It’s been just over four years since the last Hitman game, but if a new reporton Eurogamer is to be believed, it’s still going to be a while before we return to assassinating the unfortunate with cheese-wire and shoving their corpses in freezers.
The site is claiming that ever-knowledgeable “sources” are claiming Hitman 5 will be coming to PC, PS3 and 360 in time for next Christmas “at the earliest.” Last week concept art turned up online that hinted at a new game in the series, but the series’ developers IO Interactive were quick to shoot down any expectations, saying the art “does not represent any new Hitman game.” Eurogamer’s sources, however, are saying that the images are indeed “likely” linked to the game. I just don’t know what to believe any more.
The last we heard about a new Hitman game was from a Variety report last year that claimed a new game would be released in late 2010, to tie in somehow with a sequel movie, however IO responded that “there is no way we will be basing a storyline for a new Hitman game on the story in a licensed movie. That’s just not how we work so you shouldn’t be concerned about that.” An actor’s resume from last year also listed a new entry in the series coming from Batman developers Rocksteady, but this was denied.
Play.com are listinga Hitman 5 for 28th November next year, although a no-show on Amazon, Game, ShopTo and others suggests that if the date is indeed accurate, Play.com have clearly got some secret sources of their own. For their part, IO parent company Square Enix told Eurogamer: “It’s flattering to see so many fans are eager for another Hitman game. Unfortunately we have nothing to announce at this time.”
Update: In the most recent Official PlayStation Magazine podcast during a discussion as to why Hitman 5 was not revealed at E3, Leon Hurley says ‘I’ve seen things, I know it’s coming.‘
Source: Eurogamer
xdarkmagician
Hitman is one of those franchises that does alot of things right, but unfortunately isn’t respected as much as other stealth games like splinter cells, or MGS. And it’s a shame because it’s the only stealth game I’ve played through a serious amount of times just to try different strategy/weapons combinations. What other game allowed you to kill the target by sneaking your way into a secured hospital by disguising yourself as the doctor and performing a little malpractice? Also the choice of either FPS or 3rd person view rocks. I hope they finally find the success the series deserves. It’s also good to hear they have no plans for a movie tie-in.