is widely considered the peak of the classic Hitman series, perfecting the "social stealth" sandbox formula. First released in May 2006 , it follows the elite assassin Agent 47 as he carries out contracts across the United States while being hunted by a rival organization called "The Franchise". Story and Missions

The game's narrative is framed as an interview between a former FBI director and a journalist, recounting 47's career through a series of "flashback" missions.

: Actions in one mission affect the next. If 47 is caught on camera or leaves witnesses, his face will appear in newspaper articles, making guards more likely to spot him in future levels.

: Payouts for "clean" kills (like the Silent Assassin rank) can be spent on upgrading weapons with silencers, scopes, and high-capacity magazines.

A remastered version titled was released for iOS and Android (Nov 2023) and Nintendo Switch (Jan 2024) . It adds quality-of-life features from modern Hitman games, including: