Perhaps understandably, publishers have alternative priorities.
Many have been chasing the live service game, or putting eggs in the online shooter basket.
Despite this, commercial reception was tepid.
If youll forgive the laboured metaphor,Hitmanremains arguably the last true AAA stealth franchise still kicking.
Thankfully, there is a last bastion of stealthy titles the indie scene.
Of course, theres also Mike BithellsVolume, which was heavily inspired by the originalMetal Gear Solid.
It could be stated that stealth gaming hasnt gone away entirely.
TheBatman Arkhamgames andSpider-ManPS4 also offer light stealth options, but nothing particularly thrilling or vital.
Its not ideal, but at this point it feels as merciful as a raindrop in a drought.
Wed take some VR-based stealth experiences over a big load of nothing any day.
