Hitman 3’s free new Freelancer mode is getting a closed technical take a look at early subsequent month on PC, forward of its PS5 and PS4 launch date on twenty sixth January. And as a part of that, Danish developer IO Interactive has handled us to an intensive take a look at how the roguelike-inspired additional is structured. To reduce a nine-ish minute video brief, it seems to be excellent.

Basically, you’ll begin out with nothing however a bunch of contracts to finish. You’ll have 4 foremost targets, and also you’ll have to go on missions to collect intel about them. As you progress, you’ll earn in-game foreign money which is able to allow you to buy new gear and instruments. Once you attain a showdown, you’ll have to search for particular tells to make sure you’re eliminating the proper individual.

If you fail a showdown, then you definately’ll have to begin over, however muck up a contract and also you’ll get an extra alternative – albeit with out your gear and with all enemies on excessive alert. As you grasp the mode, you’ll be capable to furnish Agent 47’s residing quarters with decorations you assume go well with his style. It’s not completely clear within the video, however we assume these will probably be persistent unlocks.

All in all, we’re impressed. The developer’s discovered a very inventive approach to repurpose Hitman 3’s already excellent suite of content material, and this virtually seems to be like a brand new sport in some methods. It ought to tack years of life onto the title, and we are able to’t wait to actually take a look at our espionage expertise when the mode launches early subsequent 12 months.