When L.A. Noire first launched on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2011, it’s no wonder that Popular Science referred to it as a “marvel of technology and storytelling.” Blending painstaking historical detail, stylistic elements of film noir, and groundbreaking facial animation technology, this dark crime thriller from Rockstar Games brought the grit and glamor of Hollywood’s Golden Age to life like never before. With the December 2017 release of L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files on HTC Vive, players were able to step inside the shoes of Detective Cole Phelps for the first time. And today, we’re excited to welcome this modern classic to Rift on the Oculus Store.

Physics and Fisticuffs

L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files brings your hands into the game in uniquely compelling ways, from handling evidence and taking notes in your casebook to reloading firearms and more.

For an increased sense of immersion, 500+ props have been upgraded with minute detail, while over 100 custom hand poses and animations and adjusted physics that account for real-world weight allow for meaningful interactions with the game world.

As you question witnesses and interrogate suspects, you’ll have to decide whether to play good cop or bad cop—and when to make an accusation. Rely on your wits and instincts to read a suspect’s face and separate truth from lies, and don’t be afraid to defend yourself if things come to blows.

Smooth Locomotion

To maximize accessibility and appeal to the preferences of multiple players, L.A. Noire lets you choose from four comfortable locomotion modes:

Double-click the right trigger for reticule-based blink movement

Select highlighted key objects with your gaze and click the right trigger to see your avatar move from a third-person perspective prior to teleporting

Swing your arms to simulate virtual walking—and hold down the right trigger to sprint

Access classic thumbstick-based movement from the pause menu for directional navigation

Crack the Case

With seven cases rebuilt for VR spanning all five desks from the blockbuster original (Patrol, Traffic, Homicide, Vice, and Arson), L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files puts your skills of deduction and detection to the ultimate test. Step inside the brutal crimes and conspiracies of 1940s Los Angeles on Rift today.

— The Oculus Team