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HM3: WoA +DLCs (2024)
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Purchase Guide for new players... since iOi company changed many things in last 2 years.
***short description + links*** ... DELUXE content listed in detail
   
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Guide Index
Overview
Intro 
👽 Comparison Grid -- Adjusted & Remarks 
Hitman 3: World of Assassination 
*optional content (NOT in WoA DELUXE) 
**Boobie Traps (avoid these!!) 
LINKS (+History) 
🚧 Settings & Fixes 
📲 Hitman 2 -> 3 Carryover 
F.A.Q. -Carryover- 
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Intro
Hi,
quick recap:
  • Hitman 3 released Jan 2021 -- new feature Escalations (escalating Contracts)
    (whereas Hitman 2 featured Contracts; and Hitman 1 featured Elusive Targets)
  • JAN 2022: Deluxe Pack + AccessPass Hitman 2 Expansion
    ..reason: "Hitman 3 Deluxe" was EPIC Store exclusive since Jan 2021 for 1 year
  • JAN 2023: Hitman 3 rebranded as Hitman: World of Assassination
    • Freelancer Mode -- FREE Update -- (ONLINE-only & NO SAVEGAME !!)
      ..basically Contracts-mode on drugs via long campaigns in persistant world (estate) ^^
    • Seven Deadly Sins -Collection (started Jan 2023, completed Dec 2023)
      ..new skins & new escalations -- not suggested for beginners and not really needed!
    • MAR 2024: New Comparison Grid is supposed to reduce confusion with versions.. O_O
    • APR 2024: Hitman 3 Storepage finally renamed to "Hitman World of Assassination"
    • MAY 2024: "WoA: Deluxe Upgrade Pack" -bundle removed.
      -> Now buy the DLCs separately (as in the past) !!

Note: iOi did shift Bundles/Packs quite a bit, check ->Links for more details.
👽 Comparison Grid -- Adjusted & Remarks
Content sorted (yellow) + Maps numbered (blue) + important Features & DLC marked (red)
Note: 3 Sniper Maps (HIMMELSTEIN,*HANTU PORT,*SIBERIA) not listed by iOi ..most likely because two come via HM2 Expansion AccessPass
Note 2: Some optional content I list below is also not mentioned in this Comparison ..most likely because it would devalue DELUXE-version

Hitman 3: World of Assassination
World of Assassination includes a LOT, but is also MISSING a lot...
https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/sub/672746/
BE AWARE that World of Assassination is about ALWAYS ONLINE content besides skins/items
..if you don´t care about Skins + Escalations, just get "HITMAN 3 Access Pass: HITMAN 2 Expansion" for all maps (esp. NewYork & HavenIsland - formerly known as Bank & Resort)


What to buy to play (almost) everything? -- WoA:DELUXE version

Important: iOi removed the "WoA: Deluxe Upgrade Pack" -bundle (05/2024). Meaning players not purchasing WoA:Deluxe Edition will buy the content separately (as in the past). -> just buy the part of DLC you want (technically: HM2 Gold or HM3 Gold 1+2).
If you own "HM3: World of Assassination" already, just buy the Upgrade:
https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/bundle/30335/HITMAN_World_of_Assassination_Deluxe_Pack/

  • HITMAN 2 Premium Content
    - 2x Locations (New York & Haven Island)
    - 2 x Sniper Assassin maps (Hantu Port & Siberia)
    - Winter Sports Pack
    - Smart Casual Pack
    - Executive Pack
    - Collector’s Pack
    - Special Assignments Pack 1 + 2
    • P1: Embrace of the Serpent (Santa Fortuna), Illusions of Grandeur (Mumbai)
    • P2: A Silver Tongue (Miami), A Bitter Pill (Whittleton Creek)

    ->> Note: available solo named "HITMAN 3 Access Pass: HITMAN 2 Expansion" !!
    (basically Hitman 2 GOLD - ..and all most players need!)
    https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/1829590/HITMAN_3_Access_Pass_HITMAN_2_Expansion/

  • HITMAN 3 Premium Content
    - 6x Deluxe Escalation Contracts
    - Deluxe Suits and Items
    - Digital Soundtracks
    - Digital “World of HITMAN” Book
    - Director Commentary (Mission Introduction)

    -> Note: available solo named "HITMAN 3 - Deluxe Pack" !!
    (basically Hitman 3 GOLD - part 1     ..for Completionists & Escalation fans)
    https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/1829591/HITMAN_3__Deluxe_Pack/

  • Seven Deadly Sins Collection
    - Act 1: Greed (Dubai)
    - Act 2: Pride (Chongqing)
    - Act 3: Sloth (Dartmoor)
    - Act 4: Lust (Berlin)
    - Act 5: Gluttony (Chongqing)
    - Act 6: Envy (Mendoza)
    - Act 7: Wrath (Dartmoor @wave defense)

    -> Note: available solo named "HITMAN 3 - Seven Deadly Sins Collection" !!
    (basically Hitman 3 GOLD - part 2     ..for Completionists & Escalation fans)
    https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/1829587/HITMAN_3__Seven_Deadly_Sins_Collection/

Nice to know:
You can access the HM2-Premium-Maps in FREELANCER mode and even level up, but it´s quite hard because Freelancer is similar to Contracts -- no SAVEGAME. If you die, it´s over...
(Therefore only suggested for veterans).

*optional content (NOT in WoA DELUXE)
No joke, this stuff is not even included in WoA DELUXE.. but insignificant!
DLC Overview: https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/dlc/1659040/HITMAN_World_of_Assassination/
  • Undying-Pack (3/2024)
    • The Ephemeral Suit with Eye Patch
    • Kronstadt Mini Flash Robo XOI-2900
    • Kronstadt IOI-1998X Surround Earphones
    • Kronstadt Explosive Pen (Gen 2)
    • The Oroborous - A three-level Arcade contract featuring The Undying Elusive Target.
    + cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse
    -> watch this review before buying: https://youtu.be/oc1MzDkAb5U?si=YIH6z-hLAXUe6ORS

  • Trinity-Pack
    (originally Pre-Order Bonus from before 20th Jan 2021)
    ICA19 Trinity + Briefcase + Suit .. in 3 colors (Black/White/Red) -- TLDR: garbage!
    -> watch this review before buying: https://youtu.be/5FCzP3XvtoI?si=7qN8983pf1USjD65

  • Sarajevo Six
    (6 contracts released Aug 2023)
    The Director (Paris), The Enforcer (Sapienza), The Extractor (Marrakesh), The Veteran (Bangkok),The Mercenary (Colorado), The Controller (Hokkaido)
    -> as Reviews indicate, these Contracts are mediocre at best and shouldn´t be paid DLC!!


  • Street Art Pack (graffiti themed reskins!)
    • The Graffiti Hoodie Suit
    • The Concrete Bat
    • The Concrete Bunny Pistol
    • The Concrete Shotgun
    • The Shark SMG
    • The Concrete Assault Rifle
    • The Concrete Sniper Rifle
    + cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse

  • Makeshift Pack (survival themed reskins!)
    • The Scrap Poncho Suit
    • The Makeshift Katana
    • The Scrap Gun
    • The Makeshift Scrap Shotgun
    • The Scrap SMG
    • The Makeshift Scrap Assault Rifle
    • The Scrappy Sniper Rifle
    + cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse

**Boobie Traps (avoid these!!)
Don´t ever touch these trap choices. Both don´t give access to Freelancer + VR game modes.
  • Hitman 3 DEMO (only Tutorial: ICA Training Facility)
    STEAM calls it at least what it is - a simple demo. EPIC store calls it "Starter Pack" ,which is misleading and gives you a good idea about the marketing iOi utilizes.

    • Note: TLDR.. This Hitman 3 Tutorial demo is pointless
      ..because it shows you NOTHING of Hitman 3 or now World of Assassination. You just play the Hitman 2016 Tutorial in Hitman 3 engine. Essentially you INSTALL the full game, BUT everything is locked.. !!
    • Note: Long version..
      Before WoA Update in Jan 2023, the Demo made sense because it allowed players to transition from HM2->HM3 without paying again for content you already owned.
      But with World of Assassination (incl. Freelancer) out and HM1+2 removed from Stores, the Demo is a showcase/techdemo at best to see how it runs on your system.
      Few players who never played Hitman before might even enjoy ICA facility.
      But most players finished HM1+2, so there is no point starting below "HM3:WoA"

  • HITMAN World of Assassination Part One (only Hitman 2016):
    - 6 Iconic HITMAN 1 locations: Paris, Sapienza, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Colorado, Hokkaido
    - HITMAN GOTY content: Patient Zero Bonus campaign, 3 Escalation Contracts, some Outfits & Weapon rewards

    • Note: description states "..experience the six iconic locations from HITMAN (2016)"
      Imho, it only still exists to provide something ~30€ Pricetag as entry-option. But it´s not Hitman 3 maps or Hitman 3 features, and leads many players towards a bottom choice.. - which requires Upgrades.

LINKS (+History)

📲 Hitman 2 -> 3 Carryover
https://profile.hitman.com/
HITMAN 3: Progression Carryover still works, but very limited since WoA (Jan 2023) as you..
  • cannot import locations anymore
  • cannot import formerly bought DLCs anymore
Still good to keep your Account XP, Unlocks and many Achievements..

F.A.Q. -Carryover-
Note: Carryover is about "Progression & Unlocks", since WoA released in Jan 2023 players who own HM1 + HM2 cannot save money anymore. Meaning nowadays you have to buy..
WoA (= HM1 goty; HM2; HM3) + HM2 Expansion AccessPass (=part of Deluxe pack) to enjoy HM1-3 Story with all maps !!


1. Be aware that Carryover is a one-time-thing AND platform-specific.
...only exception are players who moved HM2 (Steam) → HM3/WoA (Epic), they get one additional transfer for Steam.
But unterstand that you import your old HM2 (Steam) → HM3/WoA (Steam) ..meaning you won´t benefit from any Unlocks you made after Epic transfer.
-> Important!! ..make sure to import BEFORE playing HM3/WoA Your current progress made in H3/WoA will be overwritten.. meaning you'll have to do everything you already did in H3/WoA (challenges, mastery, unlocks) again, after importing HM2 progress.

2. Carryover from HM2 → HM3/WoA process includes:
Player profile + account XP, *challenge progress & unlocks, *Elusive Target suits
( location mastery levels & unlocks was removed with WoA Jan 2023)
* not all former progress will UNLOCK instantly, I cite iOi:
Note that there are a small amount of items/unlocks that are not carried over through this process,
either because they are linked to a purchase, e.g the suits unlocked through the HITMAN 1 GOTY Edition Escalations, or another related reason. Those items will be available in HITMAN 3 / World of Assassination when you redeem access to the associated content.

3. Full Carryover ended with World of Assassination (Jan 2023)
WoA changed the Hitman Franchise and condensed everything into a single live-service game.
This is also marked by Hitman (2016) and Hitman 2 (2018) having been delisted from sale (no longer available as stand-alone titles).
  • Carryover HM1 -> HM3 ?? - NO.
  • Carryover HM1 -> HM2 ?? - Not anymore. (-> ended with WoA Jan 2023)
    ...HM1 had no direct transfer to HM2, but the legacy missions pack was FREE, if you owned HM1+2 on same account. But all this is past (-> ended with WoA Jan 2023)
  • Carryover HM2 -> HM3 ?? - Only partially. (-> full transfer ended with WoA Jan 2023)
    ...You can still import your Account progress, so it´s a time-saver with some Unlocks/Achievements
Note: It´s impossible to transfer progression from HM3:WoA (Epic) → HM3:WoA (PC/Steam).

23 Comments
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wespe___o=/;;;:*  [author] 17 May @ 12:34pm 
@Airbus Flyer: Just get WoA or (WoA:Part1 + Upgrade to WoA) - whatever is cheaper.
Then buy "Hitman2 ExpansionPass" additionally to enjoy Haven Resort + NewYork Bank (+ the sniper maps) to enjoy all maps.
-> Everything else is optional Online content (Escalations / Freelancer / Skins) :cosmopig:

@Mex: Good to know, it seems they advertise stronger recently.
@Foxhack: I see. And yes, it has a touch to it :steammocking:
Airbus Flyer 15 May @ 5:31pm 
I bought the HM 2 gold edition and GOTY legacy pack at the end of 2019 during a major sale. This means I have all HM 1 and 2 content (I think), and was the first time I played anything from the franchise (never owned the HM1 standalone). Suppose I now also wanted the HM 3 content... WTF do I buy? Is this unlisted upgrade pack what I need / is it even compatible? https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/sub/981937/
I refuse to buy anything on Epic and I will also refuse paying $100 for the deluxe edition. If those are my only two options iOi can go f themselves.
Mec 15 May @ 10:36am 
I'd like to mention that the demo also gets you The final Test, and the Sebastian Principle, a 3 step escalation in Dubai.
Foxhack 11 May @ 12:13pm 
They removed the Deluxe upgrade option? More scummy behavior from them. Christ.

Regarding the WOA Upgrade I linked to, I don't own "Part 1", I noticed the package while examining SteamDB's Hitman 3 stuff. I did the transfer for the Hitman 1+2 contents before WoA went on sale.
wespe___o=/;;;:*  [author] 11 May @ 4:27am 
Update:
iOi removed the "WoA: Deluxe Upgrade Pack" -bundle (05/2024). Meaning players not purchasing WoA:Deluxe Edition will buy the content separately (as in the past) !!
wespe___o=/;;;:*  [author] 9 May @ 3:07pm 
@Foxhack: You linked WoA Upgrade (which is only available if you bought the inferior WoA:PART1 edition -> cheapest). In that case, you get all WoA content as listed in this Guide and the official Comparison Grid from Storepage. Meaning you will have to buy all other content listed like everyone else because WoA is just the baseline to enjoy Hitman3 + Freelancer nowadays. Btw, WoA (HM1 goty +HM2 standard +HM3 standard) is currently in Steam SALE for 28€.
Foxhack 9 May @ 11:08am 
Yeah, I get that, I'm just wondering wtf is up with that one I linked.

No one seems to know if that'll give me the -full- Hitman 3 content or not. I already own the Hitman 1+2 stuff through transfers.
wespe___o=/;;;:*  [author] 9 May @ 10:49am 
@Foxhawk: Sometimes WoA is not in SALE, but WoA:Part1 (Hitman2016 in Hitman3 engine). If the WoA-Upgrade pack you linked is also in SALE, you get both (=WoA) ~ 35-45€. Generally though, Part One should be avoided because WoA is in good SALE several times each year (and doesn´t require to look out for 2 packs in SALE to enjoy the game) :cosmopig:
Foxhack 6 May @ 5:52pm 
But where does this fit in? https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/sub/981937/

This seems to have the Hitman 3 content and the Hitman 1+2 access passes. It's $40 compared to the $70 that WOA costs, and I don't understand why it even exists. They seem to have the same content?
wespe___o=/;;;:*  [author] 12 Apr @ 7:47pm 
Update: Adjusted the official ComparisonGrid to get a better understanding :krlvlup: