Hitman Bonus Episode Coming This Summer, Features Giant Killer Robot

Hitman players will be able to play a bonus episode this summer, where they'll revisit changed versions of Sapienza and Marrakesh, publisher Square Enix announced today. The bonus episode has two separate missions, which offer new in-game challenges and opportunities.

The bonus episode is not part of the main Hitman story. Instead, the areas will have a different feel to them, with a giant killer robot making an appearance in Sapienza. The episode serves as the season's halfway point before the release of the last three episodes: Thailand, the US, and Japan. All three are set to release this year.

Additionally, there's "an entirely new setting" for Escalation Contracts and Elusive Targets, though no further information was given. We've contacted Square Enix and will update this story if we receive more information.

Hitman's Summer Bonus Episode releases July 19 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. You can check out descriptions for the two missions below.

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When the town of Sapienza is taken over by a film crew shooting a new sci-fi blockbuster. Agent 47 must aim to retire one of the cast members during a climactic scene being staged late at night in the town square.

A House Built on Sand

Set at the frenetic night markets in Marrakesh, a mole for a major construction company is about to sell secrets to their largest rivals. Agent 47 is tasked with making sure the leak stops there.

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