➀ The Hitman series has been popular since 2000, but the 2016 release of HITMAN and its sequels propelled the franchise to new heights; ➁ HITMAN: World of Assassination has reached 75 million players since its launch, making it the most successful Hitman game ever; ➂ The milestone is significant for IO Interactive, an independent studio, and raises questions about the success of their upcoming James Bond game.