The new Hitman Freelancer mode will be released on January 26, as the developer IO Interactive has announced. The mode turns Hitman 3 into a true sandbox game. All missions are removed and players are given the opportunity to break up a global crime syndicate of their choice.
What is Hitman Freelancer
The Freelancer campaign is a new interpretation of the existing World of Assassination maps. Unlike previous scripted events and finishers, and each mission as its own murder sandbox, things are this time connected. Agent 47 works from a safe house and gathers clues to syndicate members who look like ordinary citizens.
Each mission is controlled by the players. They choose where to go, what objectives they want to achieve, and what equipment they want to take with them. IO Interactive says there is "no guarantee that a target is possible when you are on the mission" and that players need to make sure they choose the right places, objectives, and equipment before they start.
You are given all the information you need to be successful, but nothing is set in stone. Freelancer has elements that are randomly and "independently rolled." By taking out loyal Syndicate targets one by one, Agent 47 can narrow down the list of possible organizations - and then take them out. Each arm of the organization will be pursued and each will require a slightly different play style.
However, the freedom that the Freelancer mode offers also means that players need to carefully consider their decisions. While there were pre-made plans that Agent 47 could follow in earlier missions, there is now no guarantee that a target can be reached when one embarks on a specific mission. It is up to the players to choose the right places, objectives, and equipment to be successful.
This new approach adds deeper layers of challenge and suspense to the game. It allows players to create their own unique stories while taking down the global criminal syndicate of their choice. The Freelancer mode is a true game-changer and a must-have for all Hitman fans who are looking for more control and freedom in their games. Another highlight of the Freelancer mode is the ability to achieve objectives in different ways. There are no set "right" ways to achieve objectives and players have the freedom to develop their own methods. Overall, the Freelancer mode provides a deeper and more challenging experience for players and expands the possibilities of the game.
