1. What is the World of Assassination Trilogy?
The World of Assassination trilogy includes HITMAN™, HITMAN™ 2 and HITMAN™ III. It follows the journey of Agent 47, a genetically engineered assassin, across different locations and narratives.
2. What is the latest development of “Hitman”?
In 2023, Hitman was renamed Hitman: World of Assassination. Hitman 3 owners can access content from earlier games for free. This marks the end of the World of Assassination trilogy.
3. What happened after Square Enix divested its capital?
IO Interactive retained the rights to the series following a management buyout. They partnered with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on Hitman 2, released in 2018, and Hitman 3 in 2021, completing the trilogy.
4. How did The Hitman perform critically and commercially?
Hitman received positive reviews for its episodic format, level design, and replayability. However, it faced business challenges, leading Square Enix to spin off from IO Interactive in 2017.
5. What led to the creation of the World of Assassination trilogy?
The trilogy emerged as a reimagining of the series, blending the gameplay mechanics of previous games with a more open approach. It is marketed as a service and is designed to expand and evolve over time.