As a creative outlet, Media Molecule’sDreamson PS4 has allowed its players to create some impressive artwork, video games, movies, and more. Creations in the sandbox tool have ranged fromphotorealistic locales such as canyonsto recreations of popular culture iconography like the Overlook Hotel from Stanley Kubrick’sThe Shining. Now, fans can see these creations in virtual reality.
An update forDreamsthat makes it accessible using PlayStation VR officially released today, bringing it into the ranks of otherPSVR-exclusive titles like Marvel’sIron Man VR. PlayStation released a trailer to coincide its release showing off the potential of “experiencing a new way to dream” by exploring different immersive rooms in a museum that have shooting, basketball, puzzle-solving elements, and more.
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The sandbox creation tool, developed by the studio that producedLittleBigPlanet, was highly regarded during its extended early access period and has continued to draw attention since it released in February.Media Molecule’sDreamswon “Game of the Year"at the 2020 Games for Change Awards on July 14, as well as “Most Innovative Game.”
Adding virtual reality support should help the game soar to new heights, as creators can focus on developing experiences for players to get sucked into. Existing fan-createdcontent like horror games inDreamswould only become more terrifying in VR, following in the footsteps of games likeResident Evil 7, and naturalistic places with a high level of detail offer a perfect excuse to get away while many are stuck at home due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
As the world prepares for the release of next-generation consoles, VR is unlikely to go anywhere, as it was confirmed thatRockstar Games is working on an open-world VR titleearlier this month. Media Molecule’sDreamscould be another excellent showing for the potential of virtual reality, so it will be interesting to see what players create now that it is an available option.
