A Gilded Cage

Lore & Background

The mission takes place in Dakota, a fictional American metropolis known for its stark contrast between gleaming skyscrapers and gritty underbelly. Sterling, the target, has risen to prominence through questionable means, leveraging his position to manipulate local politics and business deals. His downfall is orchestrated by the ICA, who sees him as a liability that threatens global stability. The city itself becomes a character in the story, with its neon-lit streets and shadowy alleyways reflecting the moral ambiguity of the world 47 inhabits.

Reader's Guide

The primary objective is to eliminate Sterling within the confines of his penthouse or during his public appearances in Dakota. Players can choose between a stealthy approach, utilizing disguises and environmental distractions to avoid detection, or a chaotic method that involves creating diversions and engaging in combat. Stealth players might infiltrate via the service elevator, donning a waiter's uniform to access restricted areas. Alternatively, they could sabotage security systems to create blind spots. Chaos-oriented approaches involve triggering alarms or causing public disturbances to draw guards away from key locations. The mission concludes with Sterling's elimination, allowing 47 to escape Dakota before the authorities close in. Success depends on adaptability and mastery of the game's mechanics.

Did You Know?

• Dakota is inspired by real-world cities like Chicago and New York but features exaggerated architectural styles.
• This mission introduces new mechanics such as the Focus Mode, enhancing player control over 47's actions.