The new game ditches the episodic route of 2016's Hitman, and, for the first time in franchise history, will feature online co-op through the Sniper Assassin mode.

Despite the title, Hitman 2 is actually the 10th entry in the series.

"I think Hitman and its creators at IO Interactive set the bar very high right from the get-go," Bateson told THR of the series' longevity in an interview last year. "It didn’t compromise itself by dumbing down, so in the long run that’s been its strength. It’s a franchise that really demands your attention and your skill."

IO Interactive and Warner Bros. Interactive showed off a demo of Hitman 2 at E3, showcasing a new environment and thousands of NPCs (non-player characters) that will be on display in the game.

"Our Miami location that you see in the final build is a location where I think we’ve turned everything up a notch again," IO Interactive executive producer Markus Friedl told THR. "We have almost 2,000 NPCs in that location, combined with a new feature also where you can blend into crowds. Many, many more tools and items for the player to pick up on, a fish being a very popular example."

Hitman 2 is set to hit stores Nov. 13 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.