IO Interactive has released Hitman 3 update 1.21 (PS5 update version 1.021), and is the big March 2024 title update for the game! This is tagged as Hitman 3 update version 3.180 by the studio, and ushers in The Undying event back into the game alongside a host of improvements.
There’s a lot to discuss about the title update, so head on below for the complete patch notes and also the details on The Undying release time.
Hitman 3 Update 1.21 Patch Notes for March 2024:
PS5 Update Version: 1.021 | Game Patch Version: 3.180
The Undying release time: The Elusive Target, the Free Starter Pack, and the Undying Pack will all be available after the maintenance period, on the 22nd of March around 1.30 pm UTC.
NEW CONTENT
The Undying Season is now underway with exciting new content, including the sought-after return of The Undying, featuring Sean Bean. The Undying will be available for free for everyone for the first time ever, as part of the Free Starter Pack for new players and as an Elusive Target for players who already own HITMAN World of Assassination.
In addition to the return of The Undying, we are introducing a new Twitch Drop as well as new challenges to this season’s content.
Elusive Target: The Undying feat. Sean Bean
The Undying Elusive Target featuring Sean Bean finally returns to the World of Assassination. Mark Faba is famous for his uncanny ability to rise from the dead, having been confirmed killed more than 25 times. It is now your job to finally put the Undying in the ground… for good!
For the first time ever, Free Starter Pack players will have a chance to experience the Undying mission in The Oroborous – A Three-level Arcade contract featuring The Undying Elusive Target, available for free to everyone. In this game mode, players will be tasked with multiple escalating missions, upon failure, progress will restart from the first level and the contract will be locked for 12 hours until the player can attempt to play the contract again. The original ‘one chance only’ Elusive Target will only be available to World of Assassination players.
Here is how to access the Free Starter Pack for new players:
On Steam, you can download the “HITMAN Free Starter Pack” on HITMAN World of Assassination’s Steam page, at the following link.
On the Epic Games Store, you can download the HITMAN World of Assassination Free Starter Pack at the following link.
On PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, you can download the HITMAN World of Assassination Free Starter Pack at the following link.
On Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, you can download the HITMAN World of Assassination Free Starter Pack at the following link.
Additionally, we will be releasing a brand new DLC pack to all platforms, The Undying Pack which includes The Oroborous, a three-level Arcade contract featuring The Undying as well as cosmetic items, priced at $4.99/€4.99/£3.99. The Undying Pack includes:
- The Ephemeral Suit with Eye Patch
- Kronstadt Mini Flash Robo XOI-2900
- Kronstadt IOI-1998X Surround Earphones
- Kronstadt Explosive Pen (Gen 2)
- A set of six cosmetic items for the Freelancer Safehouse inspired by the iconic Elusive Target mission.
- The Oroborous – A three-level Arcade contract featuring The Undying Elusive Target.
The Undying Elusive Target will be available for approximately 4 weeks from March 22nd.
New Challenges
New Challenge: Oocyanin Hunt
Happy hunting in Berlin and try to complete the challenge to unlock the Blue Egg!
We also have two new challenges inspired by HITMAN Forum user “lukefsje”. Let us know which other challenges or challenge rewards you would like to see in-game!
New Challenge: Forged in Fire
Use your disguising skills in Ambrose Island to unlock the Burial Dagger.
New Challenge: The Great Thief
Blast your way in The Golden Handshake mission to unlock the Golden Sawed-Off Bartoli 12G.
RETURNING EVENTS
Event: The Berlin Egg Hunt
Attention Free Starter Pack players (and players who haven’t played). The Berlin Egg Hunt is coming back this easter. If you haven’t played the Berlin Egg hunt, now is the perfect opportunity to put all your eggs in one basket.
Elusive targets
The Season of Undying will see the return of 25 Elusive Targets across its duration, giving players the opportunity to complete their challenges.
NEW FEATURES
Well, of course I know him
Available on https://account.ioi.dk/
We have enabled the option to log in using your 1st party account credentials.
Additionally, you are now able to change the email used on your IOI Account. A confirmation mail will be sent to both emails.
Making your list
We have now added the possibility to save the “Challenge Filters”, which allows players to easily locate the challenges they have yet to complete or the ones that have rewards.
BUG FIXES
PLATFORM SPECIFIC
Clear Vision
The PlayStation 5 save file thumbnails appear less dark.
UI
Graduation
Elusive Targets released in February now correctly show “Year 4” in their titles.
More texture
We fixed an issue where some of the thumbnails for certain items in the Inventory menu and mugshots for contracts were not properly textured.
ENVIRONMENT ART
Bright Lights
We resolved an issue where one of the computer screens located in the Town Hall Tower during The Icon mission emitted a much brighter light than the other ones.
Psychedelic Rocks
We fixed an issue in The Farewell Mission, where several rocks appeared to be transparent when viewed from a specific angle.
Rocky Laundry
We resolved an issue in Chongqing where the displays of the washing machines in the Laundromat would flicker up and down rapidly.
Moving Shadows
We solved an issue in the Freedom Fighters mission, where there were visual issues during the mandatory cord board cutscene, with lighting issues and popping.
Moving Shadows 2
We fixed an issue in Colorado where shadows would pop up and disappear when 47 walked alongside the western side of the fence.
Wet leg
We resolved an issue for the Freedom Fighter mission, where 47 would clip through the water basin when drowning Sean Rose in the shed.
Air 47
We fixed an issue in Dartmoor, where 47 would be able to walk mid-air close to the hedge near the stone stairs around the garden area.
Unbreakable
We resolved an issue in Dartmoor and in Haven Island, some lamps could not be destroyed.
They all float
We resolved an issue in Dugong, Santa Fortuna, Mumbai, Paris, The Golden Handshake, Chongqing, Hawke’s Bay, and Marrakesh where some elements or items appeared to be floating above the ground.
Red Dawn
We resolved an issue in Dugong, where the lighting reflecting on the sea in the southeast part of the map did not look natural.
Lights Out
We fixed an issue in Berlin, where the entire screen would become dark upon rotating the camera near the bridge in Chill Out / Juice Bar.
Third Eye
We fixed an issue in Berlin, Dubai, Santa Fortuna, Mendoza, the Isle of Sgàil, Mumbai, Paris, the Golden Handshake, Chongqing, Whittelton Creek, Haven Island, and Bangkok where Out of World or occluders would be visible in specific locations at certain camera angles.
Lights off
We fixed an issue in Paris where parts of the ceiling near the archways and docked barge appeared to be unnaturally dark.
Lights off 2
We fixed an issue in Chongqing where the screen would become black and go back to normal after entering or leaving of Mr.Pritchard’s apartment.
Moving grates
We resolved an issue in Paris where a metal grate located above the water when standing on the barge would flicker when the camera was moving.
Safety Concerns
We fixed an issue in the Golden Handshake where the barrier of one of the balconies was not fully connected to the floor.
Safety Concerns 2
We resolved an issue in Chongqing where the double doors next to the laundromat would not be properly attached to the wall and a gap in the concrete pathway would be visible above the entrance to the karaoke.
Missing Parts
We resolved an issue in Berlin, where some of the parts of the sprinkler pipes inside the owner’s office were missing.
Nope Clouds
We fixed an issue in The Envy mission in Mendoza, where clouds would vanish and reappear in the sky when viewed from specific camera angles.
Wrong order
We fixed an issue in Dubai, where the prompt to serve drinks on the bar counter in the southern part of the Atrium would incorrectly state “missing cognac bottle” if 47 changes his disguise twice.
Ultra Reflect
We resolved an issue in Dubai where one of the windows on the balcony of Ingram’s bedroom has inverted colors at certain camera angles.
Changing the carpet
We resolved an issue in Dubai where the floor of the security room would flicker from one color to another.
Fleeting Rack
We fixed an issue in Santa Fortuna where some elements would disappear at certain angles in the workshop in the village, on the roof of the workshop, under the stairs close to the village center, and near the waterfall.
Fleeting Board
We resolved an issue in Mendoza where a caution placard and electric cables near the winery freezer would flicker at certain camera angles.
Fleeting Pillar and Doors
We fixed an issue in Mumbai, where a wooden pillar located in the chawls area would disappear depending on where 47 would stand, and where doors to the container in the Trainyard area would disappear at certain camera angles when opened
Fleeting Decorations and Leaves
We fixed an issue in Paris where some wooden decorations would disappear when 47 would approach the door located behind the bar and where some vegetation placed on the wall of the gardener’s building would disappear when 47 would approach it.
Fleeting Bucket
We resolved an issue in the Golden Handshake where a blue bucket located on the north balcony would disappear at certain camera angles.
Fleeting Counter
We fixed an issue in Chongqing where a counter between the bar and the dining area inside the restaurant would disappear at certain angles.
Fleeting Frame
We resolved an issue in Haven Island where the metal frame around the door in the underground control room would vanish and reappear at certain camera angles.
Under the Lights
We resolved an issue in Santa Fortuna where the lighting would change in the jungle area and when 47 would stand close to the outer wall of the Delgado mansion.
Under the Lights 2
We fixed an issue in Hokkaido where the cable car’s linear light would flicker when 47 approached it, and where the security cameras’ laser grid in other rooms would be visible through ceilings and walls.
Under the Lights 3
We fixed an issue in Haven Island where some flickering can be observed while exploring the area near the main villa entrance and on the wall of the Scuba Centre.
Unhinged
We resolved an issue in Santa Fortuna where the hinges of the metal cabinet in the area below the bar would become visible when 47 takes a few steps back.
Shadowcat
We resolved an issue in Miami, Santa Fortuna, Mumbai, the Golden Handshake, Chongqing, Hawke’s Bay, and Hokkaido where 47 would clip through items or walls when taking cover.
Stuck In
We resolved an issue in Santa Fortuna, Mendoza, the Golden Handshake, Chongqing, Hawke’s Bay, Hokkaido, and Haven Island some items would clip through the wall or other items.
Burning hot
We resolved an issue in the Metal Worker’s district in Mumbai where Hitman would be able to climb on a pile of empty cans then walk into the metal forge and get stuck inside of it.
Leaf blower
We resolved an issue in Paris where 47 would get stuck after climbing on gardening equipment and bags with leaves located near the docked barge.
Coming Through
We fixed an issue in the Golden Handshake, where 47 would not be able to reach one of the corners of the main hall without destroying the nearby window.
Closing walls
We resolved an issue on the Isle of Sgàil, where a wall was not fully connected to the pillar in the well area.
It doesn’t follow
We fixed an issue on the Isle of Sgàil, where shadows on the ground and wall would flicker when the camera is moved when exploring the near the locked metal grate above the pier area.
It does follow
We fixed an issue in Hawke’s Bay where a large shadow would appear on the ground near 47 when exploring the north part of the beach.
It does follow 2
We resolved an issue in Haven Island where shadows would suddenly appear on the east side of the cocktail bar and restaurant, on the south side of the gym, and on the beach.
Green carpet
We resolved an issue in Whittleton Creek, where a plot of grass would appear on the concrete floor in the garage, near the secret tunnel leading to Janus’ basement.
Burnt carpet
We fixed an issue in Whittleton Creek, where the burnt ground appearing after a car parked in a garage is destroyed would cut off unnaturally.
Agility check failed
We fixed an issue in Haven Island where 47 would get stuck after climbing a small lamp and walking behind the table, on the first floor of the villa.
GRAPHICS
Star of the show
We resolved an issue where the letterbox effect would disappear during The Last Resort’s initial cutscene whenever Ljudmila Vetrova would be shown.
Window cleaning
We resolved an issue in Hawke’s Bay where a glass barrier would appear on top of the glass surface on the roof.
LEVEL DESIGN
Clogged Toilets
We resolved an issue in Miami, where players are not able to “dump” unconscious NPCs’ bodies through the window in the toilet in Maxwell Rutter’s office.
If you enjoy Pina Coladas
We resolved an issue in Berlin, where a coconut in the Chillout bar could not be picked up despite being highlighted when using the Instinct Mode.
Parkour!
We fixed an issue in Mumbai that allowed Agent 47 to vault through a shelf to the roof of one of the apartments.
Stuck Santa
We fixed an issue in the Holiday Hoarders mission where Agent 47 would get stuck when trying to get out of the cover planes provided by the Christmas tree pots at the main entrance of the Palace.
Humpty Dumpty
We resolved an issue in Marrakesh, where dumping a body over the wall by the stairs of the Headmaster’s roof would lead to the NPC getting killed, despite not falling the minimum height for this to happen.
Laundry Day
We fixed an issue in Bangkok, where Agent 47 would get stuck in behind a door leading to the laundry room.
Stop the press
We fixed an issue in The Showstopper mission, where the Feats Challenge awarded for competing in the Rare Scoop Mission Story used to appear as “Mission Story – A Rare Scope”.
Hidden in Plain Sight
We resolved an issue in The Apex Predator mission where NPCs that are dumped or pushed over the railing above the Dance Floor would be marked as hidden despite the bodies being clearly visible.
Wrong Turn
We resolved an issue in Mumbai where 47 would face away from the door instead of facing towards it when taking cover in the hut on top of the Trainyard.
Here I come
We resolved an issue in Hawke’s Bay where 47 would be able to enter the hiding spot without using the prompt on the ground floor of the house, meaning NPCs would still be able to detect 47.
Agility check
We fixed an issue in Haven Island where a guard would walk on a bench when investigating a distraction, making it more difficult to subdue him.
DISAPPEARING ACTS
Now I see you
We fixed an issue in Berlin, where one of the NPCs in the Projection bar was missing his upper body.
Now I see you 2
We resolved an issue in Chongqing, Nightcall, Colorado, and Berlin where Agent 47 would disappear through camera movement, when using prompts, or when taking cover.
Fancy Chair
We resolved an issue in Hawke’s Bay, where the red chair in Alma’s bedroom chair did not allow 47 to take cover behind it.
FREELANCER
Wrong Suit
We fixed an issue in Dubai, where in Freelancer mode, a whiskey serving set-piece found in the Lounge on the fourth floor would be considered as a “Waiter” disguise, leading 47 to be considered as trespassing.
Bluetooth pipes
We fixed an issue in the safehouse in Freelancer mode, where choosing the Bathroom cosmetic variant unlockable at Mastery 97 or when choosing the bathroom cosmetic from the Modern Furniture collection, unlockable at Mastery Level 18, a toilet control panel would spawn under the map.
Bird Carpentry
We fixed an issue in the safehouse in Freelancer mode, where a birdhouse located near the shed would not appear to be properly attached to the tree.
Wrong Angles
We fixed an issue in the safehouse in Freelancer mode, where there would be camera clipping issues with some of the decorations in the hallway and the office.
Riddle Me This
We resolved an issue in Freelancer mode on the Isle of Sgàil, where “Vanessa Von Robeck”’s name would show as “Vanessa Von R?beck.”
DIALOGUE
Wrong lines
We fixed an issue in Marrakesh where security guards located in the consulate would use placeholder dialog audio when spotting 47 disguised as a soldier.
ADDITIONAL FIXES
This section is dedicated to fixes or changes that have happened between patches, essentially things that we can change without a patch. They didn’t feature in the previous patch notes, so we’re adding them here for posterity.
Perseverance is key
We updated the Steam Art asset of HITMAN World of Assassination, and we thank @jeicaMutsorPop for their thoroughness regarding this topic.
First Impression
When launching the WOA Part One, players now correctly start with the ICA Tutorial, instead of “The Sebastian Principle”.
I’m the Upgrade
When World of Assassination Part One Steam players try to access content that they do not own, they are now correctly directed to the relevant “Upgrade Pack”.
Escape Room
We resolved an issue in the Featured Contract “Art Lovers” where players would not be able to Exit.
Sinful
We resolved an issue where Steam – Deluxe Edition owners did not have access to the Seven Deadly Sins collection; they now have access to the collection.
Microsoft Store
We fixed an issue where some PC Microsoft Store players could experience connection or crashes during the last two weeks of February.
Whew! That’s a lot to take in. Once a new patch drops, we’ll let our readers know.
Source: IO Interactive