Agent 47 Not in Hitman Sniper: The Shadows

Square Enix has adapted the Hitman series and given it a new face; well, several new faces, in this case.

Hitman Sniper: The Shadows follows a completely new story which takes place after Agent 47’s mysterious disappearance. Due to this event, you will no longer play as Agent 47: the legendary emotionless contract killer whose bald head is symbolic of his legacy.

Instead, you will be thrown into a narrative that has you following the stories of a group of assassins known as The Shadows. The team members comprise of Stone, Soji, Knight, Kiya, and Kolzak, who main goal is to stop a brand new criminal organization that threatens each corner of the world.

Each of these characters possess a rich backstory, dark and complex motives, and most importantly, full heads of hair (Agent 47 rocked the look, however; that’s a fact).

At Square Enix Montreal, lead game designer Fahad Khan has this to say about Hitman Sniper: The Shadows,

“We were given an amazing opportunity to extend the Hitman universe, not only by delivering a fresh take on the world, but also a cast of new playable characters. Our new protagonists all have unique backstories and different styles that could turn into player style, amplifying their play experience, creativity, and strategic choices when approaching a contract.”

While most of us Hitman players feel that the franchise is synonymous with Agent 47, the developers insist that Hitman Sniper’s main draw is that you get to control five different contract killers and experience their unique playstyles through various thrilling contracts.

What do you think about Hitman Sniper: The Shadows, and their decision to redefine the franchise? Let us know in the comments below!