Looking to play all Hitman games in order? Then our guide below has all Agent 46 games in chronological order along with their release dates. The Hitman franchise has always been a hit among fans. While the older games are cult classics, the newer ones as well are quite outstanding. So, if you want to go on an entire playthrough of every Hitman game according to their timeline, check out the list below.
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All 8 Hitman Games in Chronological Order
We have noted down all eight Hitman games according to their release date and a short spoiler-free synopsis. Here is the list of all Hitman games in chronological order:
1. Hitman: Codename 47
- Release Date: 2000
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows
Hitman: Codename 47 was the first game of the series released in 2000. The debut game by IO Interactive introduces us to Agent 47 and the International Contract Agency (ICA). The missions in Codename 47 take place in China, Romania, Hungary, Colombia and the Netherlands.
2. Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
- Release Date: 2002
- Platforms: PlayStation 2, GameCube, Windows and Xbox
Released in 2002, Silent Assassin continues right from where Codename 47 left off. The game takes place in a several countries around the world right from Russia to India.
3. Hitman: Contracts
- Release Date: 2004
- Platforms: PlayStation 2, Windows and Xbox
The third installment of the Hitman franchise was called Contracts. Released in 2004, the game mostly revolves around Agent 47’s flashbacks and spans countries like Romania, England, Netherlands, Russia, France and Hungary.
4. Hitman: Blood Money
- Release Date: 2006
- Platforms: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox & Xbox 360
Released in 2006, Blood Money was the first game in the franchise to introduce the feature where Agent 47 could hide bodies. It was also the first game in the series to make its debut on PS3 and Xbox 360.
5. Hitman: Absolution
- Release Date: 2012
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows, Mac, Xbox One & Xbox 360
Hitman: Absolution sees Agent 47 betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police. This is also the first time IO Interactive introduced a more linear level gameplay in their Hitmans series.
6. Hitman
- Release Date: 2016
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows, Mac, Xbox One & Google Stadia.
Released in 2016, Hitman sees Agent 47 playing a game of cat and mouse against a mysterious organization. This is also the first part of a new trilogy in the Hitman series.
7. Hitman 2
- Release Date: 2018
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Windows, Mac, Xbox One & Google Stadia.
Hitman 2 takes us through Agent 47’s quest of eliminating the elusive Shadow Client. The missions take place in countries like Italy, India, USA, Maldives and more.
8. Hitman 3
- Release Date: 2021
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Windows, Mac, Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch
The third and final entry in the World of Assassination trilogy is called Hitman 3. Released in 2021, the story sees Agent 47 embark on a quest to kill the leaders of Providence.
That’s all you need to know about all the Hitman games in order according to their timeline and release date. We hope that this guide will help you enjoy your playthrough of The Hitman series. For tips and tricks on the latest game, head to our Hitman 3 section.