Summary
Horror gaming fans have enjoyed a number of terrifying AAA and indie releases in recent years, and the upcoming creepy walking simulatorPOOLS VRis officially coming to PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The promising Backrooms-inspired title will offer players an immersive and unsettling experience forPS VR2and PC VR when it launches in 2025.
A variety ofvideo games based on The Backroomsconcept have caught the attention of fans, with titles likeInside the BackroomsandThe Backrooms: Found Footageamong those to capture the essence of the liminal space horror genre while providing unique gameplay mechanics. While many of these titles choose to focus on never-ending hallways and uncanny office spaces,POOLS VRtakes a different approach in both its esthetics and storytelling.
Following the success of the standard version ofPOOLS, developer Tensori has announced that a VR version of the game will be launching for PS VR2 and PC VR via Steam in 2025.POOLS VRwill add an extra layer of player immersion and psychological horror, combining the simple mechanics of awalking simulator video gamewith the otherwordly concept of The Backrooms. The genre emphasizes liminal spaces presented in unexpected ways, with winding walkways, inexplicable architecture, and a sense of emptiness and foreboding overwhelming any who find themselves trapped in The Backrooms.POOLS VRutilizes this concept with a watery twist, taking players to a familiar yet unsettling indoor swimming pool environment. Players will be tasked with exploring the space while questioning whether they are truly alone in the pools.
POOLS VR Official Trailer
The official trailer forPOOLS VRgives players an exciting look at what to expect in the realistic liminal Backrooms walking sim. Gravity-defying water, MC Escher-esque stairways, and dark foreboding passageways will build a sense of the unknown, as players work their way through the inexplicable pools. For fans ofpsychological horror video games,POOLS VRmay be a title to keep an eye on ahead of its release for PlayStation VR2 on PS5 and PC VR onSteam.
POOLS VRjoins a lineup of excitinghorror games coming in 2025, with big releases from Bloober Team, former Rockstar developers, and a slew of indie studios for fans to look forward to. As an exact release date forPOOLS VRhas not yet been confirmed, interested players will want to stay tuned for an official launch date announcement and more horror gaming updates.
PlayStation VR2
The successor to the PS VR, the PlayStation VR2 is Sony’s virtual reality headset. Debuting in February 2023, the hardware is designed as a companion piece for the PlayStation 5 and requires the PS VR2 Sense controller.
