Hitman 3 includes a free next-gen upgrade Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Hitman 3 includes a free next-gen upgrade But only with its digital version. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 5 Jan 2021 37 comments Hitman 3 is the latest upcoming game to detail how it will handle its next-gen upgrade. IO Interactive's stealth shooter will offer a free upgrade on each corresponding next-gen console - but only for digital copies. That means any PS4 downloadable copy will unlock a PS5 version for no additional cost, and any Xbox downloadable copy will provide you with the Series X version via Smart Delivery. There's no word on any plan for physical copies, or whether they'll cost the same for next-gen consoles. The issue of next-gen upgrades has repeatedly hit the headlines this month, as 2K Games announced a pricier cross-gen version of NBA 2K21. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War appears to be following a similar route. Remedy, meanwhile, confirmed a new edition of Control will be the only one to receive a next-gen upgrade. Other games such as Cyberpunk 2077, Destiny 2 and Marvel's Avengers have said their next-gen upgrades will be free. Still others, such as EA's sports games, have said their upgrades will be free for a limited period. Limiting a next-gen upgrade to digital copies avoids several difficulties - namely that there's no simple method of checking ownership of a physical copy. Speaking to developers about the next-gen upgrade process, I've heard concerns people could use one physical copy to claim digital ownership across multiple consoles. You could grant ownership while the disc was physically present, of course, but there's also the issue of PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, and the still to be announced Xbox Series S. Neither will be compatible with physical discs at all. Hitman 3 is set to launch in 20th January 2021 and includes an Agatha Christie-style murder mystery level. Here's a look at that: Watch on YouTube Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store