If you’re curious about the technical aspects that made this possible, we recently talked to PC Gamer about it. Also, we want to clarify that reducing the file size doesn’t mean that we’ve made any compromises on the visual/audio quality of the game. Using this method allows us to reduce the file size for all players to 60-70 GB and has the benefit of making the process of redeeming or purchase access to HITMAN 1 and HITMAN 2 as simple as possible. To underline that purchasing HITMAN 3 does not grant access to the previous two games by default. The data that you download will also include all the content required to access HITMAN 1 and HITMAN 2 – but you are still required to own/purchase access to those games. HITMAN 3 will take up approximately 60-70 GB of storage space on all platforms, with the obvious exceptions of Stadia and Switch.
This patch will include access to the VR mode for PlayStation users and will include the remaining locations that are not included on the disc.
The day one patch will be automatically applied to digital players. HITMAN 3 will require a day one patch for all disc users. HITMAN 3 will be available for purchase at the above time.) This is due to recent changes in the age ratings systems in those regions.
(For PS4 and PS5 owners in Asia, please note that HITMAN 3 will not be available for pre-order or pre-load. On PC, there won’t be a pre-load option for HITMAN 3 and downloads will begin at the above release time. Make sure that you’ve configured your console to do that and the downloads will begin when they have been prepared and certified. It will be possible to pre-load HITMAN 3 on PlayStation and Xbox platforms. At that time, digital copies will be available to play and the games servers will be online. This release time will ensure that the IOI teams in Copenhagen and Malmö are best-placed to ensure a smooth launch. To see the exact release time in your timezone, follow this link. HITMAN 3 will release simultaneously on all platforms at 13:00 UTC on 20 January 2021. A stable and permanent internet connection is required to play. The Switch version of HITMAN 3 is playable via cloud streaming technology. We’re happy to confirm that the Nintendo Switch version of HITMAN 3 will also launch on 20 January. HITMAN 3 will be available on 20 January 2021 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Stadia, Nintendo Switch and PC.