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WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
ENTERTAINMENT AND IO INTERACTIVE ANNOUNCE HITMAN™ 2
Acclaimed Franchise Returns
with Hyper-Detailed Sandboxes for Agent 47
Featuring New Locations
Across the Globe that Offer Endless Interactive Possibilities for Players
Burbank, Calif. – June 7, 2018 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and independent game
developer, IO Interactive, today announced HITMAN™ 2, the follow-up to the acclaimed international
video game, HITMAN™. Featuring entirely new hyper-detailed sandboxes
full of living, breathing environments to explore, HITMAN 2 offers
players the freedom to plan the ultimate assassination utilizing an assortment
of tools, weapons, disguises and a variety of stealth techniques to creatively
trigger their own unique chain of events. HITMAN 2 will be available for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®4 Pro computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and PC beginning November 13, 2018.
The official HITMAN
2 Announcement Trailer can be viewed here: https://go.wbgames.com/H2Announce
The official HITMAN
2 Livestream Reveal can be viewed here: https://live.wbgames.com/
“We are thrilled to partner with IO Interactive on HITMAN 2 and
bring the latest game in this iconic franchise to the passionate HITMAN fanbase
and new players,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
“IO Interactive has done a fantastic job with the Hitman franchise, and this
new game will provide a distinct gameplay experience for players to be creative
in larger sandbox locations.”
“We are very proud to announce HITMAN 2 as the next exciting
chapter in our ever expanding world of assassination. Building on the success
of our previous game, HITMAN 2 introduces exciting new features, new modes and
franchise firsts to make for a larger and richer game,” said Hakan Abrak, CEO,
IO Interactive. “We couldn’t have wished for a better partner than Warner Bros.
to bring this game to our passionate community and introduce new players to our
universe. Welcome back 47!”
HITMAN 2 takes players
on a global adventure across a mix of bustling international locations,
including a vibrant Miami setting with the colorful ambience of an in-progress
motorsport race bringing a new backdrop to the series. From sun-drenched
streets to dark and dangerous rainforests, each intricate location provides
multiple paths to discover and unparalleled game depth.
Continuing the ultimate spy thriller story, HITMAN 2
allows players to take on the role of the masterful Agent 47 and 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.
HITMAN 2
introduces new ways to play with the Sniper Assassin mode, a standalone feature
that 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 also be enjoyed in a single player mode for those who want to play
as Agent 47.
Sniper Assassin is available to play now as an early access
bonus for consumers who pre-order the HITMAN
2 Standard, Silver, Gold or
Collector’s Edition.
As an additional pre-order bonus, full game early access will be
available for Gold or Collector’s Edition owners four days before release. For
more information, visit www.hitman.com.
To learn more about HITMAN
2, please visit www.hitman.com or join the
conversation on Twitter (@Hitman), Facebook (@Hitman.US), Instagram (@Hitman_Official), YouTube (Hitman) and Twitch (Hitman).
