Did the launch of 'Half-Life: Alyx' affect VR device sales?

Did the launch of 'Half-Life: Alyx' affect VR device sales?

  4月 15, 2020    VR TECH HAMMER

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Is it difficult to spread VR among game users?

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Is it difficult to spread VR among game users?

I read this article related to VR. It says that even after the release of the gaming masterpiece Half-Life: Alyx, sales of VR devices have not increased. Is that true?

‘Half-Life: Alyx’ Should Have Been VR’s Big Moment – It Isn’t via @forbes https://t.co/BQUioub9xa

— VR TECH HAMMER (@VRTechHammer) April 15, 2020

In Japan, the Oculus VR device was out of stock just before Half-Life: Alyx was released, and it seems that sales are still growing steadily. The price of the Oculus Go has also recently been lowered, so more people have bought it on SNS. It's a not comparison to PS4 and Nintendo Switch sales, but I think it's doing well.

The history of VR devices began with the development of the Oculus Development Kit 1 in 2013, and since then the market has been constantly changing with the release of the inexpensive PSVR and Oculus GO. Developing a VR game can be a big challenge, but I feel that Half-Life: Alyx has had a positive impact on our users.

The important thing is to create content

The development of VR devices is considered to have reached a period of stability. The challenge going forward is definitely to increase high quality content. In addition, many Japan users participate in VRChat, so VR devices can be used as a communication tool. I think there are endless ways to use it.

Eventually, lightweight products will be developed, VR and AR may be used by users on public roads. It won't have the same impact as a smartphone or tablet, but I think a near-innovation will happen in a few years.