Creed: Rise to Glory Championship Edition Revealed for PlayStation VR2

Written by Brandon Hofer on February 21, 2023

News: Sony’s new virtual reality headset will allow you to step in the ring and go toe to toe against some iconic characters.

Survios and MGM Interactive have confirmed that Creed: Rise to Glory - Championship Edition will be released on April 4th on PlayStation VR2. The release of Creed: Rise to Glory - Championship Edition will coincide with Creed III’s theatrical run, which will begin on March 3, 2023.

The remaster will arrive with standard and deluxe editions that are both available for pre-order right now on the PlayStation Store. The Standard Edition will cost you $39.99 while the Deluxe Edition will be a bit more at $49.99. If you are a PlayStation Plus user you will also receive a limited time exclusive, a specialty Adonis Creed costume, along with a 10% discount on pre-orders. If you happen to own the original PS VR game you can upgrade to this enhanced and expanded PS VR2 version for $19.99 (Standard Edition) or $29.99 (Deluxe Edition). In addition to arriving on PS VR2, Creed: Rise to Glory - Championship Edition will also be arriving on Meta Quest 2 on April 4th.

An evolution of the highly successful Creed: Rise To Glory VR game, Creed: Rise To Glory – Championship Edition brings players back to the ring, this time with a fresh set of gloves. You will go toe-to-toe with familiar and unexpected contenders to establish your boxing legacy in a heart-pounding and cinematic experience. You play as Adonis Creed, son of heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, as you train hard in the gym under the tutelage of the legendary Rocky Balboa. As you make your way up the ranks, go “one round at a time” against iconic franchise characters across different arenas to prove that you have what it takes to become a champion.

This upcoming release will deliver new technical, performance, and quality-of-life upgrades over the original, utilizing the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2 hardware and features to deliver the excitement and challenge of a high-stakes match in the ring

Enjoy enhanced fidelity with 4K/HDR support

”Foveated” rendering ensures the action looks best wherever you're looking

See more of each match with a 110º field of view

Engage in more accurate combat with advanced controller tracking

Feel every punch with impact haptics in your PS VR2 Sense controllers and PS VR2 headset

Hear Rocky Balboa yelling from the corner thanks to 3D audio powered by PS5's Tempest Audio tech

Get into each game more quickly than ever with lightning-fast load times

Take the fight online with cross-platform PvP and optimized matchmaking

Players will experience brand-new game content, modes, and settings to create a more immersive and personalized experience for beginner and seasoned Creed players alike. This remaster expands the Creed universe with new story chapters, characters, and location based on Creed III.

“We’re thrilled to pair up again with MGM and expand on what Creed: Rise To Glory has to offer for old and new fans alike,” said TQ Jefferson, Chief Product Officer at Survios. “Fights have never felt more visceral, as we intend to deliver an even more immersive boxing experience, only possible with the hardware and features of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2.”

Robert Marick, Head of MGM Consumer Products, said, “Creed: Rise To Glory was hugely successful with fans of the franchise and we’re looking forward to bringing this new, remastered game, Creed: Rise To Glory – Championship Edition to them. The new game will be a great way for audiences to continue to immerse themselves in the story of Adonis Creed, which is sure to capture the imaginations of fans of the first two films and the upcoming 3rd installment.”

Take a look at the trailer below and then tell us what you think. Will you be picking up Creed: Rise to Glory: Championship Edition for PlayStation VR2?