Here's more engagement bragging, as IO Interactive announces that over 75 million players have now played HITMAN World of Assassination, fuelled in part by the free trial version of the murder-for-hire game. Here's what the indie developer has to say about this:

IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise is thrilled to announce that HITMAN World of Assassination has surpassed the milestone of 75 million players worldwide since its launch, ensuring even more its status as the most successful Hitman game of all time. HITMAN World of Assassination has known resounding success since the launch of the first part of the new trilogy in 2016, achieving the franchise’s highest Metacritic score with the release of HITMAN III in 2021. HITMAN World of Assassination ushered a new take on the franchise, offering a unique blend of stealth action, groundbreaking freedom of approach, and a living, breathing world, filled with intriguing characters and lethal opportunities.

Since its release, HITMAN World of Assassination has continued to introduce a vast array of live content, including new locations, contracts, seasonal events, and collaborations, expanding HITMAN’s narrative. With 1 million active players in December 2024, HITMAN World of Assassination remains as popular as ever thanks to its constant additions and a dedicated community. With more content planned to come to HITMAN World of Assassination in 2025, players can continue to look forward to more and more hours of HITMAN to enjoy.