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Zombieland: Headshot Fever Reloaded joins the PlayStation VR2 launch lineup

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Developer XR Games and publisher Sony Pictures VR are bringing their arcade zombie shooter Zombieland: Headshot Fever to PlayStation VR2 at the headset’s launch on February 22nd. This “Reloaded” version is designed specifically to take advantage of PS VR2 features such as adaptive triggers, controller haptics, headset rumble, and eye-tracking.

The updates don’t stop there however, as anyone who has already popped zombie heads can also look forward to a new story level, three new remix levels, new gun range challenges, new weapons, new perks, and more with Reloaded.

XR Games founder and CEO Bobby Thandi said in a release that PS VR2 gave the developer an opportunity to create the best version of Zombieland: Headshot Fever:

“As soon as we saw the power and hardware features of PlayStation®VR2, we knew there was a huge opportunity to increase the immersion and build the best version of ‘Zombieland: Headshot Fever’ imaginable.” said Bobby Thandi, Founder and CEO of XR Games. “The team kept experimenting, and came back with a gorgeous new artstyle, new animations, lighting, physics, character models, progression system, as well as new levels, guns, challenges and trophies. This is essentially a remaster built to take advantage of PlayStation®VR2’s exciting new hardware features, delivering a more exciting, faster, more immersive experience. I couldn’t be prouder of what the team has accomplished.”

Zombieland: Headshot Fever Reloaded can be wishlisted now on the PlayStation Store, or you can check out its PC launch trailer below to get a pulse on the game.

Los Angeles – Jan. 27, 2023 – Today XR Games and Sony Pictures VR (SPVR) announced that a new, completely revamped version of the hit VR arcade light gun style shooter Zombieland: Headshot Fever will arrive as a PlayStation®VR2 launch title.

Zombieland: Headshot Fever Reloaded is a premium version of the hit VR game, rebuilt to take advantage of PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®VR2. Fans will experience the action, characters and humor from the hit movie franchise with a brand new cel-shaded art style, new character models, new animations, new lighting, ragdoll physics, new music, completely re-designed progression system, a new game hub, a whole host of brand-new gameplay content, and PlayStation®VR2-exclusive features.

PlayStation®VR2-exclusive features include:

  • Adaptive triggers: making every weapon feel different
  • Controller haptics: unique haptic feedback every time you fire a weapon
  • Headset rumble: feel the horde approaching in the headset
  • Eye-tracking: supports eye-tracking for foveated rendering

Additionally, players can also look forward to a new story level, three new remix levels, new Gun Range challenges, new guns, new perks and new gun skins to enhance the fast-paced, heart-pounding Zombie horde gameplay

Bringing a reimagined version of our award-winning game ‘Zombieland: Headshot Fever’ to a brand-new audience on PlayStation®VR2 was a no-brainer.” said Jake Zim, SVP, virtual reality, Sony Pictures Entertainment. “The new hardware features of PlayStation®VR2 enabled the team at XR Games to take ‘Zombieland: Headshot Fever’ to the next level of immersive entertainment. This truly is the ultimate version of the hit arcade-style shooter, and I can’t wait for players to experience the game, and new hardware features, in action.” 

As soon as we saw the power and hardware features of PlayStation®VR2, we knew there was a huge opportunity to increase the immersion and build the best version of ‘Zombieland: Headshot Fever’ imaginable.” said Bobby Thandi, Founder and CEO of XR Games. “The team kept experimenting, and came back with a gorgeous new artstyle, new animations, lighting, physics, character models, progression system, as well as new levels, guns, challenges and trophies. This is essentially a remaster built to take advantage of PlayStation®VR2’s exciting new hardware features, delivering a more exciting, faster, more immersive experience. I couldn’t be prouder of what the team has accomplished.

Zombieland: Headshot Fever Reloaded will be released for PlayStation®VR2 for $24.99/£19.99. Starting today, players can wishlist the game on the PlayStation store using the link below.

Zombieland: Headshot Fever Reloaded on PlayStation Store

For more information about Zombieland: Headshot Fever, visit the game’s official website at https://www.zombielandvrgame.com.

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