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Steve Noah

VRider SBK Coming to PlayStation VR2 and Steam on June 27

VRider SBK is set to launch on June 27 for both PlayStation VR2 and Steam. The game has already been out for a few weeks on the Meta Quest store, receiving positive reviews from early players.

Bringing the high-speed world of Superbike racing into VR, VRider SBK puts players in the middle of the officially licensed Superbike World Championship. It features 14 real-world tracks, including Estoril and Cremona, and lets players race alongside 23 official riders. The game supports five major manufacturers—Ducati, BMW, Kawasaki, Honda and Yamaha—and uses gesture-based controls to create a more immersive VR experience. Players can take on others in online PvP, test themselves in Tournament mode or race against ghost times to push their limits.

The PS VR2 version has been built with a focus on maintaining a smooth and stable frame rate, an important step in reducing motion sickness in VR. A dedicated quality setting ensures responsiveness during high-speed races, helping avoid the lag that can cause discomfort in more demanding racing sims. On PS VR2, players will also get upgraded visuals with improved bike models, more detailed environments, an animated crowd, realistic tarmac textures and transitions.

This PS VR2 version also adds two new circuits, Estoril and Cremona, to expand the track list. It supports PS VR2 Trophies and gives players the ability to fine-tune visual settings to suit their preferences. In single-player mode, up to 23 riders can race at once.

Thanks to the added power of the PS VR2, VRider SBK sees a major boost in visual fidelity. A new rendering pipeline brings sharper detail and more lifelike environments and the addition of 22 AI riders mirrors the full championship grid.

FEATURES

Single Player Modes

  • Tournament Mode – Rise through the ranks in a structured championship journey against AI riders. Unlock new tracks and challenges as you progress through circuits across the globe.
  • Quick Race – Jump straight into the action with your favorite track and bike against 22 AI. Perfect for a quick adrenaline hit.
  • Hot Lap – Race against the clock to set the best lap time. Ideal for perfecting your lines and mastering each circuit.
  • Free Practice – Explore any track at your own pace without pressure. A safe space to test handling and experiment with techniques.
  • Endurance Mode – Long-distance races that test your consistency, focus, and stamina. Ideal for seasoned riders looking for a challenge.

Multiplayer Modes

  • Competitive Multiplayer (PvP) – Challenge rivals in high-speed, real-time races where every move counts. Collide, overtake, and fight for victory in a championship journey packed with pure VR racing adrenaline.
  • Asynchronous Multiplayer (Ghost Challenges) – Record your best lap and challenge friends or global players to beat their ghost. Compete anytime, anywhere.
  • Casual Race – A laid-back, real-time multiplayer mode for fun races without collisions among players.
  • Spectator Mode – Watch live multiplayer races in real time from multiple dynamic camera angles. Great for friends, fans, or content creators.

Tracks & Environments 

  • 14 Real-World-Inspired Circuits
    Race across official, real-world racing circuits, faithfully recreated with stunning detail and optimized for VR. These are not fantasy environments, they’re the same legendary tracks used in professional superbike racing, fully licensed and brought to life with immersive visuals and precise layout accuracy.

Bikes 

  • 22 AI Riders – Each with unique racing styles and difficulty levels, face off against the best.
  • Official Bikes from Real-World Brands – Motorcycles from five iconic commercial brands, allowing players to ride the same high-performance machines available on the market today.

Featured Brands: Ducati, Yamaha, BMW, Kawasaki & Honda

These aren’t fictional replicas, each bike has been meticulously recreated based on real-world data, offering authentic performance, handling, and design true to the brand’s DNA.Whether you’re a fan of Italian elegance or Japanese engineering, VRider SBK puts you in the saddle of bikes you can find in real dealerships.

Competitive Features

  • Global Leaderboards – Take on the world in cross-platform competitive challenges. Climb the global rankings and prove you’re the fastest rider out there.
  • Cross-Platform Competition – Compete with players across Steam VR, Meta, and Pico devices.

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