COCK your pistols and ready your fibre-wire because Hitman 3 is nearly here.
We’ve put together a quick guide on everything you need to know before the Hitman 3 release later this month.
What is Hitman 3?
Hitman 3 is an upcoming entry to the long-running (and hugely popular) Hitman video game franchise.
Like those before it, Hitman 3 is a stealth game through and through – requiring you to sneak around and snuff baddies without alerting…well, anyone.
It’s available on most platforms, including the next-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles.
This is the third (and reportedly final) instalment of the World of Assassination trilogy, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hitman.
It’s being developed and published by IO Interactive.
- Hitman 3 on Amazon from £54.99 – buy here
Hitman 3 release date – when is it out?
Hitman 3 has a release date, so mark your calendars.
The game launches on all platforms on January 20, 2021.
It’s available on the following platforms:
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X/S
- Google Stadia
- Nintendo Switch
Notable on that list is Google Stadia, which is a game-streaming platform.
It means you can play Hitman 3 even without a fancy computer or new console – just a regular laptop and good internet connection will do.
Hitman 3 news and rumours – what do we know so far?
We know that Hitman 3 is a stealth game with a 3rd-person view, just like previous games.
You’ll be playing as the legendary Agent 47, who will travel around the world to perform contract-kills on various targets.
There are six locations in the base game, including Dubai, Dartmoor, Berlin and Chongqing.
If you owned the earlier Hitman games (from 2016 and 2018) then you can import your old maps, levels and progress into Hitman 3.
This will also optimise those previous games for improved performance.
There’s no multiplayer mode in Hitman 3.
And the game is expected to be “more mature, serious and darker”.
- Hitman 3 on Amazon from £54.99 – buy here
All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed. Always do your own research before making any purchase.
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