IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series, has really latched onto the idea of service games. After the episodic nature of the franchise reboot, Hitman 2 returned to a more familiar structure, but the team has been updating the stealth-em-up for just over a year, drastically increasing the content in an already packed game. In a new blog post, though, it seems things are going to be winding down in the near future so that production can ramp up on the next instalment.
Yes, Hitman 3, or whatever it turns out to be called, is in development. Towards the end of a lengthy update, IO Interactive has stated it's begun work on a follow-up to the assassin sandbox sequel:
"After 13 months of full-time support and content for HITMAN 2 – at no additional cost (besides what we added through the Expansion Pass), we’re now at a place where we are looking increasingly to the future. In real terms, we’re moving more and more of the HITMAN 2 team to join the next Hitman game, which is well underway."
That's your lot in terms of details, but we suppose that the next Hitman game will make an appearance on PlayStation 5, given the timing. At any rate, this is good news; this era of the series is arguably the strongest, so we're pleased to hear IO will be continuing to build on it.
Are you pleased to hear another Hitman game is on the way? Sneak into the comments below.
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Please just make it non episodic. Release a full game with a full story and by all means release dlc updates as you go on.
The gameplay in the games has been brilliant but the episodic format of games is done. Look at Life Is Strange 2. I knew from the start there would be a complete physical edition and lo and behold December 5th it's out lol people have probably been doing the same with Hitman. Oh and a slight nitpick, add a platinum this time lol
@Arugula They Would prb Do Better Under Sony Then They Did Under Square Enix.
@RogerRoger an article written for you here bro.
@Danloaded The 2nd one was a full game. Honestly, the episodic first game worked way better because there was just too much dumped on you at once in the sequel. With the time between episodes, it gave you time to fully explore the areas before the next one came out.
@nessisonett huh was always under the impression it was still episodic. Guessing that's because of the dlc missions that they were always adding.
@Danloaded Yeah, just a straight up season pass this time. Didn’t seem like it was worth the money at all.
Should be great, as Hitman 2 was excellent. I'd like them to continue not making it episodic as that was one of the big things that put me off buying Hitman 1.
It will be a day one purchase for me. At first I was against having episodic releases... but to really see all the possibilities within each level, you have to play the same level many times over. So the idea of episodes sounds all right for me. A clear example: I bought hitman2 a few months , played way over 40hs and only the first two missions. Anyways, hopefully hitman 3 sells well
@Arugula @themcnoisy Thanks for the name-drop, folks!
Whilst I would personally prefer a full release over an episodic structure, IO Interactive have earned my trust regardless. What they've done with the Hitman franchise of late, how they've refined it and perfected its unique gameplay, is nothing short of genius.
So, whatever shape or form the next game takes, and even with its unnecessary always-online element, they've got a Day One customer right here. I'm just excited for more.
@Danloaded The second game was released as a full game, but I actually think the episodic format worked better. Like another commenter said, there was way too much dumped at once with the second game.
(LOVE HITMAN, THOUGH!)
@get2sammyb fair enough. Although my platinum trophy issue still stands lol
Raytraced silver ballers. Drooling right now.
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