IO Interactive’s Co-op Experiment: Saving Hitman or Killing 47

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🧵 IO Interactive's Co-op Experiment: Saving Hitman or Killing 47?
IO Interactive is officially developing a co-op mode for the Hitman franchise — something many fans never expected. Instead of controlling Agent 47 alone, players will take on missions as Stone & Knight, two ICA operatives introduced in Hitman: Sniper Assassin.

But the big question is
Will this evolution enhance the series... or ruin the precision stealth formula that made Hitman legendary?

🔍 What We Know So Far
The mode is in development and will focus on coordinated stealth gameplay between two players.

Missions are expected to be standalone contracts, possibly separate from 47's main story.

IOI promises it won't replace the classic single-player experience, but will expand the universe.

🎮 Why Fans Are Excited:
✅ New ways to play
✅ Replay value with friends
✅ Opportunity for larger-scale, synchronized assassinations
✅ Breath of fresh air after years of solo stealth

😬 But Here's the Risk
❌ Could dilute the identity of the franchise
❌ May turn into another generic co-op shooter
❌ Balancing stealth with two players could be tricky
❌ What happens to 47 — will he be sidelined?

📣 Your Turn
Do you welcome this co-op direction?

Should IOI focus on expanding 47's story instead?

Would you prefer Stone & Knight in spin-offs only?

What features or gameplay elements would make co-op a success?

🗳� POLL: Is Hitman Co-op a Good Idea?
🔘 Yes – Bring it on
🔘 Maybe – Depends on execution
🔘 No – Keep Hitman solo