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Hitman 3 Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Glacier Engine |
| Genre | Stealth, Action-Adventure, Third-Person Shooter, Sandbox |
| Initial Release | 2021-01-20 |
| Developer | IO Interactive |
| Publisher | IO Interactive |
| Setting | Various Global Locations (Dubai, Dartmoor, Berlin, Chongqing, Mendoza, Carpathian Mountains + Hitman 1 & 2 locations) |
| Perspective | Third-Person (with first-person aiming option) |
| Platforms | PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version), Google Stadia (discontinued) |
| Multiplayer | None (Primary Game). Ghost Mode was a 1v1 competitive mode in Hitman 2, not carried over directly. Sniper Assassin had co-op. Freelancer is single-player. |
| Unique Feature | World of Assassination Platform (integrates H1/H2), Deep Sandbox Levels, Mission Stories & Creative Kills, Disguise System, Location Mastery & Unlocks, Freelancer Roguelike Mode. |
Hitman 3 System Requirements
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tune Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, No Ray Tracing) – High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF
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tune Ultimate RT (Estimated 2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, RT On, DLSS Performance + Frame Gen) – Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing ON, DLSS Performance + Frame Generation (if available)
Hitman 3 Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_Minimum - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_Minimum - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1699
Model: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_Minimum - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1615
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_Minimum - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
memory Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 45W
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz (Dual-Channel)
US $1300
Model: MSI Cyborg 15 (RTX 5050 & Intel 7)
memory CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (Score: 1286)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (Score: 9000) @ 45W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz (Dual-Channel)
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_Minimum - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 115W
storage 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
US $1689
Model: HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor (Score: 2225)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (Score: 9000) @ 115W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_Minimum - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 140W
storage 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
US $799
Model: HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7)
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS (Score: 1656)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Score: 9842) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_Minimum - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 105W
storage 16GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
US $1699
Model: ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with RTX 4050
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS (Score: 1656)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Score: 9842) @ 105W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1200
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_Minimum - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
storage 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $2699
Model: HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (Score: 10500)
storage RAM: 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_Minimum - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 115W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $2299
Model: GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
memory CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2) (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (Score: 12000) @ 115W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p_Minimum - Minimum (Low to Medium Preset, Ray Tracing OFF).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 is required.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12
DirectX 12 API is required.
- save_altStorage Note: Approx. 80 GB available space (SSD Recommended). This includes the base game and can increase with access to Hitman 1 & 2 locations within the World of Assassination platform.
An SSD is highly recommended for faster loading times between missions and for smoother asset streaming.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: Supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR 1.0 (later versions of FSR might be supported via patches or mods). Intel XeSS support added in a patch.
Key Settings: Level of Detail, Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, SSAO (Screen Space Ambient Occlusion), Reflection Quality, and Ray Tracing (Reflections, Shadows, Sun Shadows - if enabled) heavily impact performance. The game's simulation depth can also be CPU intensive.
Hitman 3: Post-Launch Content / DLC
Major post-launch content includes the 'Seven Deadly Sins' collection (seven themed DLC packs with unique Escalation Contracts, suits, and items). The 'Freelancer' mode was a significant free update, adding a roguelike campaign with persistent progression and customizable safehouse. Numerous free Elusive Targets, Escalation Contracts, and Featured Contracts have been added. The game also evolved into 'Hitman: World of Assassination,' integrating content from the previous two games for owners.
Hitman 3: Game Editions
Available in Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Deluxe Edition included Deluxe Escalation Contracts, Deluxe suits and items, digital soundtrack, digital 'World of Hitman' book, and director commentary. Pre-orders often included the 'Trinity Pack' (suits and briefcases themed after Hitman 1, 2, & 3). Hitman 3 eventually became 'Hitman: World of Assassination,' bundling Hitman 1 GOTY Access Pass and Hitman 2 Standard Access Pass for all owners, effectively making it the definitive platform for the trilogy.
Hitman 3: Cross-Platform / Crossplay / Cross-Progression
Hitman 3 (World of Assassination) supports cross-progression for unlocks and mastery within the same platform family (e.g., PS4 to PS5) and for PC players across different storefronts (Steam/Epic) if linked to an IOI Account. It does not feature direct multiplayer modes like co-op or competitive PvP, so cross-platform play in that sense is not applicable. The 'Freelancer' mode is single-player.
Hitman 3 Other Features & Info
- labelUser Interface
Features a clean and minimalistic HUD. Important information like objectives, suspect identification (Instinct mode), and interaction prompts are displayed contextually. The mini-map shows NPC locations and points of interest. Menus for inventory, mission planning, challenges, mastery, and contracts are accessible. Instinct mode highlights targets, interactable objects, and guard routes through walls.
- labelSound and Music
Original score composed by Niels Bye Nielsen, featuring tense, atmospheric, and cinematic orchestral pieces that adapt to gameplay situations (stealth, combat, discovery). Sound design is crucial for stealth, with distinct audio cues for footsteps, guard patrols, conversations (for intel), and environmental hazards. Weapon sounds are impactful.
- labelGraphics and Visuals
Powered by IO Interactive's Glacier Engine, Hitman 3 showcases highly detailed and atmospheric sandbox locations from around the world. It features impressive lighting, reflections (especially with ray tracing), dense crowds, and detailed character models. Each location has a distinct visual identity and ambiance. Ray tracing for reflections and shadows was added in a post-launch update on PC and current-gen consoles.
- labelAccessibility Features
Offers a range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (PC), extensive subtitle and caption customization, options for aim assist, UI scaling, colorblind modes, options to reduce visual clutter or demanding effects, and various gameplay toggles for difficulty and interaction prompts.
- labelStory and Setting
Hitman 3 concludes the 'World of Assassination' trilogy. Agent 47 and his handler Diana Burnwood, along with their ally Lucas Grey, launch their final assault against the Partners of Providence, the secretive organization controlling global affairs. Their mission takes them to diverse, exotic locations around the world, including Dubai (UAE), Dartmoor (England), Berlin (Germany), Chongqing (China), Mendoza (Argentina), and the Carpathian Mountains (Romania). The narrative explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, identity, and the consequences of 47's life as an assassin, culminating in a definitive confrontation with Providence and a choice about 47's future.
- labelMap Size and Regions (Sandbox Levels)
Hitman 3 features six new, meticulously crafted sandbox locations. Each level is a large, dense, and multi-layered environment offering numerous pathways, secrets, and opportunities for creative assassinations. Locations: Dubai (Burj Al-Ghazali skyscraper), Dartmoor (Thornbridge Manor), Berlin (abandoned power plant rave), Chongqing (rainy, neon-lit streets and ICA facility), Mendoza (vineyard and winery), Carpathian Mountains (heavily guarded train). Within the 'World of Assassination' platform, owners of Hitman 1 and Hitman 2 can access all their locations within Hitman 3, creating a massive interconnected world of assassination sandboxes.
- labelSkills and Upgrades Overview (Mastery, Unlocks, Starting Gear)
Progression is primarily tied to Location Mastery. Completing challenges, assassinations, and objectives within each level earns XP, increasing Mastery Level for that location (up to Level 20). Higher Mastery Levels unlock new starting locations, agency pickups (stashed items), new weapons, gadgets, and suits that can be used in any mission across the trilogy. There isn't a traditional character skill tree for Agent 47; his core abilities (stealth, combat, disguise) are inherent. Player skill and knowledge of the levels are key. Some items and weapons have slight variations or unique properties.
- labelTop 5 Weapons/Tools (Subjective/Iconic)
- 1. Silenced Pistol (ICA19 / Krugermeier 2-2): Agent 47's signature tool for stealthy takedowns or creating distractions. 2. Fiber Wire: Classic silent garrote for close-quarters assassinations. 3. Coins: Essential for distracting NPCs and luring them into traps or isolated areas. 4. Lethal Poison Vial / Syringe: For discreetly eliminating targets by poisoning their food or drink. 5. Sniper Rifle (e.g., Sieger 300 Ghost): For long-range assassinations, often requiring careful setup and exfiltration.
- labelGame Modes
1. Campaign: The main story missions across all three games (if owned within WoA). 2. Escalation Contracts: Multi-stage contracts with increasing difficulty and changing conditions. 3. Elusive Targets: Time-limited targets that offer only one chance to eliminate. 4. Contracts Mode: Create and play custom assassination contracts made by the community. 5. Sniper Assassin: Dedicated sniper missions set in unique locations (from Hitman 2). 6. Freelancer Mode: A roguelike single-player mode where 47 takes on syndicated crime organizations, earning currency to upgrade a customizable safehouse and acquire gear for increasingly difficult campaigns.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Disguise System: Acquiring and wearing various disguises to blend in, access restricted areas, and get close to targets without arousing suspicion. NPCs with a white dot above their head ('Enforcers') can see through specific disguises. 2. Social Stealth & Manipulation: Using crowds, environmental distractions, and NPC routines to maneuver undetected or lure targets into traps. 'Accident Kills' (making assassinations look like unfortunate incidents) are a hallmark. 3. Sandbox Level Design & Replayability: Intricately designed levels with numerous interconnected systems, NPC routines, and environmental opportunities that allow for a vast number of ways to approach and eliminate targets, encouraging multiple playthroughs and experimentation.
Hitman 3 Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline What is Hitman: World of Assassination?Hitman: World of Assassination is the current branding for Hitman 3, which now serves as a platform to access the content from all three games in the trilogy (Hitman (2016), Hitman 2 (2018), and Hitman 3 (2021)) within a single, unified interface, provided the player owns the respective Access Passes or base games.
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help_outline How does the Disguise system work?Agent 47 can incapacitate NPCs and take their outfits. Wearing a disguise allows him to blend in with that group of NPCs and access areas restricted to that role (e.g., a guard disguise allows access to security rooms). However, certain 'Enforcer' NPCs (marked with a white dot) can see through specific disguises if 47 gets too close or stays in their line of sight.
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help_outline What are Mission Stories?Mission Stories are guided opportunities within each level that present unique and often elaborate ways to get close to and eliminate targets. They are discovered by finding intel or overhearing conversations and can lead to cinematic or 'accident' kills.
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help_outline What is the 'Silent Assassin' rating?Silent Assassin is the highest rating achievable on a mission. It requires eliminating only the target(s), no bodies found (unless it was an accident kill or they were hidden), not being caught on camera (or destroying the evidence), and not being spotted committing any illegal actions. Achieving this rating often unlocks specific challenges and rewards.
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help_outline What is Freelancer mode?Freelancer is a free, single-player roguelike mode added to Hitman: World of Assassination. Players take on campaigns against criminal syndicates, earning Merces (currency) to buy gear and upgrade a customizable safehouse. Failure on a mission can result in losing collected (non-Safehouse) gear for that campaign, adding high stakes.
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help_outline Are there different ways to kill targets?Yes, a hallmark of the Hitman series is the immense player freedom in how to eliminate targets. This can range from direct confrontation (though often difficult), to stealthy melee or silenced pistol kills, to elaborate 'accident' kills (e.g., dropping a chandelier, poisoning food, sabotaging equipment), using sniper rifles, or exploiting unique environmental opportunities.