Hitman's Winter roadmap is here, includes festive exploding duck-themed knitwear for Agent 47

eurogamer.net:

Hitman developer IO Interactive has laid out its Winter roadmap for the World of Assassination trilogy.

This roadmap extends from November through to January, kicking off today — 9th November — with a new Challenge Pack known as Cloud Nine.

Players will be able to unlock the Sunset Rubber Duck, Orange Pinstripe Briefcase and White Sunset Suit by travelling to Whittleton Creek, Hokkaido and Ambrose Island to complete the Cloud Nine Challenges. Once that is all done and dusted, they will be rewarded with these new items.

Following this, on 23rd November, there will be a new Public Enemy challenge. IO suggests players ensure their MG or Assault Rifle skills are «up to snuff» before taking on this challenge, so get practising I guess.

As we roll into December, and the Christmas spirit is well and truly starting to take off, Hitman players will be able to unlock the Cozy Christmas Suit (pictured in the header image above), thanks to Hitman's The Gift That Keeps On Giving challenge. This arrives on the 7th.

IOI has said that while festive jumpers may have a bit of a reputation for being itchy and ugly, at least they «mask suspicious red stains very well».

Personally, I just appreciate the inclusion of the explosive rubber duck woven into 47's new knitwear.

As well as the above, Hitman players will also see the return of festive favourite the Hokkaido Snow Festival. This will be available from 21st December for all players. Slay bells ring, am I right?

In addition, IO has also said that we will see some elusive targets make their return over the winter months, with more details promised soon. We will keep you posted.

In the meantime, be sure to check out Bertie's interview with IO co-owners Christian Elverdam and Hakan