Hitman World of Assassination VR Mode Receives Major PC and PS VR2 Overhaul

Hitman World of Assassination's VR Mode Gets a Huge Upgrade

Good news for stealth fans: IO Interactive has released a substantial update for the virtual reality mode in HITMAN World of Assassination. This comprehensive patch brings a host of improvements and expanded support across both PC and PlayStation VR2, aiming to deliver a more immersive and refined assassin experience.

Expanded VR Support and Gameplay Enhancements

Previously, certain VR gameplay features were exclusive to the PS VR2 version of Hitman. Now, these capabilities have made their way to PC VR players, evening the playing field. Furthermore, the update significantly broadens where players can experience the world of assassination in VR.

• VR headset support has been extended to the popular 'Freelancer' mode.
• The 'The Sarajevo Six' bonus campaign is now fully playable in VR.
• Over 50 Escalation Contracts and Elusive Targets can now be tackled with a VR headset on both PC and PlayStation 5.

Quality-of-Life Improvements Based on Player Feedback

IO Interactive has also listened closely to community feedback, implementing a range of quality-of-life enhancements designed to make Agent 47's VR adventures smoother and more intuitive:

• When using two-handed weapons, the game now accurately tracks the position of both hands, rather than just the dominant one, which should improve aiming and weapon handling.
• The weapon collision model now uses the barrel's position, making tasks like shooting a sniper rifle over railings much easier and more precise.
• A refinement to tactical reloads means that if a magazine still has rounds, you won't need to cycle the bolt after a reload. You can now also see a cartridge in the chamber when cycling the bolt.
• For PS VR2 users, black colors in the game have been made richer and deeper, enhancing visual fidelity.
• Long-range shooting has been improved, addressing an issue where some objects might not render correctly when viewed through a scope.
• Crucial climactic scenes will now switch to a third-person view, allowing players to fully appreciate the cinematic spectacle of these moments.
• Some previously 2D introductory and concluding scenes have been updated to full 3D.
• Concealed weapons are no longer found in a hip holster but are now directly accessible through the inventory system.
• New settings have been introduced, including adjustable throw recognition sensitivity and the option to hold items without needing to constantly press a button.

What This Means for Players

This extensive update demonstrates IO Interactive's ongoing commitment to enhancing the VR experience for HITMAN World of Assassination. By expanding VR compatibility to more game modes and implementing numerous user-requested quality-of-life changes, players can expect a much more polished, immersive, and enjoyable journey into the intricate world of Agent 47, whether on PC or PlayStation VR2.