L.A. Noire (2011), the hit neo-noire adventure game for PC and console, is coming to VR in a series of cases taken from the original game that Rockstar says are being “rebuilt specifically for virtual reality.”
Called L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files, the game will deliver seven of the original, self-contained cases from L.A. Noire. Rockstar maintains its new VR game is “rebuilt specifically for a virtual reality experience on the HTC VIVE™ system.” Thanks to the Revive compatibility layer, Oculus Rift will likely see support as well, albeit it an unofficial capacity if it doesn’t eventually show up on the Oculus Store.
The VR game comes alongside new versions of L.A. Noire which are scheduled to release on November 14, 2017 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
“We’re excited to bring L.A. Noire’s unique mix of real detective work, classic Hollywood atmosphere and thrilling action to these new platforms,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “Now with a choice of spectacular virtual reality, stunning 4K, or the freedom of portable play, these enhanced versions are a perfect opportunity for players to experience this richly detailed world in a whole new way.”
The game’s lifelike characters were created using a type of facial capture technology called MotionScan, a technology that records real actors with 32 surrounding cameras to capture facial expressions from every angle. We can’t wait to see what they look like up close and personal, in a way only a VR headset can provide.