Another Life is the fifth mission in HITMAN™ 2. Agent 47 enters the quiet suburbia of Whittleton Creek, Vermont, USA, in order to ascertain clues to tracking down The Constant in his predecessor Janus' home and surrounding neighbourhood. He must also cover his tracks by eliminating Janus and the head of his security detail, Nolan Cassidy.
Targets[]
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Eliminate Janus |
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Eliminate Nolan Cassidy |
Objectives[]
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Find Clues |
Exfiltrate[]
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Locate the exit |
Another Life[]
Lucas Grey (VO): "Right, so here's the catch. As an elite KGB agent, Janus was trained to withstand interrogation and torture. No amount of pressure will force him to disclose information he doesn't want to. Instead, we will need to search his home for clues. But... If Providence learns of our presence, the game is up."
Agent 47 (VO): "So we frame Janus. Make Providence think he was the real shadow client."
Diana (VO): "Correct. I will file a false ICA report, claiming to have traced a number of calls from Janus's house to the Institute in Romania. The case will seem clear: Mr. Grey was only a figurehead. Janus was pulling the strings all along. And by eliminating him, we will have neutralized the militia once and for all."
Grey (VO): "However, for this subterfuge to work, you'll also need to deal with Janus's security detail; a Providence herald and former Secret Service agent by the name of Nolan Cassidy. Intel describes him as diligent and inquisitive and we cannot risk that he contradicts our story to his employer."
Agent 47 (VO): "Seems workable."
Diana (VO): "I certainly hope so. Everything depends on this next move, 47. You made this our fight. Now let's even the playing field."
MISSION ACTIVE
Description[]
After confronting Lucas Grey and learning the truth of how Providence has impacted both of their pasts, 47 and Diana agree to join forces with Grey in order to take down Providence once and for all. However, in order to locate the Providence Partners, the executive heads of the organization, they must first locate The Constant, the organization's enigmatic controller.
Their best lead lies with Janus, a legendary Cold War spymaster who served as Providence's first Constant before retiring to live in suburban Vermont, and is likely to still be in contact with his successor. Diana's plan is to provide falsified evidence implicating Janus as the true Shadow Client instead of Grey. By targeting him for elimination, not only will the ICA fulfill their contract by eliminating the 'head' of the militia, but it will also give 47 an opportunity to search Janus' home for clues to The Constant's location.
In order to ensure their story is not contradicted, 47 must also eliminate Nolan Cassidy, a former Secret Service agent turned Providence Herald, and head of Janus' security detail.
Mission Stories[]
Charbroiled
Pest Control
House for Sale
Breadcrumb Trail
An Apple a Day
Whack-A-Mole
No Smoking Area
Intelligence[]
| A Distant Memory |
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"Janus likes to tell stories from his past. Maybe you can trigger some of the more interesting ones?" |
| A Handwritten Letter |
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"A draft letter written by Janus. It is full of explicit descriptions of how unhappy he is with someone called Zoe and her sister having been appointed Chair Persons of "The Ark Society"." |
| A Lawsuit? |
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"A lawsuit between Janus and one of the other residents in Whittleton Creek? Sounds promising." |
| A Quick Read |
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"One of Janus' guards is browsing a diary belonging to Janus. What insight might that hold?" |
| A Robe |
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"Helen West, neighbor to Janus, has been repairing an old robe of his. A note attached to it indicates that Janus has a great need for the robe soon as he's going to some sort of event where the robe is required." |
| An Old Diary |
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"One of Janus' many diaries. It's a long-winded tale about his later years as the chairman of "The Ark Society" for years. The diary details how Janus stepped down very recently and had to give up the seat of chairman to someone else. According to the diary, he's still attached to the Society." |
| Batty's Door Note |
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""I'm in the garden. Ring the doorbell if you need me, then I'll be right out. James Batty."" |
| Batty's House Key |
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"A key. Opens all the doors on Batty's property." |
| Buried Secrets |
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"One of Janus' security guards buried something in the frog habitat behind Cassidy's house. Why?" |
| Cassidy's House Key |
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"A key. Opens all the doors on Cassidy's property." |
| Construction Van Key |
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"A key. Unlocks the van exit in the Construction Area." |
| Find Clues |
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"We need to locate the Constant and Janus is our only lead. We have reason to believe the two are still in contact but we need more information to achieve our goal. Confirm an existing connection between Janus and The Constant. Reveal a date they would meet." |
| Follow the Leads |
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"Hm, a lawsuit between Janus and another resident? Might be a good place to start your investigation into Janus' life, 47. I suggest you look closer at this James Batty fellow." |
| Frank Schmidt's Bedroom Key |
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"A key. Opens Frank Schmidt's master bedroom doors." |
| Frank Schmidt's House Key |
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"A key. Opens all the doors on the For Sale property." |
| Free Burgers |
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"One of the newly arrived families in Whittleton Creek is throwing a lawn party. Everyone is invited, though it seems there's a problem with the grill. Nolan Cassidy has been observed skulking around the house several times already." |
| Hanson's House Key |
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"A key. Opens all the doors on the Hanson's property." |
| Hidden Microfilm |
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"This microfilm was found in Janus' house and could contain interesting information." |
| Hidden Tapes |
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"A surveillance tape, which could hold interesting information." |
| In Honor of West |
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"This monument is raised in honor of Jonathan West, who braved the elements and brought lumber from near and far during the worst winter ever in Whittleton Creek. He kept many families warm and saved the entire community through his valiant efforts. We, the people, honor you - Forever." |
| Janus' Cigarettes |
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"One of Janus' guards has apparently tossed his cigarettes over the fence into another back yard. Janus is using an oxygen apparatus to help him breathe better and the guard is trying to keep Janus alive." |
| Janus' House Key |
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"A key. Opens all the doors on Janus' property." |
| Janus' Memory |
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"Playing a piece of music in Janus' house triggered a recent memory of himself and the Constant. Apparently, he handed over the role as Constant one evening in an empty concert hall. The two still meet up and are scheduled to see each other soon." |
| Janus' Microfilm |
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"If Janus has any microfilm in his house, it's bound to contain something interesting..." |
| Janus' Old Photograph |
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"Evidence found in his basement indicates that Janus attends an annual gathering of "The Ark Society"." |
| Lawsuit Documents |
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"Janus and a local resident, James Batty, are engaged in a lawsuit. Batty is unhappy with Janus landing a helicopter near a local bird nesting area once per year around the same date." |
| Microfilm |
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"A microfilm containing an extensive set of minutes from some sort of recurring meeting gives a strong indication of when Janus might leave Whittleton Creek." |
| Note for Real Estate Company |
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""I cleaned the place as requested. I was told the real estate agent would pick up the key, so I put it in the flower pot next to the door."" |
| Pack of Cigarettes |
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"A pack of cigarettes." |
| Political Flyer |
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"This flyer outlines the political platform of local politician-wannabe Charles Blake III. Reading through the various points, it seems Blake is intent on using higher office as a way of transforming rules set forth by the local homeowners' association into actual law." |
| Public Shed Key |
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"A key. Opens all public sheds in Whittleton Creek." |
| Return to Sender |
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"Cassidy keeps all of Janus' outgoing mail in his house. Maybe sneak a peak?" |
| Roadwork Gate Key |
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"A key. Unlocks the gate exit in the Roadwork Area." |
| Robe |
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"Helen West is working on a robe for Janus? What could he need that for?" |
| Surveillance Tape [Intel] |
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"A recording confirms that Janus and the Constant are planning on meeting soon." |
| Surveillance Tape [Item] |
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"A Mini DV Tape with "Cassidy" written on it. A note on the label indicates that the audio was recorded just a few days ago using equipment in house 429. which is just across the street from Cassidy's headquarters." |
| The Fumigator |
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"A local fumigator is working on the Batty house after having finished work on Cassidy's house. Apparently, he's storing his chemicals in a construction container nearby." |
| The Lost Photograph |
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"Janus is having trouble locating an important photograph. Who's on it?" |
| The Nurse |
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"It seems Janus has a male nurse who comes by to perform a health check on him every Saturday. The nurse has a fondness for the local birds and can be found near the creek, feeding the animals." |
| The Salesman |
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"A local realtor is in town to show a house to Nolan Cassidy who, apparently, is aiming to move. The realtor has a sweet tooth and is now stuck eating muffins by the local muffin stand." |
| Uninvited Guests |
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"Janus has uninvited guests in the form of several moles that have been digging tunnels around his back yard. A gardener is there to help fix the problem but his explosives, which he intended to use to collapse the tunnels with, have been confiscated by the local police." |
| Vault Keycard |
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"A keycard. Opens the security door in the Schmidt basement." |
| West's House Key |
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"A key. Opens all the doors on West's property." |
| Whittleton Creek Pikes |
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""Join us for the start of the new season, when the Pikes head out for their first game. This season, we are proud to be sponsored by our very own local Helen's Muffin Kitchen. Helen has promised mid-game muffins at every game, so her home must be stuffed with muffins in anticipation of the big turnout we are expecting."" |
| Wilsons' House Key |
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"A key. Opens all the doors on the Wilsons' property." |
Challenges[]
There are 80 challenges in total: 23 "Assassination", 17 "Discovery", 32 "Feats", 2 "Targets", 5 "The Classics" and 1 "Cloud Nine", worth 152000XP and containing 2 unlocks.
| Name | Type | Description | Rewards |
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| Public Enemy⸷ | A |
Eliminate Janus and Nolan Cassidy with an SMG or an Assault Rifle. |
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| Unreasonable Scope | A |
Eliminate all targets with one shot with a sniper rifle from the tree house in the Schmidt garden. | +4000XP |
| Monster Cookie | A |
Eliminate Janus with poisoned food. | +1000XP |
| Sneezing Suspicion | A |
Eliminate Janus by letting him smoke near a leaking explosive tank. | +1000XP |
| Sold! | A |
Eliminate Nolan Cassidy using the security system in the "For Sale" basement. | +1000XP |
| Doable Scope | A |
Eliminate a target with a sniper rifle from the tree house in the Schmidt garden. | +1000XP |
| Explosive Potential | A |
Eliminate a target in an accident by dropping something heavy onto them or blowing them up. | +1000XP |
| Finger on the Pulse | A |
Eliminate Janus by smothering him with a pillow during his health check. | +1000XP |
| Tea Time | A |
Eliminate Janus with a poisoned drink. | +1000XP |
| Death from Below | A |
Eliminate Janus in an explosion from a mole hole. | +2000XP |
| A Buffet to You, Sir | A |
Eliminate Nolan Cassidy in the Wilson's toilet after having poisoned him. | +1000XP |
| Reasonable Scope | A |
Kill all targets with a sniper rifle from the tree house in the Schmidt garden. | +2000XP |
| Pass Gas | A |
Eliminate Nolan Cassidy using the exterminator's fumigation machine. | +1000XP |
| Memorabilia | A |
Eliminate Janus by impaling him on the hammer & sickle sculpture in his basement. | +1000XP |
| Whittleton Creek Electric | A |
Kill any target with electricity. | +4000XP |
| Tasteless, Traceless | A |
Assassinate a target with lethal poison in Whittleton Creek. | +4000XP |
| Straight Shot | A |
Assassinate a target with a headshot in Whittleton Creek. | +2000XP |
| Sweet Recycling* | A |
Eliminate a target with the garbage truck while disguised as a Server. | +4000XP |
| Versatile Assassin | A |
Complete the following Versatile challenges in Whittleton Creek:
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+4000XP |
| Someone Could Hurt Themselves | A |
Assassinate a target in an accident in Whittleton Creek. | +4000XP |
| Piano Man | A |
Assassinate a target with the fiber wire in Whittleton Creek. | +2000XP |
| Hold My Hair | A |
Assassinate a target by drowning them in Whittleton Creek. | +4000XP |
| Whittleton Creek Blackout | A |
Eliminate both targets with electricity. | +4000XP |
| Providence | D |
Find clues. | +1000XP |
| Become the Nurse | D |
Disguise yourself as the Nurse. | +1000XP |
| They See Me Paddlin' | D |
Use a raft to exit the mission. | +2000XP |
| Become James Batty | D |
Disguise yourself as James Batty. | +1000XP |
| Become the Mailman | D |
Disguise yourself as the Mailman. | +1000XP |
| Discover Whittleton Creek | D |
Reveal all undiscovered areas in Whittleton Creek. | +2000XP |
| Cowabunga! | D |
Use a manhole to exit the mission. | +2000XP |
| Become the BBQ King | D |
Disguise yourself as Richard Wilson, the BBQ King. | +1000XP |
| Remember to Recycle | D |
Use a trash truck to exit the mission. | +2000XP |
| Become the Exterminator | D |
Disguise yourself as the Exterminator. | +1000XP |
| Wear the Robe | D |
Obtain the Robe disguise from Helen's house. | +1000XP |
| Clocked Out | D |
Use the roadwork gate to exit the mission. | +2000XP |
| You Must be Trucking | D |
Use the construction van to exit the mission. | +2000XP |
| Doing the Rounds | D |
Deliver 5 newspapers to mailboxes. | +1000XP |
| Become the Politician | D |
Disguise yourself as the Politician. | +1000XP |
| Chameleon | D |
Find and equip all disguises in Whittleton Creek. | +4000XP |
| Become the Real Estate Broker | D |
Disguise yourself as the Real Estate Broker. | +1000XP |
| Mission Story - An Apple a Day | F |
Become Janus' personal nurse and infiltrate his home. | +2000XP |
| Ring Whittleton Creek | F |
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+1000XP |
| Priceless | F |
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+1000XP |
| Mission Story - House for Sale | F |
Go house hunting with Nolan Cassidy in Whittleton Creek. | +2000XP |
| Wet Bandit | F |
Dump a target down a manhole. | +2000XP |
| Mission Story - Whack-a-Mole‡ | F |
Secret underground network. | +1000XP |
| Friendly Neighborhood Hitman | F |
Complete "Stuffed", "Early Birdy" and "Snail Mail". | +1000XP |
| Snail Mail | F |
Help the mailman by delivering the package to Mr. Batty. | +1000XP |
| Mission Story - Charbroiled‡ | F |
Dish best served cold. | +1000XP |
| Master Detective | F |
Find all clues in Whittleton Creek. | +1000XP |
| Tunnel Ducks Rule! | F |
Discover the underground tunnel. | +1000XP |
| They Must Pie | F |
Dump any character into the oven in Helen West's basement. | +1000XP |
| Battle Frogs | F |
Capture a pickerel frog. | +1000XP |
| Pickpocket | F |
Intercept Janus' letter before it is delivered in Cassidy's home. | +1000XP |
| Early Birdy | F |
Make the nurse go to Janus' health check by scaring the ducks. | +1000XP |
| Extensive Presentation | F |
Present every room in the house for sale to Nolan Cassidy. | +2000XP |
| Stuffed | F |
Somehow make the Real Estate Agent go to the house showing with Nolan Cassidy... Om nom nom. | +1000XP |
| Just a Bite | F |
Make one of Nolan Cassidy's Bodyguards eat a muffin at the house for sale. | +1000XP |
| Walkthrough | F |
Serve at least 3 people at the Wilson's party disguised as a Server. | +1000XP |
| Propaganda | F |
Deliver a political flyer to any mailbox in Whittleton Creek. | +1000XP |
| Mission Story - Breadcrumb Trail | F |
Investigate Whittleton Creek and track down the Constant. | +2000XP |
| Mission Story - Pest Control‡ | F |
Sleep tight. | +1000XP |
| Upscaled | F |
Make a character of Whittleton Creek trigger the singing fish. | +1000XP |
| Elderly Assistance | F |
Figure out a way to make Janus' day. | +1000XP |
| Mission Story - No Smoking Area‡ | F |
Smoking kills. | +1000XP |
| Old Grudges | F |
Unearth the hatchet. | +1000XP |
| Sleepy Cake | F |
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+1000XP |
| Public Enemy No. 1 | F |
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+1000XP |
| Raking it In | F |
Make any target step on a rake and become pacified. | +1000XP |
| Troll Toll | F |
Dump a body down the well in the public park. | +2000XP |
| You Had Me at Bodyguard | F |
Destroy all cameras. | +2000XP |
| Breaking News | F |
Pacify any target with a newspaper. | +1000XP |
| The Past | T |
Assassinate Janus. | +4000XP |
| The Present | T |
Assassinate Nolan Cassidy. | +4000XP |
| Silent Assassin, Suit Only | TC |
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+4000XP |
| Silent Assassin | TC |
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+4000XP |
| Suit Only | TC |
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+4000XP |
| Sniper Assassin | TC |
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+4000XP |
| The Classics | TC |
Complete all the Classic challenges on "Another Life":
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+4000XP |
| Welcome to Business Class⸶ | CN |
Dressed as a Server, pacify any target in Whittleton Creek by throwing a suitcase at them. |
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*Added in HITMAN™ 2 Patch 2.30's Muffin Man Challenge Pack.
†Added in HITMAN™ 2 Patch 2.71.0's Breaking and Entering Challenge Pack.
‡Added in HITMAN™ III.
⸶Added in HITMAN™ III Patch 3.170's Cloud Nine Challenge Pack.
⸷Added in HITMAN™ III Patch 3.170.
Cut Challenges[]
| Name | Type | Description | Rewards |
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| Due You Even Care? | F |
Shoot all the perched pigeons. | +2000XP |
| Mission Stories - Whittleton Creek | F |
Complete all [then] 3 Mission Story Challenges in Whittleton Creek. |
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| No Evidence | TC |
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+1000XP |
| Employees Only | MM |
Uncover three clues connected to Providence while disguised as a Server. | +2000XP |
| Muffin Man | MM |
Complete all the Muffin Man challenges:
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| Delicious Delivery | MM |
Pacify 5 people with Blueberry Muffins. | +1000XP |
| Organic Baking | MM |
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+2000XP |
| The Keymaker | BAE |
Pick up 5 keys. | +2000XP |
| Breaking and Entering | BAE |
Complete all the Breaking and Entering challenges:
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| Forgot My Keys | BAE |
With a crowbar, unlock the front doors of the Cassidy, Janus, Schmidt and West properties. | +2000XP |
All of these were cut in HITMAN™ III.
Mastery[]
| Mastery Level | Type | Unlock | Description |
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| 1 | Starting Location |
Whittleton Creek | 47 has arrived in Whittleton Creek by bus wearing his everyday cloths. |
| 2 | Assault Rifle |
TAC-4 AR Mk II | A modern bullpup assault rifle. Fully automatic. Accurate and stable with excellent damage. This one with the signature Mk II look. |
Hidden Stash |
Creek Shed | The ICA can conceal a small item inside a bucket in the shed by the creek. | |
| 3 | Hidden Stash |
R. Cross Driveway | The ICA can conceal a small item inside a bucket in R. Cross driveway. |
| 4 | Starting Location |
Construction Area | 47 has infiltrated the local construction storage area, disguised as a Construction Worker. |
| 5 | Explosive |
ICA Proximity Concussion Device | An ICA Proximity Concussion Device. |
| Agency Pickup |
Bench | The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item and leave it next to a bench [Mastery Level 4 in HITMAN™ 2). | |
| 6 | Hidden Stash |
Lewinsky's House | The ICA can conceal a small item inside a paintcan inside the Lewinsky's house. |
Melee |
Blueberry Muffin | A delicious homemade blueberry muffin [HITMAN™ III only]. | |
| 7 | Starting Location |
Fumigation | 47 has infiltrated the garden of the Batty residence, disguised as an Exterminator. |
Poison |
Lethal Pills | A container of pills. Dissolvable. Contains enough for a single lethal dose. Will immediately eliminate the target. May be administered via food or drink. | |
| 8 | Agency Pickup |
Park Shed | The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item into the shed in the park. |
| 9 | Starting Location |
Garbage Removal | 47 has infiltrated Whittleton Creek disguised as a Garbage Worker. |
| Hidden Stash |
Helen's Garage | The ICA can conceal a small item inside the garbage can in Helen's garage. | |
| 10 | Explosive |
Explosive Baseball | An explosive baseball. Highly volatile explosive device. Will detonate upon impact when thrown. |
| Hidden Stash |
Batty's Garden | The ICA can conceal a small item inside the bucket in Batty's garden. | |
| 11 | Starting Location |
Suburb Sign | 47 arrives in Whittleton Creek near the town sign, disguised as a Gardener. |
| 12 | Hidden Stash |
House For Sale | The ICA can conceal a small item inside the washing machine in the house for sale. |
| 13 | Explosive |
Remote CX Demo Block Mk II | A block of Composition 10 plastic explosive. Packaged for use in remote explosive applications. Highly suspicious. High risk of collateral damage. It also has the signature Mk II look. |
| Agency Pickup |
Treehouse | The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item into the treehouse in the garden of the house for sale. | |
| 14 | Hidden Stash |
Janus' Kitchen | The ICA can conceal a small item inside a milk jug in Janus' kitchen. |
| 15 | Pistol |
"Rude Ruby" | Granny's pink punisher. Custom made pistol, themed after Granny's favorite color. Fast fire rate but low accuracy. |
| 16 | Hidden Stash |
Park | The ICA can conceal a small item inside an ashtray in the park [Mastery Level 5 in HITMAN™ 2]. |
| 17 | Agency Pickup |
Cassidy's Attic | The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item into the attic of Cassidys house [Mastery Level 15 in HITMAN™ 2]. |
| 18 | Starting Location |
BBQ Party | 47 has infiltrated a local BBQ party thrown by the Wilson family, disguised as a Waiter [Mastery Level 14 in HITMAN™ 2]. |
Tool |
ICA Titanium Crowbar | Durable titanium crowbar. Used to break open doors or equally effective to throw at anyone trying to ruin your day [HITMAN™ III only]. | |
| 19 | Agency Pickup |
Hanson's Basement | The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item into the basement of the Hansons house [Mastery Level 11 in HITMAN™ 2]. |
| 20 | Explosive |
Remote Explosive Rubber Duck Mk II | A medium explosive device designed to resemble a rubber duck. Detonated remotely. Exercise caution when placing. Will attract casual attention if spotted. It also has the signature Mk II look [Mastery Level 15 in HITMAN™ 2]. |
Disguises[]
Items[]
Gallery[]
Mission Map[]
The full interactive map for this mission can be viewed via HITMAPS by clicking the image or clicking here.
Escalation Contracts[]
There are currently five escalation contracts available in Whittleton Creek:
Elusive Targets[]
This is the list of Elusive Targets that appeared in Whittleton Creek, with reactivations occuring during HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III.
Target Lockdown[]
During the target lockdown stage Janus and his security team will either escort him to his shed in the backyard of his property, his basement or his garage. On rare occasions, he will go to Helen's house with Gunther.
Cassidy will be escorted either to his garage or his gun room.
Trivia[]
- This level is similar in both title and setting as A New Life, a level from Hitman: Blood Money. In addition, the Suburban Suit greatly resembles the suit from Blood Money in the way it's buttoned and it has a striped tie.
- An excerpt from the Wikipedia article for 8 mm film was used in the mission briefing.
- Loosening the oxygen tank in Janus' bedroom, then going to the kitchen and starting the stove will make the oxygen tank upstairs explode, without affecting the kitchen.
- A glitch can occur when knocking out Sheriff Masterson after he talks to the exterminator. Using a rake to knock out the Sheriff will prevent the CX Demo Block from being dropped and it will teleport to the security stash near the restricted roadworks.
- The Dagger Acquisition Note for Janus’s wake in the next mission is dated 8/9, suggesting that the events of this mission specifically take place somewhere within the first eight days of September. Dale Anderson’s comment to his wife on a phone call places the events of the mission on a Saturday, which would likely make the specific date September 5th, on Agent 47’s fifty-sixth birthday.
- If you open the Schmidt Property's vault door and garage, then ring their doorbell 3 times, the vault will open to reveal an uunerving statue with a small wall-attached spotlight shining on it, and a Battle Axe, the only one on the map.
- If you let the song in the Griswold Property's rehearsal space completely play uninterrupted, a Beak Staff will spawn, the only one on the map.
- Completing the Elderly Assistance challenge will cause Janus' walk cycle to be changed to a happy stride.