Hitman Developer Announces Big Showcase for Later This Week

Summary

  • IO Interactive announces new showcase for June 6 at 6 PM PDT.
  • The event will be streamed live from Los Angeles on IO Interactive’s official YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok channels.
  • Fans can expect announcements regarding new Hitman World of Assassination content, MindsEye, and 007 First Light.

IO Interactive, renowned for their work in the Hitman World of Assassination series and soon-to-be James Bond game, has scheduled a major showcase on June 6. During this event, they will share fresh insights about some of their flagship projects. Apart from the Hitman franchise, fans are eagerly waiting to learn more about IO Interactive’s much-anticipated James Bond title, now officially titled 007 First Light.

Following the initial announcement in 2020, IO Interactive unveiled the long-awaited game 007 First Light to the public today. While no official gameplay footage or trailers have been released yet, additional information about this eagerly anticipated title is expected later this week. It has been confirmed that 007 First Light is an entirely original story developed and published by IO Interactive, marking the debut of a James Bond origin story. As of now, specific details such as release date, price, or platforms are still undisclosed.

IO Interactive’s publishing division has teamed up with Build A Rocket Boy to publish the upcoming game, MindsEye, which shares similarities with Grand Theft Auto. This action-adventure title is scheduled for release on June 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Interested fans should mark their calendars as IOI Showcase, set for June 6, will unveil new information about MindsEye, Hitman World of Assassination, and 007 First Light. The event begins at 6 PM PDT and can be streamed on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok via the studio’s official channels.

When Is the IOI Showcase?

  • The IOI Showcase and 007 First Light reveal is on Friday, June 6, at 6 PM PDT.

Based on a press statement from IO Interactive, they’re planning to stream an upcoming showcase live from Los Angeles. This event will include fresh trailers, announcements, gameplay demonstrations, and a live question-and-answer session with representatives from IO Interactive, Build A Rocket Boy, and others. Fans can anticipate updates about projects like the “Hitman World of Assassination,” but IO Interactive is also promising to showcase their own game engine, Glacier. According to Hakan Abrak, IO Interactive’s CEO, they have some truly thrilling surprises in store for this event.

Following IO Interactive offering a complimentary version of “Hitman: World of Assassination” on Steam this week, enthusiasts can look forward to even more rewards, as the company has hinted at upcoming content for “Hitman: World of Assassination” and collaborations during their June 6 showcase, as they mark the franchise’s 25th anniversary.

There may still be some uncertainty about what 007 First Light has in store, but fans eagerly awaiting the work of ex-Grand Theft Auto developer Leslie Benzies’ MindsEye will be delighted to learn that more information about the game will be revealed during the upcoming event. Scheduled for June 10,

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2025-06-02 22:45