This content is a DLC expansion for Hitman 3, requiring the base game to play. Released in 2023, it adds the Mendoza location in Argentina, a renowned wine region, to the sandbox. Gameplay involves applying established stealth and assassination mechanics across the new setting, which features sloping hills and modern vineyards, offering unique infiltration and disguise opportunities tied to the local industry without introducing new core systems.
This expansion transports players to Mendoza, Argentina, renowned globally as a premier wine-producing region. The environment is characterized by a blend of natural beauty—specifically the sloping hills—and modern industrial architecture found within the vineyards. This setting provides a visually rich backdrop for mission execution, offering varied opportunities for infiltration, disguise management, and environmental interaction, consistent with the series' design philosophy for complex, immersive levels.
As a location-based DLC, this content integrates seamlessly into the existing mission structure of Hitman 3. It presents itself as a full-fledged mission map accessible via the main game's selection menu. While the narrative depth is integrated into the overarching plot of the base game, the scope of this addition is focused on delivering a substantial, self-contained mission area comparable in quality and complexity to the main campaign levels.
The core gameplay loop remains focused on Agent 47’s signature stealth, disguise mastery, and creative problem-solving to eliminate targets. The Mendoza setting introduces unique environmental elements tied directly to the wine industry. Players can expect specialized opportunities involving vineyard operations, access to unique staff uniforms specific to the wineries, and potential environmental interactions or hazards related to the production and storage of wine. The map design emphasizes verticality and numerous entry/exit points, supporting both highly meticulous "Silent Assassin" runs and more direct, high-profile approaches.
This specific downloadable package stands as a singular addition to the Hitman 3 experience. It does not include any further bundled DLCs, expansions, remakes, or remasters within its package.