Two days after Grand Theft Auto 5 launched for the PC, someone has figured out how to make it work with the Oculus Rift. The results, as seen in this video of a high-speed crotch-rocket ride through Los Santos, are nothing short of spectacular.
The VR functionality was enabled by vorpX, which "lets you play many existing DirectX9-11 games on your Oculus Rift in stereo 3D." There's not a whole lot going on here in terms of gameplay—creator Falandorn says he's "not really into missions and all that, just speeding about shooting people and causing carnage is entertainment enough"—but even as just a sight-seeing tour, it's a blast. And the great thing is, this is just two days after launch—this kind of thing is only going to get better.
Speaking of GTA, we've got some tips on how to quickly fill your pockets with filthy lucre, and if you're up for some multiplayer action, why not join the official PC Gamer crew, The Notorious PCG? It's mo' money, but no problems. (And if you ask nicely, we might let you ride our bike.)
Take-Two CEO says Grand Theft Auto 6 is on track for 'fall' next year, GTA 5 has sold over 205 million, and 'PC will be more and more a part of [our] business going forward'
GTA 6's corporate overlord reveals that he's looking forward to 'a more sensible FTC' under the Trump administration because sometimes 'deregulation can be a positive'
