"You can have Mads Mikkelsen in the World of Assassination, but it's important to state that does not imply a larger, shared thing."
IO Interactive also confirms that the action-adventure title will receive more details and gameplay footage later this year.
A younger James Bond embarks on an important mission as part of MI6 with a deeper gameplay dive set for this Summer.
The developer/publisher will also reveal new content for Hitman World of Assassination and promises "additional surprises" throughout.
The origin story will see players stepping into "the shoes of the world's favorite Secret Agent to earn their 00 status."
