Io Interactive has announced it is remastering two classic Hitman games with 4K visuals and other improvements. The aptly titled Hitman HD Enhanced Collection includes remastered versions of 2006’s Hitman: Blood Money and 2012’s Hitman: Absolution. Fans also won’t have to wait long to play the collection as it launches in a little under a week.
Hitman HD Enhanced Collection
According to this announcement post on Io’s website, the Hitman HD Enhanced Collection launches on Friday, January 11. The collection will boost both Blood Money and Absolution with the following technical enhancements (text courtesy of Io Interactive):
- 4K visuals at 60 frames per second
- Increased texture resolution
- Upgraded texture formats
- Super-sampling
- Upscale support
- Heightened shadow map and mirror resolutions
- Improved lighting
- Updated controls for a more fluid experience
Also, in case you need a refresher on these two Hitman classics, Io’s got you covered with the following synopsis:
“In Hitman: Blood Money you experience a globe-trotting adventure from the vineyards of Chile, to the Paris Opera House and even the White House itself in a face-off against a group of assassins known as “The Franchise”. When assassins from his contract agency, the ICA, are systematically eliminated in a series of hits, Agent 47 suspects that a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. As he suddenly loses contact with the ICA, Agent 47 senses that he may be the next target, so our merciless contract killer travels to America to take care of business himself…
Rediscover Hitman: Absolution and experience the deep and personal story of Agent 47 as he pursues redemption across 20 intense missions. Enjoy a distinctive art style that combines with rich dialogue and performances by an impressive Hollywood cast to create a unique gameplay experience.”
In a separate press announcement, publisher Warner Bros. also confirmed the HD collection will cost $59.99. The collection is digital-only and is exclusive to the PS4 and Xbox One consoles (sorry PC players).
While you wait for the Hitman HD Enhanced Collection, why not peruse some of our guides for Hitman 2? We’ve got guides for a multitude of Hitman 2 challenges including Raking it in and Free Bird.