Club Hölle ("Club Hell"), later known as Club Boom, is a nightclub on the outskirts of Berlin, and the setting of Apex Predator, the third mission of HITMAN™ III.
Description[]
Set inside a repurposed nuclear power plant down the road from a gas station and diner, the club features a prominent dance floor with dazzling light displays, several makeshift bar areas, outdoor areas, as well as tech and staff rooms. The concrete exterior is adorned with artistic murals. A section of the facility also houses a hangout for the Berlin chapter of the Ragnarok Disciples biker gang, which is affiliated with club owner, Rolf Hirschmüller.
HITMAN III[]
Lucas Grey, whose safehouse is located in Berlin, was slated to meet with Hirschmüller but committed suicide during an ambush near Dartmoor, England. In his stead, his second-in-command Olivia Hall had been at the club, but was attacked by a squad of ICA agents and asked Agent 47 for assistance. Hall is still able to smuggle weapons and other items for 47 as he eliminates the agents throughout the club.
After the events of Apex Predator, the Ragnarok Disciples appeared to have left the club for a short time, according to the dialogue of some guests at the Berlin Egg Hunt party at the club. Access to the interior of the club has been restricted so only the exterior patio can be accessible. Also the lounge area were the motorcycle gang used to hangout is off limits. It is likely the case the events that occurred in the Berlin Egg Hunt are non-canon and have no bearing on the actual timeline events, leaving it as just a fun mode for players.
For the Elusive Target The Drop, the club was renamed into Club Boom and is still under Hirschmuller's ownership along with the Ragnarok Disciples. The club has been redecorated leaving new open places to public and a new DJ set as well. Alexios Laskaridis is attempting to take over the club from him. The Club’s refurbishment and rebrand likely occurred sometime after 47 defeated the ICA and exposed them to the world.
Trivia[]
- The club and its appearance is based on Berghain, a famous nightclub in Berlin sometimes called the "world capital of techno."
- One of the club’s bouncers is a direct reference to Berghain’s bouncer, Sven Marquardt. Both have the same facial hair, chest tattoo and both also wear tinted glasses.
- An unprepared guest is denied entry by said bouncer because he doesn't know what DJs are playing, a common reason why people are rejected entrance to the Berghain.
- Although the player will not face consequences should they use the camera, the club doesn't allow photography and makes guests put stickers on their phone cameras, much like Berghain.
- The name of the Club Hölle ("Club Hell" in German) is a reference to Club Hell in Las Vegas in Hitman Blood Money.
- The hippo at the club's forestal area shows resemblance to El Mijo the Hippo in Santa Fortuna.
- In the movie "John Wick: Chapter 4", John travels to a club in Berlin with the exact same name.
- The Drop is not marked as a ICA sanctioned target, indicating it is in fact a Freelance contract lore-wise.
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