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COPENHAGEN, January 14, 2016 - Io-Interactive
today released further details for HITMAN™ which launches on
March 11
th for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment
system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system
from Microsoft, and Windows PC.
A change to the release structure, sees HITMAN become a truly
episodic AAA game experience, with a major live component. Where
players will perform contract hits on powerful, high-profile
targets in exotic locations around the world.
Starting with a Prologue Mission and a Paris location on March
11
th, followed by the next location, set in Italy
releasing in April and then Morocco releasing in May. From there
HITMAN will deliver regular monthly content updates, including
three additional locations; Thailand, the US and Japan until the
season concludes in Japan later in 2016. With weekly live events
and additional planned content in between the monthly updates.
“We decided to take the full leap and publish HITMAN as a
truly episodic game experience,” said Hannes Seifert, Head of
Studio at Io-Interactive. “Part of that decision is for that
little bit of extra time to ensure every location we release is at
the quality level fitting for a HITMAN game. But the main driving
reason is that this will allow us to create a living game that will
expand and evolve over time and establish a foundation for the
future – this is the first game in a storyline which will
continue and expand with future Hitman games.”
A new Intro Pack now contains Prologue and Paris levels and will
release at the new price of $15 (or local equivalent). Each
subsequent location will be priced at $10 as an add-on item to the
Intro Pack*. Alternatively, players can buy the Full Experience up
front for $60. This includes all of this year’s content as
it’s released, and guarantees them not to miss any live or
bonus content.
The disc version of HITMAN will ship at the end of 2016.
PlayStation users will also gain access to The Sarajevo Six. 6
Bonus Contracts, one of which will be released with each location
and sees Agent 47 travel the world in pursuit of six former members
of a paramilitary unit called CICADA in this self-contained
side-story exclusive for PlayStation 4 users.
For players wanting to get into the game early, the HITMAN beta
starts on February 12
th on PlayStation 4 and February 19
th on PC. Players can guarantee access to the beta by
pre-ordering the Full Experience or the new Intro Pack.
*
If players buy the Intro Pack but then want to get into
everything the Full Experience offers, they can also choose to buy
the Upgrade Pack for $50.
Related Links
Official Website:
hitman.com
Official Facebook Page:
facebook.com/hitman
Follow @Hitman on Twitter:
twitter.com/hitman
Visit the subreddit:
reddit.com/r/hitman
About HITMAN
HITMAN is the sixth game in the blockbuster series and is the
culmination of a journey started by Io-Interactive more than 17
years ago. It builds on the critically acclaimed and commercially
successful foundation of games like Silent Assassin, Blood Money
and the recent Hitman: Absolution.
About Io-Interactive
Io-Interactive, a Square Enix Studio, is the creative force
behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform videogames to
emerge in the last decade. Starting with the praised and
ground-breaking Hitman series, Io-Interactive has since developed
the cult classic “Freedom Fighters”, the controversial
“Kane & Lynch" series and the adorable "Mini-Ninjas".
Dedication to creating original IP and unforgettable characters and
experiences are the hallmarks of Io-Interactive.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses
SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment
content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group.
The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading
development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual
property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 110
million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 66
million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 45
million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®.
Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at
http://na.square-enix.com/.
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ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or
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