe of Masters of Light and casting spells with just your bare hands, eliminating the need for traditional controllers. This transformative capability is made possible by the PS VR2‘s innovative hand tracking technology. Players can now project beams of light, conjure protective shields, and manipulate energy, embodying a true celestial warrior. Each wrist motion and precise hand gesture is faithfully translated into immediate spellcasting, creating combat encounters that are more natural, deeply immersive, and intensely exciting.
Masters of Light delivers fast-paced first-person battles where focus, timing, and tactical thinking are crucial for success.
Setting a New Benchmark for Immersion in VR
The original vision for Masters of Light centered on empowering players with an unprecedented sense of agency. From its inception, the combat mechanics were designed around intuitive, organic gestures, drawing inspiration from defensive martial arts. Now, leveraging the sophisticated tracking technology of PlayStation VR2, gamers can experience the title in its purest form: controlled entirely by hand movements, liberating them from controllers.
Rapid hand tracking motions ensure continuous physical engagement during combat. Prepare to exert yourself!
The Advancement of Hand Tracking in Virtual Reality
For years, developers have been at the forefront of hand-tracking games, consistently advancing the technology. Integrating this capability into PS VR2 presented a significant undertaking, yet it also realized a long-held ambition. This achievement was facilitated by the collaboration with the skilled porting team, VR Monkey.
“Implementing hand tracking within a compressed timeframe of two and a half months posed a considerable hurdle, especially given that official Unity support for PS VR2 hand tracking was not yet available. To overcome this, one of our engineers (Eric Gregory) developed a custom plugin. This plugin effectively utilizes Sony’s advanced tracking system to achieve a hand tracking performance of 60 frames per second, currently the fastest available rate.
Following this initial step, we were able to capitalize on the robust gesture recognition system of the PlayStation 5 to faithfully recreate all of the game’s abilities and interactions within a week.
The system has been carefully fine-tuned to ensure that every movement is highly responsive, every action impactful, and each battle seamlessly combines strategic depth with player skill.“
As players advance through the game, they unlock new adversaries and extraordinary abilities, culminating in intense confrontations that will challenge their limits.
Adaptable Gameplay Options
With this recent enhancement, Masters of Light now presents players with a range of control schemes:
- Hand tracking mode – A controller-free method employing solely hand movements for spellcasting and navigation.
- PS VR2 Sense controller mode – Experience the game utilizing the precise controls and tactile feedback of adaptive triggers and haptic technology.
Players can now select their preferred style of play, whether it’s the tangible feedback of controllers or the unconstrained freedom of hand-tracked gameplay.
Utilize the “shockwave” gesture to repel multiple enemies at once. Re-energize ancient crystals with your inner luminescence to unlock pathways to new constellations.
An Epic Cosmic Confrontation Awaits
For those who have yet to participate, now presents an ideal opportunity. Assume the role of The Wanderer, a luminous entity engaged in a struggle against encroaching shadows. Journey through breathtaking celestial landscapes, decipher age-old enigmas, and confront the core of a black hole in a decisive battle to safeguard the galaxy. Featuring 36 levels filled with intense action, global leaderboards, and the demanding Grand Master difficulty setting, a fresh challenge perpetually beckons.
Concealed within the 36 stages are ancient ruins, which players can reactivate to unveil fragments of the game’s narrative.
Become Part of the Revolution in VR Gaming
The introduction of hand tracking on PS VR2 represents a significant advancement in virtual reality technology, and we are privileged to be among the first to provide this feature to PlayStation enthusiasts. Whether you are a seasoned VR gaming veteran or a newcomer to the medium, Masters of Light offers an experience that is both intuitive and profoundly engaging, truly embodying next-generation VR gameplay.
Are you prepared to command the power of light with your own hands? Masters of Light is currently available on PlayStation VR2. Download the update now and step into a new frontier of VR gaming!