: Peeking through keyholes, lock picking, or opening doors.
: Quickly acquiring an NPC's outfit to blend into restricted areas. Other Notable Gameplay Features
: The game increased Agent 47's running and sneaking speeds and reintroduced the ability to jump across balconies. Hitman Contracts
: A Rifle Case was added to discreetly carry the W2000 Sniper Rifle, and the syringe replaced the previous anesthetic, sedating victims for approximately ten minutes.
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: Dragging unconscious or dead NPCs to hidden areas to avoid detection.
A significant feature introduced in (2004) is the Circular Inventory Menu , which allows for a more fluid selection of weapons and equipment compared to the list-based menus of previous titles. : A Rifle Case was added to discreetly
: The in-game map was updated with new icons and the ability to distinguish between living and dead NPCs.