Hitman 3 Update 1.18 Patch Notes (v3.160) – August Update

Hitman 3 update 1.18 (May Update 3.160) is now rolling out for PS4, PS5(1.018.000), and Xbox One players. According to the official Hitman 3 1.18 patch notes, the latest update brings improvements, tweaks and fixes that improve the gameplay experience across all modes, including Freelancer. In addition, Hitman 3 patch 1.18 (1.018) also prepares the game for the physical release of HITMAN World of Assassination on PS5 on August 25 and for the return of the Sarajevo Six campaign and Trinity Pack, both available as premium content on August 17.

Previously, a big Hitman 3 update 1.15 was released with quality of life improvements. Unfortunately, some players are experiencing issues when trying to play the game. Today’s Hitman 3 version 1.18 will fix a few of these issues.

Read more details below.

Hitman 3 Patch 1.18 Notes ( 3.160) – August 17, 2023

TRINITY PACK

  • The Trinity Pack is now available as premium content for $5 USD. It contains 9 items themed around each HITMAN game.
  • Owners of the Trinity Pack from pre-ordering HITMAN 3 will see their ownership reflected in the store.

SARAJEVO SIX CAMPAIGN

  • The Sarajevo Six campaign returns with 6 missions focused on former CICADA members.

PC / TECHNOLOGY

  • Updated Intel XeSS to v1.1, fixing a GPU memory leak.
  • Fixed issue with Ray Tracing settings not aligning between Launcher and in-game.
  • Fixed DLSS Frame Generation being greyed out on RTX 40 series.
  • Fixed pixelated textures with FSR 2 or XeSS enabled on Hantu Port map.
  • Improved stability, including fixes for Landslide mission and common crashes.

FREELANCER IMPROVEMENTS

  • Removed Perfect Run objective due to issues marking it as failed.
  • Re-enabled Alt+F4 exploit.
  • Removed rogue UI elements in Miami and Safehouse.
  • Fixed suit rendering issues in Safehouse mirrors.
  • Made chloroform illegal to prevent overpowered tactic.
  • Fixed Mastery cosmetic display issue in Safehouse.

WORLD OF ASSASSINATION FIXES

  • Fixed various texture issues across all locations (around 35).
  • Capped subtitle font size.
  • Reduced excessive glow from gas grenades.
  • Fixed lock-on to invisible cameras on Casual difficulty.
  • Prevented guard hearing Sheikh’s radio from Voltaire Suite.
  • Fixed Dino Bosco falling through floor when neck snapped.
  • Gave 47 more room when subduing from cover in Colorado.
  • Fixed being spotted through wall next to Sushi Restaurant in Hokkaido.
  • Fixed overly shiny jacket on Nolan Cassidy.
  • Fixed clipping through stairs near track bridge in Miami.
  • Made inaccessible door in Santa Fortuna bulletproof.
  • Rotated tree to prevent branches clipping into Delgado Garage.
  • Fixed being spotted through Gatehouse bathroom wall in Isle of Sgàil.
  • Added collision to prevent NPC deaths against Morgue wall in Isle of Sgàil.
  • Fixed floating dirt texture in New York Bank.
  • Removed fall down ledge using cover setup in Dartmoor.
  • Fixed black square leaves displaying incorrectly in Dartmoor.
  • Removed redundant covers near gas station and roof in Berlin.
  • Added traversal glow to certain pipes in Berlin.
  • Fixed briefcase falling through floor when retrieving large weapon in Chongqing.
  • Prevented NPCs using Laundromat as sickspot in Chongqing.
  • Made water trap less likely to instantly kill 47 in Chongqing.
  • Improved reliability of agility setup near ICA Apartment in Chongqing.
  • Fixed being spotted through floor of hut in Ambrose Island.

Download free Hitman 3 update 1.18 (1.018.000) on Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox One.

Jack Johnson
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