Great news for fans of the hit stealth-action game Hitman: World of Assassination! IO Interactive has just released its June 2025 update - the Season of High-Stakes. This update has many exciting features, including a new Elusive Target, called "The Banker.
" Elusive Targets are great additions to the game because they provide players with limited-time missions that require them to achieve objectives without a second chance. Once the missions are gone, they are gone for good.
This element raises the stakes, gives players a little adrenaline rush, and encourages them to plan carefully. The game also includes seasonal content that has unlockable gear, new contracts, and gameplay tweaks to give players an exciting refreshed experience.
In more exciting news, IO Interactive has announced that a co-op mode is under development. Players will be able to play 'better together' in the new co-op mode as the characters Stone & Knight, which will draw from the duo of characters the players have seen in past sniper missions.
In the new mode, IO said players will be able to work together using stealth, disguises and teamwork to eliminate targets across custom missions. This is the first-ever multiplayer cooperation component of the Hitman series and differs from the traditional single-player experience the game has had thus far.
There is no confirmed launch date at this time, but IOI's announcement has fans excited around the world. IO revealed that it is now fully independent and will have more control over its decisions and the future of its projects.
Jason Statham to Lead New Hitman Movie as Agent 47
In exciting news for action movie fans, a brand-new Hitman film is on the way, with Jason Statham cast as the iconic Agent 47. The film is scheduled to release in 2025, and the first official trailer is already turning heads.
Known for his tough and gritty roles in films like The Transporter and Fast & Furious, Statham is expected to bring a fresh intensity to the cold, calculated assassin.
The trailer teases explosive action scenes, stealthy kills, and a darker, more realistic version of Agent 47 compared to previous adaptations.
The film is being produced by Universal Pictures, with a clear goal to revamp the franchise for both gamers and general audiences. Previous Hitman movies received mixed reviews, but this version appears to be aiming higher in terms of both storytelling and production quality.
Fans are hopeful that this movie will finally deliver a faithful and thrilling take on the world’s most infamous contract killer.
With the Hitman video game franchise continuing to grow through updates and new gameplay features, the release of a major Hollywood film adds even more excitement. It’s a big year for the Hitman universe — both in-game and on the big screen.
