The opening level of Hitman 3 is set in Dubai at the launch of a new skyscraper which has claimed the title of the world's tallest building. All pictures courtesy IO Interactive
The opening level of Hitman 3 is set in Dubai at the launch of a new skyscraper which has claimed the title of the world's tallest building. All pictures courtesy IO Interactive
Footage from Hitman 3 which features a fictional skyscraper in Dubai during its opening scenes.
Footage from Hitman 3 which features a fictional skyscraper in Dubai during its opening scenes.
Gamers must infiltrate the launch of a new skyscraper in Dubai when playing Hitman 3
Gamers must infiltrate the launch of a new skyscraper in Dubai when playing Hitman 3
Hitman 3 requires gamers to use their wits to gain access to the top floors of a Dubai skyscraper
Hitman 3 requires gamers to use their wits to gain access to the top floors of a Dubai skyscraper
The opening scene of Hitman 3 has you controlling an assassin who must climb up the side of a Dubai skyscraper to complete a mission
The opening scene of Hitman 3 has you controlling an assassin who must climb up the side of a Dubai skyscraper to complete a mission
Gamers will be able to play once again as Agent 47 when Hitman 3, in which Dubai is heavily featured, is released in January
Gamers will be able to play once again as Agent 47 when Hitman 3, in which Dubai is heavily featured, is released in January
Inside the Burj Al Ghazali, the fictional Dubai skyscraper that appears in the upcoming Hitman 3 video game
Inside the Burj Al Ghazali, the fictional Dubai skyscraper that appears in the upcoming Hitman 3 video game
Agent 47 has to climb up the side of a skyscraper in Dubai in the latest Hitman game
Agent 47 has to climb up the side of a skyscraper in Dubai in the latest Hitman game
Hitman 3 features action from all over the world, with the opening level being set in Dubai
Hitman 3 features action from all over the world, with the opening level being set in Dubai
Hitman 3 will be available on consoles from January 20
Hitman 3 will be available on consoles from January 20

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Watch the first five minutes of Hitman 3 video game set in Dubai

Action takes place at opening of new fictional skyscraper in the emirate

Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan
Dubai

January 03, 2021

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Dubai features prominently in one of 2021’s most eagerly awaited video games.

Five minutes of footage from the opening level of Hitman 3 was released as a sneak preview ahead of its launch on January 20.

The footage shared on YouTube featured the game’s hero, Agent 47, standing on the roof of a skyscraper high among the clouds.

In scenes reminiscent of Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, 47 has to scale the side of the building to gain entry to a room to complete his assignment.

Ditching his stealth suit for more formal business attire, Protocol makes his way through the building to a glittering reception to make the opening of the building, the Burj Al Ghazali, nicknamed The Sceptre – which, in true Dubai fashion, has taken over the mantle of the world's tallest building.

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A trailer for the game was released in 2020 also featuring action from the Dubai level of the latest instalment in the long-running Hitman series.

Gamers can play the game later this month on Playstation, Xbox and Nintendo.

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