Earlier today, Rockstar Games announced that new versions of the blockbuster hit detective thriller L.A. Noire, are scheduled to release on November 14, 2017, or Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Alongside these three new console versions, Rockstar will be releasing a virtual reality version of L.A. Noire called L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files which will feature seven select cases from the original game rebuilt specifically for a virtual reality experience on the HTC VIVE.
What is this game you ask if you’re new to the name? L.A. Noire takes place in Los Angeles, the City of Angles, where violent and mysterious crimes have started to occur throughout the revitalized city. Set in the 1940’s, L.A. Noire is the story of a decorated veteran and newly minted detective Cole Phelps, as he investigates an escalating series of cases inspired by real-world crimes. Each case Phelps successfully solves brings greater success, but also brings him closer to the dark criminal heart of post-war L.A.
Another cool fact about this game is that L.A. Noire was selected as part of the Tribeca Film Festival for its cinematic approach to gameplay and narrative. The hit game utilized a unique type of facial capture technology called MotionScan, that gave realistic performances and made the art of interrogation more interesting and important to solving each case in L.A. Noire. So what is there to expect on all the versions of the game? Well Rockstar Games has that set out for you and we’ve provided those details below.
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files for HTC Vive delivers seven of the original engrossing, self-contained cases from L.A. Noire rebuilt specifically for virtual reality, blending breathtaking action with true detective work to deliver an unprecedented interactive experience.
L.A. Noire for the Nintendo Switch features the complete original game and all additional downloadable content, with specific enhancements including a Joy-Con mode with gyroscopic, gesture-based controls, HD rumble and new wide and over-the-shoulder camera angles, plus contextual touch screen controls for portable detective work.
L.A. Noire for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One delivers the complete original game and all additional downloadable content with a range of technical enhancements for greater visual fidelity and authenticity, including enhanced lighting and clouds, new cinematic camera angles, high-resolution textures and more. Plays natively in 1080p for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, and stunning 4K for PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X, these versions capture the grit and grime of the City of Angels like never before.
Rockstar has this to say about the re-release, “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.”
