Hitman 6
| Hitman 6 | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | IO Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Square Enix |
| Series | Hitman |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows PlayStation 4 Xbox One |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure, stealth |
Hitman 6 is an upcoming action-adventure stealth video game that is currently under development by IO Interactive and will be the sixth entry in the Hitman video game series.
Development
Originally, the game was to be developed by Square Enix developer Square Enix Montreal, a newly established studio.[1] 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."[2][3][4]
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.[5][6][7]
On 16 January 2014 an open letter was filed by IO Interactive for the fans, sharing some news details on the next game. It states the intention to make the next version less linear, with more open-ended maps. The concept of checkpoints will also be abandoned (a by-product of the linearity in Absolution).[8]
References
- ^ Lund, Karsten (25 October 2012). "The Future Hitman Game, on a Post-it: Square Enix Montréal". Gamasutra. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ Nath, Debabrata (17 June 2013). "Hitman studio face lay-offs, nearly half of the staff lose jobs". VG247. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ Cowan, Danny (17 June 2013). "Report: IO Interactive cancels projects, loses half of staff to layoffs". Joystiq. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ Matulef, Jeffrey (17 June 2013). "IO Interactive cancels everything that isn't Hitman, including Kane & Lynch". Eurogamer. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ Usher, Anthony (21 June 2013). "Square Enix Montréal working on smartphone and tablet versions of Hitman and 'other brands'". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ Cocke, Taylor (21 June 2013). "Square Enix Leadership Changes, Focus Shifts From AAA to Mobile". IGN. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ Sheridan, Connor (21 June 2013). "Square Enix Montreal working on Hitman tablet games". GamesRadar. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ "An open letter to all Hitman fans". IO Interactive. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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