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Hitman (2000) 3 is a stealth game where you take on assassination missions and then figure out how to execute them. The dynamic situations you enter unfold as you play and you can try different approaches.

Hitman 3 is the eighth main instalment in the Hitman series and the third and final instalment of the World of Assassination trilogy. Like the previous games you play as Agent 47 and travel to various locations and carry out contracted assassinations of criminal targets. Hitman III adds six new locations including Dubai, Dartmoor, Berlin, and Chongqing. If you own the previous games in the trilogy, Hitman (2016) and Hitman 2 (2018), you can import maps, levels and progress.

Although it is a violent game, the interest here is understanding the consequences of your actions in the game. The game simulates many moving "actors" in the scenes so you must take care with your approach. It's a living breath, tactile and immersive world where your decisions matter.

This is a game with levels designed to be played multiple times in different ways as you act out different approaches to your target. As you progress you unlock new starting locations, gear and interactive options that open up new ways to tackle levels. You get to be James Bond and put together your own tricks, exploits and stealthy take downs.

The original Hitman series launched back in 2000:
  • Hitman: Codename 47 (2000) PC
  • Hitman 2: Silent Assassin (2002) Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube
  • Hitman: Contracts (2004) Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox
  • Hitman: Blood Money (2006) Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360
  • Hitman: Absolution (2012) Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, OS X

The World of Assassination trilogy relaunched the game in 2016:
  • Hitman (2016)
  • Hitman 2 (2018)
  • Hitman 3 (2021)

Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Hitman 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 6 months ago.
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Play StylePlay Style

This is a Role-Play and Stealth game with Adventure, Brain Game, Puzzle and Simulation elements. This is a single-player game.

DurationDuration

Play Time: This game will take between 12 hours and 16 hours to complete. The time to complete these games is longer depending on how many times to attempt each scenario.

Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

Rated PEGI 18 for strong violence and use of strong language. The player's character is tasked with assassinating various targets, including by shooting, stabbing and strangling them, with resultant blood effects. In some cases, the violence is more sadistic in nature, including plunging scissors into eye sockets and drowning a character by holding their head in a toilet bowl. There is an emphasis on the use of stealth in order to avoid detection. While the objective is to assassinate specific targets, the player's character can also kill innocent civilian characters, including by shooting them, catching them in explosions or causing large objects to fall onto them. Blood effects are shown and their bodies remain on the floor until the end of the level. These characters may attempt to flee when they realise they are in danger, but they can still be killed as they try to escape. The game does not reward the player for such acts and killing innocent characters negatively affects your score. There is infrequent use of strong language ('*!@?*'). The game also features the sight of illegal drug use and smoking.

Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated Mature Accompanied (MA 15+) for Strong Violence.

Skill Level

14+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content.

CostsCosts

Hitman usually costs £6.49 to £83.49. 

HITMAN 3

Hitman

Amazon Fire Free
Switch Store Switch -
App Store Mac -

Hitman 2

PlayStation Store PS4 £57.99

Hitman 2: Gold Edition

PlayStation Store PS4 £79.99

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

Steam Store PC £8.29

Hitman 3: Deluxe Edition

XBox Store Xbox One £74.99
PlayStation Store PS5 £74.99
PlayStation Store PS4 £74.99

Hitman 3: Seven Deadly Sins Collection

XBox Store Xbox One £8.39

Hitman 3: Standard Edition

XBox Store Xbox One £52.49
PlayStation Store PS5 £54.99
PlayStation Store PS4 £54.99

Hitman GO: Definitive Edition

Hitman Go: Definitive Edition

PlayStation Store PS4 £6.49

Hitman HD Enhanced Collection

XBox Store Xbox One £49.99
PlayStation Store PS4 £49.99

Hitman Trilogy

XBox Store Xbox X|S £83.49
XBox Store Xbox One £83.49
PlayStation Store PS5 £79.99
PlayStation Store PS4 £79.99

Hitman World Of Assassination

PlayStation Store PS5 £57.99
PlayStation Store PS4 £57.99

Hitman: Absolution

XBox Store Xbox One £14.99
Steam Store PC £14.99

Hitman: Blood Money

XBox Store Xbox One £11.99
Steam Store PC £8.50

Hitman: Codename 47

Steam Store PC £7.19

Hitman: Contracts

Steam Store PC £8.29

Hitman: Game Of The Year Edition

PlayStation Store PS4 £49.99

Hitman: Legacy Pack

XBox Store Xbox One £32.79

Hitman 3 - Deluxe Edition

Hitman 3 - Standard Edition

Hitman 3 Access Pass: Hitman 2 Gold

Hitman 3: Seven Deadly Sins Act 1: Greed

Hitman 3: Seven Deadly Sins Act 2: Pride

Hitman 3: Seven Deadly Sins Act 3: Sloth

Hitman 3: Seven Deadly Sins Act 4: Lust

Hitman 3: Seven Deadly Sins Act 5: Gluttony

Hitman 3: Seven Deadly Sins Act 6: Envy

Hitman 3: Seven Deadly Sins Act 7: Wrath

There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
  • In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
  • In-Game Pass: Purchase a season/battle pass to gain access to limited in-game purchases, reward items and other aspects of the game.
 
There are different versions of the game you can purchase:
  • Hitman 3 Standard Edition
  • Hitman 3 Deluxe Edition adds contracts, suits and items, soundtrack, book.

Additional content for the Hitman games are provided via purchasable Expansion Passes. These grant access to new locations, maps, assignments and outfits. You can also purchase Legacy Packs that provide the maps and missions from the first series of games in this new game engine. 
  
The following in-game purchases are available:

Hitman 3 Access Pass: Hitman 1 Goty Edition

PlayStation Store PS5 £24.99
PlayStation Store PS4 £24.99

Hitman 3 Access Pass: Hitman 2 Gold

Hitman: Goty Legacy Pack Upgrade

XBox Store Xbox One £7.99

Hitman: The Complete First Season

XBox Store Xbox One £11.47
 
 
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DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 01/01/2000, updated in 2023

Price: 80% off

Out Now: Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox X|S

Skill Rating: 14+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Role-Play, Stealth (Adventure, Brain Game, Puzzle and Simulation)

Accessibility: 22 features

Components: 3D Third-Person and Open World

Developer: IO Interactive (@IOInteractive)


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