Arkham Asylum dev attached to Hitman 5
Actor's online resume indicates Rocksteady Studios may have taken over development of new installment in IO's hired assassin franchise.
As far back as September 2007, Eidos has indicated that a new installment in IO Interactive's long-running Hitman franchise is in development. In the intervening years, Eidos has undergone significant upheaval, laying off some 25 percent of its staff in advance of being bought by Japanese publisher Square Enix. In that time, neither the publisher nor IO, its assumed developer, has said anything of the game.
And while the publisher remains mum on the project, new information on Hitman 5 appears to have surfaced today courtesy of the online resume of British actor Mark Sloan. As spotted by Joystiq, Sloan completed a round of motion capture for Hitman 5 in 2008.
Notably, Sloan lists Batman: Arkham Asylum outfit Rocksteady Studios as the game's developer, not franchise creator IO. It is unclear whether Rocksteady is solely handling development of the title or whether it is collaborating with IO. Square Enix had not responded to requests for comment on the resume listing as of press time.
Of IO's known projects, the Danish studio is working on Mini Ninjas, a new intellectual property for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, DS, and PC. Eidos has also filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, indicating that IO may be at work on a sequel to the 2007 co-op-heavy shooter.
11 Minutes Of Ghost Of Tsushima Ultrawide PC Max Settings Gameplay MultiVersus - Official PvE Rifts Mode Overview Trailer XDefiant - Official Launch Trailer LORELEI AND THE LASER EYES | Official Launch Trailer FINAL FANTASY XIV: DAWNTRAIL - Official New Job Actions Trailer Killing Floor 3 - Killing Floor 15th Anniversary Developer Diary REYNATIS - Release Date Announcement Trailer Assassin's Creed Shadows - Official Trailer Breakdown | Samurai, Shinobi, And Feudal Japan Explained Apex Legends: Altered Horizons Cinematic Trailer Assassin's Creed Shadows - Who Are Naoe and Yasuke? Assassin's Creed Shadows - Official Cinematic Reveal Trailer Destiny 2: The Final Shape - Khvostov Exotic Auto Rifle Preview
Please enter your date of birth to view this video
By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com
Join the conversation