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Monday29th Jan 2024
Reminder Xbox Game Pass Is Losing Two Games This Week (January 31)
"Enter the world of the ultimate assassin"
A new week has begun in the world of Xbox, and we've got two games leaving Xbox Game Pass in just a few days' time. Both of them will depart on January 31st, so you've only got until the end of Wednesday until they're removed. You may recall that it was only Hitman: World of Assassination that was supposed...
Friday3rd Nov 2023
News IO's Upcoming James Bond Game Reportedly 'A More Scripted Experience' Than Hitman
The studio describes it as "the ultimate spycraft fantasy"
Things have been a little quiet on the upcoming 007 game from Hitman team IO Interactive, but more details have surfaced after a new developer interview with EDGE Magazine (thanks, GamesRadar). The project is still s
Friday7th Jul 2023
News Hitman Dev Opens New UK Studio To Work On James Bond & Possible Xbox Exclusive
The team is working on a fantasy RPG
Veteran Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced the opening of a brand-new studio in Brighton, UK. The team says that it's now "bringing development of Project 007" to the region, along with work on its other titles such as the possible Xbox exclusive 'Project Fantasy'. The company is expecting all
Tuesday3rd Jan 2023
News Hitman 1 & 2 Turning Free-To-Play For All Hitman 3 Owners Later This Month
Welcome to the world of assassination
Hitman 3 players are in for a real treat this January, especially if that happens to be the only recent Hitman title they own! Developer IO Interactive has announced that the team is streamlining the digital distribution of its popular stealth-assassination series, including making Hitman 1 and Hitman 2...
Wednesday31st Aug 2022
News Xbox Game Pass Leads To 'Higher Than Expected' Revenue For Hitman 3 Dev
The game hit the service back in January
Developer IO Interactive brought its latest Hitman title to Xbox Game Pass back in January, a full year after it initially launched on all major platforms. It's arguably been one of the biggest Game Pass launches of the year so far, and the importance of its addition also seems to be true for the developer...
Friday4th Mar 2022
News Hitman 3 March Roadmap Details Stacked Monthly Update
And it's all on Xbox Game Pass!
Developer IO Interactive continues to build on Hitman 3, after a content-packed year one. The game's second year of updates is getting off to a solid start, with new contracts, Elusive Target modes and more. Oh, and it's now all on Xbox Game Pass! The Hitman Trilogy arrived on Xbox Game Pass earlier this year,...
Monday24th Jan 2022
News Hitman 3 Crashing Issues On Xbox Are Being Investigated
"We're working hard on testing the resolution"
Hitman 3 was added to Xbox Game Pass last week, along with the first two games in the trilogy. The Game Pass launch coincided with Hitman 3's first Year 2 content drop, but that update seems to have caused issues for some players. Don't worry though, developer IO Interactive is on the case. The issue...
Friday21st Jan 2022
News Hitman 3's PCVR Support Is Leading To Some Hilarious Gameplay Footage
Accessible with PC Game Pass
As we reported yesterday, IO Interactive's sublime Hitman "World of Assassination" Trilogy has stealthed its way onto Game Pass, both on Xbox consoles and Microsoft's PC variant of the service. One of the most exciting aspects of this trilogy release is the new Hitman 3 Year 2 content, which has seen a bra
Friday25th Jun 2021
News Hitman 3 Players Can Gain Access To An Extra Free Map For A Limited Time
Even Hitman 3 Free Starter Pack players can check it out
Can you believe Hitman 3 launched this year? It seems like an eternity ago, but yep, it definitely did. You may have completed everything the game has to offer, but don't worry, IO Interactive is dropping the Sapienza map free for all players between June 25 and July 4. Sapienza originally...
Tuesday30th Mar 2021
News You Can Try Hitman 3's Free Starter Pack For Free On Xbox This Week
Play Dubai for free for a limited time
If you've been holding off purchasing Hitman 3 but you really want to check it out, we've got the perfect download for you! IO Interactive is making the game's first level - Dubai - entirely free until April 5. This is accessible via a Free Starter Pack on the Microsoft Store, which not only includes temporary...
Wednesday24th Mar 2021
News Hitman 3's New Seven Deadly Sins Expansion Launches Next Week
Inviting you back to Dubai
Hitman 3 has announced a new seven-part expansion called 'Seven Deadly Sins' that will launch next week on Tuesday, March 30, with the other six parts set to be released over time in content packs. The first chapter will take you to Dubai, "where coins are overflowing and new gameplay mechanics will tempt your own...
Thursday4th Feb 2021
News Hitman 3 Reveals New Content Roadmap For February
Including new contracts and escalations
The release of Hitman 3 was very well received following its launch for Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles last month, and now developer IO Interactive is looking to the future in regards to new content. Specifically, the studio has lots of plans for free additions in February, including a variety of...
Monday25th Jan 2021
News UK Boxed Charts: Hitman 3 Debuts At Top Spot, But Only 27% Sold For Xbox
The PS5 dominated physical sales for Hitman 3
The latest UK boxed charts roundup has seen Hitman 3 debut in first place following its release for all platforms last week, although admittedly the game didn't sell that many physical copies for Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles. According to GamesIndustry.biz, Hitman 3's boxed release - which was...
Sunday24th Jan 2021
News IO Interactive Wants To Bring Ray-Tracing To Hitman 3 On Xbox Series X
'Our launch is just the beginning of a journey'
This past week saw the release of the much-anticipated Hitman 3 - the final chapter in the current trilogy - and according to developer IO Interactive, the game's launch simply marks "the beginning of a journey". In an Xbox Wire interview, the studio explained that it sees Hitman 3 as a "live game",...
Wednesday20th Jan 2021
News Hitman 3's Console Version Looks Best On Xbox Series X, Confirms Report
It runs at native 4K on the machine
The fantastic Hitman 3 finally released for Xbox and PlayStation platforms earlier today, and following a Digital Foundry report, it's been revealed that the game's console variant actually boasts the best visuals on Xbox Series X. This is due to the fact that the Xbox Series X renders the game at a native 4K...
News Hitman 3 Hit With Server Issues As Players Unable to Transfer Hitman 2 Progress
Agent 47's latest outing may have to wait
Update: Some players are now reporting success with their Hitman 2 transfer, although work continues to "get everything running smooth". You can follow progress updates at the IO Interactive Twitter account. Original story: IO Interactive has confirmed it is actively looking into getting the progression...
Tuesday19th Jan 2021
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Hitman 3
A spectacular end to the trilogy?
The first reviews for this week's release of Hitman 3 have gone live today, and as the previews predicted, they're looking incredibly positive! Let's see what some reviewers are saying about the game so far... We're also working on a review of Hitman 3, so look out for it in the near future. VG247 (5/5) "Taken...
Monday18th Jan 2021
Video Hitman 3 Launch Trailer Showcases Agent 47's Globetrotting Killstreak
Step into his shoes this Wednesday
Hitman 3 launches on January 20th, and this slick new launch trailer gives us a glimpse at the many locations Agent 47 will be visiting, as well as the numerous assassinations on key targets. From the neon soaked streets of China to the moody setting of Dartmoor, its an impressive set of locales. The...
Monday11th Jan 2021
News IO Interactive Reveals All The New Locations For Hitman 3
From Dartmoor to Dubai
Excited for the release of Hitman 3 next week? IO Interactive has now revealed the full list of locations coming to the final instalment of the trilogy when it arrives on Wednesday, January 20th. Don't worry, there are no spoilers, as there's only a small description for each area. Much like Hitman 1 & 2, the game will...
Friday8th Jan 2021
Video Hitman 3 Is Looking To Wrap Up The Reboot Trilogy In Style
Agent 47's conclusion looks to be a fantastic culmination
IO Interactive is gearing up to release the final entry in the Hitman trilogy with Hitman 3. All new locations, AI behavioural changes and updated visuals for the Xbox Series X|S await those looking to take the plunge. A bunch of previews have dropped today from various media outlets,...
Tuesday24th Nov 2020
News Hitman 3 Trailer Showcases New Rainy Chongqing Location
Along with a closer look at the Glacier engine
A new location for Hitman 3 has been revealed, as well as a detailed look at the game's Glacier engine. IO Interactive has dropped the first details for the new area, which is known as Chongqing. The neon soaked streets of Chongqing are beautifully orchestrated through the Glacier engine, which the...
Thursday27th Aug 2020
News Hitman 3 Will Get A Free Xbox Series X Upgrade Through Smart Delivery
Available to pre-order now
IO Interactive has confirmed today that Hitman 3 will receive a free upgrade from Xbox One to Xbox Series X when it arrives on January 20, 2021, and it will be made available through the Xbox Smart Delivery program. The game is now officially available to pre-order digitally on the
Thursday11th Jun 2020
News Hitman 3 Brings Its Globetrotting Adventure To Xbox Series X Next Year
The dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy
IO Interactive has announced that Hitman 3 is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X in January 2021. The game serves as the conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy, and will "take players around the world on a globetrotting adventure to sprawling sandbox locations." In a new blog...
