Sony Unveils Innovative Immersive Gaming Technology: Experience “The Last of Us” Like Never Before

Isn’t it fascinating to consider the imaginative concepts Sony might be exploring for the future of gaming? Well, you’re in luck: they’ve just revealed an innovative technology aimed at enhancing immersion by placing gamers inside a TV enclosure and dispersing scents into the environment. So if you’ve ever desired to catch a scent of Kratos after a grueling day of battling, your aspirations are now a step closer to reality.

However, Sony’s Future Immersive Entertainment Concept (as it’s officially referred to) is not likely to be hitting living rooms anytime soon. As the name implies, this is essentially a proof-of-concept centered around CES 2025, showcasing a glimpse of what one might expect for more immersive gaming in the future, rather than anything resembling a production model. Nevertheless, it’s kind of well-organized in a wildly gimmicky manner—taking existing concepts (all-encompassing displays, atmospheric scents, etc.) and reimagining them with new technology.

In reality, Sony’s Future Immersive Entertainment Concept is a massive cube of LED screens that completely surrounds players. As they immerse themselves in the gaming universe—specifically in the case of Sony’s Naughty Dog‘s The Last of Us as featured in their new teaser trailer—players are inundated with “audio, haptics, scent, and atmospheric elements” designed to pull them deeper into the experience.

Moreover, you could expect to utilize physical devices that interact with the on-screen environment, and they showcased a flashlight that only lights up what it’s aimed at, as well as various weapons. The catch is that it’s only truly effective with static scenes (plus, you’d need a room-sized space and a hefty budget to accommodate it), yet the upside is that it might eventually allow you to catch a whiff of the fruity fungal aroma of a decaying Clicker. Delicious.

While some may argue that a more practical solution for enhanced gaming immersion is Virtual Reality, Sony does not appear to be on any clear path to deliver anything substantial with PSVR2—so your closest relation to its The Last of Us immersive concept right now might simply involve standing in your kitchen with the