The latest update for Hitman 2 has been released by IO Interactive. The Hitman 2 Update 2.13 Patch Notes are live on IO’s blog and detail a bunch of new content, some of which is detailed below.
First of all, there is a new content pack for Expansion Pass holders. The Winter Sports Pack contains five items and is the first release tied to the expansion pass. A list of the items can be found below:
- Winter Sports Suit: A tight-fitting, multi-colored thin sweater with matching dark grey cargo pants featuring reinforced knees. Neoprene-laced gloves and a matching canteen ensures you will fit right in at any ski-themed event.
- Snowball: A ball made of snow. Can be thrown at anyone to really annoy them.
- Piton: Metal spike used for climbing. Sharp enough to use as a lethal weapon.
- Quickdraw: Climbing gear which can double as a fiber wire in tight situations.
- Arctic Tool Box: A toolbox for arctic climate. Can be used to hide illegal items.
Hitman 2’s Snow Festival Is Now Live
A brand new event called the Snow Festival is now live in the game. The event introduces a new mission at the Hokkaido level, allowing you to throw snowballs at targets. The mission offers two new unlockable items: The Ice Pick and The Snow Festival Suit. The Event will run from January 21 through February 12.
The event will go live on the 21st for Hitman 2 players who own the Legacy Pack. The event and the Hokkaido location will become free for anyone on 22 January until February 12, even if you don’t own Hitman 2.
Balance Changes Are Included Too
IO is also making a bunch of changes to the game, you can find some of them below. The rest can be found on IO’s blog.
Overall Game Improvements
We’ve made hundreds of improvements, fixes and tweaks to the entire game across all disciplines. These improvements will greatly improve the experience of playing HITMAN 2. We’ve listed the stand-out highlights below.Interaction Prompt Size
We’ve added a new Gameplay Option that allows players to change the size of the item interaction text. There are three options; 1. Standard (default) 2. Same Size (Prompt and name are the same size) 3. Larger Text (Prompt and name are the same but larger overall)Handyman Wrench
Completing 15 Featured Contracts will now award the Handyman Wrench. If you’ve already completed the challenge associated this reward, the item will be added to your inventory shortly after the release of the game update.Question Mark
We’ve fixed an issue that could cause some NPCs to investigate distractions from unreasonable distances. We’ve asked them to hold back and be less curious. The NPC’s that you expect to investigate will now do so.Blurred Scope
We’ve fixed an issue that could cause 47’s rifle scope to be blurry when zoomed in.Suit Shadow
We’ve fixed an issue that was preventing 47’s shadow from rendering whilst wearing the Raven Suit.Closing Doors
We’ve fixed an issue that could cause the wine cabinet doors to always be open. They’re now closed for safety reasons.
This event lasts until February 12, so get on it quickly!
It appears Hitman 2 is doing well as IO Interactive has just opened up a second studio to assist with developing Hitman 2 content.
Will you be getting in on the event?
Source – [IO Interactive Blog]