What is the Hitman 2016 – Episode 6: Japan release date? November or December 2016 according to Square Enix! The official press release for Episode 5 confirms that “The season finale in Japan will arrive later in 2016.” We guesstimate Episode 6 will arrive on October 31st, 2016 at the earliest and December 27th, 2016 at the latest.
Watch the Hitman 2016 – Episode 6: Japan Preview footage in this here Episode 5 Ending video:
Episode 6 Release Info:
The Hitman 2016 Steam page also mentions how the upcoming episodes will be made available.
The Season Pass description for all of Season 1’s 7 episodes also confirms it’s coming this year, it reads: “Remaining content will be available as six releases periodically throughout 2016.”
Note: The official Hitman 2016 website simply lists Episode 6 as upcoming in 2016.
Episode 6 Story Details:
Episode 6 Synopsis: Unconfirmed as of yet, but as you can see in our “Hitman 2016 – Episode 5: Colorado Walkthrough“, the Episode 5 ending suggests Agent 47 will not be sent after the shadow client who’s been tracking his movements for a long time now, instead he has to deal with Providence who has infiltrated the ICA with Erich Soders as their operative.
The season began with a Prologue and Paris location in March, continued with Episode 2: Sapienza in April, Episode 3: Marrakesh in May, the Summer Bonus Episode in July, Episode 4: Bangkok in August and now Episode 5: Colorado in September.
Episode 5: Colorado is a key episode for the game’s story and adds serious momentum to what has happened already. There are major revelations set to be revealed and that episode has set up an intriguing season finale.
To quote Hannes Seifert, Studio Head at Io-Interactive: “This is one of the toughest episodes yet. Not only do you have four targets, but from the moment you set foot in Colorado you’re on enemy ground. ‘Freedom Fighters’ is a key episode, which will add serious momentum to the story and set up an intriguing season finale for players.”
Hitman Season 1, 2 & 3 Info:
Season 1 is divided into the following DLC packages…
– Full Experience ($60): As Agent 47, you perform contract hits on high-profile targets in exotic locations around the world. Future locations – in April, Sapienza Italy, track down a scientist residing in the sunny coastal town. In May, the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh, Morocco. And as the story expands you will travel to Thailand and the USA before concluding in Japan later in 2016.
– Intro Pack ($15): With the Intro Pack, you get the Prologue and Paris episode. You’ll get full access to Contracts Mode, Escalation Mode, elusive targets and other live content.
– Upgrade Pack ($50): Receive access to all future six episodes, including 5 other locations, by purchasing the HITMAN Upgrade Pack. Content received as part of the Upgrade pack will be released periodically throughout 2016, starting in April. — With the HITMAN Upgrade Pack, you’ll unlock access to all other locations, all future live content, Contracts Mode and additional game updates. — Can only be purchased in conjunction with the HITMAN Intro Pack.
As for Season 2 & 3…
“It’s called Season 1? Does that mean there will be a second season?”, I hear you ask. Yes is the answer! While it’s not yet been greenlit (Season 1 needs to sell well first) the developers have already confirmed they have enough ideas for two more years of Hitman with a potential Season 2 and even Season 3! 😀
When asked about their Season 2 plans, the official Hitman Twitter account replied. To quote: “Of course, our plan is to have three seasons. Although Season Two hasn’t been confirmed yet.”
@bergf89 Of course, our plan is to have three seasons. Although Season Two hasn't been confirmed yet.
— HITMAN (@Hitman) August 6, 2016
Here’s an interview with the creators about the new Hitman 2016:
In this E3 2016 video the game’s creators talk about the early parts of the new Hitman 2016. Torben Ellert, the Online Director from IO Interactive details Hitman, its episodic nature, and unscripted gameplay.
Future Updates:
This section is reserved for future updates. For whenever Square Enix announces when the final Episode of the new King’s Quest is expected to arrive on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam.