It is officially the 25th anniversary of the HITMAN series. To mark the occasion, IO Interactive is releasing a new limited-edition 25th Anniversary version of HITMAN World of Assassination, the full package that combines Hitman (2016), Hitman 2 and Hitman 3 into one set. The HITMAN World of Assassination 25th …
Read More »HITMAN World of Assassination update brings major overhaul to PC VR implementation
IOI have overhauled their VR mode in HITMAN World of Assassination, with PC VR players receiving all of the enhancements from the PSVR2 version and more.
Read More »Bruce Lee will star in the next HITMAN elusive target mission
HITMAN continues to get major updates. This week, IO Interactive announced the latest DLC collaboration, bringing legendary martial artist and actor, Bruce Lee, to the game. The Infiltrator is the latest elusive target mission for HITMAN: World of Assassination. Now, Bruce Lee won't actually be a target for Agent 47, …
Read More »HITMAN: World of Assassination 25th Anniversary limited edition set announced
It is officially the 25th anniversary of the HITMAN series. To mark the occasion, IO Interactive is releasing a new limited-edition 25th Anniversary version of HITMAN World of Assassination, the full package that combines Hitman (2016), Hitman 2 and Hitman 3 into one set. The HITMAN World of Assassination 25th …
Read More »007 First Light officially launches in March of next year
IO Interactive’s 007 First Light has gotten its first proper gameplay showcase – alongside confirmation of the game’s release date.
Read More »HITMAN: World of Assassination comes to iPhone and iPad
Earlier this year, IO Interactive announced plans to bring Hitman: World of Assassination to an unlikely new platform – iOS. Now, as of today, Hitman is officially available to download and play on iPhone and iPad. Over the past couple years we’ve seen an increasing number of AAA titles ported …
Read More »HITMAN: World of Assassination will soon be playable on iPhone
Following the likes of Resident Evil, Death Stranding and Assassin’s Creed, IOI’s HITMAN World of Assassination is set to come to iOS this Summer.
Read More »IO Interactive CEO on studio’s sustainable development approach for Hitman and 007
In an era where AAA game studios are closing down and making cuts left and right, IO Interactive has managed to maintain stability since going independent in 2017. The Hitman series is to thank for that, as the cost to develop each game shrank over time due to foresight and …
Read More »Hitman: World of Assassination to receive co-op in a future update
In an effort to continue building upon its foundations, Hitman: World of Assassination will receive a new co-op mode in the future.
Read More »IO Interactive is hosting its first ever games showcase this week
Last night, IO Interactive announced 007 First Light, the studio's long-awaited James Bond game. As it turns out, IO Interactive has much more up its sleeve, with the company set to showcase a trio of games later this week as it transitions into being a game publisher, alongside a development …
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From promising indie titles to massive AAA ports of next-gen titles, we've rounded up all 22 third-party games announced for the Switch 2 so far.
Read More »HITMAN World of Assassination comes to PSVR2 later this month
Following a slight delay, HITMAN World of Assassination is finally coming to PSVR2 later this month on the 27th of March.
Read More »HITMAN: World of Assassination hits major new player milestone
While the team continues to work on James Bond, IO Interactive revealed that the HITMAN: World of Assassination Trilogy has surpassed 75 million total players.
Read More »IO Interactive wants to do its own James Bond trilogy
Project 007, the new James Bond game from Hitman studio, IO Interactive, could be the first step in a trilogy. The game will feature a Bond 'made for gamers'.
Read More »HITMAN World of Assassination announced for PSVR2
Despite excellent hardware, Sony’s PlayStation VR2 headset has received relatively little support from the console manufacturer itself, relying on its partners to keep the headset afloat. Fortunately, the headset still sees plenty of 3rd party support – with the much loved HITMAN World of Assassination now announced to be coming …
Read More »IOI’s Project 007 to feature 1st and 3rd person according to job listing
Following the successful conclusion to their most recent HITMAN World of Assassination Trilogy, IO Interactive announced that they are working on a 007 James Bond game. So far, we have seen next to nothing from the game, but according to a new job listing, the title could wind up using …
Read More »Hitman: Blood Money is coming to iOS, Android and Switch
Smartphones are much more powerful than they are given credit for, with these portable pocketable machines being able to run many modern video games. We are slowly but surely seeing more console titles making their way over to the platform, with IO Interactive now announcing that their PS2 classic Hitman: …
Read More »IO Interactive opens up 5th studio
Ever since they obtained independence from Square Enix, IO Interactive have been making a lot of big moves and opening a bunch of new studios across the world. Following the launch of IOI Istanbul just a few months ago, IO Interactive has now announced its 5th studio. Making the announcement …
Read More »IO Interactive’s James Bond game will be an origin story
IO Interactive is hard at work on multiple new projects, putting the Hitman series on hiatus for a little while. Currently, the studio's biggest focus is its James Bond game, which will feature a new and original 007. Speaking with Eurogamer recently, IO Interactive's Christian Elverdam and Hakan Abrak revealed …
Read More »IO Interactive opens new studio in Istanbul
Just yesterday we reported that the HITMAN franchise would be taking a break as IO Interactive moves on to focus on their upcoming James Bond 007 game. It is therefore exciting to see that IOI are opening up another studio – this time in Istanbul – which will assist on …
Read More »The HITMAN series is going on hiatus while IOI focus on 007
For its entire existence, IO Interactive have focused almost exclusively on the Hitman franchise, with their most-recent non-Hitman project being 2010’s Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. After successfully turning the latest HITMAN trilogy into a ‘World of Assassination’ sandbox, the team at IOI are putting Agent 47 on ice …
Read More »HITMAN Freelancer update detailed, featuring “Expanded Player Freedom”
IO Interactive have been making a lot of moves keeping the HITMAN franchise not only alive but thriving, with the studio recently announcing that all HITMAN 3 players will receive the prior two games for free. Ahead of this update, IOI have now detailed their additional upcoming game mode – …
Read More »HITMAN 3 rebranded to include the first two games completely for free
IO Interactive have been making a lot of great moves when it comes to the HITMAN franchise. Previously, those who owned the entire trilogy would be able to experience all three titles within HITMAN 3. Now, anyone who owns the 3rd game will be given HITMAN 1 and 2 for …
Read More »IOI’s next game will likely include microtransactions
IO Interactive have long been known for their work on the Hitman series of games. That being said, the studio is expanding its horizons with them currently developing multiple projects, including a James Bond game. One of their future titles – according to a job listing – will for the …
Read More »The complete HITMAN Trilogy is coming to Game Pass
Ahead of HITMAN 3’s second year on the market, IO Interactive previously announced that they would be going live as part of a year 2 reveal stream. Alongside the announcement of many new additions and improvements, it has also been confirmed that the complete HITMAN Trilogy is coming to Xbox …
Read More »HITMAN III Year 2 reveal stream announced
While HITMAN III may be the final game in the World of Assassination Trilogy, developers IO Interactive are not yet done with Agent 47 as the game enters its second year on the market, IOI have now announced a HITMAN III Year 2 reveal stream. Making the announcement on their …
Read More »10 more games get RTX support
Nvidia’s RTX technology is mighty impressive, and has helped many PC players make the most of their Nvidia GPUs. Unfortunately, the company's RTX technology requires bespoke implementation on a game-by-game basis. Fortunately, 10 more games are now seeing support being added – including Hitman III. In a recent blog post, …
Read More »Splinter Cell reboot may take inspiration from recent Hitman games
Earlier this month, fresh rumours of a new Splinter Cell game hit the web, claiming that Ubisoft recently greenlit a new game in the series. Since then, more details have come to light, and it seems that reviving Splinter Cell is something that Ubisoft has been working on for a …
Read More »Hitman removed from GOG following backlash
A couple of weeks ago, Hitman found itself garnering poor reviews after its ‘DRM-free’ release on GOG. The game launched with minimal content available in offline mode, which is not what we have come to expect from games releasing on GOG. Now, the game has been pulled from the store. …
Read More »GOG speaks out against review bombing as Hitman gains criticism for online requirements
Back in 2016, IO Interactive rebooted the Hitman franchise with a focus on live service elements. As a result, many in-game features, like Elusive Targets, Contracts, Escalation missions and more require an online connection. With the game's recent release on GOG, some customers have learned this the hard way, leading …
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