And multiplayer is being phased out of Hitman 2
As the “dramatic conclusion” to the currentHitmantrilogy, you’d probably expectHitman 3to maintain most of the side modes from the last game, especially given IO Interactive’s trajectory with this series. That said, there are a few removals and changes – some of which will affectHitman 2players.
In a blog post, IO Interactive outlinedHitman 3‘s modes:
Ghost Mode,Hitman 2‘s one-on-one competitive multiplayer mode, won’t be back forHitman 3. Going a step further, IO is shutting down the Ghost Mode servers forHitman 2on July 06, 2025, and “taking all of those learnings onboard for what we do in the future with regards to multiplayer.”
If you’re stressed about unlocking the Phantom Suit, heads up: it’ll be “added as an unlock inHitman 3.”
Similarly, IO Interactive is planning to sunset the co-op servers for Sniper Assassin inHitman 2“before the [January 2021] launch ofHitman 3.” The team says it’ll “share an exact timeline and a solution to the mode’s multiplayer trophies in the coming months,” so there’s some silver lining at least. A smidgen.
As for PC VR, “what I can tell you today is thatHitman 3will include PS VR support at launch.” Uh huh.
