Hitman 3 heads to VR with dual-wielding

Hitman 3 is headed to Meta Quest 3 through a VR model that provides dual-wielding, and incorporates a new cel-shaded artwork type.

Formally titled as Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded, the venture is being labored on by Leeds-based studio XR Video Games in collaboration with unique developer IO Interactive.

Its addition of dual-wielding is a primary for the rebooted Hitman sequence, permitting you to carry two weapons or gadgets on the similar time for some intriguing new quick-fire potentialities.

The sport’s world is alleged to supply a “new layer of realism” so you may wander round choosing up and smashing objects to your coronary heart’s content material. And there is a new cel-shaded visible type – which jogs my memory slightly of XIII.

“We knew the Hitman viewers demanded the best possible VR expertise, and solely the Meta Quest 3 may energy such giant environments, dense crowds and emergent sandbox Gameplay,” mentioned XR Video Games boss Bobby Thandi.

“With dual-wielding, a surprising new art-style, new options and enhancements, we imagine Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded will set a brand new commonplace for bringing AAA franchises to Meta Quest.”

Initially launched in 2021, Hitman 3 introduced IO’s World of Assassination trilogy to a detailed. The studio is now engaged on two new tasks – together with a secretive fantasy sport, and a brand new 007 James Bond blockbuster.