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Are we sure about that?
edit: eep, misread about it being physical, my bad.
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HITMAN 3 - Pre-launch Guide [Getting Hitman 1&2 levels into 3]
- Thread starter Kyuuji
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edit: eep, misread about it being physical, my bad.
just to get this right, I don't own Hitman 1 GOTY on PlayStation, if I preorder Hitman 3 Deluxe Edition, I still need to buy Hitman 1 GOTY Legacy Pack (or whatever it's called) correct?
If you want to play the first game you will need to buy it (if you didn't get it when it was on PS+)
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If you own Hitman 1 and have downloaded the Legacy pack through Hitman 2, then you will get access to Hitman 1 GOTY content. Everyone gets a bump up to it as the only access pack for Hitman 1 is the GOTY one.
Otherwise — if you don't own Hitman 1 at all — then yes, you will have to buy the access pack.
Really? We can just buy the access to H1/H2 content in H3?
I was under the impression that we needed to own the previous versions in order to import them into the later games so I went ahead and bought Hitman 2 Gold edition, but haven't yet bought Hitman 1 yet.
If I want to play Hitman 1 content in Hitman 3 as well, should I go ahead and my the version on sale now or just wait until Hitman 3 and buy them there?
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- Yes
- That's fine, this means you will have access to the Hitman 2 Gold content in 3.
- Up to you, we don't know what the pricing will be like for the access packs. If you're on PC though then it will be free for the first 10 days following release. Sounds like you aren't though, so it's worth noting that you will only need to get the normal version of Hitman 1 if you're buying it now. It will be bumped up to the GOTY version when you claim the access pass.
You will have to download 2 and redeem the access pass for Hitman 1 from inside it if you plan to do it this route though.
Yes you can buy all you need from within the H3 client. It's the easy way. But since you have H2 already you are good to go qith that. one.
Regarding your last question, both ways will work. I can't say what will be the cheapest option though.
Got it, thanks. I'm going to play on PlayStation (PS5 and PSVR/PS4) so I guess I'll install Hitman 2 and see about importing Hitman 1 into it before playing 3.
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Aight so I think I understand lol. This is for PS5.
Buy Hitman GOTY - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0082-CUSA02976_00-000000S1GOTYFULL
Buy Hitman 2 Gold - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4572-CUSA12421_00-HITMANGOLDBUNDLE
Then I should be free to buy Hitman 3, and have all content available to play on Hitman 3.
edit: And I haven't kept track of it at all but if I want to replay 1/2, I can play it through 3 and use 3's mechanics with the updated graphics. That fair to say?
Buy Hitman GOTY - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0082-CUSA02976_00-000000S1GOTYFULL
Buy Hitman 2 Gold - https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4572-CUSA12421_00-HITMANGOLDBUNDLE
Then I should be free to buy Hitman 3, and have all content available to play on Hitman 3.
edit: And I haven't kept track of it at all but if I want to replay 1/2, I can play it through 3 and use 3's mechanics with the updated graphics. That fair to say?
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Just one more step - download Hitman 2 and download the Legacy pack for the Hitman 1 content from inside it. Then you're good.
Yes on the edit as well.
Another confused person here: I own the disc for both Hitman 1 and 2 on PS4. I transferred everything from 1 to 2 back in 2018 with no issue, can't figure out how to transfer everything from 2 to 3 now though.
I preordered the deluxe edition of 3 on PS5 and preloaded it, however, 2's in-game store doesn't show any "access pack" or anything else indicating a transfer to 3. Read and re-read the guide and I'm under the impression I should be seeing something like that in 2's in-game store... am I missing something obvious here or is my game not showing the right thing?
I preordered the deluxe edition of 3 on PS5 and preloaded it, however, 2's in-game store doesn't show any "access pack" or anything else indicating a transfer to 3. Read and re-read the guide and I'm under the impression I should be seeing something like that in 2's in-game store... am I missing something obvious here or is my game not showing the right thing?
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There's an option inside Hitman 2 for the Legacy pack which you can select and should take you to the store to get it for free.
The access passes should go live with the game. Make sure you've previously downloaded the legacy pack for HItman 1 in Hitman 2 as well.
I assume everything will go up alongside Hitman 3.
If I try to access any H1 content in the Hitman 2 Starter Pack it just take me to the Starter Pack download page. Maybe I have to actually buy H2 to gain access to it?
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I'm afraid I don't know that one. I already had Hitman 2 when I did it and it showed the Legacy pack as an option within it. Clicking it took me to a (free) download for the Legacy pack - the levels from Hitman 1.
Kyuji's mixing up part of this I think. To get the Legacy Pack you have to open the store in Hitman 1, not 2. Getting the Legacy Pack there will give you access to the Access Pack for 1's levels in 3 as well.
The only thing you have to do in 2 is if you have the disc release, you similarly need to open the store in it to get the Access Pack for 2's levels in 3. This may not be up till 3 is live. If you have the digital release of 2, you don't need to do this step.
Keep in mind that for various parts of this you may need to get the Access Pack through 3's in-game store rather than the general platform store for it to be free, but you'll already be playing 3 so that shouldn't be a hassle...
The ps4 version of the game arrived today in the post. I can't seem to get the ps5 version to install, or to access my hitman 2 saves or locations. Do I have to wait until tomorrow as that is the official launch day? I don't want to play a bunch today and then lose all my progress when I eventually manage to transfer saves. I'll just wait if that's the case.
Yes, this is what I did last night.
- I had Hitman 1 via PS+ (but not GOTY verions, yet) so I bought Hitman 2 Gold edition and installed it.
- Tried to redeem the Legacy Pack in Hitman 2 but it told me to do so in the Hitman 1 Store, so I installed Hitman 1 and exported the Legacy Pack from there.
- Back in Hitman 2, all Hitman 1 locations/campaign were now accessible except for the Patient Zero campaign (because I didn't have that in Hitman 1).
- Then went back to Hitman 1 and purchased the GOTY Upgrade (which is 80% off on PS Store) which then unlocked the GOTY Legacy Pack and unlocked the Patient Zero campaign in Hitman 2.
- Uninstalled Hitman 1 and for now I'll leave Hitman 2 installed in case I need to do anything for Hitman 3
They actually are for the most part. It's only 1 where you need to manually open it to get the legacy pack even if you own the digital version. If you own 2 digitally you don't need to do anything inside 2.
Wait till tomorrow as you'll lose your progress in 3 when you transfer it from 2.
Note that you will not be transferring your actual mid-level saves anyway. You will only be transferring your overall progress. If you were actively playing 2 and still wanted to do something that relies on your actual saves, go do that in 2 before you transfer your progress.
Fwiw... maybe not the worst mistake since it was cheap, but as the OP does cover, you'd already be upgraded to 1's GOTY stuff for free in 3.
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Yep, you're right; I'm getting lost in the packs! For some reason thought I'd got the Legacy pack through 2 but it was 1. Sorry about that folks, have now added a link to the Legacy FAQ for the first in TL;DR too.
Yes, I've realized that now. I was confused when it said everything would unlock, but then I was missing the extra campaign. With the sale ending today I figured I would the buy GOTY upgrade since it was less than $7.
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You need to have downloaded the Legacy pack (you claim it inside Hitman 1) to get access to the Hitman 1 GOTY access pack.
Hitman 2 access pack just requires you to own whichever version you want the access pack for.
No on the progress:
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Hitman 3 releases in:
Jan 20, 2021 at 8:00 AM
damn, while i'm at work.
oh well i'll be playing it tomorrow when i'm off then lol
Anyone know how to link your IOI account to your Steam account? (to carry over H1 and H2 progression to H3)
I just created an IOI account, but under the Linked Accounts section, there's no button to edit it and link an account.
I just created an IOI account, but under the Linked Accounts section, there's no button to edit it and link an account.
On PS4/PS5 I linked my email ingame. Maybe the same for Steam?
I sure hope this isn't something that has to be done in-game. Downloading 150 GB just to link my account would be ridiculous
Yeah you've gotta go into Hitman 2, in the options menu there's a place to link to your IO account.
EDIT: I was in the same boat as you, SunBroDave - having to reinstall just to link my IO account. If you turn off all DLC (so you're literally not installing any of the maps themselves) it comes down to a 14GB install. Still not ideal but not anywhere near as egregious as the alternative.
not sure if this is the right thread for this, but did anyone that pre-ordered a physical copy on amazon get a shipping date yet? i...i dont think i'll be playing this tomorrow
Not yet shipped
We will email you when we have an estimated delivery date.
Not yet shipped
We will email you when we have an estimated delivery date.
Oh fuck me
lmao ok thanks for the tip, that's much less terrible
So I started playing Hitman 2 last week. I'm going to get Hitman 3 but I'd like to hold off for a week or two just for money reasons. I'm not missing out on playing these levels through H3 right? Game looks and performs the same for those H2 levels?
What platform are you playing on? If it's PC, I might be wrong because this whole thing is such a clusterfuck, but I think you still need to purchase Hitman 3 within 10 days of release to be able to unlock Hitman 1 maps for free.
On top of that, the first and second games will be slightly 'remastered' in Hitman 3 I believe. They'll be utilizing any fancy engine upgrades that have been implemented between Hitman 2 and 3.
For those interested, here the site where can sign in and see what games are linked to your account
IOI Account
account.ioi.dk
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Even if it is a small upgrade I'll probably wait to continue playing the levels in H3 then. I'll likely pick it up sooner than later. Thanks
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Yep. You'll be good to get the Hitman 1access pack and whichever Hitman 2 pack for the content you have (see OP).
Oh awesome. Is the IO account not needed? I'm in the game now and it seems I do have an account but asking for a reset password on the site did nothing. I'm assuming I tied the account to one of my other email addresses and now have the joy of finding which lol.
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You'll need the IO account to carry progress over from 2 to 3 but they haven't mentioned it as a requirement for the access packs afaik.
You're fine then. Both Access Passes will be free when you boot 3 tomorrow. It's driven off the PSN licenses. Your IOI account only handles your progression.
Oh ok. I've actually got back into the account on IOI's site now too and can see both Hitman games listed. It doesn't mention any dlc but I had access to everything in both games when it was installed before so I assume this will be the case again.
Do I have to do anything extra to carry over progression or just tie my account to H3 tomorrow?