Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment and IO Interactive, an independent game developer, have announced a worldwide publishing and distribution agreement for the acclaimed international video game, Hitman.

As part of this agreement, Warner Bros will publish the Hitman: Definitive Edition, which will be available in retail stores for PlayStation 4 Pro computer entertainment system, PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One X and Xbox One from May 15, said a statement.

The Hitman: Definitive Edition will feature new in-game disguises for Agent 47 inspired by classic IO Interactive titles – Freedom Fighters, Kane & Lynch and Mini Ninjas – celebrating the Danish studio’s 20th anniversary, in addition to all previously released content and game updates from the first season of the Hitman, it said.

David Haddad, president, Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment, said: “We are very excited to be working with IO Interactive, a talented studio with a long-standing legacy creating the iconic Hitman games.”

“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,” he said.

Hakan Abrak, chief executive officer, IO Interactive, said: “We’re super excited to be working with Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment on this game and together releasing the definitive edition to new players.”

“Working with a partner like Warner Bros means that our team can stay focused on what we’re good at, making games,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service