Is the HITMAN Trilogy connected to the old games?

The HITMAN Trilogy is a soft-reboot of the series, meaning it is connected to the old games in terms of the World of Assassination storyline, but the first four games are considered the original series, while Absolution is a standalone offering. The HITMAN Trilogy, which includes Hitman 1, Hitman 2, and Hitman 3, is a separate entity from the old games, but it does include access to the Legacy Missions Pack, which contains levels from the old games.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Are Hitman 1, 2, and 3 connected?: Yes, Hitman 1, Hitman 2, and Hitman 3 are connected and form the World of Assassination trilogy.
2. Does Hitman 3 include all missions from 1 and 2?: Yes, Hitman 3 includes access to all levels from Hitman 1 and Hitman 2 through the Access Pass system.
3. Are the new Hitman games related to the old ones?: The new Hitman games are a soft-reboot of the series and are connected to the old games in terms of the World of Assassination storyline.

Gameplay and Storyline

4. Do I need to play Hitman 1 and 2 before 3?: No, you don’t need to play Hitman 1 or 2 before playing Hitman 3, as the story is not a major focus and the games are essentially map packs.
5. Is the Hitman Trilogy a prequel?: No, the Hitman Trilogy is not a prequel, but rather a soft-reboot of the series.
6. Is Agent 47 a human?: Agent 47 is a cloned human designed to be genetically superior to the average human.

Access and Availability

7. Does Hitman Trilogy include all games?: Yes, the Hitman Trilogy includes Hitman 1, Hitman 2, and Hitman 3, as well as access to the Legacy Missions Pack.
8. Which Hitman has all 3 games?: Hitman 3 has all the content of the trilogy built-in, but you need an Access Pass to access the content of 1 and 2.
9. Is Hitman 1 better than Hitman 2?: Hitman 2 is considered an improvement over Hitman 1, with more refined and detailed levels.

Purchasing and Bundles

10. Is Hitman Trilogy the same as Hitman 3?: The Hitman Trilogy includes Hitman 3 as well as access passes to play the content from Hitman 1 and Hitman 2 within Hitman 3.
11. Why is Hitman 3 $70?: Hitman 3 is $70 because it includes access to all the content from the World of Assassination trilogy, including Hitman 1 and Hitman 2.
12. Can I play Hitman 2 without playing Hitman 1?: Yes, you can play Hitman 2 without playing Hitman 1, as the story is not a major focus and the games are essentially map packs.

Compatibility and Accessibility

13. Is Hitman 2 free if you have Hitman 1?: Hitman 1’s levels were ported to Hitman 2 as the Legacy Missions Pack, which can be unlocked for free if you have a full version of Hitman 1.
14. Can you still play Hitman 1?: Yes, you can still play Hitman 1 through the Access Pass system in Hitman 3.
15. Is Hitman 3 now World of Assassination?: Yes, Hitman 3 is now called Hitman: World Of Assassination, which includes all the content from the World of Assassination trilogy.