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James Bond Game 007 First Light Delayed — New Date Set For May 2026
IO Interactive has delayed James Bond origin game 007 First Light to May 2026, with CEO Hakan Abrak calling it the studio's most ambitious project yet.
Rohit David Dec 24, 2025
Hitman saved as IO Interactive goes independent and gains control of series rights
Agent 47 will kill again after IOI and Square Enix reach deal allowing studio to become independent.
Ben Skipper Jun 16, 2017
Future of Hitman in doubt as Square Enix looks to sell developer IO Interactive
Japanese giant seeking to sell Danish studio following apparent commercial failure of 2016 game.
Ben Skipper May 11, 2017
Hitman - The Complete First Season review: An assassin freed as IO Interactive rejuvenates ailing series
Agent 47 returns in the complete first season of this new incarnation of the beloved stealth series.
Ben Skipper Jan 31, 2017
Hitman's game director on the season finale in Japan, Sapienza and his favourite kill of the season
IO Interactive's Christian Elverdam on the successes and failures of season one.
Ben Skipper Oct 31, 2016
Hitman episode five preview: 47 heads to Colorado for a very different kind of mission
Freedom Fighters sees Agent 47 and the ICA turn the tables on the 'shadow client'.
Ben Skipper Sep 07, 2016
Hitman episode five: Release date set for Colorado mission on PS4, Xbox One and PC
Penultimate, US-set episode arrives late September.
Oliver Cragg Sep 06, 2016
Hitman developers IO Interactive discuss future episodic seasons
Sven Liebold talks to IBTimes UK at Gamescom 2016.
Ben Skipper Aug 17, 2016
Gaming news round-up: No Man's Sky launch, PlayStation Neo reveal and Hitman season two
Your round-up of the week's biggest video game news stories.
Ben Skipper Aug 13, 2016
Hitman developer IO Interactive dreams of three seasons for episodic stealth hit
Game's official Twitter teases further adventures for Agent 47 in IO Interactive's episodic stealth series.
Oliver Cragg Aug 08, 2016
Hitman teases Thailand setting for next episode with fake band The Class
Music video for Are We Stars teases location and shows Agent 47 in a recording studio.
Ben Skipper Aug 04, 2016
Hitman is getting a bonus episode set in Marrakesh and Sapienza in July
IO Interactive details new Hitman missions set for release in July for PS4, Xbox One and PC.
Ben Skipper Jun 13, 2016
Hitman episode three: Release date set for Marrakesh mission on PS4, Xbox One and PC
Politically charged third episode set for 31 May launch.
Oliver Cragg May 25, 2016
Hitman Episode 2 – Sapienza review: One of the series' finest missions to date
IO Interactive's episodic Hitman is slowly becoming one of the top games of 2016.
Ben Skipper May 12, 2016
Hitman episode two: Release date set for Sapienza mission on PS4, Xbox One and PC
Square Enix announces release date for second instalment in episodic game.
Ben Skipper Mar 31, 2016
Hitman review: An assassin freed in IO Interactive's Paris-set season premiere
After the problematic Absolution, Hitman returns to its open, experimental roots.
Ben Skipper Mar 14, 2016
Hitman Go represents assassination series at its most cold and calculating
Mobile game which recently arrived on PS4 is arguably the pinnacle of the series.
Edward Smith Mar 11, 2016
Hitman interview: IO Interactive studio head on episodic approach, Absolution criticism and more
Hannes Seifert talks to IBTimes UK about forthcoming assassination game.
Jake Laverde Mar 11, 2016
Hitman: Everything you need to know about Square Enix's episodic, open world action game
All you need to know about Hitman's episodic structure, how it plays and how much it'll cost.
Ben Skipper Mar 11, 2016
Hitman: What to expect from the next two Italy and Morocco-set episodic missions
We've played and seen the next two parts of the new Hitman game.
Ben Skipper Mar 10, 2016
Hitman early impressions: Episodic release a perfect fit for Agent 47's murderous escapades
Square Enix and IO Interactive have struck gold with their episodic approach to Hitman.
Ben Skipper Mar 10, 2016
Hitman: Complete disc version of episodic game to be released in January 2017
Square Enix confirms release window for Hitman's physical version.
Ben Skipper Mar 10, 2016
Hitman: Top 7 kills and assassinations in the stealth franchise's history
Agent 47 has performed countless contract killings, but which are his most memorable murders?
Oliver Cragg Mar 09, 2016
Hitman beta to be available for PlayStation Plus subscribers for free from 4 to 6 March
Hitman's open beta launch will feature game's Prologue mission, including two free-form training targets.
India Ashok Feb 25, 2016
Hitman Preview: 6 things you can do in IO Interactive's open world kill-em-up
IBTimes UK gets hands-on with return of the Agent 47 open-world game.
Jake Tucker Feb 10, 2016
Hitman: Square Enix changes release plan yet again, now adopting episodic approach
A $15 initial release will be followed by five $10 open-world locations. One per month.
Ben Skipper Jan 15, 2016
Hitman removed from PSN Store as pre-order page is 'revised'
'The pre-order is currently in the process of being revised,' says member of Sony support team.
Ben Skipper Jan 12, 2016
E3 2015: Hitman's series-changing gameplay explained at Square Enix press conference
IO Interactive detail how the new Hitman will work.
Ben Skipper Jun 16, 2015
E3 2015: Square Enix announce new Hitman for PS4 & Xbox One
Square Enix debut new Hitman from IO Interactive at Sony E3 press conference.
Jake Laverde Jun 16, 2015
New open world Hitman game to be revealed later this year says IO Interactive
Hitman sequel to be officially unveiled at some point this year, confirms developer.
Ben Skipper Jan 14, 2015