The Hitman Franchise Will Continue, IO Interactive Confirms

GameSpot
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:55:00 +0000

IO Interactive has confirmed that the Hitman franchise will continue, with CEO Hakan Abrak stating that Hitman: World of Assassination, previously Hitman 3, is not the final entry. Details on the upcoming co-op mode will be shared next year, alongside news about the next Hitman game. Additionally, IO Interactive is developing a James Bond game, 007: First Light, set to launch in March 2026, and a multiplayer project titled Project Fantasy.

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IO Interactive has confirmed plans for Hitman 4, although details will be shared after the release of Hitman co-op in World of Assassination. CEO Hakan Abrak emphasized the importance of co-op features before discussing the next installment. Currently, IOI is also developing 007 First Light, set for release on March 27, 2026, and a new fantasy project codenamed Project Fantasy. The latest Elusive Target in Hitman features Eminem.

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IO Interactive has confirmed that the Hitman series will continue, with CEO Hakan Abrak stating that the team is currently focused on adding co-op features to the existing game. After this update, they will discuss the next installment in the franchise. While details about Hitman 4 remain unclear, it may either expand on the current game or serve as a fresh start. The studio's ongoing support for Hitman 3, now known as World of Assassination, continues through December.

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IO Interactive's CEO Hakan Abrak stated that the studio will only discuss the next Hitman game after releasing the co-op mode for Hitman World of Assassination. The co-op mode, featuring agents Stone and Knight, is still in early development with no set release date. IOI is also busy with the James Bond game, 007 First Light, set to release in March, and a new multiplayer fantasy project called Project Fantasy.

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IO Interactive confirms that a new Hitman game is in development following the completion of current projects, including a co-op mode for Hitman 3's World of Assassination. Hakan Abrak, the studio head, emphasized that more details will emerge next year. The recent celebrity elusive target mission features Eminem, who interacts with Agent 47 and Diana Burnwood, blending reality and gameplay. The Eminem mission is available until December 31st.

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IO Interactive has confirmed that more Hitman content is on the way after the release of 007 First Light, scheduled for March 27, 2024. Head Hakan Abrak mentioned that a co-op mode featuring characters Stone and Knight will be introduced, allowing players to tackle missions together. Additionally, the studio is working on a new multiplayer project, codenamed Project Fantasy, which promises to offer a fresh experience beyond the Hitman universe.

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IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak hinted at the future of the Hitman franchise, confirming that there will be more content following Hitman 3's 'World of Assassination.' While discussing the upcoming 007: First Light, scheduled for March 2026, Abrak mentioned that co-op gameplay will be introduced in the Hitman universe, with more news expected next year. He did not explicitly confirm Hitman 4, but indicated that it is in the pipeline. Eminem is set to join the game in 2025.

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IO Interactive has confirmed that after the release of 007 First Light in March 2026, they will focus on the next installment of the Hitman series. CEO Hakan Abrak emphasized that while they are currently working on a co-op mode for Hitman: World of Assassination, more details about the next Hitman game will be revealed next year. The studio celebrated 25 years of the franchise, noting over 85 million players and 25 million copies sold.