Hitman 3 Update 1.027 Delivers PS VR2 Support, New Content, and Bug Fixes
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IO Interactive just dropped the March 2025 patch for HITMAN World of Assassination, rolling out version 1.027 on current-gen systems like PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while last-gen players on PS4 get version 1.27. It’s live on Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch too, so no platform’s left behind. This one’s a banger for stealth fans, especially if you’re rocking a PlayStation VR2.
Maintenance started at 10:00 UTC and finished around 13:30 UTC. The update itself went live at 11:00 UTC. If you’re playing on Switch through the cloud, you don’t need to download anything—just launch the game after maintenance and you’re all set.
Here’s what’s new:
Hitman 3 Update 1.027 March 2025 Patch Notes Now Live
NEW CONTENT
March 27th – PlayStation VR2 Access
The PS VR2 release of HITMAN is here, allowing players to enjoy all the original main campaign’s locations through the eyes of Agent 47*. The teams have been working at creating a new experience using the PlayStation VR2’s capabilities including the Sense controllers. With dual wielding, manual reloading, using sniper rifles’ scopes, and hundreds of different manual interactions to reinforce your immersion in the game, whatever way you choose to complete your missions; you will definitely have a hand in it. One of the other key additions is the disguise mechanic, which uses a physics-based approach to grab any disguise you want and then put it on. With only a few seconds being the difference between being found out by a security patrol or being welcomed as the new recruit, this mechanic will be a precious ally.
With all these tools at hand, plan with extreme precision, execute flawlessly and complete your missions any way you want, all in VR.
In terms of access to the PS VR2 version, players who already own HITMAN World of Assassination on PlayStation 5 can get an upgrade pack to the PS VR2 content, the HITMAN World of Assassination – VR Access, for $9.99, €9.99, or £8.99. New agents can access the PlayStation VR2 version through HITMAN WOA Part One – VR2 Edition, giving access to HITMAN Part One and the PS VR2 Upgrade Pack for $39,99, €39,99, or £32.99.
*DLCs and Freelancer mode are not supported in PS VR2
APRIL 17 – Twitch Drop: The Purple Streak Coin
We are releasing a brand-new Twitch Drop, the Purple Streak Coin. Link your Twitch account to your IOI account and simply watch your fellow Agents on Twitch to unlock this brand-new item. For a reminder on how to earn this reward:
- Link your IOI Account to your Twitch account.
- Watch a cumulative 1 hour of HITMAN World of Assassination on Twitch between the 17th of April, 2025, and April 30th, 2024.
- Any streamer playing under the HITMAN World of Assassination category on Twitch is eligible for Twitch Drops.
Please be aware, that both the Streamer and the viewer must link their accounts before progress can be made towards earning the Purple Streak Coin. For more details, please see our Twitch Drops FAQ.
New Challenges
April 17th – Hanami Hitman
Head on to Hokkaido to unlock a new weapon
May 12th – Quack? Quack!
You will need to Quack Quack Quack to unlock a new suit
May 29th – Bend it like 47
Lace-up your boots and screw in some new studs to unlock a new item
New Featured Contracts
March 27th – Girl Power
We’re excited to introduce “Girl Power”, a brand-new Featured Contracts batch created by an anonymous member of our community. This passionate creator wanted to shine a spotlight on HITMAN’s female players and celebrate them on International women’s day.
Creators involved:
Chewie
Blueberry muffin
Hotaru
Ozzygrl
ageingfps
Blossom Fox
EMZ_Hitgal
redfury9
v1deost
Melusca
May 12th – The Bandit
We’re delighted to welcome longtime HITMAN fan Josthin to our Featured Contracts program with his new batch, “The Bandit.” A seasoned player since Blood Money, he has spent years refining his contract skills and finally felt ready to join the ranks of Featured creators.
Creators involved:
Josthin
Fe2O3 T
Il Lime ll
Palinure
Thornicroft
Carterb1422
RETURNING CONTENT
April 17 – May 11 – The Undying Returns
Mark Faba’s capacity to come back from everything thrown at him has to be commended. Will The Undying manage to escape his fate one more time?
Year 5 Elusive Targets
Another round of Elusive Targets will be back, ready to be taken out! A new set of different Elusive Targets will run back in succession, with the Rage, The Deceivers, The Revolutionary, The Liability, The Gunrunner, and the Stowaway all back.
April 17 – May 11 – Berlin Egg Hunt
The Berlin Egg Hunt is back, so sharpen your eyesight, and be careful not to crack those eggs!
May 29 – June 29 – Dartmoor Garden Show
What better than to enjoy a beautiful garden with flowers in full bloom? The Dartmoor Garden Show is back with Agent 47 acting as the executioner for both the judges and contestants of the show.
BUG FIXES
Thinking cap on
We fixed an issue in Mumbai, where the head of Agent 47 would clip through the glasses of the militia cook when wearing that disguise.
Skipped Leg Day
We solved an issue in Haven Island, where the legs of the snorkel instructor and Agent 47, when wearing that disguise, would not appear correctly.
Suit Alterations
We fixed an issue where the senator NPC in Paris had clipping and lightning issues with his suit
Building up core
We solved an issue in Santa Fortuna where Mr. Rodriguez would have a hole, resulting in his chest being transparent.
UI
4word
We fixed a typo in the description of the Purple Streak ICA19 with the number “4” used instead of “for” in “Who would not die 4 this beautiful, “purple baller, with sleek, black silencer to make you the envy of any assassin?”
SETTINGS
Shadow of the day
We solved an issue where setting Shadows to Ultra in the launcher would not save in-game.
RENDER
Gamma Ray
We fixed an issue where the Gamma correction slider for HDR would not work on the PlayStation 5 Pro.
LOCALIZATION
Wrong Agent for the job
We solved an issue where the Italian description for the Embrace of The Serpent starting location would refer to Agent 47 as “48”.
KNOWN ISSUES
We have a few known issues linked to the PS VR2 launch that may occur. Those are currently tracked by the team, who is working on additional improvements and bug fixes.
Gameplay
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Moving the head over certain geometry can cause fade to black.
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A crash can happen when interacting with a PC and camera recordings while holding fiber wire in both hands.
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Sticky items can turn invisible when placing them on doors.
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The supporting hand may not fully grip a weapon when the weapon collides with geometry.
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Some safes with a keypad may be missing the interaction prompt and are not highlighted in instinct mode, even though they can be interacted with.
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Changing disguise in front of NPCs is now considered as an illegal action, however, the “illegality” lasts too short to have any impact outside of combat or alerted state.
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Completing “The Farewell” mission on Mendoza by dancing with Diana can change the perspective of any other mission to third person.
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