How to play Mafia Trilogy in VR: The Ultimate Guide

Do you want to play the Mafia trilogy in a 360-degree simulation? You are one step closer to what you expect. We will guide you step by step on launching the Mafia trilogy in VR. Get ready for a 1930’s free roam!

Here’s an overview of the contents of this article.

• Mafia Trilogy in VR
• Mafia Trilogy in VR requirements
• How to play Mafia Trilogy in VR?
• How to play Mafia Trilogy VR on Quest 2 ?
• Customize Mafia Trilogy VR settings

Mafia Trilogy is one of the most underrated PSVR game, mostly overshadowed by the likes of GTA V and similar games. Although the game has a minuscule fan base, its true fans have a great news. And that is, Mafia Trilogy in VR!

Should you have any questions about the game, don’t forget to leave them down in the comments section below.

Read on to know everything about Mafia Trilogy in VR!

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Mafia Trilogy in VR

Mafia Trilogy is the remastered version of the Mafia games series that includes Mafia: Definitive Edition (Mafia 1), Mafia II: Definitive Edition (Mafia 2), and Mafia III: Definitive Edition (Mafia 3) and DLC releases.

The protagonist of Mafia III is Lincoln Clay, a Vietnam War veteran who starts his own criminal empire to avenge the killing of his adopted family, the Black Mob, and was left to die by Marcano Crime Family.

Live the life of a gangster whose hands hold rusty guns. Competing Hitman, our avatar requires a little attention to launch a perfect shot. Lincoln clay will be throwing his stunts against melee and local mercenaries. 

After the recent changes, The Mafia trilogy reached a tremendous score, thanks to the bullet physics. Lincoln can drive and steal vintage cars to explore the open world until the tires go thin. Experience orange skies and the dark dust in the game.

Thanks to the “R.E.A.L. VR mods” developer Luke Ross, you can now play Mafia Trilogy in VR with the mods he created for Mafia II and Mafia III in early November, 2021. He released the VR mod for Mafia I during mid-September last year.

Note that, he also developed the mods for the Rockstar Games classic Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Cyberpunk 2077, among others. To get access to these mods and other early development prototypes, you need to join as a member on his Patreon page for $10 a month.

Check out the Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 VR mods gameplay.

Also read: How to Play Horizon: Zero Dawn in VR [2022]

Mafia trilogy in VR Requirements

You need the following things to play Mafia Trilogy in VR.

Mafia Trilogy Game

You need a bought copy of the Mafia Trilogy game installed on your PC in order to play it in VR. Follow the below steps to install Mafia Trilogy in VR on your PC.

Firstly, you need to buy the game on their official website. Once you complete the purchase, follow the below instructions to install the game on your PC, follow the below steps:

Step 1:

Download the “Mafia Trilogy” setup.

Step 2:

Click the Installer, proceed with clicking next.

Step 3:

Choose the directory to install the files

Step 4:

The game will download depending on your network connection, so be patient till the process ends

Step 5:

Proceed with running the game, and explore the free world. As stated earlier, this isn’t a demo version, so enjoy the complete version. 

Compatible Gaming PC

In order to play Mafia Trilogy in VR, we recommend that you meet the minimum 1440p specs for the game:

• Intel i5 2550K / AMD FX 8120
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 (or AMD RX 5600 XT)
• 6GB RAM
• 6GB VRA
• 50GB HDD storage
• Windows 10 64-bit

Click here to view the top VR-ready gaming PCs which meet these specs.

Our favorite Cyberpunk gaming PC is below:

Skytech Chronos Gaming PC Desktop - AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6GHz, Nvidia RTX 3080 10G GDDR6X, 16GB DDR4 3200, 1TB NVMe SSD, 750W Gold PSU, AC WiFi, Windows 10 Home 64-bit

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Must-read: How to Play Cyberpunk 2077 in VR [Step by Step]

How to Play Mafia Trilogy in VR?

Install the Mafia Trilogy VR Mod

Step 1:

Go to LukeRoss Patreon page 

Step 2:

Install the mod here

If you are not a member already, join now for $10 per month as the mod is available for download only for Patreon subscribers. 

Unzip and copy the files

Step 3:

Once you download the zip folder of the mod, unzip and open it

Step 4:

Copy the files in the folder

Paste the files in Mafia Trilogy

Step 5:

Go to the Steam app and right-click Mafia Trilogy 

Step 6:

Select Properties and go to Local Files

Step 7:

Click on the Browse button 

Step 8:

In the game folder, paste the three files you copied

Step 9:

If the files are already installed in the folder, overwrite the files

Step 10:

Finally, double click the RealConfig.bat file, and the setup will start

If you are ready with your VR headset, the game will start playing on your headset when you launch it. 

Note: If you are using SteamVR, be sure to uncheck the “Use Desktop Game Theatre while SteamVR is active” option. To do so, right-click Mafia Trilogy > Properties > General > uncheck “Use Desktop Game Theatre while SteamVR is active”.

That’s all!

You can now start playing Mafia Trilogy in VR and immerse yourself in this remastered FPS game in VR.

How to Play Mafia Trilogy in VR on Meta Quest 2?

To play Mafia Trilogy in VR on Quest 2, check if your PC meets the minimum PC requirements to play the game.

Minimum PC requirements

OS: Windows 10 with a graphics card
Processor: Intel i5 – 4590 / AMD Ryzen 51500x or above
RAM: 8GB RAM
Graphics card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070,1080, or 1650 / AMD 400 graphics card

Here’s how to play Mafia Trilogy VR on Quest 2 wirelessly with Air Link!

Step 1:

Install Steam on your Windows

Step 2:

Also, Install the Quest 2 PC app on your Windows

Note: Install the Quest 2 PC app to play Rift content on Quest 2. You can connect your Quest 2 VR headset using Air Link, the Link cable or similar high-quality USB 3 cable.

Step 3:

Start the Quest app, and in the Settings, click Beta on the left

Step 4:

Click the Air Link button on the right

Step 5:

Now, on the right side, click the Oculus button

Step 6:

On your controller, select the Oculus Air link
Step 7:

Select Launch in the Air Link screen

Customize Mafia Trilogy VR settings

Step 1:

Go to Controls.

Step 2:

Change “Lock-on mode( on foot) ” and “Lock-on mode (mount or vehicle)”

Step 3:

Go to Radar and Blips

Step 4:

Change “Weapon Reticle” to dot

Step 5:

Change “Reticle Dot Size” to small

Mafia Trilogy launches virtually for your gameplay. Notice HUD turns off while playing. Press the D-pad to resume the view.

Suggested read: Red Dead Redemption 2 VR Mod: How to Install [Tutorial]

How do I stop motion sickness in VR?

As a gamer, you know the pros of VR. But a few cons matter too. Mafia triggers an intense experience, but beginners experience motion sickness. We won’t suggest you switch to VR in this case.

Make sure to disable ASW and Motion Smoothing before starting with the game. Users often report lag in the gaming experience, as Mafia is not for VR in the first place.

Are you excited to immerse yourself in Mafia Trilogy VR? Let us know in the comments section below!