Hitman 3 is not an especially long game, with each level taking only around an hour or two to beat. In Hitman 3, players once more take on the role of Agent 47 as he travels around to different locations and carries out contracted assassinations. As the conclusion to the World of Assassination Trilogy, players can visit six new locations to complete each hit: Dubai, Dartmoor, Berlin, Chongqing, Mendoza, and the Romanian Carpathian Mountains. The game focuses on stealth and, in some cases, speed, and the way players interact with the environment of each level to carry out their kills will be important. No two runs of the same level will be exactly the same, which gives Hitman 3 quite a bit of replay value and can help players who want to know what to do after beating the game once.
With news coming out recently that one fan managed to complete the Dubai level in just 17 seconds, it’s clear Hitman 3 can be suited for speedrunners and tactical players alike. Some fans have reported the levels of Hitman 3 become more fun on the second, third, or subsequent runs. After players complete the game, they can go back and retry any of the levels to improve their time, explore the area, or try killing using a different strategy. Here are some of the best things players can do after beating Hitman 3.
Best Things to Do After Beating Hitman 3
Players have called Hitman 3 the best entry in the series, and part of that comes from its replay value. This comes from two specific mechanics: Shortcuts and Challenges.
The first time a player goes through a level, they will need to take the long way to get to their target and complete the hit. As the player heads to the other side, however, they will encounter yellow doors, vents, and ladders, which are shortcuts they will need to open. These will remain open on subsequent runs. This will offer players new ways to travel through each level and new encounters. It will also help them do better time on a run.
Players can also receive challenges for each of the levels after completing them the first time. Often, these challenges task players with taking out their main target in specific ways. This requires players to change up their method and try new things in each level, making each playthrough a unique experience.
The best things players can do after beating Hitman 3 are:
- Speedruns: Players can repeat each level and try for a new personal best time, or try to beat other players’ records.
- Achievement Hunting: There are 48 Achievements and Trophies players can earn for doing certain activities in Hitman 3, including reaching Mastery level on each of the six levels, killing targets in different ways or places, and assassinating targets with various weapons or without ever being seen. Players can try to collect the ones they missed after their first playthrough.
- Use Shortcuts: Once players unlock various shortcuts on each level, players can try running the levels again using the shortcuts. This will give them new ways to approach combat, infiltration, and exploration. Sometimes, using a shortcut can shave time off a level or help players earn an Achievement.
- Unlock New Gadgets: As players increase their Mastery in each level, they can gain access to new weapons and gadgets that offer new ways to complete assassinations.
- Get Creative: Players can try to push the limits of their stealth by going back through each level and getting creative with their kills. For example, players can try to shoot a guard while his coworker stands feet away, or determine if various NPCs can really tell Agent 47 is out of place. If players don’t want this to ruin a run, they should be sure to save just before trying anything new and revert if it goes wrong.
- Play the Trilogy Seamlessly: Players who also have the other two games in the trilogy can import their games into Hitman 3 to access their maps and stats. Players can complete every level of every game in the series in chronological order and will even have access to the Camera and other gadgets from Hitman 3 in the legacy missions for Hitman 1 & 2.
Each level of Hitman 3 has a variety of possible ways to complete it. This means players are less likely to get bored and more likely to want to try each level in new ways and uncover all the game’s secrets and quirks. It’s a fitting way to cement the legacy of the trilogy.
Hitman 3 is available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S
