Beat Video games is ending assist for Beat Saber on PS4 and PS5 in a transfer that may influence PlayStation VR and PlayStation VR2 customers.
In an up to date FAQ the studio defined Beat Saber and all DLC will stay obtainable to buy and play—however mentioned it can not be releasing updates for the title on PlayStation. Multiplayer assist will even be axed on January 21, 2026.
“As we glance to the long run and plan the subsequent large leap for Beat Saber, we have now made the choice to not launch updates for PS4 and PS5 beginning in June 2025,” reads the FAQ. “Our ardour for VR stays unwavering. We’re excited in regards to the prospects that lie forward and what we are able to convey to Beat Saber followers who’ve been on this journey with us over the previous 7 years.”
Beat Video games will proceed supporting the title on Steam and Meta Quest.
Meta-owned Beat Saber developer turns away from PSVR gadgets
In accordance with the PlayStation Weblog, Beat Saber was the most-downloaded PS VR2 title in the USA, Canada, and Europe in 2024—though it is unclear simply what number of downloads it will have wanted to say that title. Against this we all know Beat Saber has at the very least 10 million house owners on Meta Quest platforms (thanks UploadVR).
Sony stays tight-lipped in relation to discussing the efficiency of its personal VR {hardware}. In 2023, the corporate mentioned PS VR2 had outsold its predecessor throughout its first six weeks on cabinets.
A 12 months later, nonetheless, Bloomberg reported the Japanese firm had halted PS VR2 manufacturing on account of flagging gross sales. Shortly after, Android Central reported that Sony had made “deep cuts to funding for VR video games.”
In the beginning of 2025, Sony introduced a everlasting PS VR2 worth drop and started promoting the headset at $399 in the USA. A big lower on its retail worth of $550. Related pricing reductions have been rolled out in different areas.
Sport Developer has contacted Beat Video games for touch upon the scenario.
