Hitman Timeline ( Real )

game_release
November 21, 2000

Release of the original Hitman game

The first game in the Hitman series, 'Hitman: Codename 47', was released, marking the beginning of the franchise.

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October 22, 2002

Release of Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

The sequel to the original Hitman game was released, further popularizing the series.

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April 24, 2004

Release of Hitman: Contracts

The third installment in the Hitman series was released, featuring darker and more complex missions.

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May 26, 2006

Release of Hitman: Blood Money

The fourth game in the series was released and is often hailed as one of the best in the franchise.

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November 20, 2012

Release of Hitman: Absolution

The fifth main entry in the series brought new gameplay mechanics and a more narrative-driven approach.

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March 11, 2016

Release of Hitman (2016) - Episodic format

The series rebooted with a new episodic format starting with a release in March 2016, changing the way the game was delivered and played.

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January 20, 2021

Release of Hitman 3

The final game of the World of Assassination trilogy was released, concluding the storyline and supporting VR platforms.

Hitman Timeline ( Fictional )

origin
1971-06-05

Agent 47 Creation

Agent 47 is created as part of the cloning project to produce the perfect assassin.

career
1999-03-15

Agent 47 Joins International Contract Agency (ICA)

Agent 47 begins his career as a professional hitman working for the ICA.

mission
2007-04-20

The Berlin Assignment

Agent 47's mission in Berlin targeting specific individuals involved in illegal arms trading.

organizational
2008-09-01

Closure of ICA's Berlin Branch

The ICA shuts down its Berlin office after a series of high-profile failures and increased surveillance.

career
2016-02-21

Reactivation for the ICA Fall Missions

Agent 47 is reactivated to take on high risk contracts as the ICA faces new threats.

character_event
2016-11-11

Death of Diana Burnwood

Diana Burnwood, Agent 47's handler from the ICA, is killed, deeply affecting Agent 47.

conflict
2016-12-06

Agent 47 Battles Providence

Agent 47 confronts Providence, a secretive and powerful organization manipulating global events.

resolution
2017-01-15

Agent 47's lone survival and ICA dissolution

After defeating Providence's leaders, Agent 47 disbands the ICA and goes off the grid.