Hitman 3is bringing some new challenges and content for World of Assassination fans to enjoy, but it’s also nixing some old features that may come as a disappointment to some users of theclassic stealth video game. IO Interactive is focusing its resources on single-player content, asHitman 3won’t have co-op or multiplayer elements, andHitman 2players will be losing access to these servers soon.
TheHitmangames have been a big “hit” in the stealth games genre, although some people criticize the first two games in the World of Assassination trilogy for being too repetitive. The newHitman 3game modesare IOI’s answer to this criticism, and only time will tell if players judge them to be a good answer or not. Sniper Assassin mode is returning toHitman 3,but single-player only, and the mode’s servers inHitman 2will be retired before the new game’s launch. Ghost Mode, the 1v1 competitive multiplayer, is leaving completely, and won’t return toHitman 3.
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Multiplayer in theHitmangames was an exciting challenge for some players and an alternative to progressingAgent 47’s story, and there are fans who will be sad to see it go. IOI says it has a plan to provide a “solution” to multiplayer trophies for those who’ve put in time and hard work into earning them. Players can also expect to see more information later on in the year about when exactly Sniper Assassin’s co-op servers will shut down.
The Ghost Mode servers, on the other hand, have a set retirement date: August 31. IOI acknowledged how “difficult” the decision was to stop supporting a unique game mode thatHitmanfans can’t get elsewhere. Some fans may miss the classy Phantom Suit, which was only obtainable in Ghost Mode, but IOI has confirmed that this iconic item will be unlockable inHitman 3.
IOI adds that it has learned a lot from creating and supporting Ghost Mode over the past two years, and that it isn’t averse to returning to multiplayer experiences in the future.Hitman 3will be getting VR gameplay,and the devs are no doubt focusing a lot on making virtual reality a seamless experience forHitmanfans, which will have taken resources from multiplayer support.
Hitman 3is rumored to be the most challenging and engaging game in theHitmanseries, and fans can hope that it’ll be a worthwhile conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy. Many players will be sad to see the multiplayer servers come to an end, and will have to look toother co-op game modesto get their fix.
Hitman 3is releasing in January 2021 for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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