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Installation and Usage

Here's how to get up and running with Peacock.

  • Steps 4-5 need to be repeated every time you launch the game. The game defaults back to the official servers otherwise.

  1. Be sure to check the requirements before reading further to ensure you have the required games / operating systems. The Microsoft Store version of Hitman 3 is not supported, and Linux users should check this page.

  2. Download the latest Peacock release here. Select Peacock-vX.Y.Z.zip to download.

    • Note: There is also a Peacock-vX.Y.Z-lite.zip option, only for Linux users. Refer to the Linux guide for Linux instructions.

  3. Extract (unzip) the files. Running the files while they're in the zipped folder won't work.

    • To avoid issues, do not put the extracted files in:
      • Program Files (including the x86 version)
      • The folder where your game is installed.
    • A great place to put them is somewhere easily accessible, like your Documents folder, or on your Desktop.

  4. Go to the folder you put the files in, and run both Start Server.cmd and PeacockPatcher.exe.

    Example image showcasing folder structure

  5. Now start up the game while Start Server and PeacockPatcher.exe are still running. The game should launch with Peacock server. Check the FAQ or ask in the #help channel on Peacock Discord if you have trouble getting it to work.

  6. (Optional step) If you want to immediately unlock all weapons, items, starting locations, etc., here's how.

Updating​

Steps 2-3 may need to be repeated whenever Peacock receives an update (more info on the Updating page).