Episode 213

Hitman 3 & Freelancer Mode (with Scott Danielson)

May 6th, 2026

3 hrs 10 mins 6 secs

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Join Dave and returning guest Scott Danielson as they dive into the third and final entry in the Hitman: World of Assassination Trilogy (IO Interactive), as well as its roguelike mode, Freelancer. This whole package is an absolute treat, and this also brings the Tales from the Backlog Hitman Episode Trilogy to a close. Listen in for allllll (most) of our thoughts!

Guest info: Scott Danielson (he/him)

TIMESTAMPS

  • 0:00 Title Card
  • 0:25 Introductions
  • 8:25 Our Histories with Hitman
  • 12:39 Top-Level Thoughts
  • 17:13 Story Setup
  • 24:43 Levels and Locations
  • 34:16 What's New and Mission Stories
  • 43:26 The Sandbox and Freelancer Mode
  • 1:02:32 Other Bonus Missions
  • 1:09:07 Who Should Play Hitman?
  • 1:17:03 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous
  • 1:18:57 Spoilers- Dubai
  • 1:37:53 Spoilers- Dartmoor
  • 1:50:43 Spoilers- Berlin
  • 2:10:03 Spoilers- Chongqing
  • 2:27:31 Spoilers- Mendoza
  • 2:41:54 Spoilers- Carpathian Mountains
  • 2:53:56 Spoilers- Ending and Ambrose Island

Music used in the episode is credited to Niels Bye Nielson. Tracks used: Death Awaits, Best-Laid Plans, Sceptres of Dubai, End of an Era, Planning, Death in the Family, Chongqing Requiem, Mission Accomplished

Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

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