IO Interactive is taking its time buttoning up the “next evolution” of Hitman 3, and meaning the threequel’s anticipated Freelancer mode has been pushed again till twenty sixth January, 2023. Originally due out earlier this yr, the function will probably be out there as a free replace for all house owners of Agent 47’s newest outing.

The mode – which will probably be receiving a Closed Technical Test on Steam in November – will see you jetting off from a customisable safehouse, fulfilling distinctive targets within the collection’ acquainted places. You’ll want to find out which objects you are taking with you, and watch out to not go away necessary gear behind.

“The Closed Technical Test is all about putting our servers under stress to prepare for launch,” the Danish developer stated. “We also want to get an early idea of player behaviour and do some economy and XP balancing in a real-life scenario on a big scale. These are the final checkboxes we need to tick off before we launch.”

IO Interactive admitted that, regardless of being a free replace, the size of the mode has grown considerably because it was introduced earlier within the yr: “We’ve decided to push beyond our original scope for launch and include almost all locations from the World of Assassination from day one. We’re continuing to work on making the launch experience as frictionless as possible for all players.”