Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered Announced for 2027 Release
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.
Key Facts
- Saber Interactive and IO Interactive announced Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered on June 6, 2026.
- The collection includes Hitman: Codename 47 (2000), Hitman 2: Silent Assassin (2002), and Hitman: Contracts (2004).
- The remaster is scheduled for release in 2027 on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- A graphics toggle lets players switch between original and remastered visuals at any time, and a photo mode is included.
- The Steam store page lists Japanese text support, which was absent from the original Steam releases of these games.
Reporting from 3 sources: 4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark.
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 & 2 Remastered, is co-developing the project with IO Interactive.
The remaster is co-developed by Saber Interactive and IO Interactive, the original studio behind the series. Saber Interactive previously handled remasters including Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered, and Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.
The 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.
The 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.
Japanese text support is listed on the Steam store page. The original Steam releases of the early trilogy did not include Japanese text support.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.