Why Square Enix Let IO Interactive Keep Hitman IP

Nov 23 2017 by IGN PS4

 

Square Enix president and CEO Yosuke Matsuda recently explained why it allowed IO Interactive to keep the Hitman IP when the two parted ways earlier this year, highlighting the intrinsic tie between the studio and its stealth-action franchise.

"It's because I believe it wouldn't be Hitman unless it was Hitman made by IO," Matsuda told GamesIndustry.biz, adding that he believes fans of the series feel the same way.

"I believe the fans of Hitman think it's only Hitman if it's made by IO. So I...

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