: Players can use foliage for cover, blend into dense crowds to avoid "enforcers," and utilize mirrors—which NPCs now use to see reflections.

: The iconic briefcase returned, allowing players to smuggle large weapons like sniper rifles into restricted areas.

: A Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode informs players of critical events elsewhere in the level, such as a body being discovered or a camera spotting the player.

The core of Hitman 2 revolves around "puzzle-stealth" gameplay, where players navigate large, intricate maps to eliminate targets.