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Razercon 2024 has been a revelatory event for the company and its fans alike. It was only a matter of time before the concept of adaptive haptics – introduced with aplomb in Sony’s Dualsense controller for the PS5 – was taken beyond the controller to other gaming accessories.
Razer is leading the charge with the launch of two new accessories and an update to Razer Synapse that takes its “for gamers, by gamers” motto to the next level with feature sets that are sure to usher modern gaming into a new era of immersion that its competition can only hope to imitate.
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The first new accessory that Razer brought to the spotlight is the Razer Freyja, a Haptic Gaming Cushion that integrates the company’s HD Sensa Haptics into a device that seeks to bring “a groundbreakinglevel of gaming immersion”for its players.
With six advanced haptic motor actuators powering the device, it integrates with a suite of Razer accessories aimed at bringing multi-directional, real-time haptics that account for spacing to provide an immersive experience that could leave other gaming accessories scrambling to catch up to the company.
Next on the list is the Kraken V4 Pro, a new addition to the company’s highly successful Kraken line-up of headsets which features the company’s Sensa HD Haptics and Chroma RGB while adding an OLED Control Hub to allow gamers full control of their experience at all times.
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With a build and design that scream versatility, the headset features four connectivity options, seamless switching between as many as three different inputs, and the ability to mix audio from both 2.4Ghz and Bluetooth sources at the same time
Rounding out the trio is the final release of Razer Synapse 4, a configuration tool that combines a more refined UI with additional features geared towards making a comprehensive suite of applications that can enhance user experiences across compatible accessories and devices.
Rolling out after intensive testing and inputs from Razer’s community of users, Synapse 4 is all set to be the definitive tool for gamers to optimize their experience on the go with ease and stability considering its many optimizations.
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The Freyja and Kraken V4 Pro are all set to round out Razer’s latestgaming hardware like the Wolverine V3 Prowith the new haptic systems designed to work well with other accessories to make players feel like they are a part of a game’s world rather than just merely playing it from the outside.
I can’t wait to see how games likeCall of Duty: Black Ops 6could feel with Razer’s new gear running the show. It’s hard to imagine my favorite chair rumbling around me as a tank makes its way to my location even as bullets whizzing past my head make my headset do the same.
It’s a level of immersion that I’ve never seen before and is one that I believe the best of developers would be happy to work with considering the advantages they bring. While the DualSense’s haptics have not really been used in the way that they were intended to by Sony, I believe that Razer’s foray into haptics can be a game-changer for titles both new and old.
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Considering that the new accessories are already optimized for titles likeHogwarts Legacyand the upcoming remake ofSilent Hill 2alongside several others, it is clear that Razer’s foray into the world of immersive haptics is going to be a factor in how developers approach their future projects.
But I do wonder about how they would work with titles that are already in play. The first title that comes to mind isHorizon Forbidden West,a title that could really make use of the Freyja’s haptics to make the footsteps of a Thunderjaw feel all the more terrifying while the Kraken V4 Pro enhances its every attack with authentic effects and new haptic sensations to boot!
I imagine they would work very well with titles likeSpace Marine 2considering the frenetic combat encounters players are likely to encounter in its main campaign as well as in its Operations and Eternal War modes.
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A game I would love to try them out with ismy personal favorite among 2024’s releases.Black Myth: Wukongstands out among Soulslikes in terms of immersion considering its excellent combat systems and incredible visuals.
Razer’s new additions to its line-up could make every hit from the Destined One’s staff carry more heft while the game’s bosses push the new hardware to its limits if Game Science can manage to optimize its debut AA title in a future update.
I cannot wait to try outRazer’slatest effort to improve its players’ gaming experience for myself. They scream innovation and a commitment to bring the very best of gaming to the table and are sure to inspire others to follow in the company’s footsteps.
With Razercon 2024, the company has taken a bold new leap in a direction that perhaps a few of its loyalists saw coming. For the rest of the gaming community, it is a move that is sure to create more than a few ripples while it keeps its fans guessing about what comes next.
Varun Karunakar
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A gaming writer with a passion for action RPGs, Varun spends most of his time grinding his teeth at the latest Soulslike or taking on adventures like Baldur’s Gate 3. He usually has either a controller or guitar in his hands when he’s not covering the latest in gaming.
