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The iconic Hotline Miami series arrives on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S!

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat. Set in an alternative 1989 Miami, you will assume the role of a mysterious antihero on a murderous rampage against the shady underworld at the behest of voices on your answering machine.

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game. Follow the paths of several distinct factions – each with their own questionable methods and uncertain motivations – as unforeseen consequences intersect and reality once again slips back into a brilliant haze of neon and bloodshed.

Free upgrade for existing owners!

 

[Raven117]

Probably my favorite indie games

 

[Perrott]

DualSense?

 

[Chuck Berry]

Oh sweet. Will upgrade after work

 

[Mownoc]

Seems like it's a free upgrade so nothing really to complain about. Though I'm unsure how these games really benefit from native PS5/XSX versions when they could be played BC. Is there any list of features?

 

[Big Baller]

Bought it not too long ago. 4k120hz?

 

[Nankatsu]

Never played it. Have I sinned?

 

[K2D]

Great games - but without new features I see no reason to return.

 

[Arsic]

Never played it. Have I sinned?

Yes. Repent immediately.

 

[Krappadizzle]

Buy it for the soundtracks...

Stay for the violence. I don't remember if I've ever beaten either, but they are great games if you are in the mood.

 

[Ryuji Goda]

Cool. It's free

Still waiting for the Fallout 4 PS5 upgrade.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

How would they have updated these? I played the original on Vita and it ran flawlessly.

 

[Radical Dreamer]

One of the greatest indie series ever. Love vibes/music of these games.

 

[Thabass]

Make. Hotline. Miami. 3.

 

[Antwix]

Great games but what is the point exactly? At least on Xbox one X you already get 4K @ 60fps.

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

Wish they'd give us an update on what they're working on. If anything at all. Thse games were both pure fucking gold to me.

 

[Chuck Berry]

PS5 versions utilize the dualsense and there are new trophy/cheevo lists for each

and 4K (not like it'd really be noticeable with this artstyle)

 

[Arsic]

PS5 versions utilize the dualsense and there are new trophy/cheevo lists for each

and 4K (not like it'd really be noticeable with this artstyle)

Dual sense and new trophies ? I’m in.

 

[thatsafakewebsitebro]

I remember finishing the 1st game and had no idea what was going on. That ending was wild. Never got around to playing the second game.

 

[Mokus]

Do they come with visual upgrades?

 

[Sethbacca]

Never played it. Have I sinned?

Kind of depends on the types of games you like, but it's a banger for sure.

 

[Puscifer]

Do they come with visual upgrades?

Native 4k

 

[NeonDelta]

Forgot how addictive this game was. Been ages since I played it. Just went to play for 5 minutes and ended up spending half hour on it

 

[LectureMaster]

Definitely one of my favorite platinums, now I have the motivation to do it over again.

 

[Dr.brain64]

Nice! Will update tonight.

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

Physical release??

 

[a multicultural team of v]

The extra second or two delay when you restart after death in the PS5 version is infuriating, exacerbated by the fact that I think it gets progressively worse as you continue. I suspect this is yet another glorious bonus feature thanks to Unity.

 

[xrnzaaas]

I'm going to destroy my controllers, but it's worth it. Nice to offer a free upgrade for existing owners.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Physical release??

Maybe next year if we're lucky lol. However, if you have a Switch you can get the Hotline Miami Collection from most retailers for around €20. This reminds me that I should be taking my own advice as I've been postponing the purchase for months now.

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

Cool. It's free

Still waiting for the Fallout 4 PS5 upgrade.

This!

Also- rdr2 and MAFIA REMAKE! Mafia came out late August of '20 ...that's really shitty of them not to update it considering consoles came out what, 1 month later?

 

[xrnzaaas]

This!

Also- rdr2 and MAFIA REMAKE! Mafia came out late August of '20 ...that's really shitty of them not to update it considering consoles came out what, 1 month later?

2K seems to have abandoned that release completely. Which is a shame because it was a very good remake which remarkably stayed faithful to the original in terms of story or mission structure (and no open world stuff).

 

[violence]

These games are F'n great.

 

[Naked Lunch]

Free upgrades dont happen often in this day and age.
I bought it on PS3 back in the day and XB1 years later.
Was neat to see it updating on my Series X the other day - no clue it was due for a release.

I vastly prefer the 1st Hotline over 2 - but both are still fun, if flawed, games.
I really like the trippy story of the 1st game and all the little hidden details in the interlude levels.
This game always reminded me of a jacked up NES Mission Impossible remix.

 

[Futurematic]

Wait I just own the first one not both, no free upgrade? Bummer.

(Edit: I downloaded my copy and it’s still PS4 no way to make it PS5. Shrug. Well I suppose I did mean to play the sequel.)

 

[FUBARx89]

Wait I just own the first one not both, no free upgrade? Bummer.

(Edit: I downloaded my copy and it’s still PS4 no way to make it PS5. Shrug. Well I suppose I did mean to play the sequel.)

No. Free upgrade still. I only own hotline miami 1.

The extra second or two delay when you restart after death in the PS5 version is infuriating, exacerbated by the fact that I think it gets progressively worse as you continue. I suspect this is yet another glorious bonus feature thanks to Unity.

It's awful isn't it.

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

Maybe next year if we're lucky lol. However, if you have a Switch you can get the Hotline Miami Collection from most retailers for around €20. This reminds me that I should be taking my own advice as I've been postponing the purchase for months now.

I'm PC/PS5 only.

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

The extra second or two delay when you restart after death in the PS5 version is infuriating, exacerbated by the fact that I think it gets progressively worse as you continue. I suspect this is yet another glorious bonus feature thanks to Unity.

Wtf .. in a game like this that's actually a big deal

 

[Raven117]

The extra second or two delay when you restart after death in the PS5 version is infuriating, exacerbated by the fact that I think it gets progressively worse as you continue. I suspect this is yet another glorious bonus feature thanks to Unity.

this would definitely affect the cadence and rythmn of the game. And that game relies HEAVILY on that

 

[a multicultural team of v]

Wtf .. in a game like this that's actually a big deal

It's honestly infuriating lol, especially since I am so used to hitting X to restart and immediately starting to move... Not having this weird delay that doesn't even have a consistent length.