Hitman Trilogy Surpasses Exceptional Player Landmark

Hitman: World of Assassination Reaches 75 Million Players

IO Interactive proudly announced that Hitman: World of Assassination has surpassed a remarkable 75 million players. This achievement solidifies its position as potentially the studio's most successful title to date. The impressive player count includes those who downloaded the free starter pack and those who accessed the game via Xbox Game Pass during its two-year tenure on the service.

It's important to note that World of Assassination isn't a single game, but a compilation of the latest Hitman trilogy. Following the release of Hitman 3, IO Interactive cleverly bundled the three titles into one package, while still offering individual game purchases. This combined trilogy relaunched on PC and consoles in January 2023 and expanded to the Meta Quest 3 in September 2024.

On January 10th, IO Interactive celebrated this "monumental" milestone on Twitter, highlighting the studio's robust current business standing. While specific sales figures weren't revealed, it's likely that Hitman 3 significantly contributed to the overall player count, given its strong sales performance in key markets like the UK, outpacing its predecessor.

Xbox Game Pass and the Free Starter Pack: Key Drivers of Success

The game's availability on Xbox Game Pass for two years (until January 2024) undoubtedly played a major role in achieving this 75-million-player milestone. Equally significant is the free starter pack offered since the game's 2021 launch, along with free demos for the first two trilogy entries, which broadened the game's reach.

Hitman Franchise on Hiatus, New Projects Underway

While Hitman: World of Assassination continues to receive regular content updates (including Elusive Targets), IO Interactive's current focus on the franchise appears limited. The studio is currently dedicating its efforts to two new projects: Project 007, a James Bond game in development since 2020, and Project Fantasy, a new IP announced in 2023, which aims to explore a fantastical setting beyond the studio's established expertise.