Overview of Hitman: World of Assassination’s Success
- Over 75 million players have engaged with Hitman: World of Assassination.
- This figure encompasses users who accessed the Free Starter Pack and those who played through Xbox Game Pass.
Hitman: World of Assassination has achieved a remarkable milestone, recording over 75 million players, as confirmed by IO Interactive. This achievement positions it as potentially the studio’s most successful title to date.
Understanding Hitman: World of Assassination
It’s important to clarify that World of Assassination represents a compilation rather than a single game. Two years after launching the third installment of the trilogy, IO Interactive combined its latest three titles into a cohesive package. While the trilogy was launched afresh in January 2023, individual games within the series are still available for purchase. The bundle also expanded to platforms like Meta Quest 3 in September 2024.
Announcement of the Player Milestone
On January 10, IO Interactive proudly announced the achievement of reaching 75 million total players via a Twitter post. The studio hailed this accomplishment as “monumental,”stating that their business model is “more solid than ever.”Although additional details on this player count were not disclosed, it’s likely that Hitman 3 was a significant contributor to this figure. Historical sales data suggests that Hitman 3 outperformed its predecessor in critical markets such as the UK, while its predecessor achieved quicker cost recuperation compared to the original 2016 installment.
75 million players for HITMAN World of Assassination! Achieving this as an independent studio is monumental. IOI is more solid than ever, driven by ambition and supported by our incredible community. pic.twitter.com/NYz2P7hKM4 — IO Interactive (@IOInteractive) January 10, 2025
The Impact of Xbox Game Pass and Free Starter Pack
A major factor behind the impressive 75 million player milestone can be attributed to Hitman: World of Assassination’s accessibility on Xbox Game Pass for two years, concluding in January 2024. Additionally, the Free Starter Pack has significantly boosted its reach since the game’s initial 2021 launch. Furthermore, earlier entries in the trilogy were promoted through complimentary demos, enhancing their visibility and attracting new players.
Current Status of the Hitman Franchise
Despite the significant success and ongoing content updates for Hitman: World of Assassination, including new Elusive Targets, IO Interactive is not currently focused on developing another Hitman game. Instead, the studio is channeling its efforts into two other ambitious projects. The first, codenamed Project 007, is based on the iconic James Bond franchise and has been in development since 2020. The second, Project Fantasy, was announced in 2023, marking a bold departure into a fantasy setting aimed at expanding IOI’s creative horizons.
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