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Every month, we discuss the unique process of making music for video games. This month, we dive into the musical universe of Jesper Kyd

The first step of this new partnership will be the release of Hitman: Definitive Edition on PS4 and Xbox One on May 18th

Developer Io Interactive has confirmed that development has begun a new instalment in the Hitman franchise. The studio was dropped by previous owner Square Enix in May, and completed an MBO the following month – a deal which saw it retain the rights to its Hitman series. “Five months ago, …

Developer tweets the gaming milestone following news of fresh content for the sandbox game

Developer Io Interactive has updated the PC version of Hitman to remove its DRM. Having recently gained in its independence from former owner Square Enix and retained the Hitman rights, Io has immediately got to work. It’s first move has been to ditch Denuvo DRM. It has also made the …

Following its split with publisher Square Enix, IO Interactive has announced that not only has it now gone fully independent, but it’s also obtained complete control of the Hitman IP, marking a happy end to the studio’s recent misfortunes. CEO Hakan Abrak broke the news this afternoon on IO Interactive’s …

Management buyout from Square Enix agreed and as of today have complete control of the Hitman franchise

Amidst a very uncertain backdrop, Io Interactive stealth game Hitman is dropping its episodic sales model. Io was put up for sale by owner Square Enix last month. Now it has announced that the various parts of Hitman’s first – and now seemingly only – season are to be condensed …

As publishers start to put successful franchises on hiatus, Sean Cleaver asks if this is now a new rush for new IPs

No word on potential buyers, staff or the future of Hitman franchise