From IGN · Jacqueline Thomas · · 1m 20s
Modder Turns Diablo 2 Into VR Game
Modder creates VR version of Diablo 2 but game crashes after a minute.
In brief
Modder creates VR version of Diablo 2 but game crashes after a minute. A modder converted Diablo 2 Resurrected to VR using existing mods but the game crashes after about a minute due to file integrity checks. Originally reported by IGN.
Modder creates VR version of Diablo 2
Reddit user fantasticauthor2736 created a mod using FlatVR and BodyWalk to convert Diablo 2 Resurrected to VR.
Mod works in early zones
Videos show the mod functioning in the first few zones of Diablo 2 with basic combat mechanics.
UI redesigned for VR
The mod moved inventory to the belt and health, mana, and tools to the left wrist for VR use.
D2R-3D mod enables 3D view
The mod D2R-3D by emmericp provides 3D camera controls using existing game assets.
Game crashes after a minute
Blizzard's file integrity checker flags the mod, causing the game to crash after about a minute of play.
No cheat software workaround
The modder says using cheat programs to bypass crashes would allow play but involves cheating risks.
Diablo 5 development inspired by Diablo 2
Game Director Joe Shely promises methodical gameplay from Diablo 2 for Diablo 5, and Chris Wilson hopes Blizzard's next ARPG draws inspiration from Diablo 2.
The essence
A modder converted Diablo 2 Resurrected to VR using existing mods but the game crashes after about a minute due to file integrity checks.
