Sony Interactive Entertainment releases free educational app Climate Station for PS5, PS VR2

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Sony Interactive Entertainment unveiled “Climate Station,” a complimentary educational app designed for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2 systems. This app was jointly developed with the United Nations’ Playing for the Planet Alliance. You can download it right away from the PlayStation Store.

According to Dan Bardino, senior director of strategic development and operations at PlayStation Studios, this free app, accessible now on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2, serves as an entrance for those who are eager to explore, data-driven detectives, or simply seek something extraordinary, offering insights into the powers shaping our reality, as he shared on the PlayStation Blog.

Experience the same groundbreaking technology found in hit video games with Climate Station, offering a smooth, visually stunning journey. On the PlayStation 5, explore a globally interactive map using the DualSense controller to zoom into climate incidents and data layers. With the arrival of PlayStation VR2, immerse yourself even deeper—grab the PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers and directly manipulate our planet!

Here is an overview of the application, via PlayStation Store:

About

Instead of simply being an application, it serves as a gateway to the vibrant chronicles of our Earth’s past and the potential futures we can influence yet.

Tailored for the potency of PlayStation 5 gaming systems and optimized for the upcoming PlayStation VR2, this gratis, engaging adventure plunges you right into the heart of Earth’s pivotal tale – none other than our very own.

Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of engaging material, narrated by climate activist Laura Tobin, immerses you in the topics of rising sea levels, changing temperatures, and potential future climates. This captivating journey is meticulously constructed using authentic data from NASA, NOAA, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Investigate the following key areas: Time-Lapsed Planetary Evolution (which encompasses changes over time), Current Status (our present circumstances), and Potential Futures (possible trajectories for our future).

It’s not fiction, nor theory. It’s the world as it is—and as it could be.

Developed together with top meteorologists from The University of Reading’s Department of Meteorology, Berkeley Earth, and the Playing for the Planet Alliance, Climate Station encourages you to delve into the data, observe the transformation, and determine your role in shaping this future.

An Innovative Learning Tool

As an enthusiast, I can’t stress enough that grappling with the evolving challenges of our environment requires a deep comprehension of these changes first.

This application offers versatile uses: You can enjoy it leisurely at home, or take it on excursions for research and educational purposes. It’s also suitable for practical use as a dynamic, scientific tool that simplifies complex data into engaging, inspiring experiences to encourage action – not just for you but for others as well.

Regardless of your location or identity, take the necessary tools with you. Delve into the carefully selected multimedia resources available, observe engaging data visualizations, and reflect on the weather conditions where you reside.

This is one for all of us to think about.

  • Watch the story of our climate unfold, with ‘a year in the life of our planet’, and more.
  • Set your Favorite Location on Earth, track the climate through the years and into the future—then discover your own climate story.
  • Experience over 90 minutes of multimedia content, across 34 unique Explainers.
  • Appreciate a responsive score built from Earth’s elements; an evolving musical experience mixed in Dolby Atmos1 and powered by 3D Audio.
  • Immerse yourself with PlayStation VR2 and explore diorama recreations of the physical effects of climate change.

Watch the launch trailer below.

Launch Trailer

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2025-06-18 17:31