Hitman 3, or because it’s now recognized, Hitman: World of Assassination, is totally superior. And given what number of copies have been offered (25 million throughout the brand new trilogy) I feel all of us understood Hitman wasn’t lifeless. However now we’ve got official affirmation from IO Interactive.
IO Interactive is kind of busy proper now, pouring all their effort and time into 007 First Gentle, which is presently anticipated to launch in March, 2026. They’ve additionally acquired one thing referred to as Mission Fantasy in growth, alongside a co-op mode for Hitman: World of Assassination.
In an interview with Selection, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak mentioned the subject of Hitman and the franchise’s future.
“So in fact there will likely be extra ‘Hitman,’” he stated. “However proper now, I feel we have to get to the opposite facet of this yr and subsequent yr you’ll get extra information about ‘Hitman’ co-op”.
However when would possibly we hear of the subsequent Hitman?
Abrak confirms that they are going to, “be speaking concerning the subsequent ‘Hitman” after that. It’s unclear if meaning the corporate will start discussing the subsequent sport internally or if will probably be a public reveal, however both method, the maths factors towards 2028.
Abrak additionally talks concerning the ongoing success of Hitman: World of Assassination.
“Now we have had greater than 85 million avid gamers play it, and we’ve got north of 25 million copies offered,” he stated. “Each month, we’ve got greater than 1,000,000 individuals enjoying ‘Hitman’ persistently. That’s fairly wonderful in any case these years.”
Personally, I freaking adore Hitman and might’t wait to see Agent 47 return.
