The ‘Murder World’ in Hitman 3 starts its Year 2 from January 20. IO Interactive presented through a broadcast the news for the next 12 months in terms of content. Likewise, he announced a new compilation of the trilogy so as not to miss a single installment of Agent 47. In the same way, a new game mode that will expand the gameplay in the third installment of Hitman.
Elusive Target Arcade
This new modality takes up the objectives for a limited time but takes the concept to another level. The formula of eliminating specific characters remains, but the new challenge is to complete several consecutively, one contract after another. To access the next one you must have finished the previous one and the difficulties increase.
In case of failing an objective, it will not be permanent as in the previous time mode, but it will generate a 12-hour block before trying again. This new solution allows for high gameplay standards without being so punitive.
The elusive targets arcade offers permanent contracts for Hitman 3, so you won’t lose them if you couldn’t play them for some reason. These will attract new players, set a new challenge for veterans, and create a type of recurring content. Of course they will not be exempt from rewards and unlockable items for the base game.
The arcade starts on January 20 in Hitman 3 with three contracts, each with elusive objectives specific to the ‘World of Murder’ trilogy.
Hitman VR and PC
Virtual reality takes over the ‘World of Murder’ trilogy on PC. In case of owning Hitman y Hitman 2 transferred to Hitman 3, you will be able to play them all in VR. The controls have been configured as intuitive as possible for a natural experience. You can use both hands to throw objects, aiming with the left and releasing with the right. The game recognizes straight styles or “ninja type.”
The freedom of movement in VR mode is also reflected in combat and action. VR mode of Hitman available on PC from January 20.
improvementstechniques
Year 2 of Hitman 3 provides a new opportunity to implement technical improvements such as ‘Ray tracing’ on PC. With better reflections and shadows, all locations in the trilogy will look better than ever. Dubai is a good example of levels that will benefit from this due to the amount of reflective surfaces as well as the rainy area of Chongqing.
In addition to ray tracing on PC, the partnership with Intel means that IO Interactive is one of the first development studios in the world to implement XeSS technology. It uses machine learning to deliver more performance with exceptional image quality.
In addition to this, the studio will implement VRS (Variable Rate Shading) technology on PC to increase performance on PC. By applying shading at different frequencies to different parts of an image and placing more power where it gets the most impact. These improvements will come later.
What platforms can I play on Hitman Trilogy?
Since the modern trilogy is complete, Hitman Trilogy is a new way to enter the ‘World of Assassination’ and catch up with Agent 47. This collection offers Hitman, Hitman 2 Y Hitman 3 in the same package.
Hitman Trilogy available digitally from January 20 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Epic Games Store, Steam and Xbox Game Pass. Hitman 3 arrives on Steam just for Year 2 and with the aforementioned news such as PC VR, Ray tracing, XeSS and VRS –in the near future–.
IOI plans to add achievements to Steam and Trading Cards, as well as the ‘Trinity Pack’ (preorder bonus from Hitman 3) free for all editions of Hitman 3 during the first 30 days.
Hitman 3: Freelancer
‘Freelancer’ is a new single player mode exclusive to Hitman 3, which introduces elements of ‘roguelike’, strategic planning and customization of a safe house or lair. This playable space is completely different from any other type of location, a first for IOI.
This mode allows you to choose what kind of Agent 47 you want to be, fulfilling contracts, unlocking new areas of the hideout and customizing it as much as possible. You can invest in it for as long as you want and it acts as hub
It will be your free choice to choose the criminal targets of the ‘Murder World’, in new contracts spread across all the locations of the trilogy. Once a mission is complete, you will return to the hideout before moving on to the next until you corner the leader of the criminal enterprise. This last mission requires unmasking the hidden villain and eliminating him, in order to receive the payment.
Campaign missions are reimagined in ‘Freelancer’ mode with new types of NPCs (non-playable characters) that help or hinder the progress of contracts. You can also buy arsenal and inventory that, in the case of failing a mission, will also be lost and you will have to buy it again. You will be able to find safes, hidden valuables, and even other assassins as NPCs.
Consumable items such as explosives or poison syringes must also be purchased, since it is no longer ICA who sponsors our esteemed Hitman. ‘Freelancer’ will be available for Hitman 3 – Year 2 in the second quarter of the year.
Also, a new map titled Rocky will be added to the base game. It will be fully revealed later in Year 2 of Hitman 3.
Fountain: IOI
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