Hitman: Blood Money is a stealth action game and the fourth entry in the Hitman series. Players once again take control of Agent 47, a professional assassin working for the International Contract Agency. This time, 47’s missions take him across the United States, with assignments in varied locations such as Las Vegas casinos, a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade, an opera house in Chicago, and other high-profile settings. While carrying out his contracts, 47 must also contend with a rival organization attempting to undermine the ICA, raising the stakes of his work and survival.

The core gameplay remains focused on completing assassination missions with a high degree of freedom. Players can approach each target directly through armed confrontation, or use stealth, disguises, and careful planning to remain unnoticed. Levels are designed as open environments that encourage experimentation with different strategies, from blending into crowds to setting elaborate traps. At the end of each mission, players are given a performance rating that ranges from the chaotic “Mass Murderer” to the precise and elusive “Silent Assassin,” encouraging replay to achieve the most efficient results.

Blood Money introduces several new systems to the series. A notoriety mechanic tracks 47’s visibility to the public and law enforcement, carrying consequences into future missions if his cover is repeatedly blown. Players can reduce notoriety through bribes or other means, but careless actions will make disguises less effective over time. Missions also offer opportunities to stage “accidents,” allowing targets to be eliminated in ways that appear natural and do not draw suspicion. In addition, weapons can be customized to fit different playstyles, from adding silencers and scopes to adjusting rate of fire. Visual improvements, more interactive crowds, and the expanded range of assassination options make Hitman: Blood Money a more versatile and re-playable entry in the series.