Hitman Trilogy Remastered slated for 2027 console launch

A collection of the first three games in the Hitman series will be released for modern consoles and PC in 2027, marking the first time the original title has ever been available outside of the PC platform. Developer IO Interactive, in partnership with Saber Interactive, announced the Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered during a recent Summer Game Fest presentation. The collection includes Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and Hitman: Contracts.

The remastered collection is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. The project involves rebuilding the games with upgraded character models, high-resolution textures, and enhanced environments. A key feature will be an instant graphics toggle, allowing players to switch between the new visuals and the original presentation. A new Photo Mode will also be included.

A significant aspect of this release is the inclusion of the first game, Hitman: Codename 47, which launched in 2000 as a PC exclusive. While some of its missions were later remade within Hitman: Contracts, the original game itself has never been officially released on any console platform. Previous collections, such as the Hitman HD...