Hitman: World of Assassination Achieves Monumental Success with 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. This 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 Hitman: 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 maintaining the option for individual purchases. This combined trilogy launched 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 contribution breakdowns weren't provided, Hitman 3 likely played a significant role, given its superior sales performance compared to its predecessors in key markets like the UK.
Key Factors Contributing to Success: Xbox Game Pass and Free Starter Pack
The game's two-year presence on Xbox Game Pass (until January 2024) and the readily available free starter pack, offered since the 2021 release, significantly boosted player numbers. Free demos for the first two trilogy entries further expanded the game's reach.
Hitman Franchise on Hiatus, Future 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 resources to two new projects: Project 007, a James Bond game in development since 2020, and Project Fantasy, a new IP announced in 2023 that explores a fantastical setting.
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