WBIE and IO Interactive announce the worldwide launch of
HITMAN 2 for
Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, offering the latest installment in this
assassination-for-hire series. The
launch trailer
offers a look at the game, concluding with a glimpse of the human bean that will
be the game's first "elusive target." Here's word on the game and the special
editions they are offering:
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and IO Interactive today announced
that HITMAN™ 2, the follow-up to the acclaimed international video game,
HITMAN™, is available now for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system,
PlayStation®4 Pro computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices,
including the Xbox One X, and PC. Developed by IO Interactive, HITMAN 2 perfects
the assassination sandbox experience, providing players with an unrivaled
freedom to plan and complete their mission utilizing an assortment of tools,
weapons, disguises and a variety of stealth techniques to creatively trigger
their own unique chain of events.
“We’re thrilled to partner with the talented team at IO Interactive on the
launch of HITMAN 2 today,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros.
Interactive Entertainment. “HITMAN 2 has immersive gameplay, franchise-first
game modes and a constant flow of free live content that is sure to excite the
passionate fanbase, as well as new players.”
“It has never been a more exciting time for IO Interactive and Hitman players
all around the world,” said Hakan Abrak, CEO, IO Interactive. “HITMAN 2 marks
not only a new chapter for us as an independent studio but also serves as a
benchmark for our commitment to deliver unique AAA experiences. The World Of
Assassination will truly never stop challenging you, as we will keep expanding
it and further push the envelope in new, ambitious directions.”
HITMAN 2 takes players on a global adventure across six intricate locations –
including Hawke’s Bay (New Zealand), Miami (Florida/U.S.), Santa Fortuna
(Colombia), Mumbai (India), Whittleton Creek (Vermont/U.S.) and the mysterious
Isle of Sgàil (North Atlantic) – all living, breathing environments with
multiple paths to explore, unparalleled game depth and countless interactive
possibilities.
A variety of new features, upgrades and items are present in HITMAN 2, including
the 1-versus-1 competitive multiplayer – Ghost Mode, online co-op mode – Sniper
Assassin, return of the fan-favorite briefcase, brand new progression system,
ability to hide in low vision areas, enhanced crowd fidelity, picture-in-picture
mode, accented dialogue, strategic use of mirrors, improved combat A.I., new
difficulty levels and much more. With the entire main game available at launch,
this allows for all locations to be immediately enjoyed and utilized for
post-launch free live content, including Elusive Targets, Escalations, Challenge
Packs and Contracts Mode.
The first of numerous post-launch live content updates will include the upcoming
Elusive Target mission starring international actor Sean Bean, who will take on
the role of Mark Faba, a former MI5 agent turned freelance assassin. Elusive
Target No. 1 Starring Sean Bean, entitled The Undying, will release on Nov. 20
and run for 14 days. Elusive Targets are unique, high-stakes contracts that are
only available for a limited time. These missions are free for all players,
allowing one chance to assassinate the target and if not successfully completed,
the contract cannot be retried. Once Elusive Target No. 1 is available, players
must take out Mark Faba before he can complete a contract at the Global
Innovation Race event in Miami.
HITMAN 2 introduces new ways to play with the brand-new Ghost Mode, IO
Interactive’s unique take on 1-versus-1 multiplayer competition where gamers can
put their assassination skills to the ultimate test. In Ghost Mode, two players
compete against each other online, both as Agent 47, to assassinate the most
targets faster and cleaner than their opponent, while utilizing weapons, items,
outfits and ghost crate supply drops to help accomplish the overall mission.
Ghost Mode will be available for the Miami location when HITMAN 2 releases and
will subsequently become available for additional locations post-launch.
The franchise-first Sniper Assassin brings a co-op experience to the Hitman
series for the first time, allowing two players to work together online to take
down their targets. Sniper Assassin can be played solo as Agent 47 or
cooperatively as one of two new operatives, Stone and Knight. The first map,
which is set against the backdrop of a lush chateau in Himmelstein, Austria,
will be available to all players, with more maps becoming available at a later
date.
Building on the established, ever-expanding World Of Assassination, HITMAN 2
continues the ultimate agent thriller story as gamers take on the role of the
masterful Agent 47, who must embark on a mission to hunt the elusive Shadow
Client and unravel his militia once and for all. However, when 47 learns the
hidden truth about his past, nothing will ever be the same.
Looking back at the past and ahead to the future, the HITMAN Legacy Pack brings
remastered and enhanced locations from the previous game to HITMAN 2, all living
under one ever-expanding roof and building one World Of Assassination. All six
locations – Paris, Sapienza, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Colorado and Hokkaido – are now
accessible as downloadable content (DLC) and incorporate various new features
from HITMAN 2. Owners of the previous game have access to the HITMAN Legacy Pack
at no additional cost.
The HITMAN 2 Standard Edition includes the main game and is available for
$59.99. The HITMAN 2 Silver Edition includes the main game, plus an upcoming
Expansion Pack featuring a new location, new Sniper Assassin map, new
challenges, various missions, outfits and weapons, as well as the Executive Pack
featuring the Italian black leather briefcase and ICA 19 Blackballer pistol
in-game items, all for $79.99. The HITMAN 2 Gold Edition includes the main game,
plus the Expansion Pass, which contains two upcoming Expansion Packs providing
new locations, new Sniper Assassin maps, new challenges, various missions,
outfits and weapons, as well as the Executive Pack, all for $99.99. Finally, the
HITMAN 2 Collector’s Edition includes the main game, Expansion Pass, Executive
Pack, Collector’s Pack featuring the concussive rubber duck and midnight black
suit in-game items, exclusive Steelcase, Agent 47 bullet keyring, Agent 47
rubber duck and Agent 47 signature coin, all packed into an exclusive replica
Agent 47 Gun Case for $149.99. Please note, the Collector’s Edition is not
available for PC and is extremely limited worldwide. Interested parties should
check with their local retailers regarding availability.