Press release

Into Black Launches Today on PlayStation®VR2 and SteamVR to Critical Acclaim

Early reviewers praise the tense sci-fi co-op survival adventure as one of VR’s most immersive experiences.

Gold Coast, Australia - Independent VR studio The Binary Mill is proud to announce that Into Black, the tense co-op sci-fi survival experience, is available now on PlayStation®VR2 and SteamVR - launching to strong early acclaim from critics and creators.

Following a wave of positive reviews, The Binary Mill has released a new accolades trailer to showcase what outlets and influencers are already calling “Genuinely Breathtaking” and “A deserving nominee for VR Game of the Year.

A New Benchmark for VR Survival & Adventure

Built from the ground up for virtual reality, Into Black blends mining, crafting, and fast-paced combat with rich exploration and atmosphere. Light and shadow aren’t just visual flourishes - they are the tools of survival, shaping every tense encounter. Players can venture underground solo, or share the full campaign in up to 4-player online co-op, uncovering secrets and resources buried deep beneath the surface.

Built for Immersion
  • Remastered Environments - Every hand-crafted cave has been meticulously upgraded with enhanced geometry, water, new details, and richer textures for a deeper, more atmospheric world.

  • Dynamic Real-Time Shadows - Now featuring full real-time shadows, from the flickering glow of your torch in single-player to the chaotic interplay of lights and shadows in multiplayer.

  • Performance & Fidelity - 90Hz gameplay on PS5, with 120Hz support on PS5 Pro, plus eye-tracked foveated rendering.

  • Total Immersion - Full headset vibration, adaptive triggers, and controller haptics make every encounter tactile.

  • A host of PC options - Discrete control over render scale, shadows, lighting, water quality and more to maximize your gaming experience.
     

Players can also take on side directives, master traversal and combat challenges, and test their skills in Singularity, the game’s intense PvPvE mode.

“We’ve been blown away by the early response to Into Black,” said Jason Spencer, Community Manager at The Binary Mill. “Hearing players and critics describe it as one of VR’s most immersive survival experiences has been hugely rewarding - and today, we can’t wait for the wider community to descend into the darkness together.”

Into Black is available now worldwide on PlayStation®VR2 via the PlayStation Store and on SteamVR for PC.

PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10013367

SteamVR: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3606610/Into_Black/

Watch the launch trailer here: https://youtu.be/bqC78bALt7E
For more information, visit: https://www.thebinarymill.com/

Press inquiries: pr@thebinarymill.com
Press assets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VkOlbOApmmS9slR2Q5OAM0MrbT6_vTi9


About The Binary Mill
 The Binary Mill is a veteran game studio with a track record of high-quality VR titles including Gun Club VR, RUSH, Mini Motor Racing X and Resist. The team focuses on immersive design, innovative gameplay, and pushing the boundaries of virtual reality.