Hitman: Absolution

Released November 19, 2012 on Switch 2, Switch, PC, PS3, Android, iOS, Mac and Xbox 360

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About Hitman: Absolution

Hitman: Absolution is a third-person shooter with tactical and adventure elements, released on November 19, 2012. IO Interactive developed the game, and Square Enix and Feral Interactive published it. It is part of the Hitman series and carries the themes of action and stealth. The game is designed for single player and is listed on a range of platforms, including PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac, Android, iOS, Switch, and Switch 2.

The game is set in a gritty, morally murky world and centers on Agent 47, a veteran assassin who has to navigate a setting full of hostile law enforcement and shifting loyalties. Its story is told in a cinematic style, and the presentation focuses on distinctive visual design across its levels.

Players control 47 from a third-person view, with an emphasis on planning approaches to each target and choosing between quiet stealth and more direct action. The game has an ESRB M rating and a PEGI 18 rating, reflecting its mature content.