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Trends and predictions for XR in 2024

The Ghost Howls

So (a bit late) here you are a list of some of the most relevant XR trends to follow in 2024, with some predictions of what to expect next. Many companies always follow the trends set by Apple, and the XR field is no exception to this rule. The PC community is very strong and dedicated, while the standalone one is more casual.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.03.01): Sony confirms PSVR 2, Facebook teases Quest 2 Pro, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Image by Sony). Sony officially states it is going to launch the PSVR 2. PlayStation VR has been the most successful headset until now (if we exclude the crappy mobile viewers), but now it is pretty dated and people were wondering what Sony was going to do. Some people started to think that Sony could have abandoned VR.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.03.22): Sony reveals PSVR2 controllers, FRL shows the wristband of the future, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. Sony promises amazing haptic sensations on the controllers, that should be able to provide “impactful, textured, and nuanced” sensations. Learn more (XR Collaboration) Learn more (Unity College). Top news of the week. Some XR fun.

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My predictions for virtual reality in 2021

The Ghost Howls

But hey, let me play this game anyway, so here you are my predictions for virtual reality in 2021 based on the trends and the anticipations that we had at the end of 2020! I expect all these trends to continue in 2021, for a year that will see the growth of the technology on all its sides (software and hardware).

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Spatial Beats: PSVR 2, Snapchat & AR Glasses Galore

AR Insider

This week, we look at Sony’s tease for PSVR2, new features in Snapchat’s Lens Studio, and a whole slate of new AR glasses emerge. Let’s dive in… Sony Confirms New Playstation VR2 for PS5 with New Controllers. The product allows users to create 3D content on top of CAD models without a game engine like Unity.

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Top XR Events in 2021 That Should Be on Your Must-Attend List

ARPost

The event is an opportunity to explore the latest developments and trends in the XR industry, meet other professionals and negotiate B2B deals. One of the biggest international events dedicated to the augmented and virtual reality will take place at the beginning of September in Chengdu Financial City in Sichuan, China. ICHVR 2021.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.01.23): Microsoft shuts down Altspace and MRTK, and more!

The Ghost Howls

In total, I counted something like 32 games, which is ok to start with, but then Sony should be fast in collecting more content to not make the PSVR2 players get bored fast for the lack of playable games. But still, the fact that all the PSVR 1 content won’t be available for the new headset gives Sony a good challenge on the content side.

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