New 3.260 Patch Notes have been published:
3.260.1 | Season of Patient Zero Requiem
Intro
Welcome to the Season of Patient Zero Requiem Patch Notes for HITMAN World of
Assassination. 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! In addition to the new Elusive Target, we will also welcome a new
themed DLC pack, a new roadmap with new challenges, ET re-runs, IOI Account
rewards, Twitch Drops and more.
PATCH DETAILS
HITMAN World of Assassination will be updated to version 3.260.1 on all platforms;
PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, iOS, Nintendo
Switch™, Nintendo Switch 2™ and Mac (new!).
Maintenance: Starts at 15:00 UTC / 16:00 CET and is expected to run until at least
19:00 UTC / 20:00 CET.
Patch Release Time: 16:00 UTC / 17:00 CET (This is when the download will roll out,
but servers will not be available until the Maintenance period has concluded).
Patch size: Between 2.1 to 13 GB on all platforms.
Cloud: Switch players will get access to the latest version when launching the game
after maintenance has concluded.
NEW CONTENT
In the Season of Patient Zero Requiem, the magnificent Milla Jovovich plays the
incoming CEO of Ether Biotech Corporation, Lilith Devereux, who is our newest
Celebrity Elusive Target. 47 will attend a fundraiser hosted by Ether at Thornbridge
Manor, where he will uncover the secrets of Devereux’s mysterious past and rise to
power.
With the Free Demo (formerly known as Free Starter Pack) players will have a chance
to experience this new Celebrity Elusive Target through a two-level Arcade
contract, The Contagion, featuring Milla Jovovich as Lilith Devereux. Upon failure,
progress will restart from the first level, and the contract will be on a cooldown for 30
minutes until the player can attempt to play the contract again.
The original ‘one chance only’ Elusive Target will only be available to World of
Assassination players.
Players who launch the Elusive Target will complete the Under New Management
challenge and earn The Urban Maverick with Gloves suit: “Investment banker meets
punk with this tactical turtleneck topped off with a sleek leather overcoat and matching
leather gloves. For those times when you mean business and want to impart a lasting
impression.”
For new players, here is how to access the Free Demo:
For PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, you can download it here.
For Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, you can download it here.
For PC, you can download it on the following platforms: Epic Games, Steam, Xbox app,
and Mac (via Steam and Mac App Store)
For iOS, you can download it here.
Additionally, we will be releasing a brand new DLC pack to all platforms, the Patient
Zero Requiem Pack. This includes The Contagion, a two-level Arcade contract
featuring Milla Jovovich, along with new weapons and Freelancer Safehouse cosmetic
items, priced at $4.99/€4.99/£3.99.
The Patient Zero Requiem Pack will include:
Breach Response Gear
A tactical, gloved, all-black ensemble complete with padded compression
shirt, heavy boots, and a fear-inducing gas mask.
The Bartoli 75S “Lucky Knight”
A customised version of the Bartoli 75S handgun. Features weighted,
recoil-absorbing side panel inserts, and a magazine capacity of 13 bullets.
Lucky for the wielder, not so lucky for those in its crosshairs.
The Sickle Sacrificus
An ornate sickle traditionally used for sacrifices. The handle is made from
carved wood and ivory with gold beads for flair. The blade is shaped like a
crescent moon, possibly alluding to when the sacrifices are to be made.
Manypass
With this, you won’t need to divulge your business. Just flash it and
everyone will know you belong. Well, until you run out. Simply insert a
Manypass into a keycard reader to bypass the lock.
A set of four Freelancer Safehouse cosmetics items, inspired by the Elusive
Target mission
The Contagion - a two-level Arcade contract featuring Milla Jovovich.
The Elusive Target mission will be available to play from February 25th until March 24th
with the Arcade missions “The Contagion” being free to play during the same period.
Twitch Drops
Twitch Drop No. 1: The Purple Streak Screwdriver
Time to add one more tool to your purple toolbox of murder instruments.
• Watch a cumulative 30 minutes of HITMAN World of Assassination on Twitch
between February 25th – March 19th 2026.
Twitch Drop No. 2: Purple Easter Egg
Celebrate Easter with this perfectly purple Easter Egg.
• Watch a cumulative 30 minutes of HITMAN World of Assassination on Twitch
between April 2nd – April 23rd 2026.
How to link your IOI Account
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 30 minutes of HITMAN World of Assassination on Twitch
between respective time frames of the chosen drops (see above). - Any streamer playing under the HITMAN World of Assassination category on
Twitch is eligible for Twitch Drops.
IOI Account Unlock
With the arrival of ”The Harbinger” and the forthcoming re-run of “The Infiltrator” Elusive
Target featuring Bruce Lee during the Season of Patient Zero Requiem, you will be able
to collect not one, but TWO exclusive IOI Account Unlocks:
The In-flu-ential Duck – February 25th – March 24th
A proximity-activated emetic gas duck wearing an evening gown AND a spider
necklace. Play “The Harbinger” or “The Contagion” during this period and link your IOI Account to
be awarded this duck.
The 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
in your inventory.
New Challenges
INITIATE’S FIRST SPEEDRUN - February 25th
With HITMAN (2016) celebrating its 10th anniversary in March, we want you to return to
where it all began: The ICA Facility. Get your first taste for speedrunning to complete
this challenge and receive the Tactical Turtleneck With Gloves.
QUINTUPLE TROUBLE - March 25th
Nothing beats a slick ICA-issued sniper rifle in your loadout, right? Prove yourself
worthy in this challenge focusing on collateral damage and ammo efficiency.
Featured Contracts
Atmosphere’s Valentine Gravity [February 25th]
Valentine’s Day may be over, but our love for 47 is endless. Check out this Featured
Contract batch by Atmosphere, focusing entirely on the theme of attraction and love.
Lukefsje’s Suit Stylin’ [March 25th]
The suit is always the most important piece of the World of Assassination’s wardrobe.
So much so, that this Featured Contract batch curated by lukefsje is all about the suits
and executing your job in style.
And if you’ve missed it: To celebrate the Year of the Horse and Chinese New Year you
can play AWIND’s Chinese Zodiac consisting of 12 contracts, one for each zodiac.
RETURNING CONTENT
EVENTS
BERLIN EGG HUNT [March 25th – April 26th]
DARTMOOR GARDEN SHOW [April 27th – May 31st]
ELUSIVE TARGETS
March 13th – March 22nd – The Heartbreaker
March 20th – March 29th – The Broker
March 25th – April 26th - The Infiltrator ft. Bruce Lee
The undisputed GOAT of martial arts is back. Agent Lee needs the help of our favorite
bald assassin to infiltrate Concord Union and eliminate the Dragon Head, Jiaolong Wu.
Along with the ET, the Bruce Lee Pack will also make a return for those that missed out
on it during the initial run.
March 27th – April 5th – The Fixer
April 17th – April 26th – The Collector
April 17th – April 26th – The Forger
IMPROVEMENTS
Nintendo Cross-Progression is live!
Earlier this year, we rolled out Cross-Progression for HITMAN World of Assassination, which allows players to share e.g. their Player Level, Location Mastery, Achievements/Trophies, and more across multiple platforms. During the initial rollout, we unfortunately had to disable Cross-Progression for Nintendo accounts due to last-minute technical issues.
We’re delighted to announce that with the 3.260.1 update, Cross-Progression now supports Nintendo accounts - with a small caveat. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, the following achievements may not automatically sync upon choosing your Nintendo Account as your Active Account, and will need to be re-earned to unlock:
- The Creative Assassin
- Top of the Class
- A New Profile
- Tools of the Trade
- Unseen Assassin
- Stylish Assassin
- Bullet Train
- Seven Figures
- Hawkeye
- In a League of Their Own
- Never Knew What Hit Them
- Silent Sniper
For a more detailed breakdown on how to enable Cross-Progression, and a step-by-step guide, please check out the initial rollout blog post on our dedicated support page.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are also very confident that our best agents in the field (that’s you!) will be able to re-earn the achievements/trophies in no time. We will leave you to prepare.
IMPROVE****MENTS
Geary-Go-Round
We have combined the two Thematic Gear Walls in the Freelancer Safehouse back into one by adding the ability to scroll through the different “pages” of weapons.
In addition to this, a third page has been added, which currently contains the Patient Zero Requiem DLC items.
The Elusive Range
We’ve added a new “Celebrity” category to the “Suits” menus. This contains all suits
acquired or used in Celebrity Elusive Targets.
Too Many Voices In My Head
We have implemented Subtitle Speaker Indicators into “The Reflection”. Now, when
Diana or Eminem are talking over the earpiece, their respective names will be shown if
you have that option enabled.
BUG FIXES
As always, many of the fixes below were resolved thanks to reports made by the
community. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who continues to report
issues they run into - stay vigilant!
FREELANCER
GAMEPLAY
Modern Alchemist
We fixed an issue where items found on Gear Walls could be duplicated if they were
equipped then dropped in quick succession.
LEVEL DESIGN
The Never-Ending Flame
We’ve fixed an issue with the hot tub cosmetic included in “The Drop Pack” where the
crackling sound of the torches could be still heard after switching to another cosmetic.
UI
Information Overload
We solved an issue where the walk speed indicator and vital info bar could overlap with
one another.
CHARACTER ART
Overdressed
We solved an issue where the Graffiti Hoody Suit and the Scrap Poncho Suit would clip
with the camera whenever players would open a Stash Crate.
ALL PLATFORMS
ENVIRONMENT ART
Dinner Etiquette
We fixed an issue in “Embrace of the Serpent” where a plate in the village bar could
appear on the floor.
A Bit of Polish
We’ve resolved various issues in “The Reflection” relating to floating props and clipping
geometry.
LOCALIZATION
Rosetta Stone
We added the localization of the Tournament Judge’s outfit in The Infiltrator, which only
appeared in English.
CHARACTER ART
Cheap Fabric
We fixed an issue in “The Reflection” where Iris’ tie was using the incorrect texture.
He Was So Dapper, The Game Swooned!
We have fixed an issue in Chongqing, where putting on a facility analyst disguise could
sometimes (although rarely) cause a crash when standing in the rain. Additionally, in
VR, the disguise now correctly hides 47’s head and lower body.
LEVEL DESIGN
Echo Chamber
We solved an issue in the “The Reflection” where a guard located in the garage area
could sound echo-y when speaking to the morgue doctor.
Lunar Eclipse
We fixed an issue on the Isle of Sgàil where standing on a specific spot of the armory
roof would result in rendering issues of the map.
Stealth 101
We fixed an issue in Mendoza where 47 could use benches to blend in even if he had
illegal items visible on their back, which alerted nearby NPCs.
Doorman Davis
We solved an issue in Mendoza where players would be able to dump bodies through
the walls of the silos near the Gaucho sniper spot.
The Red Weed
We fixed an issue in Dubai where the vine leading from the Private Bar area was too
short to climb up to the balcony above.
Nothing To See Here
We fixed an issue in Dubai where pulling an NPC from the balustrade in the Penthouse
Reception area would count as a Body Hidden, despite landing in front of other NPCs.
Ready for Takeoff
We fixed an issue in Bangkok where a female NPC would magically float in the air.
Pick up the Pace!
We fixed an issue where guards could suspend their routine if they were “lured” to frisk
Agent 47 from outside the regular “frisk zone”.
Too Slow!
We solved an issue where picking up an inconspicuous device right when an NPC
would do so could lead to the item appearing back in Agent 47’s hand, duplicating it in
the process.
Wine Addict
We fixed an issue in “The Farewell” in Mendoza where a guard would teleport inside the
Grand Paladin room if an item was thrown inside and triggered the alarm.
Raisin Hell
We fixed an issue in Mendoza where NPCs could die if they bent over near stacked
containers of grapes.
Phantom Limb
We fixed an issue where yukata disguises and all yukata-wearing male NPCs had a part
of their left leg clip through the robe as they moved.
Blue 80. Hut. Stuck!
We fixed an issue in Ambrose Island where 47 could get stuck after climbing through a
window in one of the huts.
Failed Barista
We fixed an issue in Marrakesh where the coffee-drinking animation of some NPCs
would end prematurely and thus make it impossible to poison them.
Odd Job
We fixed an issue in Whittleton Creek where 47 was able to move a large painting found
in the Wilson Property.
Special Treatment
We fixed an issue in Level 3 of “The Aelwin Augment” where players would not be
awarded 5 stars if Finley was not pacified first.
We’ve Got You Covered
We have fixed various issues in “The Reflection” relating to missing or misaligned cover
spots around doors, corners, and various objects.
Tattletale
We’ve fixed an issue in “The Reflection” where you could be unfairly spotted subduing
the Doctor who reveals the “Face the Music” mission story.
Unintentional Karate Chop
We have resolved an issue in “The Reflection” where NPCs standing on the flat part of
the winter garden stairs could be regarded as standing on the sloped part. This would
cause a loud takedown to occur, even if the “Silent Attack” or “Subdue” prompt was
visible.
GAMEPLAY
Toxicus Instantus
We solved an issue in Colorado, for the Wicker Man challenge, where NPCs would not
die immediately if they were made sick beforehand.
About Face
We solved an issue where certain disguises throughout the game could change 47’s
facial features when worn.
New and Improved (Once Again)
We fixed an issue where the MK II ducks were missing the pink “2” sticker.
Diplomatic Briefcase
We fixed an issue where the Golden Briefcase would not open during the frisk
animation.
Sisyphean Curse
We fixed an issue where NPCs would indefinitely try to pick up certain remote-activated
items (such as explosives or gas devices) if they were detonated inside a briefcase or
other container.
Boosted by Banana
We fixed an issue where if a guard slipped on a banana peel while approaching 47
performing a fake surrender, this could lead to 47 instantly teleporting next to the guard
and performing a melee takedown.
SOUND DESIGN
A Little Too Zen
We have fixed an issue in “The Reflection” where the doorway between the winter
garden and the hospital corridor would block sound as if it was a solid wall.
PC VR & PS VR2 FIXES
404 File Not Found
In Freelancer, we have fixed an issue where the item name and description of selected
items could sometimes disappear when viewing the contents of a stash or supplier.
Livin’ Like Lalo
We have fixed an issue where you could no longer dump bodies into manholes after
performing a save/load. While rare, this could also occur in the flat game.
Grip Training
We have improved closet interactions, making it easier to open them.
Mission Inaudible
We have fixed an issue in Dubai where the “How the Mighty Fall” mission story could
not be revealed.
Handled Correctly
We have fixed several issues whereby equipping certain disguises would result in 47’s
hands becoming disproportionate or his forearm becoming invisible.
iOS
Only the Minimum
As per the last patch, we’ve made improvements to the patching process so that only
new or changed data will be downloaded. This means players no longer need to re
download the entirety of changed files.
Not What I Ordered
We have fixed an issue where if the Supersampling Technique was set to “MetalFX
Temporal”, objects and surfaces on some maps could start “flickering”.
