IO Interactive looks forward to new adventures in the Hitman series
Intelligence Summary
- IO Interactive confirms more Hitman adventures are on the way, with CEO Hakan Abrak expressing his excitement.
IO Interactive looks forward to new adventures in the Hitman series
IO Interactive has confirmed that the team is excited to return to the Hitman franchise. The studio, founded 26 years ago, has developed 13 games in total, more than half of which are titles in the Hitman series. In a recent statement, CEO Hakan Abrak expressed his enthusiasm for Hitman’s future, even though it has now been five years since the last release in the series.
The role of Hitman in IO Interactive's history
Hitman has been crucial to IO Interactive’s success, as shown by the fact that the franchise makes up more than half of its entire game library. While the studio has also explored other projects such as Freedom Fighters and Kane and Lynch, Hitman remains the developer’s main pillar and source of support. The popularity and reliability of Hitman have allowed the studio to keep growing and explore new ideas.
Future Hitman update
Despite the studio’s focus on other projects, including the recently released 007 First Light, IO Interactive has repeatedly said that Hitman remains an important part of its future plans. Abrak stated that the team is currently busy developing two new games, which has taken time that would otherwise have gone to Hitman. The recent experience with 007 First Light could help IO Interactive further improve and refine the Hitman formula.
The development of new games
Hakan Abrak said that there has not really been room in recent years to expand the Hitman series further. This was mainly because the team was working on the foundations of two other new games. The studio is currently working on a fantasy title that is further removed from its usual genre. Despite these challenges, Abrak is looking forward to diving back into the world of Hitman, with the goal of adding innovative elements and improving existing systems.
Timeline
2021-05-20: IO Interactive confirms that Hitman makes up more than half of its total game library.
2026-05-05: CEO Hakan Abrak expresses his excitement about returning to the Hitman series.
2023-10: The team is working on two new games, including 007 First Light and a fantasy game.
With the future of Hitman on the horizon, it remains to be seen what unique twists and innovations IO Interactive will bring once the team gets back to work on Agent 47. The experience gained from its other projects will hopefully raise the quality of the Hitman series.
