- A new software update for PS5 and PSVR 2 adds a free educational app all about climate change
- The APP for Climate Station is now available and lets users explore the story of climate change through three actions
- The app is part of Sony’s commitment to the United Nations Games for the Planet Alliance -Campaign
Sony has released a new software update for PlayStation 5 and PSVR 2, introducing a new educational app.
Today, the company launched Climate Station, a free app for both consoles that increases the awareness of climate change. It uses the latest game technology, including virtual reality, to allow users to see, interact with and understand complex climate data to learn more about climate change.
This app is the latest project in Sony’s involvement in the United Nations Games for the Planet Alliance campaign aimed at bringing gaming industry leaders together to work towards their sustainability goals.
“Whether you are a curious explorer, a datetective or just looking for something truly unique to dive into is this free app available today at PS5 and PSVR 2, your gate to understand the forces shaping our world,” said Dan Bardino Senior Director, Strategic Development and Operations, PlayStation Studios on PlayStation Blog.
Those with a 4K TV can see high quality 4K-visuals
The app tells the story of climate change through three actions: weather, observations and projections and also offers an explanatory library that contains 90 minutes of multimedia content that users can explore.
“Bringing climate awareness into millions of millions through games will help build both knowledge and action to tackle the triple planetary crisis in climate change, natural and biodiversity losses and pollution and waste,” Susan Gardner, director of the Ecosystems Division, the UN, said in a press release.
“The procedure for adapting science to a game format has been impressive. We look forward to seeing how players respond to this new tool and also recognize the leadership of Sony Interactive Entertainment in bringing climate science to consoles over the planet.”
