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A roundup of nine stealth-action/immersive-sim titles that scratch the vibe of 007 First Light, including Hitman: World of Assassination, Alpha Protocol (PC mod-friendly), Splinter Cell: Conviction, James Bond 007: Blood Stone, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Watch Dogs 2, James Bond 007: Everything Or Nothing, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Batman: Arkham City.
Three classic Hitman games—Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and Hitman: Contracts—are being remastered for Xbox Series X|S in 2027 as Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered, featuring upgraded character models, enhanced environments and textures, an option to swap between old and new graphics, and a new Photo Mode, according to a YouTube trailer.
HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered brings updated visuals, improved performance, and a new Photo Mode to Hitman: Codename 47, Silent Assassin, and Contracts on Xbox Series X|S in 2027, with an option to toggle between the original and enhanced graphics, preserving the trilogy’s stealth-focused gameplay in a single definitive collection.
Saber Interactive and IO Interactive announced HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, delivering updated versions of HITMAN: Codename 47, HITMAN 2: Silent Assassin, and HITMAN: Contracts in 2027 with upgraded visuals while preserving the original stealth-driven, multi-path gameplay.
IO Interactive plans post-launch longevity for 007: First Light with TacSim, a remixed-challenge system inside MI6 HQ overseen by Selena Tan. The content roadmap aims to turn the narrative-driven game into a living platform, echoing Hitman’s post-release support and potentially featuring leaderboards that attract speedrunners.
IGN's hands-on preview describes 007: First Light as a stealth-action Bond game blending stealth, fist fighting, and gadget use, with a vibe mix of Hitman, Uncharted, and Watch Dogs; three missions take players from Iceland to Malta; Switch 2 version delayed to summer, with other platforms launching May 27.
IO Interactive’s 007 First Light casts Bond as a hybrid hero inspired by Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan, letting players mix social stealth, gadget-driven tricks, and brawler combat in a tone closer to blockbuster action than pure Hitman. The game emphasizes purposeful pacing over sandbox scale, offering multiple playstyles and a Bond who can deescalate without over-relying on violence, with Patrick Gibson voicing the agent. It blends Hitman’s DNA with cinematic set-pieces and explores Bond’s outsider-with-belonging motif, releasing on PC, PS5 and Xbox on May 27, with Switch 2 following later this summer.
A report from Insider Gaming claims MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy is separating from publisher IO Interactive, canceling the planned Hitman crossover and refocusing on fixes and updates for MindsEye. Despite layoffs, the studio says it will continue supporting the game with user-made PC content and patches, though Steam data shows the title is largely dormant, prompting skepticism about any quick comeback.
IO Interactive released nearly the full Hitman: World of Assassination experience on iPhone and iPad, supporting controllers and touch controls, but at a high price of $70 for the full game or $3 per level, which is notably expensive compared to other platform versions.
The article lists IGN's top 10 stealth games, highlighting classics like Tenchu, Thief 2, and modern masterpieces like Hitman and Metal Gear Solid 5, emphasizing their innovative mechanics, level design, and replayability that define the genre.
IO Interactive is working on performance fixes for Hitman: World of Assassination on Nintendo Switch 2, with updates expected soon, as they continue to optimize the game and prepare for the release of their next title, 007: First Light, on the new platform.
Hitman World of Assassination will be released on iOS devices and Mac this summer, and a tabletop version is also in development. The game will feature a new Elusive Target, Le Chiffre from Casino Royale, voiced by Mads Mikkelsen, with a limited-time mission. Additionally, players can unlock an exclusive suit in the upcoming James Bond game 007 First Light by completing the Le Chiffre mission.
IO Interactive is hosting its first-ever game showcase featuring the highly anticipated 007 First Light, along with updates on MindsEye and Hitman, available to watch live.
IO Interactive is updating Hitman with a new elusive target featuring Le Chiffre from Casino Royale, available soon on PC and consoles, as part of a collaboration announced with actor Mads Mikkelsen, who voices the character. This event ties into upcoming Bond-related content, including a new Bond game and rewards linked to the 007 franchise.
IO Interactive announced its first-ever IOI Showcase scheduled for June 6, featuring trailers, gameplay demos, and announcements for its upcoming James Bond game '007 First Light', Hitman, MindsEye, and more, along with a look at its Glacier game engine.