# Technical Issues **URL:** https://www.hitmanforum.com/c/hitman-3/technical-issues/34.md [Latest](https://www.hitmanforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.hitmanforum.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Technical Issues category](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/about-the-technical-issues-category/49)
**Author:** [@wincenworks](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/wincenworks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 1:12pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/about-the-technical-issues-category/49 "2023-10-31T13:12:39Z")
Discussion of issues and community support on technical issues. To report an issue to IOI or check for the status, please visit #player-support --- ## [Suit physics gone!](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/suit-physics-gone/27262)
**Author:** [@Dani](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Dani)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/suit-physics-gone/27262 "2026-10-22T09:39:28Z")
After the snoop dogg dlc i noticed that some of the suits lost their cloth physics and now they just stick to 47’s legs. It’s most noticeable on suits like the sandman classic all-black suit. It also affects npc’s and di… --- ## [HITMAN WOA PS5 physical VR CODE for ps4 (There is no option to play PS VR1)](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-woa-ps5-physical-vr-code-for-ps4-there-is-no-option-to-play-ps-vr1/24771)
**Author:** [@Abel](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Abel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-woa-ps5-physical-vr-code-for-ps4-there-is-no-option-to-play-ps-vr1/24771 "2026-09-04T23:13:37Z")
Hi, I’m hoping anyone can help me with this. First, I apologize because I know I’ve written too much and because my English isn’t very good. The main problem is what’s highlighted in bold. Here’s the background: I had t… --- ## [HITMAN 3 & HITMAN World of Assassination playablity issue](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-3-hitman-world-of-assassination-playablity-issue/27120)
**Author:** [@Patrick\_McColloch](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Patrick_McColloch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-3-hitman-world-of-assassination-playablity-issue/27120 "2026-09-01T16:33:08Z")
Can’t play when my Xbox can’t connect. It behaves as though I still have to buy Hitman: World of Assassination. Is this a result of buying back in January 2021 when it was still HITMAN 3? How do I fix this besides re-buy… --- ## [Why does Agent 47 look too bright or really bad?](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/why-does-agent-47-look-too-bright-or-really-bad/27084)
**Author:** [@EmirTurkishGamer](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/EmirTurkishGamer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/why-does-agent-47-look-too-bright-or-really-bad/27084 "2026-08-23T20:59:22Z")
--- ## [Launching Freelancer disconnects me from Hitman servers](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/launching-freelancer-disconnects-me-from-hitman-servers/27036)
**Author:** [@JoshTA99](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/JoshTA99)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 3:59am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/launching-freelancer-disconnects-me-from-hitman-servers/27036 "2026-08-11T03:59:39Z")
Hello all, I’m having a persistent issue that is preventing me from launching Hitman Freelancer mode. When I go to launch Freelancer from the menu, I receive an “Error Starting Contract” and a “Disconnected” error, and t… --- ## [PS5&PS4 Unable to clear the sniper mode](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/ps5-ps4-unable-to-clear-the-sniper-mode/4685)
**Author:** [@Lucio](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Lucio)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/ps5-ps4-unable-to-clear-the-sniper-mode/4685 "2026-07-28T03:28:04Z")
This problem appeared after the server was maintained on January 26. Complete The Last Yardbird as Silent Assassin Will report errors afterwards，Can’t win the trophy. Tried this mission 10 times with different kill con… --- ## [Request for PS VR2 Camera Zoom and Grip Improvements](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/request-for-ps-vr2-camera-zoom-and-grip-improvements/26966)
**Author:** [@sweetram](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/sweetram)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 6:04am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/request-for-ps-vr2-camera-zoom-and-grip-improvements/26966 "2026-07-17T06:04:28Z")
Dear IO Interactive / HITMAN World of Assassination Development Team, I would like to request improvements to the PS VR2 experience in HITMAN World of Assassination. First, please consider adding a camera zoom feature … --- ## [Wont launch on epic games](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/wont-launch-on-epic-games/26234)
**Author:** [@vian\_kurniwan](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/vian_kurniwan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/wont-launch-on-epic-games/26234 "2026-07-15T11:50:29Z")
(Please note if you are attempting to bring a bug or a technical issue to IO Interactive’s support team’s attention - the best place to post this information is the Player Support category You may particularly want to … --- ## [Lost account because dont know how to operate email thingy and account?](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/lost-account-because-dont-know-how-to-operate-email-thingy-and-account/26847)
**Author:** [@Gent47](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Gent47)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/lost-account-because-dont-know-how-to-operate-email-thingy-and-account/26847 "2026-06-12T03:19:18Z")
(Please note if you are attempting to bring a bug or a technical issue to IO Interactive’s support team’s attention - the best place to post this information is the Player Support category You may particularly want to … --- ## [Unknown Error on Paris/Freelancer: Account-specific bug (Hardware is fine)](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/unknown-error-on-paris-freelancer-account-specific-bug-hardware-is-fine/26674)
**Author:** [@bogdan](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/bogdan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/unknown-error-on-paris-freelancer-account-specific-bug-hardware-is-fine/26674 "2026-06-10T21:42:20Z")
Hello, I am experiencing a persistent “Unknown Error” when trying to launch Paris or Freelancer mode. I have been in contact with official support (Ticket #60318), but they are ignoring my evidence. The main proof that… --- ## [Hitman 3 Not launching ((epic version))](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-3-not-launching-epic-version/18021)
**Author:** [@Agent44](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Agent44)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-3-not-launching-epic-version/18021 "2026-06-09T20:49:05Z")
Hello Agents, I had an issue starting my game today, it said that the D3D12.dll was not found, I got this issue solved, now another issue pops up, lol. Now when I click Launch, it does not launch??? All drivers All Wi… --- ## [hitman3.exe crash on launch – Exception code 0x80000003](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman3-exe-crash-on-launch-exception-code-0x80000003/26685)
**Author:** [@Menelek\_Kartofelek](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Menelek_Kartofelek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman3-exe-crash-on-launch-exception-code-0x80000003/26685 "2026-04-20T21:03:07Z")
Hello, I’m unable to launch Hitman World of Assassination on PC. The game crashes immediately after pressing Play. No game process appears in Task Manager. My specs: GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 560… --- ## [Error stating a contract](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/error-stating-a-contract/17595)
**Author:** [@Dzoni\_Hood](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Dzoni_Hood)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/error-stating-a-contract/17595 "2026-03-28T14:51:17Z")
Epic games pc i get error starting a contract on contracts, et arcade and even story missions. If anyone is on epic and could chek I’d be thankful. --- ## [Hitman 3 sniper assassin game mode](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-3-sniper-assassin-game-mode/3657)
**Author:** [@Evilgenius](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Evilgenius)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-3-sniper-assassin-game-mode/3657 "2026-03-27T12:06:06Z")
Mastery for both hantu port and Siberia map have stopped, I’m currently on 16/20 hantu, 13/20 Siberia and the mastery xp bar has disappeared from the post game results, and no unlocks are working on with sniper rifles (n… --- ## [HITMAN Freelancer disconnects from internet when trying to open](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-freelancer-disconnects-from-internet-when-trying-to-open/26548)
**Author:** [@GabeTheEndermidget](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/GabeTheEndermidget)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-freelancer-disconnects-from-internet-when-trying-to-open/26548 "2026-03-12T16:09:57Z")
I’ve seen another post on here with the same issue, they quit the game mid-freelancer and now it won’t load, and uninstalling the game or restarting my Steam Deck hasn’t worked either. I have not seen any true solution t… --- ## [Game will not launch](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/game-will-not-launch/24613)
**Author:** [@HEEELPME](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/HEEELPME)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/game-will-not-launch/24613 "2026-01-17T12:02:04Z")
I have recently bought and downloaded the game from Steam. When I click play the little launcher screen opens and I hit play. The launcher closes and after some waiting the game closes and steam no longer says it is runn… --- ## [Can't Acess Content](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/cant-acess-content/26256)
**Author:** [@Kazooie](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Kazooie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 4:32am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/cant-acess-content/26256 "2025-12-11T04:32:43Z")
Hi everyone, I just bought the WOA Deluxe Pack and for some reason and I can’t access the Hitman 2 and Hitman 3 maps, and whenever I click on them to play I just get told to buy the upgrade pack. Now I know this game ha… --- ## [Unable to access elusive mode and hitman 1 and 2 in online mode](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/unable-to-access-elusive-mode-and-hitman-1-and-2-in-online-mode/26228)
**Author:** [@Oldgamer](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Oldgamer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/unable-to-access-elusive-mode-and-hitman-1-and-2-in-online-mode/26228 "2025-12-03T15:15:52Z")
(Please note if you are attempting to bring a bug or a technical issue to IO Interactive’s support team’s attention - the best place to post this information is the Player Support category You may particularly want to … --- ## [Hitman 3 Deluxe Pack Suits ](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-3-deluxe-pack-suits/26122)
**Author:** [@Carver\_Maxwell](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Carver_Maxwell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-3-deluxe-pack-suits/26122 "2025-11-10T20:50:04Z")
I purchased the hitman 3 deluxe pack along both the 6 dollar and 30 dollar one and yet I cant find the suits that come with it in my inventory, I have them installed and the 6 dollar deluxe pack has disappeared from the … --- ## [Game Crashing on boot or modifying settings](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/game-crashing-on-boot-or-modifying-settings/25863)
**Author:** [@ddz\_76](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/ddz_76)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/game-crashing-on-boot-or-modifying-settings/25863 "2025-09-20T21:06:03Z")
I’ve been facing an issue trying to get the game to boot. So far, I’ve discovered that using my integrated Arc GPU, the game boots fine. However, for some reason when I switch to my DGPU (4070 Laptop) the game crashes. I… --- ## [FSR Option Missing](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/fsr-option-missing/25063)
**Author:** [@Lunos](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Lunos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 11:19am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/fsr-option-missing/25063 "2025-09-07T11:19:32Z")
Not sure when it happened as I haven’t played in a few months but after checking the menus, FSR is completely missing. I see DLSS but under that is just brackets. --- ## [Freelancer Fix IT thats why I bought HitMan 3](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-fix-it-thats-why-i-bought-hitman-3/24339)
**Author:** [@ej9181](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/ej9181)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 9:36pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/freelancer-fix-it-thats-why-i-bought-hitman-3/24339 "2025-08-28T21:36:15Z")
I went to purchase hitman 3 so I could connect my hitman 1 and 2 because I have been playing them for a while like addicted since they came out. I have most guns suit exc, now 3 came out I get to play and more level earn… --- ## [Bug: unkown error in the loading of a contract](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/bug-unkown-error-in-the-loading-of-a-contract/24989)
**Author:** [@user9](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/user9)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 7:36am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/bug-unkown-error-in-the-loading-of-a-contract/24989 "2025-08-26T07:36:43Z")
Hi everyone! maybe i’m writing in the wrong section so, sorry about that. I want to report a bug in freelance, i have accepted the first contract of the escalation, i have done a mission and then when i have tried to st… --- ## [Game wont start anymore](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/game-wont-start-anymore/12452)
**Author:** [@Aarik](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Aarik)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/game-wont-start-anymore/12452 "2025-08-17T20:14:12Z")
Hello everyone… I have a rather big problem with the game wich is that it just wont start anymore. \*Note: the problem isnt that i just got it and it dosent work! I played it before for like 150 hours, completed it mult… --- ## [Hitman WOA launcher doesn't working](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-woa-launcher-doesnt-working/24907)
**Author:** [@Maczu20](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Maczu20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-woa-launcher-doesnt-working/24907 "2025-08-10T14:44:26Z")
Hi, I’m having trouble launching Hitman 3 from the Epic Games Launcher. After clicking “Launch,” it shows “Running,” then “Launch” again, and so on. When I am running game as admin, it shows error LS-0018. I’ve tried a … --- ## [What to do in this situation?](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/what-to-do-in-this-situation/24906)
**Author:** [@denton](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/denton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 7:54am UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/what-to-do-in-this-situation/24906 "2025-08-10T07:54:55Z")
It’s been over a week now. I can connect with a different account, but with my main account I always get disconnected after any reconnect. So it is not an internet problem. Technical support just told me to monitor ne… --- ## [Hitman 3 launcher won't open](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-3-launcher-wont-open/24841)
**Author:** [@Maczu20](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Maczu20)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-3-launcher-wont-open/24841 "2025-08-01T14:34:08Z")
Hi, I’m having trouble launching Hitman 3 from the Epic Games Launcher. After clicking “Launch,” it shows “Running,” then “Launch” again, and so on. I’ve tried a lot of things – below is a detailed list of the steps I’v… --- ## [Can’t use VR on PS5](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/can-t-use-vr-on-ps5/8271)
**Author:** [@chatzoo](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/chatzoo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/can-t-use-vr-on-ps5/8271 "2025-07-25T20:38:58Z")
Hi guys Not sure if anyone can help, I brought hitman 3 for the PS5 downloaded the game and the free VR access but I can’t access the VR function of the game. I have tried pressing option on the game in the main menu a… --- ## [Severe Facility Analyst bug](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/severe-facility-analyst-bug/24737)
**Author:** [@Igonin](https://www.hitmanforum.com/u/Igonin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/severe-facility-analyst-bug/24737 "2025-07-22T12:17:40Z")
So, hitman3.exe tries to get more RAM (not VRAM) than it usually uses while walking in Chongqing wearing Facility Analyst Suit. Last frame before one of the crashes. [Next page](https://www.hitmanforum.com/c/hitman-3/technical-issues/34.md?page=1)