Sony's immersive gaming concept lets players sniff monsters in The Last of Us

Sony introduces a sensory gaming concept with scents in The Last of Us at CES 2025.

: Sony showcased an immersive gaming experience at CES 2025 with their Future Immersive Entertainment Concept, allowing players to smell the virtual world of The Last of Us. Players interacted with an environment enhanced by dynamic audio, haptic feedback, and atmospheric scents. This concept is not aimed at mass production yet, but represents Sony's exploration of innovative entertainment formats outside of VR.

Sony unveiled an innovative gaming concept at CES 2025, allowing players to experience The Last of Us in a multisensory environment. The Future Immersive Entertainment Concept (FIEC) introduced players to atmospheric scents, bringing the game's post-apocalyptic world to life.

This immersive experience was achieved within a large, interactive room featuring Crystal LED panels, dynamic audio, and haptic feedback. The demo allowed players to navigate the environment using tools like flashlights and weapons to confront fungal creatures.

Though the concept is not expected to become widely available due to its cost, it signals Sony's interest in developing new entertainment formats beyond traditional VR. Their focus remains on PSVR2 for console-based VR, but FIEC offers a glimpse into future large-scale gaming experiences.

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