Snacks the sober sea lion
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Square-Enix's expectations are fucking ludicrous though. I don't understand what's going on where companies barely advertise their games and then expect them to sell 5 million anyway.
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HITMAN |OT| Blood Monthly
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spindoctor
Member
I really, really hope the rumor is true and that IO gets to continue working on Hitman in the future. That said, I'm somewhat disappointed that the rumor says season 2 could be in 2018. That's mostly because I really want more Hitman ASAP but even putting that aside, I thought the framework being in place would let them get content out faster. Hokkaido came out in October I think so I would have hoped that they would manage to put another new episode for season 2 out by 12 months later. It makes me wonder whether they might be considering dropping the episodic format altogether since it clearly dampened sales (even though most of us would consider it the best thing that could have happened to the franchise).
Anyway, I am glad that things seem to be looking up for them. I wonder when they'll be able to talk about the situation.
Anyway, I am glad that things seem to be looking up for them. I wonder when they'll be able to talk about the situation.
Oldest Snake
Member
Well there we go. 100% completion, 260 hours put into it.
If that turns out to be the last IO-made Hitman game we ever get I can safely say they went out on a high note but god damn I hope that's not the end.
If that turns out to be the last IO-made Hitman game we ever get I can safely say they went out on a high note but god damn I hope that's not the end.
Alpha Phoenix
Member
Assuming development on Season 2 continues, I imagine it will be out by this time next year. The rumor says it's already half complete.
It could mean that they would be aiming to ship the season 2 box at 2018, but episodes of season 2 would start rolling out earlier. But who knows.
PaulKersey
Member
Really hope IO survives and keeps Hitman. Went to UFC 211 last night and it got me REALLY thinking about how awesome a boxing/mma event could be for a level. Big arena and you could either disguise yourself as a targets opponent, a referee, etc. Mostly, I just want a GREAT cutscene of 47 literally killing a guy in an MMA fight.
joeygreco1985
Member
Absolution had a level featuring an underground MMA/wrestling match, not too far off!
PaulKersey
Member
I, like many others, must not have made it that far. Or I did and literally forget.
But either way, I want it.
PaulKersey
Member
Ahhh, I vaguely remember that now. Should've known it was already in one. Make it a boxing match, then.
Remembrance
Member
Hold triangle to swap boxing gloves with exploding boxing gloves.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
If someone is killed via explosion, it won't count as body seen even if the body is seen, a la Poisoning right?
I'm not sure, but I had to reply to you because this might be one of the best comments I've seen on this website. Like if it was taken out of context it would be straight up crazy talk.
Though if I had to guess I thought it would still count as body seen. But if it's an accidental explosion (like with a fire extinguisher) you'd be fine if I'm not mistaken.
Remembrance
Member
There are two kinds of explosion kills: explosive device and explosion (accident). Body Found counts for explosive device kills but not for accidents.
Only environmental objects exploding count as accidents (plus the golf ball if struck on the tee, for some reason).
Although there has been some creativity lately in using the explosion itself to hide the body (by launching it somewhere where it's hidden).
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
damn, was hoping to kill him with a ducky
Ah yes, SILENT ASSASSIN
Sounds like IO had to fire some people, presumably as a result of the Square news.
https://twitter.com/IOInteractive
https://twitter.com/IOInteractive
Macho Madness
Member
That's too bad, hope everyone lands on their feet somewhere. Lots of talent that any studio should feel good about bringing on.
Secondarily, I wonder how this affects things with Hitman.
Finally got around to grabbing this game. Regret not buying it episode by episode and missing out on the elusive targets, but just didn't have the time. So much fun. Really hope they unlock all the ETs after they wrap up the season (and they give us a S2).
also, Colorado fucking sucks.
also, Colorado fucking sucks.
vpance
Member
I would feel better if
1. The IP stays with IO
2. The main directors and designers stick around
Remembrance
Member
Lots of news coming out of Square Enix's investor briefing but this hasn't been posted yet: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/hitman-may-survive-sale-of-developer-io-interactiv/1100-6450365/
Matsuda explicitly confirmed that they're looking for a buyer who can keep Hitman going.
Everything hangs in the balance of these negotiations.
Matsuda explicitly confirmed that they're looking for a buyer who can keep Hitman going.
Everything hangs in the balance of these negotiations.
Someone should make thread.
I just found it to be such a wildly unbalanced and poorly paced level. You're either hostile to everyone, or you have basically unlimited access to every area on the map. It lacks the progression that I find so fun about Hitman... working your way up the chain, getting one disguise, then another, then another, etc.
A change of pace, I guess, but not a welcome one. I thought Marrakesh did the whole "military base" construct a lot better, since you still had the social stealth aspect of it too (which was also necessary, in some respects, for sneaking into the entirely hostile area)
Still doesn't sound good
So unless something changes, does that mean S2 is cancelled?
Also fuck SE.
Remembrance
Member
Nobody finds bodies in the recording booth now?
Still doesn't sound good
So unless something changes, does that mean S2 is cancelled?
Also fuck SE.
Well, check the thread about Project I.G.I. That's another former Eidos property, which the original developers just bought back from Square Enix in order to continue the series.
No point in speculating about negotiations that may well be going on as we speak.
Eventually they would I believe, but the alarm delays someone checking the booth for long enough to exit before it.
Remembrance
Member
That video also reminds me, the guy going to the toilet was one of the popular drowning targets for Himmapan Horror.
I used to leave him there with the door open, and nobody would find the body for ages.
TheVampire
Banned
I finally got this game but im finding it a bit overwhelming!
Im on the second mission that big party and the levels are huge, so many ways to go about doing things etc....
Also its kinda annoying how I have to keep swapping my weapons by pressing I to go into the inventory and select the gun. Then do the same thing to select a screwdriver or whatever. Or is there an easier way?
Im on the second mission that big party and the levels are huge, so many ways to go about doing things etc....
Also its kinda annoying how I have to keep swapping my weapons by pressing I to go into the inventory and select the gun. Then do the same thing to select a screwdriver or whatever. Or is there an easier way?
Remembrance
Member
You don't know where anything is in these massive levels until you remember from playing many times. Just embrace it.
No, there are no hot keys for quick-selecting anything. Because you could be carrying around like ten guns and fifty other things at once.
I know that feel. I suggest doing all the opportunities first, since they guide you. After you've done a handful you'll start to have a much better (but still very incomplete) idea of the layout and possibilities of that level.
Also, don't watch BernardoOne's videos unless you wanna feel bad.
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spindoctor
Member
Well, here's the June content schedule. Hokkaido ET but it won't be on the same day as the new escalations/featured contracts. And there's a patch coming as well. I wonder if they unlock all ETs in it or maybe even drop the always online requirement. This is pretty much the end of season one right?
EDIT - It's not the end. They say on the site that this ET is the penultimate ET so there's one more coming next month I guess.
http://www.ioi.dk/hitman-june-content-schedule/
EDIT - It's not the end. They say on the site that this ET is the penultimate ET so there's one more coming next month I guess.
http://www.ioi.dk/hitman-june-content-schedule/
Aangster
Member
Really curious to see what the upcoming update offers. Although I usually approach missions with stealth in mind, I'm hoping for a gun/AI combat revamp down the line to make that approach more viable. Regardless of Absolution's point shooting mechanic, I felt that it really nailed the feel of firearms. We need a revolver IOI.
spindoctor
Member
That's not happening in season one, but I do kind of see your point. I never used any of the automatic weapons in any mission throughout the year. Pistols, sniper rifles and all the other tools got a lot of use but never SMGs or assault rifles. I guess part of the reason for that is that I just don't consider Hitman to be a shooter and I wouldn't want to play it like that anyway. But yeah, it would be good if they could make that work better for those who would like to have the option.
Yeah, while recognizing that playing Hitman as a shoot 'em up is antithetical to the point of the series, I wonder if they could create scenarios/rewards/challenges where that route is encouraged/not punished. There's, as far as I can tell, literally never a reason to use automatic weapons in the game - which is a shame, because that's one potential avenue for creative assassinations that's pretty much useless.
I don't even think you need to "punish" players for going that route since it's way harder to play the game as a shooter than a stealth game.
I thought Splinter Cell: Conviction did a great job straddling the lines of pure stealth/pure action/mix of both, and offering an incentive to play through the game multiple ways.
I don't even think you need to "punish" players for going that route since it's way harder to play the game as a shooter than a stealth game.
I thought Splinter Cell: Conviction did a great job straddling the lines of pure stealth/pure action/mix of both, and offering an incentive to play through the game multiple ways.
Blitzrules240
Banned
I'm guessing the Clown in Nighttime Marrakesh is the final target.
Oldest Snake
Member
IO making changes to the way people can buy season 1 of Hitman.
Quote from Travis on the Hitman subreddit:
Quote from Travis on the Hitman subreddit:
unknownhero
Member
future plans could mean anything but fingers crossed.
Remembrance
Member
This latest blog update is only on ioi.dk, not on hitman.com. Seems to indicate a change in how things are being done already.
Not sure if we're to look too deeply into the first tweet.
I mean the "??" bit could just be July, when we likely get the last ET and Game Update for Season One.
Remembrance
Member
But we know that's coming, so there's no "??" about it...
Hmm, perhaps...
So I just got the complete first season steelbook edition for PS4. Apart from elusive targets, is there anything else I've missed? Is it still possible to gain max mastery without them? Have the devs said anything about maybe setting up a daily or weekly cycle with past elusive targets? Players would still have one shot at them but at least they wouldn't be lost to the ether.
Maybe bringing them back would defeat the purpose though, I dunno. Regardless, I'm looking forward to some agent 47 hijinks.
Maybe bringing them back would defeat the purpose though, I dunno. Regardless, I'm looking forward to some agent 47 hijinks.
Remembrance
Member
Everything else that's been added to the game is still there. There are more than enough things to do for max mastery.
The developers have been pretty consistent in saying that elusive targets won't return.
You can probably do 1/3 of the challenges for every level and reach Mastery. There's tons of them. Elusives were never considered something needed to reach Level 20. Just extras for when the season was "live"
They havent said anything, but I believe old elusives coming back hinges on what the final fate of Hitman and IO will be.
darkinstinct
...lacks reading comprehension.
Yes, they have. But now they are desperate. And TBH if I was interested in this game only now and I'd be told in game that there are these 26 elusive targets that I will never be able to experience or unlock those outfits because screw our late adopters - I'd rather not buy the game at all. The idea of elusive targets is great, the execution (haha) is worrying. Everybody that buys this game should have their one shot (haha) at every single one of the elusive targets, no matter when they get around to playing it.