PlayStation users have a limited opportunity to purchase a console exclusive before it is permanently removed from the store. The PlayStation Store is currently offering a final sale for the title, set to disappear shortly.
Details on Final Sale
The console exclusive in question is the 2020 VR game, Tarzan VR, developed by Stonepunk Studios, VRMonkey, and Fun Train. It is available for purchase at a discounted price on the PlayStation Store until February 1. The PS5 version is priced at $7.49, while PlayStation Plus members can buy it for $6.74. In contrast, the PS4 version remains at its full price of $24.99.
Game Release Timeline
- Initially launched on Steam VR in 2020
- Released for PlayStation VR via PS4 in 2021
- Available on Meta Quest
- Released on PlayStation VR2 for PS5 in 2024
Reasons for Delisting
According to Douglas Nabors, CEO of Fun Train, the upcoming delisting results from expiring licenses. While there is a possibility of renewing these licenses, the financial analysis suggests that it may not be worth the investment.
Statements from Fun Train
- Market Challenges: The current state of the VR market complicates the ability to maintain older titles across platforms.
- Industry Pressure: Recent closures and layoffs in the industry indicate a challenging environment for legacy titles.
Reception and Impact
Despite being listed for a while, Tarzan VR never gained significant traction among PlayStation users. It holds a modest score of 2.97 out of 5, highlighting mixed player feedback.
The delisting will also affect other platforms, but notably, it was never made available on rival consoles. Interested players have until the deadline to secure a copy of this game before it vanishes from the PlayStation Store.
