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| title = Hitman 6 |
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| developer = [[IO Interactive]] |
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| publisher = [[Square Enix]] |
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| series = ''[[Hitman (video game series)|Hitman]]'' |
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| engine = Glacier 2.0 |
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| released = <!-- do not add 'TBA', if left open, the field won't show up in the infobox--> |
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| genre = [[Action-adventure game|Action-adventure]], [[Stealth game|stealth]] |
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| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] |
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| media = Optical disc, Download |
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'''''Hitman 6''''' is an upcoming [[Stealth game|stealth]] [[Action-adventure game|action-adventure]] [[video game]]. It is currently under development by [[IO Interactive]], and will be the sixth entry in the [[Hitman (video game series)|''Hitman'' game series]]. A possible trademark for the name, '''''Hitman: Profession''''', was filed in Europe in December 2011.<ref name="pcg"/> |
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==Development== |
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Originally, the game was to be developed by [[Square Enix]] developer [[Square Enix Montreal]], a newly established studio.<ref name="gamasutra"/> However, due to cutbacks and [[layoff]]s at IO Interactive, a Square Enix representative said that "The studio (IO Interactive) will focus resolutely on the future vision for the Hitman franchise and is in pre-production on a new AAA Hitman project. However we have taken the difficult decision to cancel other studio projects and initiatives at IO and reduce the workforce in this studio, which will impact almost half of the employees currently at IO, as we make internal adjustments to face the challenges of today's market."<ref name="vg247"/><ref name="joystiq"/><ref name="euro"/> |
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Square Enix Montreal (who was originally working on the next Hitman title) will now reportedly focus on developing smartphone and tablet versions of Hitman and other games.<ref name="pocket"/><ref name="ign"/><ref name="radar"/> |
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==References== |
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<ref name="pcg">{{cite web | last =Senior | first =Tom | title =Square Enix trademark Hitman: Profession | work =[[PC Gamer]] | date =January 3, 2012 | url =http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/01/03/square-enix-trademark-hitman-profession/ | accessdate = August 11, 2013 | archiveurl =http://archive.is/7ZaSz | archivedate =August 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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<ref name="gamasutra">{{cite web | last =Lund | first =Karsten | title =The Future Hitman Game, on a Post-it: Square Enix Montréal | work =[[Gamasutra]] | date =October 25, 2012 | url =http://gamasutra.com/blogs/KarstenLund/20121025/179479/The_Future_Hitman_Game_on_a_Postit_Square_Enix_Montral.php | accessdate = August 11, 2013 | archiveurl =http://archive.is/dvc0o | archivedate=August 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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<ref name="vg247">{{cite web | last =Nath | first = Debabrata | title =Hitman studio face lay-offs, nearly half of the staff lose jobs | work =[[VG247]] | date =June 17, 2013 | url =http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/17/hitman-studio-faces-lay-off-nearly-half-of-the-staff-lose-jobs/ | accessdate = August 11, 2013 | archiveurl = http://archive.is/bQ5QZ | archivedate = August 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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<ref name="joystiq">{{cite web | last =Cowan | first =Danny | title =Report: IO Interactive cancels projects, loses half of staff to layoffs | work =[[Joystiq]] | date =June 17, 2013 | url =http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/17/report-io-interactive-cancels-projects-loses-half-of-staff-to/ | accessdate = August 11, 2013 | archiveurl = http://archive.is/6k3Ja | archivedate = August 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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<ref name="euro">{{cite web | last =Matulef | first =Jeffrey | title =IO Interactive cancels everything that isn't Hitman, including Kane & Lynch | work =[[Eurogamer]] | date =June 17, 2013 | url =http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-06-17-io-interactive-lays-off-nearly-half-its-staff | accessdate = August 11, 2013 | archiveurl = http://archive.is/enCKm | archivedate = August 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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<ref name="pocket">{{cite web | last =Usher | first =Anthony | title =Square Enix Montréal working on smartphone and tablet versions of Hitman and 'other brands' | work =[[Pocket Gamer]] | date =June 21, 2013 | url =http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Hitman/news.asp?c=51832 | accessdate = August 11, 2013 | archiveurl = http://archive.is/QmD1j | archivedate = August 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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<ref name="ign">{{cite web | last =Cocke | first =Taylor | title =Square Enix Leadership Changes, Focus Shifts From AAA to Mobile | work =[[IGN]] | date =June 21, 2013 | url =http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/06/21/square-enix-leadership-changes-focus-shifts-from-aaa-to-mobile | accessdate = August 11, 2013 | archiveurl = http://archive.is/xqux6 | archivedate = August 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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<ref name="radar">{{cite web | last =Sheridan | first =Connor | title =Square Enix Montreal working on Hitman tablet games | work =[[Games Radar]] | date =June 21, 2013 | url =http://www.gamesradar.com/square-enix-montreal-focuses-hitman-tablet-games/ | accessdate = August 11, 2013 | archiveurl = http://archive.is/9zK5M | archivedate = August 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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[[Category:Upcoming video games]] |
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[[Category:Action-adventure games]] |
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[[Category:Hitman (series)|* 06]] |
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[[Category:PlayStation 4 games]] |
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[[Category:Xbox One games]] |
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Revision as of 03:26, 6 January 2014
| Hitman 6 | |
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| Developer(s) | IO Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Square Enix |
| Series | Hitman |
| Engine | Glacier 2.0 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure, stealth |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Hitman 6 is an upcoming stealth action-adventure video game. It is currently under development by IO Interactive, and will be the sixth entry in the Hitman game series. A possible trademark for the name, Hitman: Profession, was filed in Europe in December 2011.[1]
Development
Originally, the game was to be developed by Square Enix developer Square Enix Montreal, a newly established studio.[2] However, due to cutbacks and layoffs at IO Interactive, a Square Enix representative said that "The studio (IO Interactive) will focus resolutely on the future vision for the Hitman franchise and is in pre-production on a new AAA Hitman project. However we have taken the difficult decision to cancel other studio projects and initiatives at IO and reduce the workforce in this studio, which will impact almost half of the employees currently at IO, as we make internal adjustments to face the challenges of today's market."[3][4][5]
Square Enix Montreal (who was originally working on the next Hitman title) will now reportedly focus on developing smartphone and tablet versions of Hitman and other games.[6][7][8]
References
- ^ Senior, Tom (January 3, 2012). "Square Enix trademark Hitman: Profession". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ Lund, Karsten (October 25, 2012). "The Future Hitman Game, on a Post-it: Square Enix Montréal". Gamasutra. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ Nath, Debabrata (June 17, 2013). "Hitman studio face lay-offs, nearly half of the staff lose jobs". VG247. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ Cowan, Danny (June 17, 2013). "Report: IO Interactive cancels projects, loses half of staff to layoffs". Joystiq. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ Matulef, Jeffrey (June 17, 2013). "IO Interactive cancels everything that isn't Hitman, including Kane & Lynch". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ Usher, Anthony (June 21, 2013). "Square Enix Montréal working on smartphone and tablet versions of Hitman and 'other brands'". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ Cocke, Taylor (June 21, 2013). "Square Enix Leadership Changes, Focus Shifts From AAA to Mobile". IGN. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ Sheridan, Connor (June 21, 2013). "Square Enix Montreal working on Hitman tablet games". Games Radar. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
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