Hitman 3 release date and free next-gen upgrade again


Hitman 3’s release date of January 20 has been announced alongside a next-generation free upgrade. A blog post from IO Interactive notes that Hitman 3 will launch next year on January 20, 2021 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Stadiums and PC via the Epic Games Store.

Players who purchase a digital edition of Hitman 3 on current generation platforms are eligible for a free upgrade if they decide to jump to the PS5 or Xbox Series X in the future. This means that if you purchase the PS4 version of Hitman 3 in the PlayStation Store, you can download the PS5 version at no extra cost.In addition to the release date and upgrade system, IO Interactive has detailed the pre-order bonus content and special editions of the game. Those who order the game prior to launch will have access to the Trinity Pack, which includes 9 items covering all three games in the world of the murder trilogy, including colored packs, weapons, and equipment .

A Deluxe Edition of Hitman 3 is also on sale, adding luxury packs and items, luxury escalators, a digital artbook, digital soundtracks and a special director’s commentary that will introduce players to the game’s missions. Pre-orders are now open, so fans can pick up Hitman 3 – Standard Edition for £ 54.99 / $ 59.99 or the Hitman 3 – Deluxe Edition for £ 74.99 / $ 79.99.

In other Hitman 3 news, check out this trailer featuring The Thornbridge Mystery, a new Hitman 3 mission set in Dartmoor, England.

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