Beat Saber Just Pulled the Plug on PlayStation—What Now?
Man, remember when Beat Saber first dropped? It wasn’t just a game—it was the reason half of us even bought a VR headset. Swinging those neon sabers made us all feel like we were in some futuristic dance-off. But here’s the kicker: Meta just quietly killed support for PlayStation. No warning, no big goodbye. Just… done. Updates? Gone. New music packs? Forget about it.
And if you’re rocking a PSVR2? Oof. This feels like adding insult to injury after the year Sony’s headset has had.
So What Actually Happened?
They didn’t even make a big deal out of it. Just updated the FAQ page with this cold, corporate line: “As of May 2024, Beat Saber will no longer receive updates or new music packs on PlayStation platforms.” No explanation, nothing. But let’s be honest—we all saw this coming. While Quest and PC players were getting cool new stuff like mixed reality mode, PlayStation felt like it was stuck in 2019.
I mean, sure, PSVR support was always lagging behind. But cutting it off completely? That’s not just neglect—that’s a breakup text.
Why This Hurts PSVR2 So Bad
Here’s the thing: Beat Saber wasn’t just another game for PSVR2. It was THE game. The one you’d force your skeptical friends to try. The one that made VR click for people. Losing it? It’s like if your favorite band stopped touring—you can still listen to the old albums, but the magic’s gone.
- Big Names Bailing: No Half-Life: Alyx. No Asgard’s Wrath 2. And now this? The PSVR2 library’s looking real thin these days.
- Sony’s Ghosting Us: Where are the first-party exclusives they promised? Even that Resident Evil 4 VR mode they teased? Radio silence.
- The Community’s Freaking Out: Just check r/PSVR. Posts like “Is PSVR2 already dead?” pop up every other day now.
PSVR2’s Bigger Problems
Look, the Beat Saber thing sucks, but it’s just one symptom of a bigger issue:
| Problem | Why It’s Bad |
|---|---|
| That Damn Cable | In 2024, why are we still tethered to a console? The $250 Quest 2 runs wirelessly, for crying out loud. |
| No Backwards Compatibility | All those great PSVR1 games? Paperweights unless you’ve got the old headset gathering dust somewhere. |
| The Price Tag | Let’s do the math: PS5 ($500) + PSVR2 ($550) = $1,050. Or… just buy a Quest 3 for half that. |
What This Means for Players
If you’re still holding onto your PlayStation version, here’s the deal:
- Your game isn’t going anywhere—it’s just stuck in time. Like a museum piece.
- Switching sucks: Buying everything again on Quest or PC? That’s easily another $100 down the drain.
- Even the streamers are leaving: Saw this tweet from Myles Dyer: “RIP PSVR2 Beat Saber. Guess I’m a Quest guy now.” Brutal.
Is There Any Hope Left?
Maybe. Maybe. There are rumors about a “PSVR2 Pro” (because of course there is) and whispers about a new Horizon VR game. But until Sony starts actually talking about VR again—like, really talking, not just dropping vague hints—it’s hard to stay excited.
The Bottom Line
Losing Beat Saber feels like the final nail in the coffin for PSVR2. Which is a shame, because the hardware’s actually great—those OLED screens are gorgeous, and the haptics? Chef’s kiss. But without games, it’s just an expensive decoration. Unless Sony pulls off some miracle soon, the future’s looking about as bright as a power outage during your high score run.
What about you? Still holding onto hope? Jumping ship to Meta? Sound off in the comments—we’re all ears.
Source: IGN – All Games