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[PC] Epic - Free - Hitman 1 GOTY Access Pass (Hitman 1 on EGS requ.) for Hitman 3 - Epic Store

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[PC] Epic - Free - Hitman 1 GOTY Access Pass (Hitman 1 on EGS requ.) for Hitman 3 - Epic Store
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Lysander on 17/01/2021 - 22:21 epicgames.com (3387 clicks)
Last edited 24/09/2021 - 07:04 by 2 other users

First up: Hitman 1 was a freebie on the Epic Store so you all should have it.

When Hitman 3 launches you will be able to get the Hitman 1 Game of the Year Access Pass for free provided you have already "bought" Hitman: The Complete First Season.

The Hitman 1 Game of the Year Access Pass will give you content from the first game to be played in Hitman 3, whenever you choose to buy it.

Source: https://www.pcgamer.com/au/hitman-3s-epic-store-exclusivity-…

From the article:

"Anyone who preorders Hitman 3 on the Epic Store, or purchases it within the first ten days of release, will get the Hitman 1 Game of the Year Access Pass at no extra charge. And if you already own Hitman: The Complete First Season on EGS, you'll also be able to grab the pass for free regardless of when you buy Hitman 3. "

Also, note that due to the absence of Hitman 2 on the Epic Store:

IO Interactive is offering the Hitman 2 Standard and Gold Access Passes (the Gold Access Pass includes the New York and Haven island locations plus bonus Sniper Assassin maps and Special Assignments) for 80 percent off for the first 14 days of Hitman 3's release. Prices for the Access Passes have not yet been announced.

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  • hollykryten on 17/01/2021 - 22:31
    +2

    This is good news. So it upgrades the base Hitman to Hitman GOTY i take it. Or am i wrong?.

    • Lysander on 17/01/2021 - 22:38
      +9

      No, that is not what it does. It will allow you to play the Hitman 1 levels and locations in Hitman 3, regardless of when you buy it. I think progress will also be carried over.
      At the moment, if you buy Hitman 3 at release the pass is included anyway but that will not necessarily stay that way.
      If I am not mistaken, if you buy Hitman 3 later, and have the Hitman 1 GOTY access pass and buy the Hitman 2 GOTY access pass, then you can carry over progression etc. from H1 and H2 to H3. Or in other words, play a really long Hitman campaign spanning all three games, in the Hitman 3 engine.
      That is how I understand it and read the article.

      • Astrom on 17/01/2021 - 23:00
        +18

        Well since it isnt a freebie then please put the price of Hitman 3 in the title and change this from Free to (Advertising)

        • Lysander on 17/01/2021 - 23:09
          +3

          The freebie is the Access Pass, not Hitman 3. The title clearly states that. It does not state: [PC] Epic - Free - Hitman 3 - Epic Store.
          Article states clearly that the prices have not yet been set but that there will be a price for the passes.

          • Astrom on 17/01/2021 - 23:10
            +2

            @Lysander: -Edit
            I was wrong

            • Lysander on 17/01/2021 - 23:16
              +2

              @Astrom: Ok, no worries. Thank you. Have a great night.

              • Astrom on 17/01/2021 - 23:17
                +1

                @Lysander: I'll just say sorry because I cant undo it :)

                • Lysander on 17/01/2021 - 23:19
                  +2

                  @Astrom: No problem. Don't worry about it. It is fine. Enjoy your night.

                • bigbadboogieman on 17/01/2021 - 23:23
                  +3

                  @Astrom: Just click the Votes tab at the top of the deal, find your name and you should see an option to revoke your negative vote.

  • Aneurism on 17/01/2021 - 22:38
    +16

    If only i were a kid and had time to play all these free games

    • Lysander on 17/01/2021 - 22:39
      +4

      Yeah, take it easy as we don't want you to get your username! ;-)

    • AngusD on 18/01/2021 - 08:10
      +3

      I'm accumulating free games in preparation for the future when I'm old and retired and not bringing in much money. I won't be able to afford new games, so I will spend my twilight years catching up on the games I missed out on in my middle-aged years :P

      • syousef on 18/01/2021 - 08:47
        +1

        So you're collecting lots of different versions of computer bingo?

        • AngusD on 18/01/2021 - 09:18

          Yes. As well as that other old-person favourite computer game, Minesweeper.

    • Agret on 18/01/2021 - 09:16
      +1

      Hitman 3 isn't free, the title is somewhat misleading. If you previously claimed Hitman Season 1 on the epic store during the free giveaways and then purchase Hitman 3 (currently like $80) then the content from Hitman 1 will be made available in Hitman 3.

      This is the same offer they gave with Hitman 2 that if you own Hitman 1 any content you have for it will be available in Hitman 2 and was not a timed offer. I think this deal is the same and will always be available. The actual deal is that since Hitman 2 isn't on the Epic store they will be selling Hitman 2 Pass for Hitman 3 for a big discount at launch.

  • Astrom on 17/01/2021 - 22:46
    +4

    So this isn't a freebie for anyone? It's a "buy this and get DLC for the new game"?
    It doesn't seem like its actually free for anyone who doesnt pay for Hitman3

    • zzyss on 17/01/2021 - 23:04
      +3

      When H2 was released some bright spark found a loophole that allowed you to get H1 Legacy Pack (non-GOTY) free.

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/534504
      Says unobtainable deal, which I guess means they closed the loophole eventually, but I managed to snag it.

      Maybe something similar will happen here, LOL.

      • Agret on 18/01/2021 - 09:18

        That was a good loophole. They basically had a free trial period for Hitman 1 which let you play the entire game but while that trial content was activated on your account you could download the demo of Hitman 2 and it would detect the content and then grant you a DLC of Hitman 1 content inside Hitman 2. After the Hitman 1 trial ended you kept the DLC for the 2nd game :)

    • Astrom on 17/01/2021 - 23:08
      -1

      Oh thanks for the downvote when I am asking where the "Free" part is of a freebie on a bargain website, this is basically an advertisment and Lysander should really know better since they post Epic deals on the regular.

      • Hybroid on 17/01/2021 - 23:13

        Edit: Comment removed following further clarification below.

        • Astrom on 17/01/2021 - 23:24
          +5

          Honestly I dont give a toss how prolific he is, or who you are. This is a deals site and I thought it wasn't a deal that got posted.

          I have assisted a small number of people here before and have recommended heaps of people to this site, just because I haven't posted deals doesn't mean I dont care about this place itself. If you are really worried about me not posting any deals I can be all smartassy and start posting every new game that pops up on steam at 15% off if you really want me to.

          (Please disregard the bad stuff I said about lysander above)

    • Lysander on 17/01/2021 - 23:11
      +3

      You can get the Hitman 1 Access Pass without purchasing Hitman 3 now provided you own Hitman 1: The Complete First Season. To just get the access pass no purchase of Hitman 3 is necessary. You can get the pass now and wait and hope until Hitman 3 is free and then use the Access Pass for it.

      • Astrom on 17/01/2021 - 23:14
        +2

        Ok I re-read the source and you were right, my bad.

        Everyone please downvote my stuff on this page into oblivion.
        Oh and I cant un-neg which sucks.

        • Lysander on 17/01/2021 - 23:18
          +1

          You can revoke your vote but not sure about the comment votes (whether you can simply neutralise or go from positive to negative and vice versa)

          • Astrom on 17/01/2021 - 23:20
            +1

            @Lysander: -solved

            • Lysander on 17/01/2021 - 23:29
              +1

              @Astrom: Look, don't worry about it at all. Negs etc. are really meaningless.

      • Agret on 18/01/2021 - 09:23

        With Hitman 2 you could download the demo version of Hitman 2 (tutorial area) and it would let you play your Hitman 1 content inside the Hitman 2 engine. Hopefully they carry this forward for Hitman 3.

        Redeeming the Hitman 1 access pass for free if you already own Hitman 1 content shouldn't be a time limited thing as that has been available for Hitman 2 on Steam/PSN/XB as a permanent feature.

    • SHPION on 17/01/2021 - 23:38
      -8

      According to Australia law product can't be avetized as "free" it it comes with condition of buying another product.

      • RADICALIST on 17/01/2021 - 23:55
        +2

        "Avetized"

        • SHPION on 18/01/2021 - 00:03
          -1

          durnk
          the rest is muscle memory

          • Lysander on 18/01/2021 - 00:30
            +3

            @SHPION: Please read the article. I am too tired to explain it all again.
            According to you all DLC that is given away as free temporarily would fall foul of such law as DLC certainly does require the purchase of another product to enjoy it.

            But the detail matters here: not necessary to buy another product to GET the free product but merely to USE the free product.

            So all is fine with Australian law.

  • Hybroid on 17/01/2021 - 22:58

    Worth putting the official pre-launch guide link for people to view, as the access paths are extremely convoluted and complicated on all platforms.

    Scroll down to "Access Pass FAQ": https://www.ioi.dk/hitman-3-pre-launch-guide/

  • Fuzor on 18/01/2021 - 02:42

    So can we buy a Hitman 2 pass and play that without buying Hitman 3?

  • ozziekhoo on 18/01/2021 - 07:47

    The recent Hitman games have so many different editions it gets sooo confusing.

  • Nukkels on 18/01/2021 - 08:10
    +1

    I'm still confused what the hell this is - it sounds like DLC for Hitman 3 to allow you to play Hitman 1 with the new engine. If it requires purchase of H3, then it's definitely not free.

    Also, why is everything called a 'pass' nowadays? Makes it sound like it's going to expire after a year and hence be useless because it'll take longer than that to get around to playing it.

    • Agret on 18/01/2021 - 09:24
      +1

      it sounds like DLC for Hitman 3 to allow you to play Hitman 1 with the new engine. If it requires purchase of H3, then it's definitely not free.

      That's what it is, the DLC is also only free if you pre-order Hitman 3 or previously already own Hitman 1 on Epic from the giveaway promotions.

  • Darkheartz on 18/01/2021 - 09:22
    +4

    Lol at the people who cant figure out what is free here. The people who bothered responding have more patience than I do.

  • baldur on 18/01/2021 - 12:50

    (profanity) all pass editions, dlcs and all that sort of stuff. Nothing but milking people as well as causes confusion.

  • Fuzor on 21/01/2021 - 02:01

    LIMITED TIME BONUS AVAILABLE:
    Pre-purchase or purchase HITMAN 3 within the first 10 days of launch and receive the HITMAN 1 GOTY Edition Access Pass DLC for FREE.

    Looks like you dont actually need to have it. They just give it to you if you buy.

  • jimdotpud on 21/01/2021 - 11:33
    +1

    I have Hitman (2016) in my library, but i cant see anywhere to claim the DLC mentioned here.

    • mikeInside on 21/01/2021 - 12:02

      Same.
      I assume this is what should be free, but it comes up as $44.59:
      https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/hitman-3/acces…

      • jimdotpud on 21/01/2021 - 19:51
        +3

        From IOI site: (you need to buy Hitman 3 and then you get the access pass for hitman1 goty - if you already "owned" H1)

        – PC (Epic): If you pre-purchase or purchase HITMAN 3 on EGS within the first 10 days of launch, you will be granted the HITMAN 1 GOTY Access Pass for no additional charge. In addition, if you own or redeemed a free copy of HITMAN – The Complete First Season on EGS when it was available for free, you will be able to download this Access Pass at any time after purchasing HITMAN 3.

        • hollykryten on 22/01/2021 - 00:04
          +3

          So you have to buy some thing in order to get this freebie. Essentially buy Hitman 3 and that's $84.95. I see no real deal here. I'll keep my original HITMAN from the past giveaway.

    • zzyss on 21/01/2021 - 14:53

      Redeem in-game?

    • hollykryten on 22/01/2021 - 00:07
      -1

      It seems the only way to get the Hitman 1 GOTY access pass is to buy Hitman 3. Man what a let down.

      In order to have a buy a $84.95 game in order to get this so called freebie is a major bummer. I thought i was going to get a free upgrade from HITMAN to HITMAN GOTY. With no purchase of any other game necessary. I was so wrong.

      • Lysander on 22/01/2021 - 02:07

        That is not what the article said I am afraid.
        Essentially, what is free here is the Access Pass for Season 1 even after the initial offer for the release of Hitman 3 has expired.

        • hollykryten on 22/01/2021 - 10:53

          Well where do you get it from for Hitman 1 owners?. I see no way of getting it off the Epic Games store for the original Hitman. The original Hitman from the old giveaway doesn't even show on the store.

          I notice this is what it says at the top of the HITMAN GOTY web page.

          "Get the HITMAN 3 Access Pass: HITMAN 1 GOTY Edition DLC for FREE at checkout if you own HITMAN GOTY"

          It seems that you have to actually own Hitman GOTY. That was a purchase in the first place. Not the original Hitman which was given away on that previous Epic Games giveaway.

          It looks like Hitman GOTY is what is Hitman the complete first season is as what's shown in the article. Us original Hitman owners can't get this access pass DLC. It's the Hitman 1 GOTY DLC for Hitman 3 that's what's being given away.

      • zzyss on 22/01/2021 - 08:58

        What would they get out of giving away Hitman GOTY for nothing?

        • hollykryten on 22/01/2021 - 11:09

          I was wrong you can also get the Hitman 1 GOTY access pass DLC for Hitman 3 if you own Hitman GOTY. That game was not given away so it was a purchase expense in the first place.

          And you also get it if you buy Hitman 3 at the moment. Well you get Hitman GOTY DLC access pass for Hitman 3 for free. You get to play all the Hitman GOTY in Hitman 3. This is what the actual giveaway is. If you already own Hitman GOTY on Epic Games then you get the Hitman 1 GOTY access pass DLC for Hitman 3 for free at any time in the future. But in any case you need to own Hitman 3 to be able to play the DLC.

          So if you want the Hitman 1 GOTY access pass for Hitman 3 and be able to play it you've obviously got to buy Hitman 3. That's an $84.95 expense.

          In any case to obtain Hitman GOTY was a purchase. So either way it was a purchase in the first place to get this so called freebie.

          It's not like they are giving away a whole complete game as a freebie, no previous purchase required.

          The original Hitman which is what many got on the previous Epic Games giveaway many days ago is not eligible for the free Hitman 1 GOTY access pass DLC for Hitman 3. It's not the complete first season which is what the GOTY is.

          So sorry folks i see no bargain. Many may be disappointed.

          • zzyss on 22/01/2021 - 13:29

            @hollykryten: The way I read it, you get Hitman 1 GOTY if you buy Hitman 3 within the first 10 days of launch, whether you already have it or not. After that, only people who previously owned GOTY will be able to claim it.

            The H1 they gave away on EGS was the standard edition, which presumably only included the core missions (half of which you could've gotten free over time anyway).

            The loophole during H2 gave people the Hitman 1 "Complete First Season" which includes everything EXCEPT the Patient Zero campaign.

            GOTY includes everything including Patient Zero.

            Clear as mud!

            But I believe the "deal" is getting H1 GOTY free within first 10 days of launch of H3. Not the best deal but a deal nontheless. After that the deal post serves a secondary purpose of being a reminder for owners of H1 GOTY to claim their access pass if/when they do purchase H3.

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