HITMAN World of Assassination
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 660 · Core i5-2500K
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1070 · Core i7-4790
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~31 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Release
- Jan 20, 2022
- Developer
- IO Interactive A/S
- Publisher
- IO Interactive A/S
Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach.
StealthAssassinsSingleplayerVRActionSandboxMultiplayerShooterThird PersonThird-Person Shooter
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What you need for HITMAN World of Assassination
HITMAN World of Assassination needs about a Radeon RX 9050 4GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and an Arc A750 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Ryzen 5 5500 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Arc A750 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 6900 XT | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 10GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for HITMAN World of Assassination →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 33 | 23 | 14 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 47 | 33 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 70 | 49 | 29 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 77 | 54 | 32 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 87 | 61 | 36 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 98 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 115 | 81 | 48 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 145 | 102 | 61 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 162 | 113 | 68 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 167 | 117 | 70 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 217 | 152 | 91 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 225 | 158 | 95 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 251 | 151 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
HITMAN World of Assassination system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS 64-bit Windows 10 | OS 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD CPU Phenom II X4 940 | Intel CPU Core i7 4790 4 GHz |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7870 | Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD GPU Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | — | 8 GB |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
Source: Steam.
HITMAN World of Assassination on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Launcher interaction issues
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · playable
- !Launcher interaction issues
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Launcher interaction issues
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 31 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 32 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 37 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 33 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 33 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 13
- Steam achievements
- 83
- Metacritic
- 87
- Series
- Hitman
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportTracked Controller SupportVR SupportedVR SupportCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (9)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English
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Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can HITMAN World of Assassination run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets HITMAN World of Assassination's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~33 fps at 1080p high (range 27–40, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. Its 4 GB of video memory is below the 8 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can HITMAN World of Assassination run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates HITMAN World of Assassination Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~31 fps on the ultra preset (range 25–37, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the low preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for HITMAN World of Assassination at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to an Arc A750 or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 9050 4GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3080 10GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for HITMAN World of Assassination by brand.
Can I run HITMAN World of Assassination on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~45 fps at 1080p low. HITMAN World of Assassination on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does HITMAN World of Assassination need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for HITMAN World of Assassination. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 8 GB recommended.
How much storage does HITMAN World of Assassination take?
HITMAN World of Assassination needs 60 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is OS 64-bit Windows 10.