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Fans of theHitmanfranchise have a good reason to be excited for the coming future as one of the series’ classic games will soon be getting the remaster treatment.Hitman: Blood Money — Reprisalhas just been announced on the occasion of IO Interactive’s 25th anniversary.
WhileHitman’s World of Assassinationtrilogy is undoubtedly a hugely successful soft rebootof the beloved stealth video game series, it’s important to note that the earlier entries in the franchise also hold a special place in the hearts of long-time fans. Released in 2006,Hitman: Blood Moneyis considered a cult classic by many gamers around the world. Featuring the iconic Agent 47 as its lethal protagonist, the game revolutionized the series at the time of its release by introducing new exciting features such as the ability to use human shields in combat or the possibility of upgrading weapons and equipment for an easier gameplay experience.
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IO Interactive, in collaboration with Feral Interactive, has recently unveiled an official action-packed gameplay trailer ofHitman: Blood Money — Reprisal. The remastered andenhanced version ofBlood Moneywill be released on mobile devices this autumn, as well as on the Nintendo Switch sometime this winter. The mobile version ofReprisalwill come fully equipped with controller, keyboard, and mouse support, as well as with a completely customizable touchscreen interface.
Reprisalcomes with many quality-of-life features to make the title more accessible for gamers on the move. Brand-new game mechanics like an Instinct Mode reminiscent ofthe best modernHitmangamesand a permanent in-game minimap will ensure that players have all the necessary tools in order to meticulously plan their missions. With twelve sandbox levels at players' disposal,Hitman: Blood Money — Reprisaloffers a wealth of opportunities for creativity and strategy, allowing players to approach their objectives in a variety of ways, such as opting for a gun-blazing approach or for a more cunning gameplay style.
Hitman: Blood Money — Reprisalpresents veteran gamers with a golden opportunity to revisit and relive a legendary entry from the series while also introducing a new generation of players to the timeless allure of theHitmangames. Despite IO Interactive’s announcement earlier this year thattheHitmanfranchise would enter a significant hiatuswith no new content in sight, the potential of other classicHitmantitles to be converted to portable devices remains an exciting possibility ifReprisalturns out to be a commercial success.
Hitman: Blood Money — Reprisalis currently slated to release this fall for Mobile and this winter for Nintendo Switch.
