It's been a surprisingly long time since IO Interactive revisited its beloved Hitman franchise, which the studio last touched with Hitman: Blood Money in 2006. Rumors of another Hitman are no longer rumors, however, with IO Interactive and Square Enix confirming Hitman: Absolution is coming.

The announcement release says Hitman: Absolution's up-and-running on IO Interactive's new Glacier 2 engine tech and will be both "familiar and yet significantly different from other Hitman games."

What little else we know involves some story bits, with Agent 47 at the center of a "dark conspiracy" and the path to, er, absolution requires a "personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world."

In other words, we don't know very much at all.

I haven't played Hitman but friends rave about it. I'm looking forward to seeing what the fuss is about.

It's been a surprisingly long time since IO Interactive revisited its beloved Hitman franchise, which the studio last touched with Hitman: Blood Money in 2006. Rumors of another Hitman are no longer rumors, however, with IO Interactive and Square Enix confirming Hitman: Absolution is coming.

The announcement release says Hitman: Absolution's up-and-running on IO Interactive's new Glacier 2 engine tech and will be both "familiar and yet significantly different from other Hitman games."

What little else we know involves some story bits, with Agent 47 at the center of a "dark conspiracy" and the path to, er, absolution requires a "personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world."

In other words, we don't know very much at all.

I haven't played Hitman but friends rave about it. I'm looking forward to seeing what the fuss is about.

Cool.

Edit: Finally I got this quest though. ;)

can't wait and it's about time they announced it.

Day 1.

Awesome

comment!

BOO! HITMAN!!

Gotta love some more Hitman, Blood Money was great! Can't wait to see the engine improvements they've made too.

If it involves killing which is even better than Blood Money, then its GOTY whenever it comes out

Cool stuff. Bout time they made another one of these.

I didn't play any of the games before 'Blood Money' but I loved that so this news is exciting! Looking forward to seeing how it looks.

E3 sure is lining up for some awesome stuff. Can't wait.

I hope they stick with what made the original games so fun and original. If they dumb it down too much for the masses I'm afraid I'll be passing on this.

HITMAN!

Finally. 

Finally.

Hitman is still one of the franchises I hold closer to my heart.

FUCK YES! On board!

Hell yes!

The long, long wait is over! Thank You!

Hell yes. That description could be the same for every other Hitman game, but I'm pumped nonetheless. Bring back the Silverballers, and I'm happy.

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i wish it was kane and lynch 3 instead

Great! Haven't played as Agent  47 in a few years and I need something new to wash away my memories of that movie.

Man, the last Hitman game was great. It really delivered on the promise of the early games (which in themselves were all shirt, no pants). I could really go for some more 47 about now.

Danish developers, oh yeah! 

Just want to say, so glad Patrick came on. Even though this is a pretty standard story, for some reason seeing it triggered something and I now realize that I really don't need to go to any other gaming website to stay current. Love GB so much!

Here's to hoping IO can get back to making good games.

I'm up for some Hitman myself. Here's hoping they find a way for it to not be so trial and errory.

finally! fuck yeah!

FUCK YEAH!

" I'm up for some Hitman myself. Here's hoping they find a way for it to not be so trial and errory. "

dunno but after KnL2 I dont expect much as long there is no multiplaya I'm good

Please god don't let this be dumbed down like every other franchise recently, please god, I beg you.

Seriously, if they turn this into a effin third person cover based shooter I'll cry, for days.

I'll be very excited to see how this turns out.

Blood Money was tits.

I. Love. Hitman.

Suggestion for the first two contracts : Kane and Lynch.

" Suggestion for the first two contracts : Kane and Lynch. "

All right, more killing people and dressing in their clothes!

" Great! Haven't played as Agent  47 in a few years and I need something new to wash away my memories of that movie. "

" @Maxery: How dare you :O "

Never been a fan of the series, but I'm interested to see what they do to bring back this franchise. The concept was always compelling to me, but none of the games ever clicked with me.

@Taklulas: 
I was just going to leave it at a shocked face but its your call.

Death it is.

I'm going to hope "significantly different" means "less trial-and-error/instant failure bullshit."

Wow about time.   I am surprised its been 5 years since the last game.  I hope they remember how to make a hitman game :).  

Don't change a thing. Hitman is based.

Are the graphics in Blood Money any good? I am considering getting it, but not so sure. Also, will I enjoy Absolution despite not knowing anything about the story?