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Hitman 3 has done gangbusters for IO Interactive

CEO Hakan Abrak is claiming this year's entry was 300% more commercially successful than previous entry Hitman 2.
In interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Abrak explained that Hitman 3 wasn't just the highest-rated critically of the series—it was also the most profitable, despite being the first game entirely self-published by the studio.

That's a welcome turn, considering the first game's failure to meet Square Enix' lofty expectations saw the publisher drop the franchise. In contrast, Hitman 3 made its money back within a week, even as—as Abrak explains in the video—the developer faced "challenges" in adapting to work under Covid 19.
"If there's something that IO knows how to do, it's a Hitman game," said Abrak. "It's just like saying 'I know Kung Fu', we know Hitman."

Hitman 3 sold 300% better than Hitman 2

IO claims this year's entry is the commercial and critical highlight of the trilogy.

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[Tranquil]

Their shareholders will be very proud.

Great job.

 

[bentanchorbolt]

I just beat Hitman 1, 2, and 3, all under the umbrella of a 64gb install file on my Xbox Series X, 4k60. IO Interactive has nailed it this time.

 

[TexMex]

Bought it at launch, still haven’t opened it. Should probably get on that.

 

[HoofHearted]

 

[aisback]

This is great. I'm glad the company is doing well

 

[Otherspacing]

Damn nice, I still intend to get it. I just need to able to grab my hands on an Series X first.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Just a sensational game.

 

[Woffls]

great news and thoroughly deserved

 

[Corgi1985]

It released at the right time and didn't suck

 

[Rest]

Do you have to be connected to the internet to save your progress still? That killed 1 for me, I never got 2 or 3 because of it.

 

[R6Rider]

Amazing game and among the best VR titles out.

 

[yet_another_alt]

Congrats IO. The new trilogy were easily some of the best games this past few years. So good that I'll even forgive them for removing the upskirts in Hitman 3!

 

[channie]

Well deserved indeed.

 

[Iced Arcade]

now cyrstal dynamics just needs to leave square

 

[Bonfires Down]

I wonder why it did so much better.

 

[vpance]

Those hungry PS5 owners.

 

[Zoro7]

I just beat Hitman 1, 2, and 3, all under the umbrella of a 64gb install file on my Xbox Series X, 4k60. IO Interactive has nailed it this time.

Why can’t Xbox users compliment a game without it sounding like an advert for the series consoles?

 

[Arachnid]

Well deserved for this fantastic trilogy. It's up there with Splinter Cell and MGSs best, and we had it this recent gen. It's criminal how under appreciated it is when it's the best Hitman has ever done.

None of this is even hyperbole. Holy shit, go buy the trilogy if you haven't.

 

[bentanchorbolt]

Why can’t Xbox users compliment a game without it sounding like an advert for the series consoles?

It’s because you have legit insecurities about video games and chose to read what I said in that way. You’re what is wrong with this board, people like you.

 

[Zoro7]

It’s because you have legit insecurities about video games and chose to read what I said in that way. You’re what is wrong with this board, people like you.

A thread about hitman and half your post is about the series X. And apparently I have insecurities.

 

[bentanchorbolt]

A thread about hitman and half your post is about the series X. And apparently I have insecurities.

It’s the system that I played it on, not sure why this is such a problem for you. I’m sorry that you’re so thin skinned that you saw my post and felt the need to go off topic and cry.

 

[Shmunter]

Does Hitman 1 & 2 need to remain installed to play those levels on Hitman 3?

 

[Max_Po]

just installed the Free pack on PS5... lets see where it takes me..

 

[rapid32.5]

Why can’t Xbox users compliment a game without it sounding like an advert for the series consoles?

I see Io interactive praised and mentioned in his post no series X/S advertisement. File sizes is a big deal whether you're on XB or PS next gen platforms.

Does Hitman 1 & 2 need to remain installed to play those levels on Hitman 3?

You can access all in 3 if you downloaded all seasons in 3 and delete old H1&H2 downloads to save space. Either way accessible.

 

[drotahorror]

Guessing the majority is console sales and whatever epic gave them up front. Can't see it doing well on pc at the moment due to egs exclusivity.

 

[Sleepwalker]

I beat HITMAN 3 last week, really enjoyed the game although it was a bit short (I'm aware theres replayability in how you complete the objectives differently each time). I'm now looking forward to their 007 game, no doubt it will be good

 

[Rest]

Why can’t Xbox users compliment a game without it sounding like an advert for the series consoles?

Because you're a console warrior.

 

[Slayer-33]

Love the Hitman franchise, I'm still ranked #1 in the world on 1 contract and the 2nd escalation mission on part 1 on XBL.

Definitely buying 2 and 3

Congrats to the team, well deserved.

 

[Kerotan]

Great stuff! I was worried about this series after the sales of the first.

 

[GametimeUK]

What a fantastic series. Well deserved. This game is even better when you combine all 3 into one big mega game. Highly recommended.

 

[PontiusFeeb]

Sometimes the good guys win one.

 

[Shmunter]

This is unexpected....

Have PS4 Disc version. Inserting it it gives the download PS5 version option as default.

Downloaded PS5 version and can freely play it without the disc in the console. Extraordinary, is this an oversight or by design? What’s stopping me giving the disc to 100 people?

 

[Sir Vilhelm]

I beat it and enjoyed it but I am not one to replay games so the small amount of content was disappointing.

Zoro7 I also played on my xbox series x and it was fabulous. I wouldn't have mentioned this fact but you seem to be keeping a tally.

 

[Krizalidx11]

Amazing game, PC version is crazy in graphics/performance

 

[xrnzaaas]

Do you have to be connected to the internet to save your progress still? That killed 1 for me, I never got 2 or 3 because of it.

Yes, unfortunately nothing has changed there and switching to offline mode cripples your progression. At least the server issues weren't so severe this time after the launch, but you'll still get at least a single disconnection once every few hours.

 

[Efe]

Must be nice to have guaranteed Epic sales.

 

[Pippelipeikko]

Will buy when it's on steam!

 

[T-Cake]

Will buy when it's on steam!

Yeah, me too. I just hope they re-run all these special events like elusive targets again. I remember they did go through them all twice for Hitman 2.

 

[JimmyRustler]

Not really surprised. Next game game drought showing it's effects. People buy games they usually wouldn't because there is nothing else to play. I assume RE8 will profit from this as well next month.

 

[Hydroxy]

That's really nice. I love this franchise. Better than Tomb Raider.

 

[MOTM]

Forgot this even came out. Now that I have Series X I need to get on it ASAP.

 

[PleaseDontBanMe]

murder is wrong

 

[The_Observer]

I just beat Hitman 1, 2, and 3, all under the umbrella of a 64gb install file on my Xbox Series X, 4k60. IO Interactive has nailed it this time.

Help me then please! So how do I play all Hitman 1 and Hitman 2 level is in Hitman 3? I guess I have to buy all three games? Do I need them digitally? Which version exactly? I’m completely at a loss how this whole thing works exactly.

 

[Dr.Morris79]

murder is wrong

But it looks so good.

 

[SJRB]

murder is wrong

Not when the targets are more evil than Skeletor.

 

[brian0057]

Nice.
The new Hitman games have all been superb.
Too bad the PC port was delayed untill next year.

 

[halfHedge]

Now I love IO and Hitman, but is this one of those bullshit-accounting cases where the epic exclusivity is being counted as 1 or 2 thirds of these sales?

 

[Derktron]

Bought it at launch, still haven’t opened it. Should probably get on that.

I did the same, I played one level of HM 3 and for some reason I didn’t touch it after that.

 

[Derktron]

Because you're a console warrior.

I guess it’s bad to complement a game now.