Martin Rumenov XR Games and IO Interactive Reveal First Gameplay Trailer
Leeds, UK – August 15, 2024 – In a thrilling announcement for virtual reality enthusiasts, XR Games, in partnership with IO Interactive, has released the first gameplay trailer for “HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded.” This new VR version of the acclaimed “HITMAN 3” is set to debut exclusively on Meta Quest 3.
Immersive Gameplay Features
The trailer, showcased at the inaugural VR Games Showcase, highlights the game’s immersive features, including diverse locations, weapons, and characters. Players can look forward to new gameplay elements such as dual wielding, enhancing the virtual reality experience.
Pricing and Pre-Order Details
“HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded” will be available for £24.99/$29.99, with a 10% discount for pre-orders. This release marks a significant advancement for the HITMAN series, utilizing Meta Quest 3’s capabilities to deliver an untethered VR experience.
Preorder HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded on Meta Horizon Store!
Enhanced Visuals and Interactivity
The game introduces a new art style, an overhauled user interface, and improved movement options, ensuring a seamless experience for both series veterans and newcomers. Five new screenshots reveal some of the environments players will explore as Agent 47 returns for his most critical contracts.
Developer Insights
Bobby Thandi, Founder and CEO of XR Games, expressed excitement about the project, emphasizing the team’s commitment to creating a premier VR experience. XR Games, based in Leeds, UK, is renowned for its virtual reality game development expertise and collaborations with major studios.
IO Interactive’s Continued Innovation
IO Interactive, the creative force behind the HITMAN series, continues to push the boundaries of gaming with its proprietary Glacier technology. The studio is also developing a James Bond origin story and a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy.
XR Games
XR Games is an award-winning game development studio that specializes in creating immersive virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) content. Founded in 2017, the studio is led by industry veterans from renowned companies such as Rockstar, EA, Codemasters, Sumo, Team 17, and Dubit. XR Games collaborates with Hollywood movie studios and triple-A game studios to bring popular licenses to life in VR, working with major publishers and hardware manufacturers like Meta, PlayStation, and Microsoft. The studio is headquartered in Leeds, UK, with an additional presence in Christchurch, New Zealand. XR Games is known for titles such as “HITMAN 3 VR: Reloaded,” “Zombie Army VR,” and “Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever Reloaded”.
IO Interactive
IO Interactive (IOI) is a Danish video game developer headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded on September 16, 1998, as a joint venture between the development team Reto-Moto and film studio Nordisk Film, IO Interactive is best known for creating the Hitman franchise. The company was acquired by Eidos Interactive in 2004 and later became part of Square Enix Europe. In 2017, IO Interactive performed a management buyout to become an independent studio, regaining the rights to the Hitman and Freedom Fighters franchises.
IO Interactive has developed several notable games, including the Hitman series, Kane & Lynch, Freedom Fighters, and Mini Ninjas. The studio is recognized for its immersive, system-driven game worlds and innovative design. IOI operates multiple studios in Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton, in addition to its main office in Copenhagen.
The company has been a pioneer in using its proprietary Glacier engine, which allows for detailed and expansive game worlds. IO Interactive is also working on new projects, including a James Bond origin story titled Project 007 and a new IP known as Project Fantasy.
