Hitman (series)

Hitman is a stealth video game series created by Danish developer IO Interactive.

Hitman is a stealth video game series created by the Danish developer IO Interactive. The games follow Agent 47, a genetically engineered contract killer who eliminates targets through disguise, planning, and infiltration. The franchise began with Hitman: Codename 47 in 2000 and later evolved into the World of Assassination trilogy, which are available on major Canadian gaming platforms.

Overview

Hitman is a long-running stealth game franchise built around assassination missions in varied international settings. Players typically guide Agent 47 through levels that reward planning, disguise use, and creative elimination methods. The series is known for its open-ended approach, allowing players to complete objectives in multiple ways.

Main games

The series began with Hitman: Codename 47 and continued through sequels including Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, Hitman: Contracts, Hitman: Blood Money, and Hitman: Absolution. In the modern era, the series was rebooted into the World of Assassination trilogy with Hitman (2016), Hitman 2 (2018), and Hitman 3 (2021). There are eight mainline games in total.

Characters and setting

The central character is Agent 47, a genetically engineered clone and professional hitman. Missions usually take place in different countries and feature targets tied to criminal, corporate, or political conspiracies. The setting spans various international locations, giving each level a distinct atmosphere.

Other media and adaptations

Beyond the games, the franchise includes spin-off titles, novels, a comic miniseries, and film adaptations. The best-known films are Hitman (2007) and Hitman: Agent 47 (2015).