Agent 47, that is Diana, I’ve a brand new project for you – as of twenty sixth January, we will likely be renaming Hitman 3 as ‘World of Assassination’.
Along with this, it now may also embody all ranges from Hitman 1 and Hitman 2. We’ll make this a free replace for many who already personal the sport. Do you perceive?
OK, Diana did not really say that, however Hitman developer IO Interactive positive did.
Earlier at this time, IOI shared an replace detailing how gamers (each present and new) will “expertise, entry and buy” its current Hitman trilogy as of later this month.
It was a quick replace consisting of two details:
- Hitman 3 will turn out to be ‘Hitman World of Assassination’, which may also embody entry to Hitman 1 and Hitman 2 via our present Entry Cross system. Present Hitman 3 house owners will get a free improve to Hitman World of Assassination on all platforms.
- We’re drastically simplifying the acquisition expertise for brand new gamers. Hitman World of Assassination would be the single obtainable choice to start out enjoying.
There will likely be two merchandise obtainable to buy with this new World of Assasnation expertise. The primary is the usual model of the sport, which can price roughly $70 (“or native equal”).
This version will include Hitman 3, together with Hitman 1’s GOTY Entry Cross and Hitman 2’s Commonplace Entry Cross.
The second that will likely be made obtainable is the World of Assassination Deluxe Pack. It is a DLC pack which can price within the area of $30 (“or native equal”).
This contains the Hitman 3 Deluxe Pack, Hitman 3’s Seven Lethal Sins Assortment (I notably loved Lust) and the Hitman 2 Enlargement Entry Cross.
The developer said that as some gamers will already personal some however not all DLC at the moment obtainable, there will likely be versatile buy choices obtainable.
Over on Steam, IOI is bringing in a “full the set performance” for the DLC packs included within the Deluxe pack.
“When you personal two of the DLCs, you may solely pay $10 for the remaining DLC, fairly than having to pay full worth for the complete Deluxe Pack,” IOI defined.
In the meantime, for these not enjoying on PC, the three DLCs from the Deluxe Pack will likely be obtainable to buy from the in-game retailer individually for $10.
IOI hopes this new “streamlined” method to buying Hitman’s fashionable trilogy will make the whole lot “easy and simple” for shoppers going ahead.
For extra on Hitman, take a look at Ed’s interview with Hitman 3’s Jane Perry and David Bateson. Right here, they discuss enjoying outsiders, absurd humour, and IO’s future with Bond.
