'Of Course There's Going to Be' a Hitman 4, Developer IO Interactive Says
IO Interactive plans a new mainline Hitman sequel following co-op mode launch, supporting over 85 million players and 25 million copies sold of the franchise.
- Last week, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak confirmed there will be another Hitman game in a Variety interview.
- Balancing Hitman: World of Assassination, 007 First Light and Project Fantasy, IO Interactive is juggling three main productions and built modular technology to update locations without rewriting everything.
- On Monday, Eminem enters the World of Assassination with a limited-time Elusive Target mission making Slim Shady the target on a surreal Hokkaido map available Dec. 1 to Dec. 31, live free on all platforms.
- Timing for a sequel shifts as IOI readies: Abrak said Hitman 4 'may be some time,' with announcements waiting until Hitman co-op arrives; 007 First Light is due March 27, 2026.
- With more than 85 million gamers, Hitman franchise has sold over 25 million copies and sees more than a million players monthly, while Hitman: World of Assassination has expanded for 10 years.
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IO Interactive confirms Hitman 4 will eventually arrive
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Hitman 4 Unofficially Confirmed By IO Interactive CEO, But Co-op Is Coming First
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