{"rewrite":{"id":"r_946d959c6a753458eec37068","clusterId":"c_3a58093da8bf0e1c71e6c2d6","slug":"hitman-classic-trilogy-remastered-announced-for-2027-release","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered Announced for 2027 Release","summary":"Saber Interactive and IO Interactive announced Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered on June 6, 2026, a remastered collection of the first three Hitman games. The bundle includes Hitman: Codename 47 (2000), Hitman 2: Silent Assassin (2002), and Hitman: Contracts (2004). It is scheduled for release in 2027 on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The remaster updates character models, textures, and lighting while preserving the original tone and gameplay systems, including stealth, disguises, and multiple assassination methods. A graphics toggle lets players switch between original and remastered visuals at any time. A photo mode is also included. The Steam store page is live and lists Japanese text support, a feature absent from the original Steam releases of these games. Saber Interactive, known for previous remasters such as Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 \u0026 2 Remastered, is co-developing the project with IO Interactive.","whyItMatters":"This remaster brings the franchise's foundational entries to modern platforms with Japanese text support for the first time, addressing a long-standing gap for non-English-speaking fans of the series.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe remaster is co-developed by Saber Interactive and IO Interactive, the original studio behind the series. Saber Interactive previously handled remasters including \u003ccite\u003eTomb Raider I-III Remastered\u003c/cite\u003e, \u003ccite\u003eLegacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 \u0026 2 Remastered\u003c/cite\u003e, and \u003ccite\u003eHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary\u003c/cite\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphics update includes new character models, high-resolution textures, and improved lighting. A graphics toggle lets players switch between original and remastered visuals at any time during gameplay. A photo mode is also included, allowing players to capture and share moments from the game.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trilogy traces the origins of Agent 47, the bald-headed assassin with a barcode on the back of his head. The series' signature systems are present from the first game: stealth, disguises, multiple assassination methods, and sandbox-style maps with multiple routes to complete objectives. Players can observe target behavior, plan mission steps, and switch to a backup plan if things go wrong.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese text support is listed on the Steam store page. The original Steam releases of the early trilogy did not include Japanese text support.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered bundles Codename 47, Silent Assassin, and Contracts with updated graphics and a toggle to switch back to the original look. Photo mode included. 2027 on PC/PS5/Xbox.","twitterPost":"The early Hitman trilogy gets a remaster with Japanese text support for the first time. Saber Interactive and IO Interactive are co-developing. 2027 release.","threadsPost":"Saber Interactive and IO Interactive are co-publishing Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered. The original three games were published by Eidos, so this remaster represents a rights and distribution shift for the early trilogy. IO Interactive now directly controls how its old work is packaged and sold.","newsletterBlurb":"Saber Interactive and IO Interactive announced Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered, a collection of the first three Hitman games with updated graphics, a photo mode, and Japanese text support. It launches in 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/014/G101403/20260606055/\",\"title\":\"\\\"Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered\\\" announced, remastering the first three \\\"Hitman\\\" games. Agent 47's origins come to PC/PS5/Xbox in 2027.\"},{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260606-447767/\",\"title\":\"Stealth Assassination Action 'HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered' Announced. 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