Hitman first location is available for free, Denuvo removed

IO Interactive has removed Denuvo protection from the game and released first location for free (IAC Location).

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The HITMAN June Update allows all players to play the beginning of HITMAN for free. Starting today, the entire first location will be available as a free download on all platforms.
Additionally, this update adds Global Hints, introduces a shortened bootflow for the game and a few other fixes and improvements.

June Update Release Timings

The HITMAN June Update releases worldwide across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC on June 20th 2017.
The update will arrive for all players between 11am and 1pm UTC. There will be a short period of server maintenance, starting at 10am UTC. We expect the download size for the June Update to be 600mb (PS4), 1GB (Xbox One) and 1.8GB (PC).

Here are the release notes for our June Update, also known as 1.11.1 as per the in-game menu.

June Update Release Notes

Try HITMAN for FREE
All players can now try HITMAN for FREE. The ICA Facility is available as a free download on all platforms.
Get more information at hitman.com

ICA Facility Improvements
We've made some changes to the player experience in the ICA Facility Location.
These include level design, AI and UI improvements in all missions and contracts in the ICA Facility.
Note: Due to these changes, previous game saves in this location will not be valid.

Global Hints
We've added a new system of global hints that will explain some of the game's mechanics to new players.
These can be toggled in the settings menu and are set to 'On' by default.

The Adrian Eclipse
We've fixed an issue that could cause this contract to be 'failed' unfairly. We removed it from the game in March and now it's back in. Find it under the Paris Destination.

Bootflow Options
We've tweaked the bootflow of the game with a new background and shortened the time it takes to get into the game.

Suit Only, Hunted
We've fixed an issue that could cause the 'Hunted' state to apply to 47's suit, even if he was wearing a different disguise when compromised.

Bareknuckle Boxer
We've fixed an issue that could make it impossible for 47 to poison Novikov's drink in The Showstopper during the 'A Drink to Die For' opportunity.

Steam Achievement Localisation
We've updated the localised names and descriptions of the Steam achievements .

Menu Tweaks
We've made minor tweaks to the overall menus, especially the Options Menu to ensure consistency when selecting buttons.

Known Issues

Trespassing vs Hostile Area
In some locations, the mini-map status will display 'trespassing' even when 47 is in a hostile area. This issue has already been fixed, but not in time to make it into this release. In our next update, this fix will be implemented and the correct status will display. Note that the set-ups for hostile areas has not changed, it's purely the incorrect status being listed on the mini-map status.

Unconscious Witness
The 'Unconscious Witness' status notification above the minimap is not shown. Instead, the 'Compromised' state is shown. This is an unintended result of the UI changes made to the ICA Facility and has already been fixed, but not in time to make it into this release. In our next update, this fix will be implemented and the correct status will display. Note that this is purely a visual bug and will have no impact on the current scoring system.

What's Next?

The June Content Schedule below shows everything planned for HITMAN in June. 
Elusive Target 25 is the penultimate Elusive Target. Our July Content Schedule will include the first details of the 26th and final Elusive Target.

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