Those looking forward to playingHitman 3in VR on PS5 are facing a confusing situation, as it appears using PSVR with the next-gen version of the game may not be possible.
It has already been confirmed that the PS5 will be compatible with most PS4 games and accessories, including the PSVR,though the PS4 camera needed for PSVR will require a free adapter from Sony. Sony also confirmed that the PS4 accessories will only work with PS4 games on the PS5, meaning players cannot use a DualShock 4 to play the upcoming remake ofDemon’s Souls, for example.
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Apparently, that also means that PS4-era PSVR will not work with PS5 versions of games that would normally support VR, like the upcomingHitman 3. That also extends to the next-gen version ofNo Man’s Sky.
The confusing caveat though is that both PS4 copies ofHitman 3andNo Man’s Sky: Next Generationwill receive free upgrades to the PS5 versions. It is unclear if users will have to deny a PS5-version update to their game in order to play in VR on PS5, or if the PS5 itself will simply switch to the PS4 version of the game when VR is activated. Also confusing is whether or not someone who buys a forthcoming retail release ofHitman 3on PS5 will be able to play in VR at all, or whether they will need a downgrade patch in order to play.
Hopefully, none of this will be as confusing as it sounds, and the PS5 will be able switch between versions of the game at will, akin to how games like the upcomingSpider-Man: Miles Moraleshas an alternate“performance mode” that will up the framerate to 60 FPSwhile lowering some visuals like ray-tracing.
There has been no confirmation either way from any developers, publishers, or Sony. Hopefully playingHitman 3in PSVR on PS5 will be easy to do, as it looks like playing aHitmangame in VRcould be an incredibly unique experience.
What this means for the future of PS5 is interesting. This could potentially mean there will be no new PS5-native games to support PSVR until Sony releases a kind of PSVR 2. Recent comments from PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan suggest that such a thing is possible,but that it might not happen for some time.
Hitman 3launches for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X on July 15, 2025.
