Just Cause 3 vs Hitman 3

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-player Only (Fan-made multiplayer mod for PC)
• Setting: Medici (Fictional Mediterranean Island Republic)
• Platforms: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
• Unique Feature: Signature Grappling Hook, Wingsuit, and Parachute traversal; massive physics-based destruction sandbox; liberation of a vast Mediterranean archipelago; Gear Mod system for customizing abilities.

• Perspective: Third-Person (with first-person aiming option)
• Multiplayer: None (Primary Game). Ghost Mode was a 1v1 competitive mode in Hitman 2, not carried over directly. Sniper Assassin had co-op. Freelancer is single-player.
• Setting: Various Global Locations (Dubai, Dartmoor, Berlin, Chongqing, Mendoza, Carpathian Mountains + Hitman 1 & 2 locations)
• Platforms: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version), Google Stadia (discontinued)
• Unique Feature: World of Assassination Platform (integrates H1/H2), Deep Sandbox Levels, Mission Stories & Creative Kills, Disguise System, Location Mastery & Unlocks, Freelancer Roguelike Mode.

• Rebel Fighters (Army of Liberation): As Rico liberates settlements and military bases, AI-controlled rebel fighters will spawn and engage Di Ravello's forces. They act independently but contribute to the chaotic battles and can provide covering fire or draw enemy attention. Rico can sometimes find rebel squads to assist in specific encounters, but he cannot directly command them.
  Human (AI-Controlled Rebels)
• Mission-Specific Allies (Mario, Dimah, Sheldon, Annika): Key story characters like Mario Frigo, Dimah al-Masri, Tom Sheldon, and Annika Svensson (in DLC) will accompany or assist Rico during specific story missions or provide objectives and intel. They are not persistent controllable companions but play roles in dedicated mission sequences.
  Human (Key NPCs)
• Rebel Drop Pilots (Implied): Though not visible companions in the traditional sense, pilots from the rebellion deliver requested vehicles, weapons, and gear to Rico's location via Rebel Drops (supply drops). Their efficiency and the range of available items can be improved by collecting Vintage Parts.
  Human (AI-Controlled Rebels)

• Diana Burnwood (Via Comms / Narrative): Agent 47's primary handler. She provides mission briefings, intelligence on targets and locations, real-time updates during missions, and exfiltration guidance via radio communication. She is a crucial narrative and gameplay support figure but does not physically accompany 47 on missions.
  Human
• Lucas Grey (Temporary AI / Narrative): During certain story missions in Hitman 2 and the beginning of Hitman 3, Lucas Grey fights alongside Agent 47 as an AI-controlled companion or coordinates actions with him. His presence is scripted for specific narrative sequences.
  Human (Fellow Clone)
• Olivia Hall (Via Comms / Narrative): A skilled hacker allied with Lucas Grey and later 47. She provides technical support, hacking assistance, and intelligence via radio communication during certain missions.
  Human
• No Persistent Gameplay Companions: Agent 47 is a lone operative by nature. The core gameplay loop focuses on his individual skills in stealth, disguise, and assassination. He does not have persistent AI companions that follow him or can be commanded during missions.

• Di Ravello Tapes: Audio logs recorded by General Di Ravello, scattered across Medici. Collecting these reveals more about his backstory, motivations, and personality. There are 71 tapes in total.
• Ancient Tombs: Hidden tombs found in various locations. Each tomb contains a switch that, when activated, contributes to unlocking the U-24 Zabijak, a unique shotgun. There are 23 tombs.
• Daredevil Jumps: Specific ramps or locations designed for performing vehicle jumps. Completing all 30 Daredevil Jumps is required for an achievement/trophy.
• Vintage Parts: Collectible parts for various weapons and vehicles, found by searching specific locations marked on the map (often after liberating areas or finding intel). Collecting all parts for an item unlocks it for Rebel Drops. There are 79 unique items to collect parts for (weapons, land vehicles, sea vehicles, air vehicles).
• Rebel Shrines (Virgin Mary Shrines): Small shrines dedicated to the Virgin Mary, scattered across Medici. Lighting all 49 shrines is part of a side activity and unlocks an achievement/trophy.
• Tomb Raider Relics (Easter Egg - from 'Lost Explorer' mission): Specific relics found during 'The Lost Explorer' side mission series, referencing the Tomb Raider franchise.

• Location Mastery Unlocks (Starting Locations, Agency Pickups, Gear, Suits): Earned by gaining XP and leveling up Mastery for each specific mission location (up to Level 20). Unlocks new starting points within the level, allows smuggling items via Agency Pickups, and grants new weapons, gadgets, and cosmetic suits for use in any mission.
• Challenges (Assassination, Discovery, Feats, Targets): A vast list of specific tasks and objectives to complete within each mission, categorized by type. Completing challenges grants XP towards Location Mastery and sometimes unlocks specific items or achievements/trophies. Examples include eliminating a target in a specific way, finding all disguises, or completing a mission with a Silent Assassin rating.
• Intel & Mission Stories: Clues, documents, overheard conversations, or environmental interactions that reveal 'Mission Stories' – guided opportunities for often elaborate, unique, and sometimes humorous ways to assassinate targets. Following these stories can lead to unique kills and easier access.
• Disguises: Found by incapacitating NPCs. While not 'collected' in a persistent inventory (except for starting suit selection), discovering and utilizing all available disguises in a level is often a tracked challenge and key to unlocking all areas and opportunities.
• Items & Weapons (Found in Level / Unlocked): Numerous melee weapons, firearms, tools, and environmental objects can be found and used within each mission. Unlocking weapons and gear through Mastery allows them to be selected for loadouts or smuggled in.
• Shortcuts & Keys: Persistent shortcuts (e.g., permanently unlocked doors, ladders) can be opened within levels, making subsequent playthroughs or different approaches easier. Keys or keycards grant access to restricted areas.
• Freelancer Mode - Merces & Gear Collection: In Freelancer mode, players earn Merces (currency) to purchase weapons, gear, and tools from suppliers for their campaigns. Successfully completing campaigns allows them to add collected high-tier weapons to their permanent Safehouse collection. Failure can result in losing non-Safehouse gear.

• Liberation
• Chaos & Destruction
• Dictatorship
• Rebellion
• Mediterranean Setting
• Physics-Based Sandbox
• One-Man Army
• Explosions
• Over-the-Top Action
• Anti-Totalitarianism

• Assassination & Espionage
• Global Conspiracy
• Shadow Organizations (Providence
• ICA)
• Moral Ambiguity
• Identity & Purpose (Agent 47)
• Precision & Professionalism
• Disguise & Deception
• Environmental Storytelling
• Player Freedom & Creativity

• Grappling Hook & Tethers: Traversal, Utility, Combat Tool
  Rico's primary tool. Can attach to surfaces for traversal, tether multiple objects/enemies together (up to 6 tethers simultaneously with upgrades), and retract tethers remotely. Upgradable via Gear Mods for strength, speed, and number of tethers.
• Firearms (Assorted): Pistols, SMGs, Assault Rifles, Shotguns, Sniper Rifles, LMGs
  A wide variety of conventional firearms. Rico can dual-wield one-handed weapons. Examples: CS Negotiator (Grenade Launcher), UPU-210 (Rocket Launcher), Capstone Hydra (Rocket Launcher), Fire Leech (Homing Cluster Rocket), M488 (Multi-Lock Missile Launcher).
• Special Weapons (e.g., M488, Fire Leech): Heavy / Unique Firearm
  Powerful weapons often found in military bases or unlocked through progression, offering significant destructive capability, such as multi-lock missile launchers or homing rockets.
• GE-64 (Remote/Proximity Explosive): Throwable Explosive
  Versatile C4-like explosives that can be planted on surfaces, vehicles, or enemies and detonated remotely. Can be upgraded to have proximity triggers or increased explosive yield via Gear Mods.
• Grenades: Throwable Explosive
  Standard fragmentation grenades. Capacity can be upgraded via Gear Mods.
• Bavarium Wingsuit (Sky Fortress DLC): Weaponized Traversal Gear
  An upgraded, jet-powered wingsuit equipped with shoulder-mounted machine guns and missiles. Acquired in the 'Sky Fortress' DLC.
• GRIP (Mech Gravity Gun - Mech Land Assault DLC): Mech Weapon / Utility
  The 'Gravitational Remote Influence Projector' (GRIP) equipped on controllable Mechs in the 'Mech Land Assault' DLC, allowing players to pick up and throw objects (including enemies and vehicles) with powerful force.
• Eden Spark (Bavarium Sea Heist DLC): Energy Weapon
  A powerful Bavarium-powered lightning gun acquired in the 'Bavarium Sea Heist' DLC, capable of chain lightning attacks.

• Pistols (Silenced & Unsilenced - e.g., ICA19, Krugermeier, HWK21): Handgun (Ballistic)
  Agent 47's signature sidearms. Essential for stealthy takedowns (silenced variants) or as a backup combat weapon. Various models with different stats (accuracy, damage, suppression level, magazine size).
• Submachine Guns (e.g., TAC-SMG, HX-10): Automatic Firearm (Close Quarters)
  Rapid-firing weapons effective at close range if stealth is broken. Can be found in levels or unlocked via mastery. Often available in silenced versions.
• Assault Rifles (e.g., Fusil G2, Shashka A33): Automatic/Semi-Auto Firearm (Mid Range)
  Powerful automatic rifles, generally less suited for stealth but highly effective in open combat. Found on guards or in specific locations.
• Shotguns (e.g., Bartoli 12G, Enram HV): Firearm (Close Quarters, High Damage)
  Devastating at close range, ideal for loud encounters or eliminating heavily armored targets quickly.
• Sniper Rifles (e.g., Sieger 300 Ghost, Jaeger 7 Lancer, Druzhina 34 Arctic): Long Range Firearm (Precision Assassination)
  Used for eliminating targets from extreme distances. Many variants offer different levels of suppression, zoom, and special properties (e.g., subsonic, armor-piercing). Often require assembly from parts smuggled in a briefcase.
• Fiber Wire: Melee (Silent Garrote)
  Agent 47's classic tool for silent, non-messy strangulation kills from behind. A starting item.
• Lethal Melee Weapons (Knives, Cleavers, Axes, Screwdrivers, etc.): Close Quarters (Lethal)
  Various sharp or blunt objects found in the environment or unlocked that can be used for lethal melee attacks or thrown for a lethal impact.
• Non-Lethal Melee Weapons (Hammers, Wrenches, Crowbars, Fish, Briefcase, etc.): Close Quarters (Non-Lethal Takedown)
  Numerous everyday objects that can be used to knock out NPCs silently from behind or in melee combat. Essential for non-lethal playthroughs and acquiring disguises.
• Poisons (Lethal Vial/Syringe, Emetic Vial/Syringe, Sedative Vial/Syringe): Consumable (Covert Elimination/Incapacitation)
  Can be used to contaminate food or drink, or directly injected. Lethal poison kills targets discreetly. Emetic poison makes them sick and seek a bathroom. Sedative poison knocks them out.
• Explosives (Remote/Proximity Mines, Breaching Charges, Explosive Devices - e.g., Rubber Duck, Golf Ball): Tactical/Area Denial/Distraction
  Various explosive devices for creating diversions, eliminating targets through 'accidents,' or breaching locked doors. Some are designed to be inconspicuous.
• Distraction Items (Coins, Various Throwable Objects): Utility (Stealth)
  Coins are a staple for luring NPCs or making them investigate a sound. Many other small objects can be thrown for similar purposes.
• Special Tools (Lockpick, Keycard Scrambler, Remote EMP Charge, Sieker 1 Emetic Dart Gun): Utility (Infiltration/Sabotage)
  Unlockable tools that aid in infiltration. Lockpicks open simple doors. Scramblers bypass electronic locks. EMP charges disable security devices. The Sieker 1 silently delivers emetic poison from a distance.

• Rico's Default Outfit: Rico's signature attire (leather jacket, jeans) doesn't provide specific numerical armor values. Player survivability is based on health and regeneration, which isn't directly tied to equippable armor pieces in the traditional RPG sense.
• Gear Mods (Defensive): While not visible armor, certain Gear Mods can enhance Rico's resilience, such as those that increase his resistance to damage or improve health regeneration, effectively acting as an armor system.
• Bavarium Wingsuit (Sky Fortress DLC): The Bavarium Wingsuit itself offers no direct damage resistance but provides enhanced mobility and offensive capabilities which contribute to survivability by allowing Rico to evade attacks and quickly dispatch enemies. It's more of an offensive/traversal tool.
• Mech Armor (Mech Land Assault DLC): When piloting Mechs in the 'Mech Land Assault' DLC, the Mech itself provides significant protection and firepower. The Mech acts as Rico's temporary armor and weapon platform.

• No Equipable Armor System (Damage Mitigation): Agent 47 does not equip traditional armor pieces for direct damage reduction that can be swapped or upgraded. His survivability in combat relies on player skill in using cover, stealth, takedowns, and managing his health (which regenerates to a certain point, with full restoration often requiring finding specific items or being out of combat for a period). Some starting suits in Freelancer mode might offer a slight initial health advantage, but this is not a core armor system.
• Disguises (Stealth 'Armor'): The primary form of 'protection' in Hitman is the disguise system. Wearing an appropriate disguise allows Agent 47 to blend in with different groups of NPCs and access restricted areas without arousing immediate suspicion. Different disguises grant varying levels of access and may be scrutinized by specific 'Enforcer' NPCs. This system is about social stealth rather than direct damage mitigation.
• Cosmetic Suits: Players can unlock a vast array of cosmetic suits for Agent 47 to wear at the start of missions or change into. These are purely visual and do not provide any gameplay advantages or defensive stats. They are unlocked through Mastery, Challenges, Elusive Targets, or DLC.

• Rico's Default Outfit: Rico's iconic attire, typically a leather jacket, jeans, and boots. The base game does not feature extensive customization options for this outfit itself, beyond it getting progressively more worn as he takes damage (cosmetic effect).
• DLC & Special Edition Skins (Wingsuit & Parachute): Various DLC packs (e.g., 'Kousavá KēRaras • Stealth Wingsuit & Parachute Skin') and special editions (like the Day One Edition's Weaponized Vehicle Pack which might include themed skins) provided cosmetic skins for Rico's wingsuit and parachute, allowing for visual personalization of these traversal tools.
• Bavarium Wingsuit (Sky Fortress DLC): A unique, jet-powered and weaponized wingsuit acquired in the 'Sky Fortress' DLC. It has a distinct appearance and functionality, effectively acting as a new 'outfit' for aerial traversal and combat.

• Agent 47's Signature Suit (Black Suit, White Shirt, Red Tie): Agent 47's iconic default attire. While this is his primary look, players can unlock and choose to start missions in a vast array of other cosmetic suits.
• Unlockable Suits (Themed, Location-Specific, Challenge Rewards): A wide variety of cosmetic suits can be unlocked by completing challenges, achieving high Mastery Levels in locations, successfully eliminating Elusive Targets, or through DLC/Deluxe Editions. Examples include tactical gear, formal wear, casual outfits, humorous costumes, and suits inspired by previous Hitman games. These are purely visual.
• Disguises (In-Mission): A core gameplay mechanic. Agent 47 can incapacitate NPCs and take their outfits to use as disguises. Each disguise grants access to different areas of a level and changes how other NPCs react to 47. There are hundreds of unique disguises across all locations, from guard uniforms and waiter outfits to more outlandish costumes like a flamingo mascot or a scarecrow.
• Gloves (Often part of Suit Unlocks): Many unlockable suits come with specific glove designs, contributing to the overall aesthetic.
• Freelancer Mode Safehouse Customization: In Freelancer mode, players can spend Merces (in-game currency) to customize various areas of Agent 47's safehouse, including the kitchen, garage, living areas, and exterior, with different furniture, decorations, and themes. This doesn't directly affect 47's wearable clothing but adds a layer of personalization.

• Civilian & Military Cars/Trucks/Bikes: Land Vehicle (Transport / Light Combat / Utility)
  A vast array of cars (sports cars, sedans, beaters), pickup trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, dirt bikes, and larger trucks. Military versions are often armored and may have mounted weapons. Can be hijacked or called in via Rebel Drop.
• Tanks & Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs): Land Vehicle (Heavy Combat)
  Heavily armored and armed vehicles like tanks (e.g., CS Odjur, Urga Mstitel) and APCs, primarily used by Di Ravello's forces. Rico can hijack and operate these for immense destructive power.
• Helicopters (Attack & Transport): Air Vehicle (Combat / Traversal)
  Includes attack helicopters armed with missiles and machine guns (e.g., U-7 Dravec, CS Navajo), as well as transport helicopters (e.g., Mugello Pescespada SX). Essential for aerial combat and rapid deployment across Medici's islands.
• Fighter Jets & Planes: Air Vehicle (Fast Combat / Traversal)
  Fixed-wing aircraft ranging from fighter jets (e.g., CS7 Thunderhawk, U-24 Zabijak - also a weapon) with advanced weaponry to cargo planes (e.g., CS Peregrine) and smaller prop planes. Used for high-speed travel and air-to-ground/air-to-air attacks.
• Boats & Naval Craft: Water Vehicle (Transport / Combat)
  Various watercraft for navigating Medici's extensive coastlines and seas, including small fishing boats, speedboats (e.g., Pescatore GSL), patrol boats (often armed), and larger military vessels like destroyers (e.g., CS Powerrunner 77).
• Specialized Vehicles (e.g., FOWs, Construction): Utility / Unique
  Includes unique or specialized vehicles like Formula 1 cars (Mugello Vistosa), monster trucks (Urga Pocomotive X), construction vehicles, and the massive land-based 'FOWs' (Forward Operating Bases) which are more like mobile fortresses than simple vehicles.
• Bavarium Wingsuit (Sky Fortress DLC): Personal Aerial Vehicle / Weapon Platform
  A heavily upgraded, jet-powered and weaponized wingsuit equipped with Bavarium machine guns and missiles. Allows for sustained flight and aerial combat. Acquired in the 'Sky Fortress' DLC.
• Mechs (Mech Land Assault DLC): Bipedal Combat Walker
  Controllable Mechs introduced in the 'Mech Land Assault' DLC. Equipped with powerful weapons including the GRIP (gravity gun) for manipulating objects and enemies, and other energy weapons or machine guns.
• Loochador Rocket Boat (Bavarium Sea Heist DLC): Weaponized Speedboat
  A heavily armed speedboat featured in the 'Bavarium Sea Heist' DLC, equipped with multi-lock missiles and machine guns, designed for naval combat.

• No Player-Controlled Vehicles (General Traversal)
  Agent 47 primarily traverses mission locations on foot, utilizing stealth, disguises, and environmental navigation (climbing pipes, ledges, using ladders). There are no player-drivable cars, motorcycles, boats, or aircraft for general exploration within the sandbox levels.
• Contextual Vehicles (Used for Exits, Scripted Events, or as Environmental Elements): Various (Cars, Boats, Helicopters, Trains, etc.)
  Vehicles are present in many levels as environmental details, potential 'accident' kill opportunities (e.g., sabotaging a car), or as specific means of exfiltration once mission objectives are complete (e.g., escaping in a speedboat, helicopter, or car). Some mission stories might involve interacting with or briefly being inside a vehicle during a scripted sequence, but free-roam driving is not a feature.
• Fast Travel (Via Starting Locations / Unlocked Shortcuts - Within Mission Replays): Mission Start / Level Navigation Mechanic
  When replaying missions, players can choose different unlocked starting locations (often requiring specific disguises) to begin closer to certain objectives. Within levels, discovering and unlocking persistent shortcuts (like doors from the other side or kickable ladders) allows for faster navigation on subsequent attempts or during different approaches.

• Rico Rodriguez: Protagonist / Former Agency Operative / 'The Dictator Removal Specialist'
  The main playable character. A highly skilled operative with expertise in demolition, combat, and extreme traversal using his grappling hook, wingsuit, and parachute. Returns to his homeland of Medici to liberate it from General Di Ravello.
• General Sebastiano Di Ravello: Main Antagonist / Dictator of Medici
  The brutal military dictator of Medici who rules with an iron fist and exploits the island's Bavarium resources for his own nefarious purposes. He is Rico's primary target.
• Dimah al-Masri: Ally / Scientist
  A brilliant scientist who was forced to work for Di Ravello on Bavarium weapons. She defects and aids Rico and the rebellion with her technical expertise and knowledge of Bavarium.
• Mario Frigo: Ally / Rebel Leader / Rico's Childhood Friend
  Rico's best friend from childhood and a key figure in the Medician rebellion against Di Ravello. Provides Rico with missions and support.
• Tom Sheldon: Ally (Ambiguous) / Former Agency Handler
  Rico's former Agency handler who appears in Medici with his own agenda, often assisting Rico but with questionable motives. A recurring character in the Just Cause series.
• Annika Svensson: Ally / Rebel Smuggler (Sky Fortress DLC)
  A rebellious smuggler and pilot who assists Rico in the 'Sky Fortress' DLC against the eDEN Corporation and their Sky Sentinels.
• Rosa Manuela: Ally / Rebel Propagandist
  A voice for the rebellion, often heard on radio broadcasts, inspiring the people of Medici to rise up against Di Ravello.
• Zeno Antithikara (Mentioned): Scientist / Creator of Bavarium tech (Deceased)
  A scientist who pioneered Bavarium technology and was Dimah's mentor. His work was twisted by Di Ravello.

• Agent 47: Protagonist / ICA Assassin (Later Independent)
  The genetically engineered, master assassin. Known for his professionalism, precision, and ability to blend in using disguises. In this trilogy, he confronts his past and the organization that created him, Providence, while questioning his own purpose.
• Diana Burnwood: Ally / Handler (ICA, later Independent)
  Agent 47's long-time handler at the International Contract Agency (ICA). Provides mission briefings, intelligence, and moral guidance. Her relationship with 47 is central to the narrative, especially as they work against Providence.
• Lucas Grey (The Shadow Client / Subject 6): Ally / Former Antagonist / Fellow Clone
  A childhood friend and fellow genetically engineered operative from Dr. Ort-Meyer's facility. Initially an antagonist in Hitman (2016) seeking to destroy Providence, he becomes 47's key ally and friend in Hitman 2 and 3.
• Arthur Edwards (The Constant): Main Antagonist / Leader of Providence
  The enigmatic and highly intelligent leader of Providence, the secretive organization that secretly controls global affairs. He is the primary antagonist of the World of Assassination trilogy, manipulating events from the shadows.
• The Partners (Carl Ingram, Marcus Stuyvesant, Alexa Carlisle - Hitman 3 Targets): Antagonists / Leaders of Providence
  The three current leaders (Partners) of Providence, who become primary targets for 47 and Grey in Hitman 3 as they dismantle the organization.
• Olivia Hall: Ally / Hacker (Associate of Lucas Grey)
  A skilled hacker who works closely with Lucas Grey and later assists 47 and Diana in their fight against Providence.
• Various Targets (Across all three games): Assassination Objectives
  A vast array of individuals targeted by 47 throughout the World of Assassination trilogy, each with their own backstories, routines, and connections to the larger conspiracy or criminal enterprises.
• Freelancer Mode NPCs (Syndicate Leaders, Assassins, Lookouts, Suppliers): Procedurally Generated Targets & Support NPCs
  In Freelancer mode, targets and some support NPCs are procedurally generated with unique traits and appearances, creating diverse assassination challenges.

• Main Story Campaign (Liberating Medici)
  A series of narrative missions following Rico Rodriguez's efforts to overthrow General Di Ravello and free his homeland of Medici. This involves destabilizing Di Ravello's regime by destroying his military infrastructure, rescuing key allies like Dimah al-Masri, and ultimately confronting the General himself.
• Province Liberation
  Systematically liberating all settlements and military bases within each province of Medici's three main regions (Insula Fonte, Insula Dracon, Insula Striate). This is achieved by destroying all designated "Chaos Objects" (e.g., propaganda speakers, statues, fuel tanks, military hardware) in each location. Liberating provinces unlocks new missions, challenges, Rebel Drops, and fast travel points.
• Challenges (Various Types)
  Completing numerous optional challenges scattered across Medici. These include: Destruction Frenzies (cause as much damage as possible with a specific weapon/vehicle), Races (car, boat, plane), Wingsuit Courses, Scrapyard Scrambles (collecting Bavarium), Crash Bomb challenges, and Shooting Galleries. Achieving high scores (gears) unlocks Gear Mods.
• Random Encounters / Encounters of Chance
  Dynamic, short events that occur as Rico explores Medici, such as helping stranded rebels, defending rebel outposts, or intercepting Di Ravello's couriers. These provide small rewards and Chaos points.
• Ancient Tomb Exploration
  Finding and exploring 23 hidden Ancient Tombs. Activating the altar in each tomb lights a candle, and lighting all of them unlocks the U-24 Zabijak, a unique mortar-like shotgun.
• Sky Fortress DLC Campaign
  A new storyline where Rico, with the help of Annika Svensson, infiltrates the massive Sky Fortress airship and battles the eDEN Corporation's forces and their advanced drone technology, utilizing the new Bavarium Wingsuit.
• Mech Land Assault DLC Campaign
  Rico travels to the new island of Lacrima to liberate it from The Black Hand, who are harvesting Bavarium with powerful Mechs. Players can pilot these Mechs, equipped with GRIP gravity guns and other weapons.
• Bavarium Sea Heist DLC Campaign
  Rico infiltrates Di Ravello's secret offshore Bavarium research facility, 'The Stingray,' utilizing a new heavily armed rocket boat ('Loochador') and acquiring the Eden Spark lightning gun.

• Campaign Missions (Dubai, Dartmoor, Berlin, Chongqing, Mendoza, Carpathian Mountains - Hitman 3 Base Game)
  A series of story-driven assassination contracts set in diverse global locations. Each mission presents Agent 47 with one or more primary targets to eliminate, along with optional objectives (e.g., retrieving an item, specific assassination methods). Levels are large sandboxes offering multiple approaches and high replayability.
• Hitman 1 & Hitman 2 Campaign Missions (Via World of Assassination Access Passes)
  If the player owns or purchases access to Hitman (2016) and Hitman 2 (2018) content, all their respective campaign missions (e.g., Paris, Sapienza, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Colorado, Hokkaido from H1; Hawke's Bay, Miami, Santa Fortuna, Mumbai, Whittleton Creek, Isle of Sgàil from H2) become playable within the Hitman 3 (World of Assassination) platform, utilizing its updated engine and mechanics.
• Escalation Contracts
  Multi-stage contracts with progressively increasing difficulty and often complex or restrictive conditions (e.g., specific disguises, kill methods, time limits, added complications). Each stage builds upon the last. Some are part of Deluxe content or themed DLCs (Seven Deadly Sins).
• Elusive Targets (Time-Limited)
  Special, time-limited missions where players have only one chance to assassinate a unique target with a specific backstory. If the player fails or the target escapes, the contract is lost permanently for that run (though Elusive Targets often get reactivated in batches later). Successfully completing them unlocks unique suits.
• Contracts Mode (User-Generated Content)
  Players can create their own assassination contracts within existing mission locations by marking NPCs as targets and setting specific kill conditions or disguise requirements. These contracts can then be shared online for other players to attempt, fostering a community of challenge creators.
• Sniper Assassin Missions (Haven Island, Hantu Port, Siberia - from Hitman 2)
  Dedicated sniper missions where Agent 47 must eliminate multiple targets and their bodyguards from a fixed sniper perch within a time limit, often by creating chain reactions or 'accident' kills using his sniper rifle. Can be played solo or in online co-op (co-op functionality might vary in WoA).
• Freelancer Mode Campaigns (Roguelike)
  A single-player roguelike mode where Agent 47 takes on campaigns against various criminal syndicates. Each campaign consists of several missions leading to a showdown with a syndicate leader. Players must manage resources (Merces), acquire gear from suppliers, and risk losing non-Safehouse items upon failure. Features a customizable Safehouse as a persistent hub.
• Featured Contracts
  Curated selections of community-created contracts highlighted by IO Interactive, often with specific themes or challenging conditions.

Just Cause 3 is officially a single-player only experience. While Avalanche Studios did not develop official multiplayer, a popular fan-made multiplayer mod was created and released for the PC version by the modding community, enabling unofficial online experiences.

Just Cause 3 was released with a Standard Edition and a Day One Edition (included Weaponized Vehicle Pack). The XL Edition bundled the base game with the 'Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass.' The XXL Edition (often available digitally) typically includes the base game, the Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass, the Weaponized Vehicle Pack, and the Explosive Weapon Pack.

Available in Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Deluxe Edition included Deluxe Escalation Contracts, Deluxe suits and items, digital soundtrack, digital 'World of Hitman' book, and director commentary. Pre-orders often included the 'Trinity Pack' (suits and briefcases themed after Hitman 1, 2, & 3). Hitman 3 eventually became 'Hitman: World of Assassination,' bundling Hitman 1 GOTY Access Pass and Hitman 2 Standard Access Pass for all owners, effectively making it the definitive platform for the trilogy.

The primary post-launch content was the 'Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass,' which included three major story-driven DLCs: 'Sky Fortress' (introducing a jet-powered, weaponized Bavarium Wingsuit and missions against aerial Sky Sentinels), 'Mech Land Assault' (allowing players to pilot powerful Mechs equipped with gravity guns on the new island of Lacrima), and 'Bavarium Sea Heist' (featuring a heavily armed rocket boat, the 'Loochador,' the Eden Spark lightning gun, and missions against Di Ravello's offshore Bavarium research facility, The Stingray).

Major post-launch content includes the 'Seven Deadly Sins' collection (seven themed DLC packs with unique Escalation Contracts, suits, and items). The 'Freelancer' mode was a significant free update, adding a roguelike campaign with persistent progression and customizable safehouse. Numerous free Elusive Targets, Escalation Contracts, and Featured Contracts have been added. The game also evolved into 'Hitman: World of Assassination,' integrating content from the previous two games for owners.

• Q: When was Just Cause 3 released?
  A: Just Cause 3 was released on December 1, 2015, for PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
• Q: Who is the main character in Just Cause 3?
  A: The protagonist is Rico Rodriguez, the series' recurring hero, known for his expertise with the grappling hook, wingsuit, parachute, and causing spectacular destruction.
• Q: What is the setting of Just Cause 3?
  A: The game is set in Medici, a fictional Mediterranean island republic, Rico's homeland, which is under the oppressive rule of dictator General Sebastiano Di Ravello.
• Q: What are the key traversal tools in Just Cause 3?
  A: Rico's signature tools are the Grappling Hook (for tethering objects and quick movement), the Wingsuit (for high-speed gliding), and the Parachute (for controlled descent and aerial combat). These can be used in combination for dynamic traversal.
• Q: How does liberation work in Just Cause 3?
  A: Players liberate provinces by destroying specific "Chaos Objects" (e.g., propaganda billboards, statues, fuel tanks, military installations) within enemy-controlled settlements and military bases. This inspires the local population to join the rebellion.
• Q: Does Just Cause 3 have multiplayer?
  A: Officially, Just Cause 3 is a single-player game. However, a popular fan-made multiplayer mod was developed for the PC version, allowing for unofficial online experiences.
• Q: What major DLCs are available for Just Cause 3?
  A: The 'Air, Land & Sea Expansion Pass' included three major DLCs: 'Sky Fortress' (introducing a jet-powered, weaponized Bavarium Wingsuit and missions against Sky Sentinels), 'Mech Land Assault' (allowing players to pilot powerful Mechs on the new island of Lacrima), and 'Bavarium Sea Heist' (featuring a rocket boat, the Eden Spark lightning gun, and missions against The Stingray battleship).
• Q: What are Gear Mods in Just Cause 3?
  A: Gear Mods are upgrades for Rico's abilities and equipment, unlocked by completing various challenges throughout Medici. They are categorized into Tethers, Traversal, Destruction, Weapons, and Vehicles, allowing players to customize aspects like tether strength, grenade capacity, or wingsuit agility.

• Q: What is Hitman: World of Assassination?
  A: Hitman: World of Assassination is the current branding for Hitman 3, which now serves as a platform to access the content from all three games in the trilogy (Hitman (2016), Hitman 2 (2018), and Hitman 3 (2021)) within a single, unified interface, provided the player owns the respective Access Passes or base games.
• Q: How does the Disguise system work?
  A: Agent 47 can incapacitate NPCs and take their outfits. Wearing a disguise allows him to blend in with that group of NPCs and access areas restricted to that role (e.g., a guard disguise allows access to security rooms). However, certain 'Enforcer' NPCs (marked with a white dot) can see through specific disguises if 47 gets too close or stays in their line of sight.
• Q: What are Mission Stories?
  A: Mission Stories are guided opportunities within each level that present unique and often elaborate ways to get close to and eliminate targets. They are discovered by finding intel or overhearing conversations and can lead to cinematic or 'accident' kills.
• Q: What is the 'Silent Assassin' rating?
  A: Silent Assassin is the highest rating achievable on a mission. It requires eliminating only the target(s), no bodies found (unless it was an accident kill or they were hidden), not being caught on camera (or destroying the evidence), and not being spotted committing any illegal actions. Achieving this rating often unlocks specific challenges and rewards.
• Q: What is Freelancer mode?
  A: Freelancer is a free, single-player roguelike mode added to Hitman: World of Assassination. Players take on campaigns against criminal syndicates, earning Merces (currency) to buy gear and upgrade a customizable safehouse. Failure on a mission can result in losing collected (non-Safehouse) gear for that campaign, adding high stakes.
• Q: Are there different ways to kill targets?
  A: Yes, a hallmark of the Hitman series is the immense player freedom in how to eliminate targets. This can range from direct confrontation (though often difficult), to stealthy melee or silenced pistol kills, to elaborate 'accident' kills (e.g., dropping a chandelier, poisoning food, sabotaging equipment), using sniper rifles, or exploiting unique environmental opportunities.

Utilizes the Apex Engine (Avalanche Engine) to render the large Mediterranean archipelago of Medici with diverse environments, from sunny beaches to snowy mountains. Known for its impressive physics-based destruction, allowing for creative demolition of structures and military assets. Visuals focus on vibrant colors and spectacular explosive effects.

Powered by IO Interactive's Glacier Engine, Hitman 3 showcases highly detailed and atmospheric sandbox locations from around the world. It features impressive lighting, reflections (especially with ray tracing), dense crowds, and detailed character models. Each location has a distinct visual identity and ambiance. Ray tracing for reflections and shadows was added in a post-launch update on PC and current-gen consoles.

Features an orchestral score composed by Henry Jackman, with additional music by Just Cause series composers. The music dynamically adapts to the on-screen chaos and action. Sound design emphasizes large-scale explosions, vehicle sounds, and weapon effects fitting the game's destructive nature.

Original score composed by Niels Bye Nielsen, featuring tense, atmospheric, and cinematic orchestral pieces that adapt to gameplay situations (stealth, combat, discovery). Sound design is crucial for stealth, with distinct audio cues for footsteps, guard patrols, conversations (for intel), and environmental hazards. Weapon sounds are impactful.

The UI features a minimalist design to keep the focus on the action. Key elements include a map of Medici, objective markers, ammo/health indicators, a gear mod selection interface, and contextual prompts for grappling, parachuting, and wingsuiting. A 'Chaos' meter tracks destruction, unlocking missions and items.

Features a clean and minimalistic HUD. Important information like objectives, suspect identification (Instinct mode), and interaction prompts are displayed contextually. The mini-map shows NPC locations and points of interest. Menus for inventory, mission planning, challenges, mastery, and contracts are accessible. Instinct mode highlights targets, interactable objects, and guard routes through walls.

Just Cause 3 includes standard accessibility options for its time, such as subtitle display (on/off), remappable controls (keyboard & mouse, controller support), separate volume controls for master audio, music, SFX, and voice. Options like aim assist toggle and adjustable sensitivity are also present. Advanced features like colorblind modes or extensive UI scaling were not prominent.

Offers a range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (PC), extensive subtitle and caption customization, options for aim assist, UI scaling, colorblind modes, options to reduce visual clutter or demanding effects, and various gameplay toggles for difficulty and interaction prompts.

• Official PC system requirements for 'Just Cause 3' (released in 2015). An SSD is recommended for better loading times. These requirements reflect hardware from that era and are modest by today's standards.
• Laptop Performance Note: Just Cause 3, with its large open world and emphasis on physics-based destruction, can still be somewhat demanding, especially during intense chaotic sequences. For a good laptop experience, a gaming laptop with a dedicated GPU from its release era or newer is recommended. Laptop GPUs and CPUs perform differently than desktop equivalents. **Performance can vary based on the specific laptop model's TGP, cooling, and overall system configuration.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P Impact: While less of a factor than with modern high-wattage GPUs, ensuring the laptop GPU receives adequate power for its class is still important.
• Laptop Consideration: Advanced Cooling Thermals: Good cooling helps maintain consistent performance, especially in a game known for numerous explosions and physics calculations that can tax the system.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Performance Sustain: A capable mobile CPU is needed to handle the open-world streaming and physics calculations without significant bottlenecks.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Configuration Speed: 8GB in dual-channel is recommended. While the game might run on 6GB, 8GB provides a much smoother experience.
• Laptop Consideration: Display Panel G P U Pairing: Most laptops aiming for these specs will target 1080p. The GPU should be sufficient for this resolution at desired settings.
• Laptop Consideration: Driver Updates O S Optimization: Using reasonably up-to-date GPU drivers and a well-maintained OS is beneficial for stability.
• Optimization Detail: A P I Choice: The game primarily uses DirectX 11.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, LOD Detail, Water Quality, Anti-Aliasing, and Effects Quality (especially particles and explosions) significantly impact performance.
• Game Name: Just Cause 3

• Official PC system requirements from IO Interactive. Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, level complexity (especially large crowds or detailed interiors), and background applications. An SSD is strongly recommended for optimal loading times. Ray tracing features (added post-launch) are demanding.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, high TGP (Total Graphics Power), and good cooling. **Hitman 3 can be demanding at higher settings, particularly with ray tracing enabled, due to its detailed environments and complex AI simulations.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates, especially with RT.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance in dense sandbox levels.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU is needed for managing numerous NPCs, AI routines, and physics-based 'accidents'.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR 1.0 (later versions of FSR might be supported via patches or mods). Intel XeSS support added in a patch.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Level of Detail, Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, SSAO (Screen Space Ambient Occlusion), Reflection Quality, and Ray Tracing (Reflections, Shadows, Sun Shadows - if enabled) heavily impact performance. The game's simulation depth can also be CPU intensive.
• Game Name: Hitman 3

• A P I Choice: The game primarily uses DirectX 11.
• Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, LOD Detail, Water Quality, Anti-Aliasing, and Effects Quality (especially particles and explosions) significantly impact performance.

• Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR 1.0 (later versions of FSR might be supported via patches or mods). Intel XeSS support added in a patch.
• Key Settings Impact: Level of Detail, Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, SSAO (Screen Space Ambient Occlusion), Reflection Quality, and Ray Tracing (Reflections, Shadows, Sun Shadows - if enabled) heavily impact performance. The game's simulation depth can also be CPU intensive.

• G P U T G P Impact: While less of a factor than with modern high-wattage GPUs, ensuring the laptop GPU receives adequate power for its class is still important.
• Advanced Cooling Thermals: Good cooling helps maintain consistent performance, especially in a game known for numerous explosions and physics calculations that can tax the system.
• C P U Performance Sustain: A capable mobile CPU is needed to handle the open-world streaming and physics calculations without significant bottlenecks.
• R A M Configuration Speed: 8GB in dual-channel is recommended. While the game might run on 6GB, 8GB provides a much smoother experience.
• Display Panel G P U Pairing: Most laptops aiming for these specs will target 1080p. The GPU should be sufficient for this resolution at desired settings.
• Driver Updates O S Optimization: Using reasonably up-to-date GPU drivers and a well-maintained OS is beneficial for stability.

• G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates, especially with RT.
• Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance in dense sandbox levels.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU is needed for managing numerous NPCs, AI routines, and physics-based 'accidents'.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.