Are New York and Haven Island part of the story?

[Ashoka]

Hi everyone! I'm new to the Hitman franchise. After spending the last two weeks playing Codename 47 through Absolution, I'm now on WoA! I just have a bit of confusion with Hitman 2 specifically.

Are the two DLC missions for Hitman 2 (2018), more specifically "Golden Handshake" (New York, USA), and "The Last Resort" (Haven Island, Maldives), part of the greater story here? Or are they just neat little extra assassination missions?

I've been enjoying the story of the series so far, and wouldn't want to miss out on anything important before diving in to Hitman 3 (2021). I am currently about halfway through Hitman 2, on the India mission ("Three-Headed Serpent") so I definitely have some more time to figure it out. Thank you all in advance, your help is greatly appreciated!

[MagzaoPT]

Yes

[TheOrangeBox]

Yes part of the main campaign as the two locations were added after Hitman 2 was done - but if you don't have them you're not missing anything special to the main story.
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You could simply watch the cut scene narration on the tube.

[Ashoka]

Thank you both!!