Mod Installation - The Simple Framework Way
The Simple Mod Framework provides users an easy way to create and install mods to the game with a simple tool that does all the work of handling the files of the game and the mods.
Think of it as your typical mod loader. This method is also the only way you could merge mods together that would otherwise be incompatible due to conflicting files or whatever.
Some mods might even require this framework to be installed instead of the old traditional method.
This framework can be found here: https://www.nexusmods.com/hitman3/mods/200
To set it up, download it first and then extract the files of the zip archive to where HITMAN 3 is installed. Steam users should be able to find it on an address exactly like this or similar to this:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\HITMAN3You can find it easily by right clicking on the game on your Steam Games Library and click on "Manage > Browse local files".
Once you've moved the files to the game's directory, you can start the tool by running the "Mod Manager.cmd" file inside the "Simple Mod Framework" folder.
Here's a video showing just that: https://youtu.be/OQjnqFryS8o Here's a screenshot of what the framework looks like:
When you're ready and you have a mod that requires the framework, have the tool running, use the "Import Framework Zip" option and select the downloaded zip of the mod.
If the mod is in a ".rpkg" format, use the "Import RPKG Mod" option instead and select the .rpkg file. Enable the mods you want to use and then select "Deploy Mods" to apply them to the game.
This framework also comes with an option to skip the intro splash screen that plays every time you start up the game, ain't that sweet?
Mod Installation - The Old Traditional Way
Before the Simple Mod Framework, we had to follow this method of modding the game.
I recommend you use the method above instead since it is supposed to make modding easier, it solves the incompatibility problem of multiple mods that overwrites files rather than adding on to them, non-RPKG mods need the framework while RPKG mods can still be used by the framework anyway. But if you insist though, continue reading this section of the guide.
First of all, you need to patch the "packagedefinition.txt" file so the game can load up these mods.
You can either use Hardware's Package Definition Patcher[www.nexusmods.com] to automatically patch the file or this online editor[notex.app] to edit the encrypted "packagedefinition" file.
If you're using the online editor: just click on "Set Patch Levels", save it as a .txt file then replace the original "packagedefinition.txt" file with the edited one.
The reason why we have to do this, is so we can tell the game to load up more than the initial number of patches for the base game's chunks (assets) and mods are the patches (addons).
You only have to patch that file once unless the game updates itself or it's been reinstalled.
Take note that some mods may already come with their own "packagedefinition.txt" files which if they do, it might be best to use them instead by having it overwrite the previous existing ".txt" file to ensure the mod fully works.
The "packagedefinition.txt" file should be located in an address like this:
\Steam\steamapps\common\HITMAN3\Runtime\Once you got your "packagedefinition.txt" file patched/replaced, mods should now be able to load in the game.
The "Runtime" folder will be the location where you place the mods, which is where the game's assets and patches are as the game's been programmed to load up assets and patches from that particular folder.
Most mods are usually named "chunk0patchX" in ".rpkg" format with the "X" being a number.
It could be any number as long as it doesn't already exist so if there's already a "chunk0patch4.rpkg", "chunk0patch5.rpkg" or so on, then be sure to change the number of the latest RPKG file to the next consecutive number.
DO NOT rename it to just "chunk27" or whatever, it must be "chunkXpatchX".
Post-Installation
If you follow either of the two methods correctly, you could have your game look like this if the mod(s) edits the logo, menu backgrounds and the text to not be UPPERCASED:
Keep in mind that some mods like the ones that affect gameplay, missions and locations may only work in Offline Mode as they will be overridden by files from IO Interactive's online servers.
When you start up the game while you're online on Steam, you may have the option of cancelling the connection to IOI's servers. Do that to play the game in Offline Mode.
Alternatively, you could just start Steam in offline mode and play the game that way.
Essential Mods
Mods that I recommend you should have to improve the Hitman experience.
Lighting Ultimate 2.0 - musicalmushr00mDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod significantly improves visual clarity, accessibility, and aesthetic choices.
Eliminates arbitrary effects and filters, significantly reduces bloom, and makes critical changes to skyboxes and color correction.
Readable UI - Atampy26 and Anthony FullerDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Makes the objective text more readable, improves minimap clarity and removes ALL CAPS from almost all UI text. Works online.
Have you ever wanted the H2016 HUD back? Well too bad, but this is the next best thing! Increases the objective text size, makes most of the UI proper case and removes the vignette and colour bleed from the minimap. Also makes the NPC dots more visible by adding an outline.
Accent Overhaul - Kevin RuddDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Replaces the US/UK accents of many international NPCs with ones that sound *slightly* more fitting.
Modded and Offline Missions Pack (incl Solo Ghost Mode) - Kevin RuddDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds modded/custom missions (incle Solo Ghost Mode) + existing content that isn't available offline (eg. Halloween + Egg Hunt escalations)
This mod ports over most of the custom missions I made for H2, they are only playable in offline mode. You will require the H1 and H2 Access Passes to access the missions. It also adds the seasonal + sniper content that was available in H2 but is not currently available in H3 in offline mode
The Sarajevo Six - Anthony Fuller et al DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Nope! No need to pinch yourself, you're not dreaming.
The Sarajevo Six can now be played on Hitman 3 on PC!
Offline Elusives - unfunnygoober
DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds an "Elusive Targets' button to the dashboard, from where you can play all elusive targets as often as you like!
Gameplay Mods
Mods that edits or changes the game's mechanics, items and weapons globally.
Basically anything that affects gameplay. Most of them may not work on Online Mode.
VR For Bonus Missions And Special Assignments - 2kprDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod enables VR for all of the main bonus missions and special assignments in Hitman.
Ghost Mode - MrMike and Anthony FullerDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Provides the necessary data to enjoy Ghost Mode, a retired game mode from HITMAN 2, directly in HITMAN 3 for Steam.
Realistic AI - Atampy26DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Makes the AI smarter, more realistic and more attentive in Master mode - now for Hitman 3!
The AI in Hitman 3 is stupid. Even on the highest difficulty, people sometimes just ignore things like footsteps behind them, the sound of choking or a man in a flamingo outfit crouched down running across a hallway. This mod aims to fix some of this.
There are three versions: Normal, Manhunt and Extreme.
Hackable Cameras - Atampy26DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Makes all surveillance cameras hackable with 47's own camera.
Ever wanted to play Watch Dogs instead of Hitman? No? Too bad, this makes all surveillance cameras hackable so you can destroy them with your camera.
Focus - Atampy26DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Enables the Marksman perk on all weapons, allowing you to hold Shift to slow down time.
Enhanced Autosave - Atampy26DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Autosaves to the first manual slot every 30 seconds (from when you first change disguise) and loads whenever 47 dies. Does not replace the game's usual autosave system - you can still manually save and load, as well as load "every-5-minute" autosaves.
NPCs Wake Up - Atampy26DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Pacified NPCs now wake themselves up after 6-8 minutes. It's that simple.
What happens if they're in a box? I don't know, find out!
All NPCs Have Guns - 2kprDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Equips every NPC in the entire game with guns and grenades.
Fiber Wire in Default Loadout - invalidDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
The DEFINITIVE inventory mod for HITMAN™ 3™ by Eye-Oh Interactive™
Adds the fiber wire to the default item slot so you don't need to waste an item slot to bring it in. Also works online.
Legacy Agency Pickups - muddyeDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds back in the Agency Cases for 2016 locations.
First Person View - JasonDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod adds a First Person Perspective to the game.
Works on every mission in the game, including bonus missions, special assignments, Patient Zero, seasonal missions from Hitman 2.
Unreleased Items - BlazerDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds (as of yet) unreleased items to Hitman 3 offline mode.
Many Items - Andrew PrattDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Get X100 your loadout items and equip your fiber wire to start with one of every single item/
This mod causes every loadout item to give 100 of themselves. This even includes items like guns, briefcases, poisons, and so on. In addition, the fiber wire will give you one of every item.
No-Freeze Inventory - Andrew PrattDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Hitman 3 will no longer freeze while the inventory selection is open.
Permanent Shortcuts Offline - CyboreDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Start with all permanent shortcuts unlocked in offline mode.
Working Persistent Shortcut Doors - HMBM47DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Persistent shortcut doors have been stripped of their shortcut properties.
They now look and work like regular doors.
Available in two different versions: Always unlocked or locked
Knight Spawner - WINNODDDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Gives Goldbrick Mine and Chloroform Flask extremly large sphere of influence. Allows you to sedate everyone in the map at once. Very effective way to summon all knights on Isle of Sgail (and also to make Jiao lose her mind). And please don't use this to cheat.
Haven Standard Viewcones - muddyeDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Tired of being spotted halfway across the map on Haven? Annoyed that it has double vision range for guards? Well look no further! This mod returns viewcones on Haven to what it is on all other maps.
Invisible Remote Emetic Gas Device Bug Fix - CyboreDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Fixes the invisible remote emetic gas device issue that occurs when its detonated inside the briefcase where guard NPCs would disarm an invisible gas device that was already detonated.
Mission/Map Mods
Mods that adds, edits or replaces missions, and mods that edits or potentially even adds locations. They may not work on Online Mode.
Alpha Revived - DafitiusDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod allows you to experience your favorite Hitman S1 maps straight from the 2015 alpha.
Everything* included inside the mod is directly ported from the alpha.
Fashion-less Paris - LuiluixDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod edits Paris by removing almost everything about the fashion show event, and makes changes to the map such as making some doors interactable, turning on lights, removing crowds, etc…
The Showstopping Holiday Hoarders - LoyalMcTinFoilDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Replaces "The Showstopper" mission with Dalia Margolis and Viktor Novikov in the Holiday Hoarders map with Marv Gonif and Harry Bagnato as optional targets.
The Icon Unblocked - DafitiusDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
A mod that removes the blockade stopping you from exploring the entirety of Sapienza.
Tranquillity Lane - Soviets Invade Whittleton - Kevin RuddDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Whittleton Creek has been invaded by commies and is now a hostile area. Works online, and for all versions of Whittleton Creek. So you might wanna take it off if you're playing Contracts mode lel.
sniperPlus (Free-roam in sniper maps) - DafitiusDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Get up 47, it looks like you'll need to get closer...
This mod adds free-roam to the sniper maps which means you can freely explore the maps from Sniper Assassin mode on foot.
The Lee Hong Assassination - KercyxDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
A remake of one of the very first Hitman contracts: The Lee Hong Assassination! For the nostalgic people.
Atonement - Andrew PrattDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
An example custom level that sends 47 straight to hell when he dies :)
Created as both a joke and also an example of using custom levels with zlevelcontrolentity.
Graphics Mods
Mods that changes the aesthetics of the game by editing or replacing textures (e.g. suit cloth), imagery (e.g. menu background) or models (e.g. Agent 47, NPCs, weapons).
Can be used in Online Mode.
Time Of Day Changes - Kevin RuddDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Ever wanted to infiltrate the Swedish Embassy at night? Have a bright sunny day while you kill Erich Soders? How about kill The Prince in the evening? Or see Chongqing in the middle of the day? Well now you can do these things and more! Simply load up the mod, pick which maps you want to experience at a different time of day, and hit Deploy!
Face Variations - musicalmushr00mDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds new face texture variations from previous HITMAN entries (Absolution, 2015 Alpha, 2016, HITMAN 2) to 47's new model for HITMAN 3.
Numbered Barcode - DuckilousDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Updates 47's barcode and adds the numbers "640509-040147" below it for HITMAN III.
Face Variations has included versions with the numbered barcode based on this mod’s texture.
Head Model Fix for Season 1 Disguises - musicalmushr00mDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Fixes the head mesh and bone rig used for Season 1 disguises.
Misc Outfit Mesh and Texture fixesDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Various mesh and texture fixes of 47 and NPC outfits.
Muddy's Firearm Fixes - muddyeDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Fixes plenty of issues related to firearms, including white clips and improperly positioned muzzleflashes.
2016 Signature Suit - musicalmushr00mDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Replaces the new signature suit with the original one from 2016, which is better modeled and textured than the signature suits from the following two games.
Sniper Assassin Mode Outfit PackDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod changes 47's suit on the Hantu Port and Himmelstein Sniper Assassin maps.
5 different suits are included: Ashen Suit with Gloves, Imperial Classic with Gloves, Raven Suit, Blood Money Suit, and Classic All-Black Suit.
Dubai Refaced - DrMekarDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod edits many NPC Models from Dubai and highly reduces recurring NPC faces.
It's also fully compatible with disguises and works online.
Dartmoor Refaced - DrMekarDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod edits many NPC Models from Dartmoor and highly reduces recurring NPC faces.
It's also fully compatible with disguises and works online.
New Chongqing V.1.0 - DrMekarDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod highly reduces the amount of clones (reused NPC models) in the streets of Chongqing, using models from other maps and even edited ones.
Mendoza Refaced (V2.0) - DrMekarDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod edits many NPC Models from Mendoza and highly reduces recurring NPC faces.
It's also fully compatible with disguises and works online.
No Covered Faces on Isle of Sgail - WINNODDDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Reveal everyone's secret identities by taking away their face covers. No Illuminati-like society exists anymore. Removes all masks, glasses and blindfolds from NPC's outfits and 47's disguises.
Except for knight armors.
Graphics Mods Mk II
Ditto, except this one has the signature Mk II look. Damn that character limit.
Prohibition Pack - Kercyx with WINNODD and HOBODOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Here are a lot of suits replacements, all in a single pack, to give a vintage feel to 47.
More Hats - invalidDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Adds a french beret to the summer suit, a beanie to the snow festival suit, a bandana for the black dragon suit, and a flat cap to the classic cut long coat suit with gloves.
The New Yorker with a Hat - Anthony FullerDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Look stylish with the hat from the Noir easter egg on The New Yorker with Gloves suit.
Berlin Pig NPCs - scoobywizardDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Replaces all Biker, Bartender, Staff, and Tech NPCs with their Pig-Mask variants (includes female NPCs). Also added all Pig-Mask disguises.
These were intended to be for the Butcher Deluxe Escalation, but that was scrapped.
1 Train - 27 Targets - tridentsuperDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Replaces the models of Providence members with targets from every map in the game.
The ghosts of targets from every map in the game join forces to kill Agent 47.
Can Agent 47 survive the ghosts of his prey?
In Constant Rocco - muddyeDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
47's dreams are plagued with Rocco.
Replaces everybody in Untouchable with everyone's favorite character, Rocco.
More Blood - KlesckDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Roughly doubles the size of blood textures on the environment from gunshots.
No Yellow Braces On Shortcut Ladders and Doors - HMBM47DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Removes yellow braces from doors and ladders on the HITMAN 3 shortcuts.
Logo Variations - musicalmushr00mDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Not a fan of red? Not a fan of roman numerals? Not a fan of sequels?
Well ... I can't help you with that last one, but this can hopefully provide a better experience for those who aren't a huge fan of the new logo. This mod adds different logo variations for the main menu.
Hitman 2016 Menu and Music Replacement Grey or Red Options - beneddyguitarDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Do you miss Hitman 2016's menu and music? Do you hate choral music? Well this is the mod for you. Yes, this mod is also an audio mod too.
Audio Mods
Mods that replaces (or silence) the sound effects of the game, and music if you're lucky.
Can be used in Online Mode.
HITMAN 3 Sounds Penultimate - invalidDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod improves audio clarity in a way by disabling certain sound effects of your choice, making others far more audible.
Silent Handlers - TheKottiDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Removes the vast majority of handler dialogue by Diana, Grey and Olivia.
Applies to all game modes and missions.
Shut Up Santa Claus (and Your Sound Effects Too) - DribbleondoDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This basically turns off most of the parameters that carry the sound effects of Santa when he teleports around, including the godforesaken cowbell.
No Sloth Narration - rdilDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
No more dumb narration for the sloth sin.
Futo suit AI Ninja Responses - dribbleondoDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Changes the Futo suit from using the "fallback" (generic) voice when going past people/ trying to enter restricted areas, to the "Ninja" AI voice lines (used by the White Ninja, actually dummied out lines from waaaaay back in 2016 for the Ninja suit in Hokkaido), so now that you look like a Ninja, people in the level will now recognise you as one!
Fart Deflate Sound Effect Replacement - Andrew PrattDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Replaces Hitman 3's deflating sound with a fart sound. Hilarity ensures.
Ave Maria Death Music - Andrew PrattDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Replaces the post-death ambient track with, "Ave Maria".
Ave Maria In The Title Menu - 2kprDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Loops Ave Maria in the title menu in Hitman 3.
HITMAN 2 Menu Music - MrMikeDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Simply replaces the HITMAN 3 "Death Awaits" main menu music with HITMAN 2's "Agent and Handler" main menu music. Nothing more, nothing less.
Miscellaneous Mods
Tools, add-ons and other stuff that enhances or optimises your experience with the game along with other things I don't think it'd fit in any of the previous categories.
Quick Saving and Quick Loading - Burn The Jaded Witch
DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod adds the option to Quick Save and Quick Load to the pause menu.
Quick Save only works when you would be able to save normally, along with using a autosave.
Enhanced Camera Zoom - Atampy26DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Allows you to zoom the camera up to 10x to truly experience those low resolution textures.
No Hitmarkers ULTIMATE - Atampy26DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
The DEFINITIVE hitmarker removal mod for HITMAN 3. Increases immersion and COMPLETELY removes all ARBITRARY hitmarkers from the game.
Minimal GUI Cheat Table - HMBM47DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Cheat table that makes GUI invisible. Can be toggled back on by holding the right or left mouse button.
Offline Image Pack - Anthony Fuller
DOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod makes all actor, outfit, elusive, and other images offline.
Perfect for use with other mods.
Better Contract Mode Target ImagesDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
Replace unique NPC's grey background contract mode images with custom images. Some of them are in-game intel/challenge images.
Hitman 3 FOV Changer - V3.40 - Trainer and Cheat Table - EliteSwedenDOWNLOAD[www.nexusmods.com]
This mod changes the Field of View to a wider one, or a narrower if you prefer that.
Closing Note
There's more mods out there than just the ones listed on this "featured mods" guide.
By “featured”, I mean mods that I find interesting that other people should check out, because there’s already so many mods on Nexus that I just want to highlight on the ones I like or at least noteworthy in my opinion.
You can find most of these mods on Nexus Mods[www.nexusmods.com] while some are exclusively available on a certain modding discord server down below.
If there's a mod you think it should be on the list, feel free to suggest it.
Though I may not accept it if I don't find it substantial enough like if it's just another suit replacing the Signature Suit, I don't care. A mission mod that could be made with the game's own Contract Creator? Not interested. Reshade presets? Don't bother since we can literally edit the game's lighting and post-processing filters.
If you're interested in making your own mods then please come visit the modding thread over at the Hitman Forum: https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/hitman-3-modding-thread/127
Modders are also hanging out at the Glacier² Discord Server, feel free to join us:
https://discord.gg/6UDtuYhZP6
If you're one of the people who still plays HITMAN 2, there's a mod list guide just like this:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2222986395 Don't be fooled by the blurred thumbnail if it's censored for you, automated recognition systems are just dumb as it's just 47's head and no questionable mods are listed lmao.
Source: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2726056077
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