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About Hitman: Absolution
Hitman: Absolution follows the Original Assassin undertaking his most personal contract to date. Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world. Showcasing Io-Interactive’s new proprietary Glacier 2 technology, the game has been built from the ground up, boasting a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game design, Hitman Absolution combines much loved classic gameplay with completely new gameplay features for the Hitman franchise.
Release Date
Nov 19, 2012
Developer
IO Interactive
Publishers
Square Enix
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Hitman: Absolution FAQ & buying guide

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Is Hitman: Absolution worth buying?

Steam
93.15% positive
'Very Positive', 62,141 reviews
Metacritic
79
Critics (IGDB)
72/100
16 critics

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What is Hitman: Absolution about?

Hitman Absolution follows Agent 47, a cold blooded assassin, who takes on his most dangerous contract to date. Betrayed by those he trusted and hunted by the police, he finds himself at the centre of a dark conspiracy and must embark on a personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world, in his search for the truth.

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Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Hitman: Absolution?

Right now the lowest price for Hitman: Absolution we're tracking is $1.25 at Kinguin — 37% below Steam's $1.99. We compare 4 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Hitman: Absolution has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Hitman: Absolution is $1.11 at YuPlay on April 3, 2026. The current best price is about 13% above that low.

Is Hitman: Absolution worth buying?

93% of 62,141 Steam user reviews for Hitman: Absolution are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 79.

When was Hitman: Absolution released?

Hitman: Absolution released on November 19, 2012, developed by IO Interactive and published by Square Enix, Feral Interactive.

What platforms is Hitman: Absolution available on?

Hitman: Absolution is available on PlayStation 3, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do Hitman: Absolution prices drop?

Hitman: Absolution last hit a new low of $1.11 on April 3, 2026 at YuPlay. Current best price is $1.25. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Hitman: Absolution?

The cheapest Hitman: Absolution price right now is $1.25 at Kinguin, 37% below the Steam price.

Hitman: Absolution price comparison across stores
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KinguinBest price—$1.25Buy Hitman: Absolution at Kinguin
Instant Gaming-93%$1.60Buy Hitman: Absolution at Instant Gaming
Steam-90%$1.99Buy Hitman: Absolution at Steam
Green Man Gaming—$19.99Buy Hitman: Absolution at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $1.11 at YuPlay on Apr 3, 2026 — the current best price is 13% above it.

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