Hitman 3 is a stealth action-adventure game developed and published by IO Interactive. Released in January 2021, it is the eighth main installment in the Hitman series and serves as the conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy.
In Hitman 3, players once again assume the role of the iconic assassin, Agent 47, as he embarks on a globetrotting adventure to eliminate high-profile targets and unravel a conspiracy that threatens his existence. The game features six expansive sandbox locations, including Dubai, Dartmoor, Berlin, Chongqing, Mendoza, and the Carpathian Mountains, each with its own unique atmosphere, challenges, and opportunities for creative assassinations.
Gameplay in Hitman 3 remains consistent with its predecessors, focusing on stealth, exploration, and improvisation. Players must utilize disguises, environmental hazards, and a variety of weapons and tools to eliminate targets while minimizing collateral damage and avoiding detection. The game encourages experimentation and rewards players for completing missions in creative and inventive ways.
Hitman 3 introduces several new features and improvements to the series, including improved graphics and animations, enhanced AI behaviors, and refined gameplay mechanics. The game also includes new assassination techniques, gadgets, and shortcuts to discover in each level, offering players even more freedom and options to approach their objectives.
One of the standout features of Hitman 3 is its integration with the previous two games in the trilogy, allowing players to import locations and progression from Hitman (2016) and Hitman 2 (2018) into the new game. This enables players to experience the entire World of Assassination trilogy within a single, cohesive experience, with all locations and missions accessible from within Hitman 3.
With its intricate level design, immersive atmosphere, and deep gameplay mechanics, Hitman 3 received widespread critical acclaim upon release, praised for its engaging sandbox environments, satisfying stealth gameplay, and compelling narrative. It stands as a fitting conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy and a standout entry in the Hitman series.
