IOI celebrates 25 Years of Hitman

IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, has released today a special PlayStation 5 physical-only limited edition 25th Anniversary Box for HITMAN World of Assassination to mark the anniversary of the series. 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Hitman, a milestone celebrating a legacy of creative stealth and unforgettable assassinations. The latest entry of the franchise, HITMAN World of Assassination, has welcomed more than 80 million players and surpassed 25 million sales, cementing Hitman’s place as one of gaming’s most enduring and acclaimed franchises. 

The HITMAN World of Assassination - Anniversary Box is available now at select retailers for $49,99, €49,99, £44,99 (SRP), at the following link.

This special release features an exclusive shadowbox, a special visual for the PS5 game case, four highly acclaimed celebrity DLCs (The Undying, The Drop, The Splitter, and The Banker), along with a collectible Lenticular Art Card celebrating the franchise’s legacy.

This latest news follows a string of announcements regarding HITMAN World of Assassination:

Bruce Lee Elusive Target

Last month, IO Interactive launched the latest Elusive Target mission, which sees players join forces with martial arts legend Bruce Lee to take down “The Dragon”. This mission will remain live until November 20. A series of updates to improve the mission, based on the community feedback, will be released later in October, including a reduction to the Arcade mode cooldown timer, now set to 30 minutes instead of 12 hours when a mission is failed. The Bruce Lee DLC Pack is also available until November 20, giving permanent access to the Elusive Target through the Arcade mode, a new suit, 3 new items, and a set of four cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse inspired by the Elusive Target. More details regarding the mission can be found here.

Franchise Sale

The Hitman titles across the franchise are currently up to 90% off on Steam as part of the Fall Sales, a great time for players to revisit or begin their journey in the shoes of Agent 47.

PC VR Update

HITMAN World of Assassination received a massive update for VR, bringing all of the same features available on PS VR2 to PC: dual-wield weapons, interact with disguises, and use their environment creatively thanks to intuitive motion controls, full ambidexterity, and room-scale implementation. A new patch, adding graphical fixes and general improvements, is set to be released by the end of October. Players who own HITMAN World of Assassination on PC can download the PC VR mode for free now.

iPhone and iPad Launch

HITMAN World of Assassination is now available on iPhone and iPad, bringing the complete experience to mobile for the first time. This mobile release brings the complete HITMAN sandbox experience to iPhone and iPad, with every location and mission available, as well as the fan-favourite Freelancer mode. HITMAN World of Assassination will be on sale from October 21^st to October 27^th on the Apple Store, with a 40% discount on the full version of HITMAN World of Assassination. A free version of the game, giving access to the tutorial and the Sebastian Principle Escalation in Dubai, can be downloaded right now.

Anniversary Livestream

IO Interactive has announced a special livestream on October 21 at 3pm CET via the official HITMAN Twitch channel, featuring a look back at the franchise’s 25-year legacy and appearances from surprise guests.

Comic Con Denmark Panel

IO Interactive will take the stage at Comic Con Denmark on Sunday, November 16, for a special Hitman developer panel celebrating nearly two decades of creative evolution in the World of Assassination. The 45-minute session will feature four veteran developers from IOI, representing design, narrative, and production disciplines, each with over a decade of experience shaping Agent 47’s world. Together, the panelists will share insights from the studio’s award-winning work on the Hitman franchise, exploring how IO Interactive continues to refine the art of stealth, storytelling, and creative freedom.

Fans can join the HITMAN panel on Sunday, November 16, at 15:00, at Comic Con Denmark. More details can be found on the official website.

BAFTA Games in Concert

BAFTA has announced BAFTA Games in Concert, a landmark live event celebrating two decades of award-winning video game music, set to debut at London’s Royal Festival Hall on 31 January 2026. The concert will feature the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Austin Wintory, performing iconic scores including Hitman Contracts by Jesper Kyd, alongside music from other gaming franchises. A UK and international tour will follow later in 2026. Tickets can be purchased at www.liveconcert.games.

HITMAN: The Board Game

IO Interactive has also teased the upcoming HITMAN: The Board Game, developed in partnership with Mood Publishing. More details will be shared soon, and fans can follow the campaign on: https://moodpub.co/hitman

Hitman: Absolution available now on Android and iOS

Hitman: Absolution is the next episode of IOI’s irresistible stealth-action series, brought to iOS and Android without compromise by Feral Interactive. This release puts players in command, with customisable touchscreen controls, gamepad, and keyboard & mouse support. Further quality-of-life improvements such as optional, enhanced auto-aim, a dynamic UI designed for mobile, and graphics presets tailored to each device make Hitman: Absolution fully optimised for play on the go.

Hitman: Absolution is available for purchase on iOS and Android right now.

HITMAN World of Assassination is available now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR2, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™2, iPhone, and iPad. To learn more about the game, please visit the official website or follow news on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, and TikTok.

About HITMAN World of Assassination

HITMAN World of Assassination brings together the best of HITMAN, HITMAN 2, and HITMAN 3 in a bumper package of content that includes the main campaign, Contracts mode, Escalations, Elusive Target Arcades, and featured live content.

HITMAN World of Assassination also includes the ‘Freelancer’ mode, a new way to play on your own terms, that combines rogue-like elements and deep strategic planning with a persistent and infinitely replayable gameplay experience.

About IO Interactive

IO Interactive is an independent video game developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.

IO Interactive will develop and publish a reimagined James Bond origin story with 007 First Light and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy. For more information, visit: https://ioi.dk.

About BAFTA

BAFTA’s mission as a charity is to champion the creative and cultural importance of the screen arts across film, games and television. Through its Awards ceremonies and year-round programme of talent initiatives and learning events that include masterclasses, lectures, scholarships, bursaries and mentoring schemes in the UK and North America, BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new screen talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration. For more, visit www.bafta.org. BAFTA is a registered charity (no. 216726).

About Feral Interactive

Feral Interactive is a leading developer and publisher of games for macOS, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest and Windows platforms, founded in 1996 and based in London, England. It is responsible for such hits as The Lara Croft® Collection for Nintendo Switch, Alien: Isolation™ for iOS, Android, macOS and Nintendo Switch, Hitman™: Blood Money – Reprisal and GRID™ Autosport for iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch, ROME: Total War™, Tropico™, Company of Heroes™, XCOM® 2 Collection, Total War™: MEDIEVAL II, Total War™: EMPIRE, Sid Meier’s Railroads and Lara Croft® and the Guardian of Light for iOS and Android, GRID™ Legends for macOS, iOS and Android, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider®, Company of Heroes™ 2,Total War™: Warhammer I, II and III and Total War™: ROME II for macOS. Feral Interactive also developed the Windows, macOS and Linux versions of Total War™: ROME REMASTERED, and released Tropico as their first VR title on Meta Quest in 2024. Visit the Feral Interactive website and find us on X or Facebook.

About Comic Con
Comic Con is the largest combined gaming, comics, film, and TV convention in the Nordics. The event brings together game developers, comic creators, and representatives from Hollywood’s film and TV industry. Since 2014, Comic Con events have gathered tens of thousands of fans across Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, creating unforgettable moments. Each year, Comic Con welcomes more than 90,000 visitors who come together to share a passion and create memories for life.

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