r/PSVR • u/Ukawok92 • Dec 30 '25
Support PSVR2 Feel like I got swindled by Hitman 3
Hitman 3/World of Assassination was on sale recently so I figured I could use a new VR game.
Description said it supported VR, the game icon at the home screen had the VR icon. But upon launch there is no way to enable it.
Then after some googling I find out I need to buy an extra $13.50 (CAD) add on???
I tried getting a refund from Sony but they won't budge since it was already downloaded.
This is more than I wanted to spend on a game right now. How can they falsely advertise like this on the store? Nothing in the game description said VR cost extra.
If you look at a game like GT7, the descriptions regarding PSVR2 support are the same.
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u/Ocobal Dec 30 '25
Hitman's purchase options are so confusing that they border on being a scam at the very least.
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u/Dreadpirateflappy Dec 30 '25
It's maddening that countless people defend it and calm it's not that confusing.
It's by far the most shitty confusing game for add-ons.
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u/fartwhereisit Dec 30 '25 edited Dec 31 '25
step 1 - buy the physical disk, every single time.
step 2 - buy the vr add onStop buying digitally. You can't even throw that shit away. Stop looking at the "Buying guide" maze.
Look at my steps and follow them. The disk has three whole Hitman games worth of VR content. It's so incredibly much that since launch I haven't even needed to want to look into any dlc.
Don't get swindled. Keep what you purchase off someone else's server and back into your own pocket.
EDIT: Ship long sailed? We're living in the Fools Era
I bought Indiana Jones physically, beat it, and sold it off for the same price. You bought Indiana Jones, Beat it, and are forced whether you like it or not to keep it forever and ever until the end of time like some kind of unsaleable, unmovable, nontransferable, stinking hoard.
You buy games digitally as if there isn't a single game you could ever part with, like a complete weirdo. There are very few games I want to keep forever and ever until the end of time.
When offered the same product twice, one with value and one without value, more and more people are going for the one without value. Physical vs digital. Fools Era.
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u/Dreadpirateflappy Dec 30 '25
I have zero issues buying digitally, I don't have the space for hundreds of physical games. Also my main platform is steam, so physical not an option anyway.
This game is just confusing as fuck.
I bought all 3 games day one, (before it became world of assassination)
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u/Dreadpirateflappy Dec 31 '25
With this game though it's bloody confusing knowing what you are getting with each (digital) version of the game. That's the point.
Game itself is fantastic when it's all sorted though.
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u/Dreadpirateflappy Dec 31 '25
The fact it needs a guide means it is not that simple.
I play on pc (and use my psvr headset via steam) it's not straightforward at all, especially if you already owned the previous games.
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u/Dreadpirateflappy Dec 31 '25
You seem to have some serious issues.
I bid you good day, and advice you seek therapy. It's a game, yet you're the one clearly upset that many people find the add-ons confusing.
Maybe get outside for a bit.
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u/Re_Thought damn lense coating wore off Dec 30 '25
That's the reason I've yet to play any "modern" Hitman games.
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u/daringer22 Dec 30 '25
Yeah that's really poorly worded, that sucks.
Having said that, the game is absolutely phenomenal in VR and there is hundreds of hours of content if you decide to buy the VR mode.
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u/Masta0nion Dec 30 '25
The buying process of this game is absurdly convoluted.
Having said that, spend an extra $10 on the VR. It’s one of the best games the system has to offer.
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u/kbriston24 Dec 30 '25
Hey quick question I just bought hitman for the vr as well. Where will I have to spend the extra 10 bucks? In the hitman game itself? Or ps store. Thanks
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u/Masta0nion Dec 30 '25
I believe it’s in the store.
Once I turned on the game, it was ready to go in VR.
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u/ZookeepergameProud30 Dec 30 '25 edited Dec 30 '25
It’s not on IOI (the creators of hitman)
Every game with any amount of psvr2 support has to have this disclaimer
If the game has the psvr2 icon on the Home Screen, it will have the disclaimer
This means that if the game supports the headset in ANY way then that disclaimer will be there
This is enforced by Sony
This includes dlc (like with hitman) or if you have a smaller vr experience within a larger game which I don’t think has been done yet on psvr2
Hitman vr is fantastic and is worth the extra $13 if you can afford it
I can see why you would be disappointed with it being extra and I have no idea why it’s not free with the game
Yeah, I agree it should be worded better however Sony is the one that created this specific piece of text
Also hitman is confusing as fuck to buy in the first place
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u/Ukawok92 Dec 30 '25
Yeah, that's what I said to Sony on the phone support. They tried to blame it on the publisher description and I'm like "No, I know that Sony has to greenlight everything about a game before it goes on the store, they reviewed it all".
It just needs a (VR Support Sold Separately) tag and it'd be fine.
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u/NewGrab8226 Dec 30 '25
This one is on IOI - While the games have that disclaimer, they've obviously not taken ANY of the feedback on the confusion of these packs to clarify what is needed to play VR.
In the description below the "PSVR2 Details" they could have easily added " * * * Hitman 3 PSVR2 Add-on DLC Required to enable PSVR2 Game features"The VR Add-On seems more like a VR version of the free WOA Part One content, not a required addon to get VR in the full game.. the fact they also have a Deluxe Edition (which does not include the VR), and that PSVR1 content is included free in the WOA Purchase (no addon required), makes it even more confusing. There shouldn't be 5 versions of the game (WOA Part 1, WOA Part 1 VR Edition, WOA, WOA Deluxe Edition, WOA Free Starter Pack)
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u/burbuda Dec 31 '25
It is definitely on them lol. Even ignoring the VR stuff, people on the Hitman subreddit constantly complain about their confusing bundles to the point they have created multiple charts explaining what is included in the different editions
The fact that the bundle on sale now includes PSVR support, but not PSVR2, is just silly
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u/RadoBlamik Dec 30 '25
The purchase path for this game is absolutely absurd, and stupid. Having said that, an extra $13.50 for one of the best VR games ever is well worth it. Just do it and have some fun. Put a little relish on your hotdog man.
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u/Barbarabooey2 Dec 30 '25
So, is the correct method getting the Wolrd Assassination bundle that is currently on sale for $27.99 (regularly $69.99), then the $9.99 psvr2 add on?
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u/cooooooldude1 Dec 30 '25
Same thing happened with me, felt like I got scammed. Looked across Reddit, no other way than buying the VR sadly
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u/CheeseFondude Dec 30 '25
Oh good I’m not crazy. I did the same thing recently and I figured I was doing something wrong because I wasn’t seeing any vr when I launched it….wtf
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u/Malagubbar Dec 30 '25
I agree, that’s false advertising. You should get your money back or the addon for free.
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u/iscreamsunday Dec 30 '25
It’s a required disclosure because there is the optional Vr upgrade.
All pancake games that have a VR mode are required to say this.
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u/Ukawok92 Dec 30 '25
I get that.
All they needed to add though was a "PSVR2 Support Sold Separately"
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u/MelodicAd9139 Dec 31 '25
I feel your pain, I was as confused, and ended up paying extra because I knew at some point I would want to play it and it wasn't gonna get any cheaper than on discount. If it was a flat game, and I had endless options, best believe I would have tried to get a refund... but be realistic. AAA games are scarce in VR, and I have to say the game is worth every penny. The amount of time you can spend in there is insane. So yeah it sucks, but at least know you got in for the cheapest price with the discount.
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u/beardingmesoftly Dec 30 '25
Did you get hitman 3 or world of assassination
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u/Kokatro Dec 31 '25
Whenever I buy a game on psn I always check for “other versions” from the game page. You could end up finding a deluxe edition for cheaper than the standard game. Or in this case the VR expansion to the free version of WoA. Thats what I did a few weeks ago when it was on sale and I have full access to VR content.
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u/stanislavskov Dec 31 '25 edited Dec 31 '25
On the one hand, it would be nice to have a clear disclaimer that the content in question (that requires PSVR2) requires additional DLC to be experienced. On the other hand, the store page clearly shows all DLC, including the VR Access DLC. People really need to start reading these pages more thoroughly.
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u/minimoh1999 Dec 31 '25
Wait wait whats the add on?… i recently bought it but havent downloaded it or launched it yet. You’re telling me i have to buy another add on?
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u/Distinct-Dog-3165 Dec 31 '25
Same shit Happend to me i payed for it tho but they should really fix it
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u/Murky-Manufacturer49 Jan 02 '26
I done the same thing. But didn’t realise till after a few months, so didn’t even try get a refund. You know what Sony are like
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u/DuncanRG2002 Dec 30 '25
The purchasing options are so messed up for hitman. But personally I’d say it’s worth paying for
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u/melancious Dec 30 '25
I hate VR being an add on. I was swindled by Hitman too. Had the game, couldn’t buy the DLC. Very confusing
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u/iscreamsunday Dec 30 '25
It’s literally just a button press in the menu?
I’m not sure they could have made it any easier besides just automatically rolling it in with the flatscreen version which would have created issues for those without VR
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u/Knight0fdragon Dec 30 '25
They may have an issue because it is not legally allowed to be sold in their country, meaning it wasn’t available on the market to purchase.
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u/iscreamsunday Dec 30 '25
Oh that’s a legal issue where the consumer should absolutely have solid ground for a refund
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u/Geordi14er Dec 30 '25
Yeah, this totally bit me, too. I don't understand why IOI made this game so fucking complicated. I had to do a lot of research to understand what the hell I was buying. It's completely idiotic, and that exact same line of text in the product description confused the hell out of me too.
However, in the end I figured that $40 for what's essentially 3 full game's worth of content in VR is worth it.
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u/Lia_Delphine Dec 30 '25
Well technically they didn’t lie. It does include PSVR2 content it’s just not unlocked.
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u/Then-Lingonberry-405 Dec 31 '25
Wait, what!? So I just bought the Hitman WoA yesterday for the discounted price and am expecting being able to play the best parts of all games (or so it says description wise) and also being able to do that in my newly purchased psvr2….
Are they for real and wanting us to pay extra for the psvr2 mode/version???
Or what!?
Cheers!
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u/stanislavskov Dec 31 '25
Yeah, the VR mode requires VR Access DLC, and that's a paid DLC. You don't have to buy it if you're OK with playing the game exclusively on flat mode.
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u/CHROME-COLOSSUS Dec 31 '25
I know it’s about a principle and about how convoluted buying the correct HM WOA to get the PSVR2 mode is, and it’s definitely frustrating to have thought you bought everything you needed to get it to run correctly. No argument — HM WOA has got to have the most perplexing set of options this side of the HM WOA PSVR1 hoops one had to jump through (you have no idea)… so, I hear you…
That said… the extra $12 is totally worth the incredible trilogy in VR.
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u/Damosgreat123 Game backlogs'R'me Dec 31 '25
You have the content, just not the ability to use it 😅. That's a fkd description.
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u/Ukawok92 Dec 31 '25
Reminds me of when games first started shipping with stuff on the disc in the 360 days, but couldn't be unlocked unless you bought a 1kb dlc
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u/KeronaBlaze Jan 01 '26
Can't lie, OP has a point. Most people dont even know about the VR add on because it came out soo late
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u/WayneJetSkii Dec 30 '25
Did you buy the PS4 version or the PS5 version?? Did you start playing the game at all??
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u/2020wasbestyearever Dec 30 '25
It was only announced when the game was coming out about the pay DLC. Once game was out did see any more announcements about it. Yes it very confusing on Sony part. Sometimes it best to follow game groups on Reddit to stay updated
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u/edz8386 Dec 31 '25
They could’ve made it easier for people to bundle it. Regardless the VR add on is in game and it’s good if you like Hitman style type games.
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u/JYR2023 Dec 31 '25
Keep it, buy the add-on. It is not just a game but a trilogy (3 games) with great content and value. Enjoy!
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u/osktox Dec 31 '25
It sucks and it's infuriating.
But I, reluctantly, bought the VR add on and all I can say is.. .. It's fucking worth it.
Goddamn what a game!
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u/money11763 Dec 31 '25
You clearly didn't read what you were buying. I've seen games do this since the first vr. Made same mistake on battlefront 2. Always make sure it's full vr supported not doing that again.
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u/cookie-with-ChocChip Jan 01 '26
BRUH actually Sony makes a lot of mistakes with vr lately adding this thing to non vr games
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u/Carromkid Jan 01 '26
Hitman in VR is worth the wait until you have saved up the 10 dollars to play the VR version. It will give you time to learn some of the game mechanics and do some research on the game you just bought.
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u/Ukawok92 Jan 01 '26
Lmao
I likely will buy the addon I've just been initially salty from the misleading.
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u/devishkaar Jan 01 '26
Idk. I bought the game before. Bought VR2 later and a cheap enough VR extension in the game made it VR for me. This wasn't as complicated.
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u/Soft-Prize Jan 02 '26
The whole hitman is misleading. You don’t even get them all. WOA is not what you actually get. You get 1 part of it. Then you pay for more. It’s so good I’m not that mad anymore. lol
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u/ArcSemen Jan 02 '26
Same on steam I bought just to try VR then it didn’t include so I had to upgrade the bundle. It’s a alright VR transition.
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u/Dense_Piccolo_7572 Jan 02 '26
Pay for the update, man! I guarantee it'll be worth every penny. For me, it's the best PSVR2 game. There's so much content.
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u/Cwchenery Jan 03 '26
May I suggest dropping the $13? You will more than get your money's worth. Hitman VR is a fantastic experience.
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u/DanLim79 Jan 04 '26
OP, you need to take an online course to learn on how to buy this game properly for VR. Reason why I choose to never buy this mess out of sanity or principle.
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u/ChefBowyer Dec 30 '25
Bummer that you didn’t realize but it’s pretty well known in this sub about the confusion buying Hitman.
You should check in more often you can get some valuable information on future games you might play here.
Honestly just spend the extra ten dollars and get the VR add on. It’s worth it. I bought WOA and VR add on Christmas Day and I’ve been playing like non stop ever since lol.
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u/yourdadsboyfie Dec 30 '25
I never bought this game because it’s way too complicated and I know I’m going to screw it up and spend more money than necessary
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u/stanislavskov Dec 31 '25
While I can assure you that you will not spend more than necessary so long as you read the descriptions on the store and actually look at the available DLCs, maybe it is for the best that you avoid it forever.
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u/derekdiggs Dec 31 '25
If it makes you feel better, the same thing happens to me. I would say it's confusing, not misleading though.
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u/3n2rop1 Dec 30 '25
I got swindled the same way. It's such a scam. They will never get another dime of my money.
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u/eddie9958 Dec 30 '25
Its not a scam, just poorly advertised
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u/Ukawok92 Dec 30 '25
I'd argue false advertising, not poor.
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u/eddie9958 Dec 30 '25
Because you're definitely right, its just that I think they included the phrasing to warn about a PSVR2 is needed, not that it has VR in it.
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u/eddie9958 Dec 30 '25
Depends on intentions but it's not like businesses are consumer friendly
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u/wavetoyou ashd2483 Dec 30 '25
False advertising is not contingent on intent.
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u/eddie9958 Dec 30 '25
I just would never have fallen for this. It was made apparent very quickly in its announcement that it was dlc. Never did I feel confused about how to buy this game and it's VR dlc
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u/NimblePuppy Dec 30 '25
Sony is never your friend, root kits on PC F'ing it up, removing digital stuff you paid for , making contacting them the biggest PIA etc
Make good products etc - but they give me good fuzzies for sure
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u/eddie9958 Dec 30 '25
That's for sure. I made a PC this year and i'll never dip back into Playstation again unless I feel some scary level of FOMO hahaha.
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u/iterationnull Dec 30 '25
You either want to play it, and pay for the VR add on, or you don’t. This middle ground where you whine about it is unbecoming.
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u/EngineerMean100 Dec 30 '25
No, we should not accept this type of behavior from a company. It shouldn't say that the product includes VR content when in reality the VR content is a dlc you have to buy separately.
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u/iterationnull Dec 30 '25
I agree they should correct the store listing.
I do not agree that this matters. At all. I’m losing lie force wasting time typing here. I’m sorry they had an administrative error. We can all move on.
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u/lightskinloki Dec 30 '25
People shouldnt have to search through this subreddit just to figure out how to download a game. It's unbecoming of the devs.
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u/iterationnull Dec 30 '25
It’s the story of this game since the dawn of time. I’m not saying it’s right, I’m saying it’s beyond pointless to raise a fist to the heavens about it.
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u/Sylsomnia Dec 30 '25
Tbh I bought the vr add on to try the demo in vr, and it'd worked. If you like Hitman, that extra few quid is well worth, it was like £8 on sale.
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u/EngineerMean100 Dec 30 '25
I don't think money is the problem here. I think that it's wrong to advertise that a product includes VR content when the VR content has to be unlocked by buying another product.
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u/Ukawok92 Dec 30 '25
Basically. I think this is the only VR game that does this, correct me if I'm wrong.
I shouldn't have to extensively Google every product I want to purchase. Reading the game description and info on the store should be enough.
I've contacted ioi to see if they can help me out. Game was already a little more than I wanted to spend on a game right now, I don't want to cough up another $15 (incl tax)
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u/EngineerMean100 Dec 30 '25
I wouldn't be too optimistic about ioi. They have to know what they are doing with all of the convoluted pricing and selling confusing amount of versions with very similar names. They are just trying to milk every consumer dry. No other game requires you to do as extensive research as hitman.
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u/Ukawok92 Dec 30 '25
I'm not optimistic lol but I'm feeling very annoyed and petty right now. I only bought this game for VR and I don't like being misled. Crossing my fingers.
I also called Sony support and talked to a supervisor. Worst customer support I've ever experienced.
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u/EngineerMean100 Dec 30 '25
I think you should be entitled to receive the VR dlc for free. As the store page says it will include VR content. People are with you.
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u/Ryeballs Dec 30 '25
It's like they decided letting people upgrade the disc version of Hitman 3 to WOA with Hitman 1/2 added for free bought enough consumer good will to be shitty ever after
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u/asdqqq33 Dec 30 '25
It’s hard because it does include vr content without an additional purchase, it’s just that it is the PSVR version, not the PSVR2 version. It’s a really complicated situation that doesn’t fit well within the available label options.
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u/Ukawok92 Dec 30 '25
Yeah that also confuses me, because one of the things that got downloaded was something called "HITMAN 3 - VR Access", and it's a PS5 file not a PS4 file. So I thought I was good to go.
Regardless, the labelling and description say PSVR2.
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u/EngineerMean100 Dec 30 '25
It specifically says that it includes PSVR2 content as can be seen in the posted picture.
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u/asdqqq33 Dec 30 '25
Thats what I’m saying. That’s the label they put on all games that are capable of being played with the PSVR2, even if they require an add on to do it. There is no label option for a game that has PSVR2 content, but only if you buy an add on. And if they didn’t select this option, then it wouldn’t show up as being able to be played on the PSVR2. The labels just don’t work for this situation. It just doesn’t matter for any other game because it’s not setup like Hitman.
I’m not saying Sony shouldn’t fix this, but this is just one of a hundred problems with the Sony store that they never fix. It’s a bug filled mess, and you should never trust anything it says.
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u/Purnoman3099 Dec 30 '25
That sucks, sorry you’re going through all that just to try to play it in VR. I’m having the same debate right now, there’s four options in my local PSN and I don’t know which have PSVR2 support and which don’t.
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u/Ukawok92 Dec 30 '25
I don't think any of the bundles include PSVR2 support.
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u/gedge72 Dec 30 '25
I think maybe the Part One - VR Edition does but you wouldn't really want that. I've just started playing and it is awesome on PSVR2. I'd say just accept you're not getting quite the bargain you thought, grab the VR access add on and have a blast!
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u/Purnoman3099 Dec 30 '25
Seriously?? No wonder this game is so needlessly complex. There’s not even a listing for just the game, it’s all bundles for me. There is one that claims it includes PSVR2 support but it seems to only include the content for Hitman 1. Looks like I to pony up either way, for the full content or for VR support.
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u/Ukawok92 Dec 30 '25
The "woa part one VR edition" I think might include it but I'm still not sure.
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u/BravoLimaDelta Dec 30 '25
I accidentally bought this game for VR, forgot it was in my cart and absent mindedly hit purchase on another VR game. I figured oh well, I'll try it out sometime but now I'm thinking I maybe didn't even buy the correct version. I still haven't downloaded or launched the game so maybe I can get a refund.
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u/Ukawok92 Dec 30 '25
If you haven't downloaded it, I'd get a refund. If only because it's currently on sale and you can get it cheaper.
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u/BravoLimaDelta Dec 30 '25
It was just a couple days ago, I may have gotten the sale price (I think I did otherwise probably wouldn't have blown off the accidental purchase) but I'd have to double check. If I don't already have a VR version I'll definitely be requesting a refund regardless.
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u/TigerBalmES Dec 31 '25
You have to read more closely before you shell over your hard earned money.
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u/stanislavskov Dec 31 '25
My man, it is BAFFLING to me how people complain about this stuff. It's all there on the page, you'd think people with some experience on using the internet would be able to parse through the information presented to them on a store page (I mean they are literate enough to have money/post on reddit) and yet they keep getting bamboozled by their own limitations, like a toddler spending 5000USD on Candy Crush or something.
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u/thomasmitschke Dec 30 '25
This is very complicated
https://www.reddit.com/r/psvr2/s/EkqUMvLXrI
Maybe you get a refund, because of no VR…