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Hitman Beta Needs Internet Connection, Full Game Doesn’t

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Square Enix recently unveiled the details of the upcoming Hitman beta , which is scheduled to begin tomorrow on PlayStation 4 (PC gamers can test it out a week later on February 19).

When it was revealed, the beta FAQ told us we'd need a constant Internet connection.

So, some were assuming the same would be necessary for the full game. The "always on" debate has often been cause for anger in the gaming community. However, Square Enix clarified to Videogamer that in fact, the full product won't require constant connection:

"Yes, you can play the full game offline after you have downloaded an episode. But there are live elements which you will need to access online."

The anticipated Hitman is slated to release on March 11 for PS4, Xbox One and PC. It will be an episodic-like roll-out and the developer offered details on their content plan , which involves a one-time cost and no microtransactions.

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Square Enix Unveils Info For This Month’s Hitman Beta

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Up for another bad-ass beta?

The beta tests continue to roll in at a pretty solid clip in early 2016; not long after the betas for Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 and Tom Clancy's The Division , Square Enix has announced the Hitman beta.

This test is coming to PlayStation 4 on February 12 (just a few more days!) and to PC on February 19. Sorry, Xbox One owners, but no mention was made of your platform.

If you want to guarantee yourself a spot in this test, you have to pre-order a digital copy of IO Interactive's latest effort. You will have the option of the Full Experience , Intro Pack and Collector's Editions, but bear in mind that those pre-ordering the physical copy of the game won't get into the beta. For more info, click here .

As for exactly what you'll be testing, Square Enix is preparing the prologue for you:

"That's the very beginning of the game, set at a top secret recruitment and training facility. The Prologue revolves around how Agent 47 joined the ICA and shows the first time that 47 meets his long-time handler, Diana Burnwood."

You'll also be able to perform two "free-form" training hits, which can be replayed as many times as you like during the beta. The beta on PS4 officially begins at 8 a.m. PST // 11 a.m. EST on February 12 and ends on February 15 . PC players can jump in at 2 a.m. PST / 5 a.m. EST on February 19 and this runs until February 22 at the same time.

The only downside? Any progress you make in the beat won't transfer over to the full product. Oh well, at least we still get to test it out, right? Hitman is slated to launch on March 11 for PS4, Xbox One and PC.

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