After a while, IO Interactive has finally announced that Hitman III, the final episode of the trilogy, is in development.

„Hitman III is the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy, taking players around the world on a globetrotting adventure to sprawling sandbox locations, with Agent 47 returning for the most important contracts of his career. Supported by his Agency handler, Diana Burnwood, Agent 47 joins forces with his long-lost friend Lucas Grey. Their ultimate mission is to eliminate the partners of Providence, but they are forced to adapt as their hunt intensifies. When the dust settles, 47 and the world he inhabits will never be the same again.

Featuring six meticulously detailed locations packed full of creative opportunities, Hitman III gives players the unrivalled freedom to complete their objectives in a game world that reacts to everything they do. All of this is made possible by IOI’s award-winning Glacier technology, which powers Hitman III‘s immersive game world to offer unparalleled player choice and replayability,” IO Interactive’s overview says.

„Hitman III has a much darker tone than the previous games in the trilogy. On top of the core Hitman experience, we are mixing in some surprise elements, an evocative atmosphere and a very real sense of closure,” said Hitman III director Mattias Engstrom in a press release. „I am immensely proud and excited to announce Hitman III. This game will be self-published by IO Interactive and will come directly from us to our passionate fanbase. The entire IO Interactive team is ready and determined to deliver a pinnacle Hitman experience,” IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak added.

So Hitman III will be self-published by IO Interactive. (PlatinumGames and Quantic Dream are both going that path, although they both received investment from Tencent, a Chinese tech company with links to the state party.) The game will be cross-gen (it’s in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One), and if the coronavirus doesn’t ruin plans even further, the game will launch in January. Until then, pick up Hitman Absolution for free on GOG.

Source: Gematsu

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