Hitman: World of Assassination Passes Astonishing Player Milestone

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Summary

  • Hitman: World of Assassination surpassed 75 million players.
  • This impressive figure includes players who downloaded the game’s Free Starter Pack, as well as those who played World of Assassination via Xbox Game Pass during the two years it was available on the service.

The action-adventure game, known as “Hitman: World of Assassination“, has reached a player count of 75 million, according to IO Interactive. Given this number, it seems likely that this is the Danish studio’s most successful game they’ve ever produced.

As a dedicated fan, I must clarify that when I refer to “World of Assassination,” I’m talking about a compilation rather than a standalone game. Two years after the release of the third installment in the new trilogy, IO Interactive decided to bundle their latest three Hitman games into one package, offering the option to purchase it in parts as well. This combined trilogy was re-launched for PC and consoles in January 2023, and made its way to the Meta Quest 3 in September 2024.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but feel proud and amazed when I learned on January 10th, via IO Interactive’s tweet, that the Hitman: World of Assassination series has amassed an impressive 75 million lifetime players! This monumental achievement speaks volumes about the game’s enduring popularity. In a follow-up statement, the studio emphasized that their business is stronger than ever, which only fuels my excitement for what lies ahead.

While IO Interactive didn’t reveal specific details about this recent milestone, it’s reasonable to speculate that Hitman 3 might have played a significant role in boosting the World of Assassination’s player count. Previous sales estimations suggest that Hitman 3 outperformed its predecessor in key markets like the UK, where its success was particularly noticeable. In fact, it seems that this predecessor itself recovered its development costs more swiftly than the 2016 Hitman did. Here’s to many more years of exciting missions and stealthy gameplay!

Hitman’s Latest Player Milestone Is Likely Driven by Xbox Game Pass and Free Starter Pack

In my opinion, what truly propelled the game to reach a staggering 75 million players wasn’t any specific title, but rather the fact that “Hitman: World of Assassination” was accessible on Xbox Game Pass for a two-year stretch, wrapping up in January 2024. Another crucial element is the free starter pack that IO Interactive has been generously providing since the game’s debut in 2021. To add to its reach, the first two installments of the new trilogy were also gifted with free demo versions.

Despite Massive Success, the Hitman Series Is Currently on a Kind Of Hiatus

The game titled “Hitman: World of Assassination” continues to receive regular updates, as confirmed by IO Interactive. At present, it appears that the main focus of the Danish studio is on smaller content additions like Elusive Targets and similar features within the series.

Instead of focusing on another “Hitman” title, IO Interactive is currently developing two distinct projects. One of them is a game tied to the James Bond intellectual property, codenamed “Project 007,” which has been in development since 2020. The other project is “Project Fantasy,” an entirely new intellectual property announced in 2023 and designed to challenge IOI by exploring a fantastical setting.

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2025-01-10 19:13