In a Gamasutra blog posting that is presumably to help inspire more applications, Square Enix Montreal has promised some major changes for the Hitman series.
For those who have forgotten, Square Enix Montreal is making the next Hitman game after Absolution.
For those who have forgotten, Square Enix Montreal is making the next Hitman game after Absolution.
Source: http://gamasutra.com/blogs/KarstenL...tman_Game_on_a_Postit_Square_Enix_Montral.phpGamasutra said:...
Every time we mention were working on the Hitman franchise, we see a smile on our peers lips. The Hitman games best represent some of the things that gaming is all about: living, immersive worlds for you to play in, and the freedom to do things your way. Io Interactive have been doing a very good job of putting the player front and center and have given us some of the most memorable moments in gaming; emergent stories of how players completed missions shared at the water cooler, this to me is the core DNA of a Hitman game. I know how hard that is to create; I was at Io for the last 11 years. Our challenge is obviously to retain that DNA, while establishing ownership in our team and of our game.
Working with a completely new team around an established IP really gives us a unique perspective on what a Hitman game can be. We can revisit some of the holy cows from other Hitman games, and ask ourselves why and what in a new way, while creating a new and unique Hitman experience.
I am super excited about bringing one of the coolest IPs to one of biggest game development capitals in the world. While I cant reveal any details right now, I can promise you that theres going to be some unexpected surprises that will change the way you experience Hitman games. Forever.
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