If you want to stick with native HDR, several configuration tweaks can mitigate the "hazy" look:

If you are playing the Steam version (rather than the Microsoft Store version), Windows might try to apply its own "Auto-HDR" on top of the game's native HDR. This creates a double-processing effect that looks incredibly washed out.

The washed-out HDR issue in Hitman 3 on PC is a disappointment for players who were looking forward to an immersive and visually stunning experience. While there are potential workarounds and fixes available, it's essential for IO Interactive to address this issue and provide a more robust HDR implementation.

Windows sometimes tries to "double-process" the image, which causes strange color shifts. Switch Modes Toggle between Exclusive Fullscreen Fullscreen

Some users report that switching from Exclusive Fullscreen to standard Fullscreen (or vice versa) in the launcher options can "snap" the HDR signal into place.

: If you have an NVIDIA RTX card, disable HDR in-game and use the NVIDIA App

Finding the right balance between your monitor's settings and the game's gamma and brightness sliders is crucial. The default settings often don't translate well to the game's HDR output. Try calibrating your display using these settings as a baseline:

Even after applying these fixes, you may encounter some specific issues. Here's how to address them:

Many PC players now recommend ignoring the in-game HDR entirely and using NVIDIA RTX HDR (available in the new NVIDIA App