Hello everyone, I’m Dylan from Q-Games. We’re thrilled to reveal the very first gameplay footage of the PS VR2 version of Dreams of Another, the latest title in the PixelJunk series, coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2.
Journey into dreams shaped by point cloud technology
Dreams of Another is a third-person exploration-action game built around the philosophical theme: No Creation Without Destruction. Unlike traditional TPS games where shooting destroys objects, here, shooting materializes and creates from an otherwise abstract, fragmented world.
The game’s standout feature is its use of point cloud rendering, where space is visualized as a collection of floating particles. On PS VR2, this technique truly shines, enveloping the player in a dreamlike world where your body feels as though it’s dissolving into the environment. The result is a mysterious and deeply immersive sensation, like traveling within a dream itself. Thanks to VR, players can feel that they physically exist within these worlds made up of nothing but particles.
A mysterious story of The Man in Pajamas and The Wandering Soldier
At the heart of Dreams of Another is a surreal journey through a dream world, led by two characters, The Man in Pajamas and The Wandering Soldier. But this world isn’t just inhabited by people: trees swaying in the wind,lonely doors,softly glowing streetlights, andall sorts of objects come alive with humorous dialogue that casts a quirky light on the questions of human society. Through VR, they feel as though they’re right there in front of you, drawing you even more deeply in.
Seamlessly switch between first and third-person perspectives
In the PS VR2 version, players can switch between the third-person perspective used in the PS5 version and a special VR-only first-person mode. The third-person view emphasizes the game’s concept and storytelling, allowing players to watch the narrative unfold while seeing their character. In contrast, the first-person mode offers heightened immersion, placing the world of point clouds directly in front of your eyes and allowing for close-up inspection of every detail.
We recommend using the DualSense controller for third-person mode and the PS VR2 Sense controllers for first-person mode. Either way, you’ll experience the shimmering, particle-built dream as if you were truly inside it.
Eye-tracking camera control in third-person view
Third-person mode takes advantage of eye-tracking, allowing players to shoot simply by looking in a direction. This keeps the intuitive feel of the standard PS5 version while making gameplay even faster and more fluid. Both the regular and VR versions use haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for a uniquely Dreams of Another experience to further deepen the immersion.
A variety of weapons and quirky items
As players traverse the dreamlike landscape built of point clouds, they’ll encounter entities called Auras. These require a variety of weapons such as submachine guns , grenades and rocket launchers to overcome and these are unlocked as you play through. The rocket launcher, in particular, offers a thrilling experience as its immense power scatters wide areas of point clouds, instantly materializing the impact zone.
Grenades, on the other hand, offer a tense and strategic gameplay experience as players must carefully time their explosions to hit the Auras. VR amplifies the tension and impact of Aura encounters in a different way again, making them feel even more direct and thrilling. You’ll also discover curious items likeSomeone’s wedding ring or A blown fuse that has served its purpose, adding another layer of exploration and wonder to the game.
Stay tuned for more updates on Dreams of Another as we head towards launch on PS5, PS VR2 later this year!
