Hitman 3 Release Date And Free Next-Gen Upgrade Revealed

Hitman 3's January 20 release date has been revealed alongside a free next-gen upgrade. A blog post from IO Interactive notes that Hitman 3 will launch early next year on January 20, 2021 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Stadia and PC via the Epic Games Store. Players who purchase a digital edition of Hitman 3 on current generation platforms will be eligible for a next-gen upgrade free of charge if they decide to jump to the PS5 or the Xbox Series X in the future. This means if you buy the PS4 version of Hitman 3 on the PlayStation Store, you'll also be able to download the PS5 version at no extra cost. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/hitman-iii-announcement-trailer"] Alongside the release date and upgrade system, IO Interactive has detailed the game's pre-order bonus content and special editions. Those who pre-order the game ahead of launch will be able to access the Trinity Pack, which includes 9 items homaging all three games in the World of Assassination trilogy, including coloured suits, weapons and equipment. A Deluxe Edition of Hitman 3 is also available to purchase, which adds deluxe suits and items, deluxe escalations, 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 which reveals The Thornbridge Mystery, a new Hitman 3 mission set in Dartmoor, England. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.