PSVR 2 rumored to be going into mass production soon

Nearly a full year ago, Sony announced a next-gen PlayStation VR system. Since then, we’ve yet to see a new headset or any improved VR gear in action. Now a new rumor says the PSVR 2 is going into mass production, implying that a release date can’t be too far off.

Hardware analyst and VR developer Brad Lynch made the claim on Twitter. Chinese manufacturer Goertek “will be in charge of mass producing PSVR 2” as well as well as the “Meta Cambria,” which itself is rumored to be the Oculus Quest Pro. Goertek is “also expected to supply components” for Apple’s own VR device. From a production standpoint, it does make sense for one manufacturer to handle a trio of VR headsets that use similar parts.

Goertek, Chinese manufacturer, will be in charge of mass producing Meta Cambria and PS VR 2 (soon!)

Goertek sold off Pico to Bytedance earlier this year, but signed a deal to continue producing Pico headsets

Also expected to supply components for Apple AR/VR HMD

— Brad Lynch | CES 2022 (@SadlyItsBradley) January 1, 2022

It’s important to take all of this with a hefty grain of salt — even if Lynch cites “a well respected Chinese supply chain analyst” in a response. Sony hasn’t elaborated about the PSVR followup since the announcement. That said, manufacturing starting up could imply a release date within the year, in which case we’d need to see an official announcement soon. The first PlayStation Showcase of 2022, whenever it airs, could be an ideal place.