Farpoint

Description

Farpoint strands the player on a hostile alien planet after a space mission goes wrong, forcing them to survive while searching for missing scientists from the space station Pilgrim. Its defining feature was compatibility with the PS VR Aim Controller, a rifle‑shaped peripheral that allowed players to physically aim and fire with precision. This gave Farpoint a sense of immersion beyond the “shooting gallery” feel of many early VR titles.

The single‑player campaign combined exploration with firefights against insectoid and alien enemies, while online co‑op allowed two players to tackle missions together. Post‑launch expansions broadened the experience: the Cryo Pack added new co‑op maps with a frozen theme, and the Versus Expansion Pack introduced PvP modes (Deathmatch and Uplink), progression systems, and new weapon variants.

The was well received, with a high quality experience and minimal issues. It sold strongly at launch, debuting at number two in the UK charts and moving over 17,000 copies in its first week in Japan. It went on to win the PlayStation VR Award at the PlayStation Awards 2017.