Hitman 3 Import Locations: Game Progress Explained

Yes, you can import locations and carry over your game progress from Hitman (2016) and Hitman 2 (2018) into Hitman 3 (now titled Hitman: World of Assassination). This carryover includes your unlocked locations, items, suits, challenges, and mastery levels, but the exact process depends on your platform and whether you played the previous games in the same console family.

What Exactly Carries Over

When you import your progress, the game transfers your persistent profile data from the previous titles. This includes:

• All locations from Hitman and Hitman 2 (including DLC maps like New York and Haven Island).
• Location mastery levels, which unlock starting locations, agency pickups, and starting disguises.
• Unlocked items, weapons, suits, and gear from the previous games.
• Challenge progress and unlocked challenges.
• Your overall player level and XP.

What does not carry over are in-game consumables (like lethal poison vials or coins) that you had in your inventory at the time of import, and any progress made in the Hitman 3 campaign itself. The import is a one-time transfer, so you should do it before you start playing Hitman 3 to avoid conflicts.

How to Import Your Progress

The import process is initiated from within Hitman 3’s main menu. Here’s the general path:

1. Launch Hitman 3 and go to the main menu.
2. Select “Career” or “Options” (the exact wording may vary by version).
3. Look for a “Carryover” or “Import Progress” option. In older versions, it was under “Career” → “Carryover.”
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to link your IOI account. This is required—you must have an IOI account and be signed in on the platform you played the previous games on.
5. Confirm the import. The game will then transfer your data from the previous title(s).

If you played Hitman (2016) and Hitman 2 on the same platform, you can import both into Hitman 3 in one go. If you played on different platforms (e.g., Hitman 2 on PC and Hitman 3 on PlayStation), you must use the IOI account to link them, but note that cross-platform carryover is limited to the same console family (e.g., PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S).

Platform-Specific Notes

The carryover process has changed over time, especially with the release of Hitman: World of Assassination in 2023, which merged all three games into a single package. Here are the key platform details:

• PC (Steam, Epic Games Store): If you owned Hitman and Hitman 2 on Steam, you can import them into Hitman 3 on Steam. If you switch to Epic Games Store, you may need to use the IOI account to link, but progress does not automatically transfer between different storefronts.
• PlayStation: PS4 progress can be transferred to PS5, and vice versa, as long as you use the same PSN account. The import is done from the main menu.
• Xbox: Xbox One progress can be transferred to Xbox Series X|S. The process is similar to PlayStation.
• Nintendo Switch: Hitman 3 on Switch does not support importing from previous games—it’s a standalone version.

If you had already played Hitman 3 before importing, you may have missed the window for a clean import. In that case, you can still access the older locations by purchasing the access passes, but your previous progress won’t be merged.

Common Problems and Fixes

Players often run into issues during the import. Here are the most frequent ones and how to resolve them:

• “Carryover not available” or “Import failed” – This usually means you are not signed into the correct IOI account or you are on a platform that doesn’t support carryover (like Switch). Make sure you are using the same account that you used for the previous games.
• Progress appears but locations are locked – After importing, you may need to download the access passes for the older locations. In Hitman: World of Assassination, these are free if you own the previous games, but you must “purchase” them (at $0) from the store.
• Items missing after import – Some consumables (like poison, coins, and lockpicks) are not carried over. This is by design. Your permanent unlocks (weapons, suits, gear) should be there.
• Import only works once – The carryover is a one-time event. If you delete your save or start a new profile, you cannot re-import. Always back up your save if you are concerned.

Hitman: World of Assassination Changes

In January 2023, IO Interactive rebranded Hitman 3 as Hitman: World of Assassination, which includes all three games’ content in one package. This changed the import process significantly:

• If you own Hitman 3 (now World of Assassination), you automatically get access to all locations from the previous games, regardless of import. This is because the game now includes the full trilogy.
• The carryover feature is still available for players who want to bring their old progress (mastery, items, suits) into the new unified game. However, if you start fresh in World of Assassination, you begin with zero progress but can unlock everything through gameplay.
• If you previously owned Hitman or Hitman 2 separately, you can still import your progress into World of Assassination, but you must do it before you start playing the new version.

This means that for new players, the import is less critical because all locations are already included. But for veterans, importing your old progress saves you from re-unlocking everything.

Should You Import or Start Fresh?

It depends on your situation:

• If you played the previous games and want to keep your unlocks – Import. You’ll have all your gear, suits, and mastery levels, which makes the game more enjoyable and less grindy.
• If you are a new player – You don’t need to import anything. You can start fresh in World of Assassination and unlock everything through gameplay. The game is designed to be played from scratch.
• If you switch platforms – Be aware that cross-platform carryover is limited. If you move from PC to console, you may not be able to import your progress at all. In that case, starting fresh is your only option.

One common misconception is that importing will give you all locations for free. In the original Hitman 3 (before World of Assassination), you needed to own the previous games or buy access passes. Now, with World of Assassination, all locations are included, so the import only affects your progression, not your access to maps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import progress from Hitman 2 to Hitman 3 on a different console?

No, cross-platform carryover is only possible within the same console family (e.g., PS4 to PS5, Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S). If you switch from PlayStation to Xbox, or from PC to console, you cannot import your progress.

Do I need to import before playing Hitman 3?

Yes, ideally you should import before starting the campaign. The game warns you that the import is a one-time operation, and doing it after you’ve already played may cause conflicts or lose progress. If you’ve already started, you can still import, but you may not get all your previous unlocks.

Why are some locations locked after importing?

In the original Hitman 3, you needed to download access passes for the older locations. Even after importing, you had to “purchase” them for free from the store. In World of Assassination, all locations are already included, so this issue is largely resolved. If you still see locked locations, make sure you have the latest update and check the in-game store for free access passes.

Will my challenges and mastery carry over?

Yes, your location mastery levels and challenge progress from Hitman and Hitman 2 carry over. This means you’ll have access to starting locations, agency pickups, and disguises you unlocked previously.

What happens to my consumables like coins and poison?

Consumable items (e.g., coins, lethal poison, emetic rat poison) do not carry over. They are used up during missions and are not part of your permanent inventory. Only permanent unlocks like weapons, suits, and gear are transferred.

If I buy Hitman: World of Assassination now, do I need to import?

No, because the game includes all three games’ locations. You can start fresh and unlock everything through gameplay. However, if you have progress from previous games, importing will save you time by giving you your old unlocks immediately.

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