Hitman (2016)

In short: Hitman (2016) is an action game released in 2016 by IO Interactive, available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Our score: 8.5/10 (highly recommended).

Become the world's deadliest assassin, Agent 47.

The World of Assassination begins. Hitman 2016 rebooted the franchise with sandbox assassination levels, offering unprecedented freedom in how you eliminate targets.

Game details

• Developer: IO Interactive
• Publisher: Square Enix
• Release year: 2016
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
• Category: action

Our review

The reboot that launched the World of Assassination trilogy. Sapienza alone is worth the price of admission as one of gaming's greatest sandbox levels.

Pros

• Sapienza is legendary
• Creative assassination methods
• Incredible replayability
• Elusive targets

Cons

• Always-online
• Episodic launch was controversial
• Story forgettable

FAQ

Can I import to Hitman 3?

Yes, all Hitman 1 levels can be imported into Hitman 3.

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Last updated: 01/04/2026