IO Interactive

IO Interactive is a Danish game studio founded in 1998 and based in Copenhagen. It is one of Europe’s most respected developers and has gained worldwide fame primarily for its legendary Hitman series, which defined the stealth-action genre. The studio is known for its emphasis on player freedom, sophisticated level design, and high replay value.

The studio’s best-known games include Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, Hitman: Contracts, Hitman: Blood Money, Hitman: Absolution, the modern trilogy of Hitman (2016), Hitman 2 (2018), and Hitman 3, as well as Freedom Fighters, the Kane & Lynch series, Mini Ninjas, and the latest action title, MindsEye. The studio is also working on the highly anticipated game 007 First Light, which will introduce a brand-new James Bond story.

Games from IO Interactive stand out for their open-ended approach to completing missions, sophisticated enemy AI, and the ability to solve situations in many different ways. The Hitman series, in particular, offers expansive locations, dozens of disguises, creative ways to eliminate targets, and an emphasis on stealth, which has earned it millions of fans worldwide.

Thanks to its proprietary Glacier Engine technology and years of experience developing action games, IO Interactive is among the most respected game studios today. Their titles regularly receive high ratings for their quality gameplay, technical execution, and excellently written stories.