Arthur Edwards

The Constant who seized Providence's assets after the Partners fell.

Arthur Edwards, known as 'the Constant,' is a pivotal figure in the Hitman series who was captured by Agent 47, Diana Burnwood, and Lucas Grey during the post-mission cutscene of 'The Ark Society' in Hitman 2. He gradually consolidated power and seized Providence's assets after the Partners—Carl Ingram, Marcus Stuyvesant, and Alexa Carlisle—were killed or incapacitated across the Dartmoor and Mendoza missions in Hitman 3. Edwards was not involved in Agent 47's creation or upbringing; that was the work of Dr. Otto Wolfgang Ort-Meyer and the Asylum cloning program. In Hitman 3, released in January 2021, he becomes a primary target as 47 and his allies hunt down Providence's leadership to conclude the World of Assassination trilogy.

Quick Facts

Role: Intermediary for Providence
Affiliation: Providence
Status: Target in Hitman 3

Lore & Background

Arthur Edwards serves as the intermediary for Providence, an alliance of corporate executives, politicians, and industrialists wielding immense political, military, and economic influence. During the mission 'The Ark Society' in Hitman 2, Agent 47, Diana Burnwood, and Lucas Grey captured Edwards in the post-mission cutscene. Following the Partners' deaths—Alexa Carlisle in Dartmoor, and Carl Ingram and Marcus Stuyvesant in Mendoza—Edwards gradually seized Providence's assets for himself.

This power grab positioned him as a central antagonist in Hitman 3, where the narrative focuses on hunting down the leaders of Providence. The game follows genetically engineered assassin Agent 47 and his allies as they pursue these targets across six sandbox locations: Dubai, Dartmoor, Berlin, Chongqing, Mendoza, and the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. Edwards is not connected to 47's creation or upbringing, which were orchestrated by Dr. Otto Wolfgang Ort-Meyer at the Asylum.

Reader's Guide

Arthur Edwards is a primary target in Hitman 3, representing the leadership of Providence alongside Carl Ingram, Marcus Stuyvesant, and Alexa Carlisle. Players must locate and eliminate him to progress through the story arc that began in 2016's Hitman. As a member of the secretive organization partially responsible for Agent 47's creation, Edwards is a high-value target within the game's six main locations: Dubai, Dartmoor, Berlin, Chongqing, Mendoza, and the Carpathian Mountains.

To succeed, players should utilize stealth mechanics, such as obtaining disguises by incapacitating NPCs or finding them in the map, and eavesdropping on conversations to uncover opportunities for unconventional assassinations. The game encourages staging kills as accidents to improve mission rankings. Players can also use 'instinct vision' to highlight relevant items of interest and targets. Importantly, owners of previous Hitman games can import maps and progress into Hitman 3, allowing access to all levels needed to reach Edwards.

Did You Know?

Hitman 3 was released in January 2021 on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch (via cloud gaming).
In January 2023, Hitman 3 was rebranded as Hitman: World of Assassination, making the contents of the previous two games available to owners for free.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Arthur Edwards die in Hitman 3?

Agent 47 tracks him down to his Berlin safehouse during the final mission of the trilogy. Edwards is assassinated by 47, marking the end of Providence's leadership hierarchy.

Why did Arthur Edwards escape captivity in Hitman 2?

After being detained by Carl Ingram and the other Partners, he orchestrated a breakout to reclaim control of their seized assets. This maneuver ensured he remained the dominant power within the organization despite his imprisonment.