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Watch The New Hitman 3 Sandbox VR Trailer
Hitman 3 takes immersion to the next level with PS VR. Hitman has always been about immersing yourself in a living, breathing world. A world filled to the brim with interesting characters, secrets, and opportunities. But you’ve never experienced it like this. Hitman 3 will be available on 20 January 2021 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Google Stadia and PC. Hitman 3 will also be coming to Nintendo Switch, playable via cloud streaming technology. Pre-order today for access to the Trinity Pack, a celebration of the World of Assassination.
Here’s Why Square Enix Let Hitman And IO Interactive Go
It was the news of the year when Square Enix decided to sell IO interactive. The news was announced in May, with the Japanese firm initially looking to sell the studio to another publisher but eventually settling on a management buyout (MBO) with the IO team, giving the Hitman studio its independence. It was a surprise for the fans since the digital-centric episodic 2016 iteration of Hitman had gained much fame and revived the series to suit the next generation. The game was very well received by fans and critics alike and generated more than sufficient revenue for the parent company, dispelling any notion of financial offsets. CEO Yosuke Matsuda gave his statement regarding the same, revealing that this difficult decision was a necessary one to ensure the continued success of his company....
Hitman Adds New One Time Elusive Target Game Mode
The new Hitman reboot will be getting a new game mode, called the Elusive target, tomorrow in which the the players will be given only 48 hours to kill the unmarked NPC using the small amount of intel which will be provided. The first Elusive Target will be added today or tomorrow to the first Paris Episode. The time at which the target will be added is still to be specified. The event will run over the course till the end of the weekends. Io Interactive released some pointers which are worth checking out as they provide a lot of info on this new game mode. An Elusive Target is a once in a lifetime experience They are available for a limited time only in game – this first Elusive Target will last 48 hours Intel on the target will be limited They will not appear in instinct mode, or the min...
Hitman Contracts hits Steam
The silent assassin Agent 47 completed his most stealthy operation to date, launching Hitman Contracts on Steam for $7 or just Rs 500, Now that is a steal literally 😉 As the first batch of Steam reviews indicated, the game initially launched without any of the soundtrack and voice work. Hitman’s verified Twitter account confirmed the issue and said that it would be fixed in an “hour or two tops.” Now the most recent Steam reviews indicate that the issue has been resolved. The problem might have had something to do with the licensing of a song that plays during the Rendezvous in Rotterdam level. While the game features an original (and BAFTA Games Awards winning) original soundtrack by Jesper Kyd, it also features a few licensed songs, including the generically angryClutch by Immortal. It’s...
Hitman 6 Brings Back Contracts Mode
Square Enix Montreal is no longer working on a next-gen Hitman game but series creator IO Interactive still is. Today they revealed the first details on the sixth Hitman, in development for PC and next-gen consoles. Hitman 6 (or whatever) once again stars Agent 47, the infamous, bald killing machine. The concept art released in 2012 made me worry that they were going to switch protagonists. IO knows that it wouldn’t feel like a Hitman game without him, though. Agent 47 be taking assassination contracts from ICA and receiving assistance from his handler Diana Burnwood. While Hitman: Absolution mostly took place in the United States, the upcoming next-gen game will have a global campaign. IO Interactive says that Hitman 6 uses the Glacier 2 engine created for Absolution. They emphasize...