To stop you simply walking in and shooting up the place, Hitman: Blood Money introduced a notoriety system. He’s never without a party trick, that one.

Not only this, but 47 was more enterprising than ever when it came to fashioning blunt instruments into lethal weapons. He could also disguise himself using various costumes, such as a security guard or janitor’s outfit, to help seamlessly blend into his environment and stalk his target. Agent 47 had access to new upgradable weapons and equipment (as well as his iconic Silverballers), could use human shields to protect himself and could hide bodies in a similar fashion to Sam Fisher in the Splinter Cellseries. Hitman: Blood Money worked in a similar way to the previous games, however it marked a real step change for the series. Along with his handler Diana Burnwood, it was up to the assassin to save himself and the organisation he worked for by playing a lengthy game of cat and mouse.

They had forced the closure of the International Contract Agency (ICA), who employed 47, after killing several of its agents. By this point Agent 47 had earned himself quite the reputation, and as a result he was targeted by a shady organisation – The Franchise.

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