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VR Ping Pong Pro Serves a November Release Date for PC VR & PlayStation VR

Back in 2016, indie developer Reddoll and publisher Merge Games released a voxel-style, virtual reality (VR) table tennis simulator called VR Ping Pong for HTC Vive and PlayStation VR. Reasonably successful, the teams announced work on a sequel, VR Ping Pong Pro, earlier this summer heavily updating the graphics in the process. Now the title is almost ready to be rolled out, with a November date now set. 

VR Ping Pong Pro

Offering both single-player and online multiplayer modes, VR Ping Pong Pro aims to offer a far more professional looking experience than previously, with eight photo-realistic backdrops ranging from arcades and stadiums to Japanese gardens. Reddoll is certainly building upon the original, providing ping pong fans with a VR title that’s much more akin to a simulator.

Gameplay features will include the ability to go from novice to pro across five difficulty levels, accurate physics with full-spin mechanics, customisable rackets and ping pong balls and a bunch of mini-games for those times in between matches. As for the main competitive matches you can play locally against the AI while online there are single or tournament matches.

VR Ping Pong Pro

VR Ping Pong Pro is scheduled to release on 12th November 2019 for PlayStation VR and PC VR headsets like HTC Vive via Steam, priced at £19.99 GBP / $24.99 USD / €24.99 EUR.

There isn’t a lot of competition in the VR table tennis market at the moment with VR Ping Pong Pro’s main rival being Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR by 10Ants Hill. With a little more sci-fi flavour thanks to robotic avatars, Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR is available for a wide variety of headsets including Oculus Quest. VRFocus reviewed the PlayStation VR version.

For further updates on VR Ping Pong Pro, keep reading VRFocus.

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PlayStation VR’s VR Ping Pong Gets a Retail Release

Merge Games Ltd. is set to bring Italian studio Reddoll Srl’s virtual reality (VR) title VR Ping Pong to retail stores across Europe. Having made its debut on HTC Vive last year, VR Ping Pong launched for PlayStation VR via the PlayStation Network last month and is not set to receive a physical edition at retailers across Europe.

VR Ping Pong box art

VR Ping Pong, as the name suggests, is a recreation of table tennis specifically designed for VR. The videogame features a number of different environments styled as a stadium with a fully animated audience, creating an immersive playing environment. VR Ping Pong also features several additional gameplay modes, such as Practice in which players can train against the AI; Single match mode, allowing for competitive play in a one-off match against the AI; Tournament for multiple match challenges with the goal of becoming a champion; and Arcade to improve your skills and compare your records with friends.

Requiring the PlayStation Move controllers, VR Ping Pong is as much simulation as it is intended for light-hearted gameplay.

The retail package, currently set to be available from 7th April 2017, comes with a much higher price tag than the digital edition. VR Ping Pong is currently available for PlayStation VR via the PlayStation Store with a price of £7.99 GBP, while the HTC Vive version is available via Steam for £6.99. The PlayStation VR physical edition however, is expected to retail for £17.99.

Will VR Ping Pong start a trend for successful PlayStation VR digital titles coming to retail? At present, many titles see a simultaneous launch on the PlayStation Store and at traditional retail. Only time will tell if other publishers will follow Merge Games’ lead. VRFocus will of course keep you updated with all the latest titles coming to PlayStation VR.

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VR Ping Pong Coming to PlayStation VR Next Week

Last July Merge Games Ltd. published Italian studio, Reddoll Srl’s virtual reality (VR) title VR Ping Pong for HTC Vive. Today the publisher announced the video game will now support PlayStation VR, with a launch scheduled for next week.

Supporting the PlayStation Move controller, VR Ping Pong transports players into a voxel-style universe where they can practice their skills against a range of AI opponents. Set in stadiums with fully animated audience members, who’ll change their reactions depending on how matches progress, VR Ping Pong includes four main gameplay modes: Practice, Single Match, Tournament and Arcade.

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Start off with a few practice rounds first, getting a feel for the video game and its mechanics. Then step up to Single Match, for players that want to play a single basic match against the AI. Tournament is the main mode for serious ping pong players who want to become champions. While Arcade features a range of challenges such as TT Machine, Serve Mode, Hit The Target, Goal and more. VR Ping Pong doesn’t feature a multiplayer but the Arcade mode does include online leaderboards.

VR Ping Pong launches onto the PlayStation Store on Tuesday, 7th February, 2017 priced $14.99 USD / €14.99 EUR /£11.99 GBP. For any further updates, keep reading VRFocus.