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My name is Celine Tricart, creator of Masters of Lightan XR Game of the Year nomineeand co-founder of the game studio Coven. Im incredibly excited to bring our thrilling new action-adventure game to PlayStation VR2. As a longtime PlayStation fansince the original Silent Hill!I want to bring PS VR2 players an experience that feels unique and spectacular: a game where every move, every battle, and every victory is something you truly feel. With the immersive power and unique features of PS VR2, Masters of Light delivers an experience as intense and breathtaking as the story behind it.Play VideoWhat is Masters of Light?Masters of Light thrusts players into a galaxy on the brink of destruction. A black hole at the center of the galaxy has unleashed an army of Shadows, spreading chaos and darkness. You are The Wanderer, a powerful being of light and the galaxys last defense. Armed with magical powers, your mission is to crush the darkness, rescue the Sisters of Light, and restore hope. Each battle will test your strength, courage, and skill as you journey deeper toward the black holes core, where the ultimate challenge awaits.Masters of Light features high-energy 1st person combat where focus, timing, and strategy are keys to victory. For example, some enemies (shown above) are protected by unbreakable armor. The player must wait for it to attack, then block and parry right after for a chance to defeat it.Combat like never beforeMasters of Light takes first-person spell-casting combat to a new level of intensity. Wield raw energy to unleash explosive attacks, conjure powerful shields, and send waves of Shadows scattering with devastating blasts. Each battle demands sharp focus, strategic timing, and unrelenting force. With every strike, youll feel the power of your spells reverberate, leaving you exhilarated as you push back the darkness and fight to bring balance to the galaxy.For those intrigued by the games lore, hidden ruins across the galaxy hold echoes of a forgotten past. Reactivate these ancient sites to uncover secrets about your origins and the cosmic forces that shaped the universe. Whether youre drawn to high-stakes combat or delving into mysteries, Masters of Light offers a deeply immersive experience that rewards both skill and curiosity.Hidden in the 36 levels are ancient ruins that the player can reactivate to unlock pieces of the lore.Inspired by empowermentMasters of Light draws inspiration from my earlier VR project, Fight Back, which focused on self-defense empowerment using real-world techniques. That project sparked something in mea drive to take the feeling of empowerment even further. With Masters of Light, we embraced our core pillars of beauty, physicality, and confidence to guide every part of the games development.At Coven, we set out to create something beautiful, engaging, and challenging, while ensuring its accessible to a wide range of players. On PS VR2, every player becomes a superhero, discovering new abilities, conquering foes, and experiencing a powerful sense of strength and exhilaration.New enemies and superpowers are unlocked as players progress in the game, climaxing in insane battles that will leave you breathless.Pushing the PS VR2 features to the maxThe PS VR2s advanced graphics bring Masters of Lights mystical world to life with vibrant detail, enhanced by HDR and higher-resolution textures. Every scene pops, from the supernatural glow of your powers to the neon constellations youre liberating, making each environment feel immersive and alive.The PS VR2s eye-tracked dynamic foveated rendering and 90Hz refresh rate keep the visuals crisp and the action smooth, allowing players to target enemies instinctively with just a glance. This precise aiming system keeps you focused on the action, rewarding quick reflexes and heightening every battle.The PS VR2 Sense controllers further enhance realism with adaptive triggers and advanced haptics. Each spell cast, shield raised, and strike delivered resonates in your hands with weighty feedback. Paired with subtle headset vibrations, every moment of combat feels tangible and consequential, pulling you deeper into the experience.Already celebrated for its gorgeous art, Masters of Light reaches new heights thanks to upscaled skyboxes and graphics on PS VR2.A soundtrack that draws you inThe sensory experience of Masters of Light goes beyond visuals and hapticsits also deeply shaped by its soundtrack. During development, we found that synthwave perfectly matched the games retro-futuristic style. We crafted a dynamic soundscape with Waveshapers high-energy beats for combat and Paul Zimmermanns cinematic pieces for emotional depth.Take on the challengeMasters of Light offers an epic journey across 36 challenging levels. Each level is replayable, allowing players to perfect their performance and strive for a three-star rating and the coveted Perfectionist trophy. For those seeking the ultimate challenge, weve included Grand Master difficulty modewhere enemies are stronger, and the HUD is disabled, putting your skills to the test.The game also features leaderboards for each level, with global and weekly rankings that reset every Sunday. Only the most skilled players will rise to the top.The Snipe power allows players to target a distant enemy with one hand, and damage it with the other hand.Ready to rise?Masters of Light on PS VR2 is for those ready to embrace intense gameplay and full immersion. When the game launches on December 18, its your chance to shine and become the ultimate Master of Light. Are you ready to step into the light?
