HITMAN World of Assassination — patch notes and updates
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| Le Chiffre returns to HITMAN World of Assassination | 2026-04-27 | Le Chiffre from CASINO ROYALE, played by the legendary Mads Mikkelsen, returns to HITMAN World of Assassination. Do you have what it takes to go hand to hand against him?The Season of the Royal Ace is live now! ♠️The roadmap features:✅Le Chiffre from CASINO ROYALE, played by the legendary Mads Mikkelsen, makes a return.✅Elusive targets including The Rage, The Revolutionary, and more.✅Community Featured Contracts.✅New challenges for you to tackle.✅New Twitch drops for you to unlock.Play for FREE from April 27th until May 25th and unlock the Casino Suit 👔 reward for 007 First Light. |
| HITMAN: The Board Game is launching April 30th! | 2026-04-07 | Your next assignment approaches... The mission begins April 30thIn collaboration with our partners at MOOD Publishing we're happy to announce the launch date of the HITMAN: The Board Game crowdfunding campaign hosted on Gamefound. To celebrate this, we are also very happy to finally reveal the official box design of the game. What is HITMAN: The Board Game?A 1-4 player competitive board game where success depends on improvisation, creativity, and surgical precision. Travel the world, infiltrate exotic locations, and eliminate high-profile targets - but this time, you won't be alone. Other agents have also been assigned the contract, and they’ |
| Bruce Lee is back and needs our help to face off against The Dragon. 🐉 | 2026-03-25 | Bruce Lee is your partner against The DragonStep into the shadows, take down the Concord Union from within, and execute every move with flawless precision. 🎯 Play for FREE from now until April 26th and pick up the Bruce Lee pack to unlock exclusive in-game items and the mission in your arcade.Connect your IOI Account and get the Tracksuit DuckThe Tracksuit Duck – March 25th – April 26th Yellow rubber duck? Nah. A duck wearing a yellow tracksuit? Oh yeah! Play The Infiltrator or The Dragon during this period and link your IOI Account to be awarded this duck. Note: Please be aware that IOI Account rewards may take up to 24 hours to be visible |
| Patient Zero Requiem is the highest rated Elusive Target DLC on Steam | 2026-03-09 | With the halfway point of our latest ET approaching, we would like to thank you, Agents.Patient Zero Requiem, featuring Milla Jovovich, is now the highest-rated DLC in the history of HITMAN World of Assassination. We love seeing how much you appreciate the passion that the team has put into this mission. Please let us know in a review what you especially liked, what brought you the most joy, and what surprised you the most. :Quack2:If you haven't already, jump in and play for free until March 24 and discover what's buried beneath the manor.Thank you, Agents. We will leave you to prepare. :ClassicQuack: |
| PATIENT ZERO REQUIEM FT. Milla Jovovich is LIVE | 2026-02-25 | Agents,your new mission now live. A new formidable foe awaits 47 in our latest Elusive Target mission: Lilith Devereux – played by the one and only Milla Jovovich. Cold, calm and calculated, the incoming CEO of Ether Biotech Corporation will go head-to-head with 47 - and pose not only potentially the biggest threat yet to our master of assassination, but also to mankind itself! HITMAN - Patch Notes 3.260.1 With this new Elusive Target also a new patch arrives for all platforms with several bug fixes and a small update to Cross-Progression. For a full rundown on implemented fixes and improvements follow this LINK. SEASON OF PATIENT ZERO REQUIE |
| Cross-Progression is here! | 2026-02-03 | Greetings Agents, Today we've launched Cross-Progression support for HITMAN World of Assassination, which enables you to progress and master 47's craft - no matter the platform. A detailed overview of everything you need to know about Cross-Progression can be found in our handy Cross-Progression Guide and FAQ. NOTE: Due to some last minute issues tied to Achievements we had to temporarily disable Cross-Progression support for Nintendo and aim to enable it as soon as possible. Sorry for that folks! ːsteamsadːIf you encounter more bugs tied to Cross-Progression please check the guide first and then feel free to reach out to us and let us know v |
| Hotfix Notes for 27th January 2026 | 2026-01-27 | Enables Cross-Progression through IOI Account, coming 3rd February 2026. |
| Cross-Progression is coming! | 2026-01-20 | On this day, exactly 5 years ago, HITMAN 3 launched worldwide for our players to experience, as the final chapter of the World of Assassination trilogy. As part of that special milestone, it was also important for HITMAN to equip its players with a sense of continuity by allowing everyone to bring forward their established progression from previous parts. In relation to that anniversary, we are pleased to announce that: A brand-new, fresh look launches today for our IOI Account (browser & mobile).Cross-Progression is coming to HITMAN World of Assassination, set to go live on February 3rd.Learn more about the upcoming changes in our dedicated |
| HITMAN World of Assassination - Patient Zero Requiem (ft. Milla Jovovich) | 2025-12-12 | 47, an urgent threat has emerged that can have catastrophic consequences on a global scale.Approach with caution, one touch can be deadly. Watch the Patient Zero Requiem Teaser Trailer >> HERE |
| Won’t The Real Elusive Target Please Stand Up!!! | 2025-12-01 | EMINEM VS. SLIM SHADYAre you ready to dance with the devil 😈 or are you too scared to hear the beat 🎵?The ultimate face-off is here! Play the new HITMAN Elusive Target Mission NOW FOR FREE!In this new Elusive Target mission, Rap icon Eminem joins the World of Assassination both as himself and his twisted alter ego, Slim Shady. In his latest album, “The Death of Slim Shady” the rapper attempted to put his other self away, but now Eminem recruits the legendary assassin Agent 47 to put his past away permanently. In a surreal new mission crafted by Eminem in collaboration with IOI and creative director/producer Paul Rosenberg, the level is pack |
| PLAY THE EMINEM VS. SLIM SHADY MISSION NOW FOR FREE | 2025-12-01 | Agents, your new mission now live. When the music kicks in, the madness begins.Your target s Slim Shady, the notorious alter ego of Eminem who’s lyrical genius is only matched by his talent for chaos.Track him down in the twisted world he created and silence him once and for all. HITMAN - Patch Notes 3.250With this new Elusive Target also a new patch arrives for all platforms with several bug fixes. For a full rundown on content and implemented fixes check follow this LINK.SEASON OF EMINEM VS. SLIM SHADY Enjoy the next content from the Season of Eminem vs. Slim Shady! NOTE: There can be a delay of up to 48 hours before the Chainsaw Duck may a |
| Grab the 'Makeshift Pack' for FREE now! | 2025-11-27 | Suit up for your next contract. Between now until November 29th you can grab the Makeshift Pack for FREE. Unlock the content now before it’s too late! This pack includes: 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 RifleA set of cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse fitting the Makeshift theme. |
| Nominate us! | 2025-11-24 | It's that time of the year! After a new year full of new Elusive Targets, Challenges, Featured Contracts as well as bringing a brand new updated to HITMAN World of Assassination PC VR, we would like for you to consider us for this year's Steam Awards, in the Labor of Love category. Thank you for your continued support, and we are looking forward to bringing you more HITMAN content soon! |
| Eminem will face Slim Shady in HITMAN WOA! | 2025-11-20 | Agents, we have a new target for you. Agent 47 has been recruited by Eminem to eliminate his twisted alter ego, Slim Shady.Are you ready to dance with the devil, or are you too deaf to hear the beat?Play for FREE on December 1. |
| New Update on HITMAN World of Assassination! | 2025-10-30 | HITMAN World of Assassination received a massive update today!3.240.3 Patch NotesBruce Lee Mission: over 30+ fixes based on community feedbackElusive Target Arcade Timer: reduced the fail cooldown timer to 30 minutes.PS VR2 / PC VR, Shake it Off Feature: shake your inventory to make illegal items fall to the ground.PC VR: resolved several issues related to visual fidelity.And Many More: Check out the full patch notes here.Play the Bruce Lee contract for FREE until November 20Enjoy the new content from the Season of the DragonGet the Bruce Lee Pack before November 20!Unlock a series of cosmetics inspired by Bruce Lee and gain permanent access |
| New Roadmap: The Season of The Dragon is live now! | 2025-09-25 | CELEBRITY ELUSIVE TARGET September 25 – November 20 | Bruce Lee stars in a new missionThe Season of the Dragon brings a new Celebrity Elusive Target Mission with a twist. It introduces martial arts legend Bruce Lee as an undercover agent, tasked with infiltrating Concord Union through their underground tournament at the Himmapan Hotel. Bruce Lee will rely on your support to overcome the syndicate’s nefarious tricks and secure his place inside. Victory for him means success for you. Free Starter Pack players will have a chance to experience this new Celebrity Elusive Target through a two-level Arcade contract, The Dragon, featuring Bruce Lee. |
| Play Le Chiffre until Sep. 14 to get an exclusive suit for 007 First Light! | 2025-09-12 | Final reminder to grab the Casino Suit skin for 007 First Light by testing your skills against Le Chiffre.Do you have what it takes to outmanoeuvre his plans?Play for FREE until September 14.#HITMAN #Agent47 |
| Hitman: Contracts will be part of "BAFTA Games in Concert"! | 2025-09-11 | We're excited to announce that Hitman: Contracts will be part of a spell-binding night of award-winning music taking place at The Royal Festival Hall, London on 31st January 2026 as part of BAFTA Games in Concert.Come experience the prestigious BBC Concert Orchestra play live synchronised to in-game visuals and feel your favourite soundtracks like you never have before. It's going to be a special evening. Tickets are available now at: www.liveconcert.games |
| PRE-ORDER NOW AND GET A FREE DELUXE EDITION UPGRADE | 2025-09-03 | Pre-order 007 First Light now and get a free Deluxe Edition upgrade which includes:- 24 hours Early Access- Four Exclusive Outfits for every occasion- Gleaming Pack which includes four Gadget Skins- Agent’s Mark Weapon Skin |
| 007 First Light – 30 Minute Gameplay Walkthrough | 2025-09-03 | IO Interactive presents the world-first gameplay reveal for 007 First Light, an exciting new chapter in James Bond’s legacy in video games.In this 30-minute premiere, you will get:🕵️ 20 minutes of gameplay walkthrough: experience Bond’s first mission in the field, where Bond and his teammates are tasked with catching the rogue agent 009. 🎮 10 minutes of developer commentary: a deep dive into the game’s mechanics, gadgets, stealth systems and combats.007 First Light comes to Steam on March 27, 2026. Pre-order 007 First Light now and get a free Deluxe Edition upgrade which includes:- 24H Early Access- Four Exclusive Outfits- Gleaming Pack Gad |