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Devolver Mocks Blizzard, Mentions 'Hotline Miami 3

Devolver Digital's playful comment about renaming Hotline Miami 2 to Hotline Miami 3 hints at a possible new installment in the popular series, a wish long shared by fans over the past decade.

Sophie Laurent · 1 min read

Devolver Pokes Fun at Industry Rebranding with Hotline Miami Series Twist

When Blizzard rebranded Overwatch 2 as simply Overwatch, prioritizing its free-to-play PvP experience, Devolver Digital responded with a satirical announcement. They stated that Hotline Miami 2 was now Hotline Miami, which had been renamed Hotline Miami 3. This quickly generated buzz among fans eager for a new installment in the Hotline Miami series. Devolver Digital later clarified that the announcement was intended as a parody of the gaming industry's rebranding practices.

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