UPDATE (26/01): HITMAN World of Assassination Launch Trailer
As of 26 January 2023, the following changes are planned to come into effect.
- HITMAN 3 will become ‘HITMAN World of Assassination’, which will also include access to HITMAN 1 and HITMAN 2 through our existing Access Pass system. Current HITMAN 3 owners will get a free upgrade to HITMAN World of Assassination on all platforms
- We’re drastically simplifying the purchase experience for new players. HITMAN World of Assassination will be the single available option to start playing.
Essentially, these two changes will mean that all new players and existing HITMAN 3 owners will have the same base content ownership. There will be no more confusion over which edition to buy, what content you own, how to redeem Legacy packs or import locations, etc. We’re done with that.
Let’s break it down. We’re streamlining the (many) offerings currently on the stores down to two products. These will replace existing ways to buy HITMAN 1, HITMAN 2 or HITMAN 3.
HITMAN – World of Assassination (approx. $70 USD or local equivalent)
Includes: HITMAN 3, plus H1 GOTY Access Pass and H2 Standard Access Pass.HITMAN – World of Assassination Deluxe Pack (approx. $30 USD or local equivalent)
Includes: H3 Deluxe Pack, H3 Seven Deadly Sins Collection and H2 Expansion Access Pass.That’s it. Those are the only two products that new players need to consider when buying any HITMAN game digitally as of January 26, 2023.
… we know many of you own certain games or DLCs but not others, and we don’t want to force anyone to (re)buy what they already own. We think that’s a good enough reason to still have a few options – but these options won’t be front and centre for new players. The idea is to keep these details visible to those who might need them.
STEAM COMPLETE THE SET
On Steam, we are going to implement ‘complete the set’ functionality for the three DLC packs included in the HITMAN World of Assassination Deluxe Pack (H3 Deluxe Pack, H3 Seven Deadly Sins Collection and H2 Expansion Access Pass). This will mean you only pay an even split for whatever content you don’t own. For example, if you own 2 of the DLCs, you’ll only pay $10 for the remaining DLC, rather than having to pay full price for the full Deluxe Pack.IN-GAME STORE
On other platforms, we’ve added each individual DLC from the new WoA Deluxe Pack (H3 Deluxe Pack, H3 Seven Deadly Sins Collection and H2 Expansion Access Pass) to the IN-GAME store, again priced with an even split ($10 USD each). If you own some (but not all) of that content, you’ll be able to buy whatever you’re missing – at a new and reduced price.STOREFRONT CHANGES
An important detail that we want to be clear about amongst these changes, is that we’re removing the standalone HITMAN 1 and HITMAN 2 products from sale on all platforms. If you already own these games, you’ll still be able to access them in the exact same way that you do today. Of course, the majority of the content included in these games remains playable through HITMAN World of Assassination, with all of the improvements that were introduced with HITMAN 3.On that note, and for extra clarity, HITMAN 3 will remain available in its current standalone form through the upcoming ‘HITMAN – World of Assassination’.
… For many players, it will mean free content to enjoy. For others, it will mean significantly cheaper DLC prices. For new players, who probably aren’t reading this here, they’ll have a much better experience buying HITMAN games.
The changes have also been made with the Freelancer game mode in mind, where being able to easily access all locations from across the World of Assassination is paramount to maximising your enjoyment.
source: IO Interactive's news post
At time of writing this deal post (Jan 4th), both of these HITMAN 3 Access Passes are still being sold on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox.com:
- PC: HITMAN 3 Access Pass: HITMAN 1 GOTY Edition - As of 26/01, only available as part of HITMAN World of Assassination Bundle
sale price A$15.72, normally A$44.94 - PC: HITMAN 3 Access Pass: HITMAN 2 Standard - As of 26/01, only available as part of HITMAN World of Assassination Bundle
sale price A$17.68, normally A$58.94 - PC: HITMAN 3 Access Pass: HITMAN 1 GOTY Edition - As of 26/01, only available as part of HITMAN World of Assassination Bundle
A$44.99 - PC: HITMAN 3 Access Pass: HITMAN 2 Standard - As of 26/01, only available as part of HITMAN World of Assassination Bundle
A$89.94 - PS4/PS5: HITMAN 3 Access Pass: HITMAN 1 GOTY Edition - Delisted as of 26/01
sale price A$13.48, normally A$44.95 - PS4/PS5: HITMAN 3 Access Pass: HITMAN 2 Standard - Delisted as of 26/01
sale price A$20.98, normally A$59.95 - XB1/XSX: HITMAN 3 Access Pass: HITMAN 1 GOTY Edition - Delisted as of 26/01
A$44.95 - XB1/XSX: HITMAN 3 Access Pass: HITMAN 2 Standard - Delisted as of 26/01
A$59.95
With this announcement, its best to AVOID purchasing these separate Access Passes, and focus on obtaining ownership of the HITMAN 3 (Standard Edition or Deluxe Edition) base game, before January 26th.
Platform | Storefront | Price | Notes |
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PC | Steam | Delisted as at 27/01 Standard Edition. Promotion ended on Friday January 6th 5:00am AEDT | |
PC | Steam | Delisted as at 27/01 Deluxe Edition. Promotion ended on Friday January 6th 5:00am AEDT | |
PC | GreenManGaming (Steam key) | Delisted as at 27/01 - Standard Edition. Promotion ended on (unknown date) | |
PC | GreenManGaming (Steam key) | Delisted as at 27/01 Deluxe Edition includes: Standard Edition and Deluxe Pack DLC. Promotion ended on (unknown date) | |
PC | Epic Games Store | A$89.94 | Delisted as at 27/01 Standard Edition |
PC | Epic Games Store | A$129.95 | Delisted as at 27/01 Deluxe Edition includes: Standard Edition and Deluxe Pack DLC. |
PC | GreenManGaming (EGS key) | Delisted as at 27/01 Standard Edition. Promotion ended on (unknown date) Thanks rinco | |
PC | GreenManGaming (EGS key) | Delisted as at 27/01 Deluxe Edition includes: Standard Edition and Deluxe Pack DLC. Promotion ended on (unknown date) | |
PS4/PS5 | PlayStation Store | A$99.95 | Delisted as at 27/01 Standard Edition |
PS4/PS5 | PlayStation Store | Delisted as at 27/01 Deluxe Edition includes: Standard Edition and Deluxe Pack DLC; PS4 & PS5 versions included. Promotion ended on Saturday January 7th 11:00am AEDT Thanks maverickjohn | |
PS5 | Amazon AU | Standard Edition. NOTE: Shipped & sold from Amazon UK. Thanks ozchickaboo | |
XB1/XSX | Xbox.com | A$99.95 | Delisted as at 27/01 Standard Edition |
XB1/XSX | Xbox.com | A$129.95 | Delisted as at 27/01 Deluxe Edition includes: Standard Edition and Deluxe Pack DLC |
Useful Links
Link | Notes |
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HITMAN Freelancer - You are in control | "The key here, is that HITMAN: Freelancer puts the strategic planning of a mission into the hands of the player. The game mode relies on randomized elements, that are rolled independently of each other. The game mode gives the player all available information, but there’s no guarantee that an objective, for instance, is possible when on the mission. To succeed, it is up to the player to ensure that a payout objective is possible, by bringing the right gear, or choosing the right combination of location, brought gear and objectives. In that sense HITMAN: Freelancer is very different from the main game – there’s no hand-holding Mission Stories with scripted custom kills, that are always possible. Every iconic takedown in HITMAN: Freelancer is an emergent construct of systemic game mechanics and the foresight and creativity of the player." |
HITMAN 3 Winter Roadmap | HITMAN 3 - Winter Roadmap video |
Road to HITMAN 3: Freelancer #2 | Gameplay Reveal and Closed Technical Test Details |
HITMAN 3 Access Pass FAQ | HITMAN 3 allows players to access locations from the previous games in the trilogy (H1 and H2) and play them all under one roof… For example, if you buy the HITMAN 2 Standard Access Pass DLC for HITMAN 3, you’ll get access to the locations and missions included in the HITMAN 2 Standard Edition within HITMAN 3. In addition to the option of purchasing an Access Pass, it is also possible to redeem/download an Access Pass for no additional cost, if you have already purchased that content on the same platform. |
HITMAN Legacy Pack FAQ | The HITMAN Legacy Pack will bring remastered and enhanced locations from HITMAN Season One to HITMAN 2, all living under one ever-expanding roof and building one World of Assassination. All six locations – Paris, Sapienza, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Colorado and Hokkaido – will be accessible as downloadable content (DLC) and will incorporate various new features from HITMAN 2. Eligible owners of HITMAN will have access to the HITMAN Legacy Pack at no additional cost. |
HITMAN 3 (PC) Location Importing Guide | PC (Epic): This guide and process is specifically intended for HITMAN 2 owners on Steam that want to import their locations into HITMAN 3 on Epic Games Store. If you want to import locations from HITMAN 2 on Steam to HITMAN 3 on Steam, you do not need to use this process. |
HITMAN 3 Progression Carryover | Carryover your progress from HITMAN 2 to HITMAN 3. All HITMAN 2 players have the option of performing a one-time carryover of their progression, allowing them to start HITMAN 3 with their existing profile, XP, suits, items and unlocks. THIS PROCESS DOES NOT IMPORT YOUR HITMAN 2 LOCATIONS. CHECK OUR PLAYER GUIDE FOR MORE DETAILS. |
HITMAN 3 Free Starter Pack |
Good changes, and hopefully that means the H2 that I own through PS+ will be converted over to a proper license because I own H3.