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Hitman Definitive Edition published by WB, available in May

Hitman: Definitive Edition will be available in May and published by Warner Bros., it was today confirmed.

Developer IO Interactive, which retained the Hitman IP after a split from previous publisher Square Enix, made the Definitive Edition announcement alongside Warner Bros.

In edition to bundling all of Hitman‘s episodes, its Game of the Year content, Hitman: Blood Money Requiem pack and summer bonus episode, the Definitive Edition will also feature new disguises inspired by IO Interactive titles Kane & Lynch, Mini Ninjas and Freedom Fighters.

“We’re very excited to be working with IO Interactive, a talented studio with a long-standing legacy creating the iconic Hitman games,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “The passionate, global Hitman community has embraced the recent return of the series, and we’re thrilled to bring the Hitman: Definitive Edition to fans and new players next month.”

“We’re super excited to be working with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on Hitman and together releasing the Hitman: Definitive Edition to new players,” added Hakan Abrak, CEO IO Interactive. “Working with a partner like WBIE means that the team at IOI can stay focused on what we’re good at, making games.”

Hitman: Definitive Edition content

  • IO Interactive’s 20th Anniversary Outfit Bundle – Three new outfits inspired by Freedom Fighters, Kane & Lynch and Mini Ninjas
  • Hitman Season One (Main Game) – Seven exotic locations from the first season, including Paris, Sapienza, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Colorado and Hokkaido, along with the ICA Facility
  • Hitman Game of the Year Edition Content – Four missions from the Patient Zero Campaign, three themed Escalation Contracts that unlock three unique weapons, as well as the Clown Suit, Cowboy Suit and Raven Suit from the recent Game of the Year Edition digital release
  • Hitman Summer Bonus Episode – Featuring ICA bonus missions in Sapienza and Marrakesh
  • Hitman: Blood Money Requiem Pack – Including the Requiem Suit, Pale Duck Explosive and ICA Chrome Pistol
  • All featured Contracts, Escalation Contracts, Challenge Packs and game updates from Hitman Season One and the Hitman Game of the Year Edition

Expect Hitman: Definitive Edition on Windows PC, Xbox One and PS4 from 16 May.


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