Hitman 2 (2018)

[Random Guy Esq.]

The sequel to the 2016 title is due November 13th this year, and for better or worse, is ditching the episodic release format. Apparently though, it'll still get the same kind of extra content that the 2016 game did, i.e. elusive targets, escalation contracts etc. The announcement trailer below centres around the game's first sandbox level, a motor racing event in Miami.

If you pre-order now;

• you will get instant access to Hitman: Sniper Assassin co-op thingy of which I know very little (trailer below)
• you're a mug - friends don't let friends pre-order.

Probably the biggest change since the last game is that Warner Bros are now publishing. Given the loot box nonsense of Shadow of War (although eventually reversed), I'd be wary of them trying to monetise the **** out of this. Already there are grumbles about the special editions available on the Steam page - RPS say;

My only concern is the pricing of the game. It’s not surprising that the basic version of the game costs £45/$60, but there are also Silver and Gold editions costing £60/$80 and £70/$100 respectively. Silver promises one expansion, Gold promises two, but the wording chosen may betray their scale; Silver adds a ‘new location’ and Gold adds ‘new locations’. Only one new map per pack? I’d be glad to be wrong, but I’m the cynical sort when it comes to major publishers, and Io Interactive have partnered with mega-studio Warner Bros for this one.

Wait and see on that one, I suppose. Oh, and yes, there has already been a Hitman 2. And finally, the briefcase is back.

 

[Random Guy Esq.]

Hitman 2 DLC ‘Hitman Legacy Pack’ announced, includes all six locations from original Hitman

Known as the Hitman Legacy Pack, all six locations – Paris, Sapienza, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Colorado and Hokkaido – will be accessible as downloadable content (DLC) and will incorporate various new features from Hitman 2, including a brand new progression system, addition of hiding in foliage and crowds displayed at improved fidelity, picture-in-picture mode, strategic use of mirrors, improved combat A.I., new gameplay items like the briefcase, dart gun, flash grenades, etc., new difficulty levels, and much more!

As new elements and game modes are continually added to Hitman 2, as well as the previous game’s locations, “World of Assassination” will offer a continuous experience that will never stop growing and never stop challenging players, defining the past, present and future of Hitman.

The Hitman Legacy Pack will be available to owners of the previous game for free. Owners of Season 1 can download the remastered and enhanced content once Hitman 2 launches without any additional costs.