IO Interactive has announced that Hitman is dropping the episodic model that proved so divisive last year as the game was released over six separate instalments.
The announcement confirms how the new setup will work on each platform, but it also seems to indicate a shift in policy that could well impact on the studio's thinking for the franchise looking ahead, especially as it plans for life without Square Enix after the publisher confirmed its intention to sell the studio.
"These changes have been planned since early March and will make it easier and simpler to buy the game," the company explained. "Our intention is to make 'The Complete First Season' the default option for new players to buy the game, now that all of the episodes have been released. Additionally, these changes will help us to lay the foundations for our future plans for Hitman.
"We are announcing these changes today, to make sure that existing players are fully aware of their options and to give a fair amount of time before these changes come into effect."
Those on PC and Xbox One who have some episodes but not all will be able to upgrade at a discounted price (minus what they already own, basically), although at the time of writing that offer won't be on the table for those on PS4. Individual episodes will be available to buy on console, but not on PC. That's the general gist, but you can head this way for more details should you need them.