Filling the VR gap in the hunting genre

Finnish game developer Korpi Games announced that its VR hunting simulation 'Virtual Hunter' will be released on PlayStation VR2 on May 27. According to lead designer Jesse Passoja, when the development team began the project, the hunting genre was virtually non-existent on VR platforms.

This PS VR2 version is the result of many years of player requests, and through collaboration with the VRKiwi team, we reflected player feedback and made the most of platform-specific features.

Realistic hunting mechanics and free play

Virtual Hunter is equipped with mechanisms and ballistics systems that reproduce real hunting. You can track wild animals that mimic the behavior patterns of real animals in a large-scale open world with day and night cycles and a dynamic weather system.

Players are free to choose their hunting method. It is possible to climb up to a tree stand early in the morning and observe the edge of the forest, or take a leisurely hike to the top of a mountain beyond the horizon. Because animals spawn newly, it provides a different hunting experience every time.

In terms of accessibility, it offers three difficulty options. In casual mode, it is easy to approach animals, and in realistic mode, animals are keenly aware of their surroundings, but higher rewards can be obtained.

Trophy Lodge and Additional Content

The 'Trophy Lodge' system in the game is a space where players can display their hunting achievements. You can freely place and change various types of trophies, from full body mounts to ceiling mounts for pheasants. Outside the lodge, there is a shooting range and 3D archery course where you can hone your shooting skills.

Take advantage of features exclusive to PS VR2

VRKiwi's CTO Jaakko Asikainen explained PS VR2-specific features. The headset uses haptics to simulate the sensation of branches and leaves brushing around your head as you move through bushes.

Adaptive Triggers are a key element of this port. The development team applied different resistance to various guns to create a hyper-realistic feeling of operation. Trigger resistance for each weapon was adjusted to reflect feedback from a fan base with a hunting hobby. The bow is intuitive to pull and release, and the revolver provides a trigger sensation similar to that of an actual firearm.

Additionally, it includes settings to fine-tune the VR experience, such as sitting mode and customizing weapon handling.