Hitman 5: Absolution Releases On November 20 2012. Special Introducing Making Ofs: Agent 47, Contracts, Tools of the Trade, Kill Mode, Storytelling, Disguises, Living Breathing World, Ultimate Assassin

Hitman 5 or Hitman Absolution's release date is November 20th 2012, and it's debut is quickly approaching! It will also be released on Xbox 360 and PS3. This game marks the 5th installment in the long-running and cult-favorite Hitman stealth-action series.

The following "Introducing Hitman Absolution" series of videos gives players an indepth look at what to expect from Square Enix and IO Interactive's latest epic opus, a re-imagining and rebirth of the popular Hitman series that first hit the scene way back in 2000. 13 years ago! :O

Introducing Hitman Absolution Video #1 - Introducing Agent 47

Created entirely from original gameplay moments, INTRODUCING Agent 47 is dedicated to showing the richness, depth and possibilities surrounding the living and breathing world of Hitman: Absolution - powered by IO Interactive's all-new proprietary Glacier 2 engine and technology, elavating the series to all-new heights! This game will be more accessible to new players than previous games, and this first installment introduces us to the bald-headed main character of the series, Agent 47.


Introducing Hitman Absolution Video #2 - Contracts

Contracts is a new online mode which allows gamers to create and share their own custom hit challenges with others! Choose a level, targets, weapons and then set the rules for completing your contract as you play to create. The game also includes many pre-set CONTRACTS, each designed by the very best assassins at developer IO Interactive!

Introducing Hitman Absolution Video #3 - Tools of the Trade

This video showcases the vast and inventive toolset at Agent 47's disposal in Hitman Absolution. Guns, screwdrivers, a coffee cup or even a plunger - everything can become lethal in the hands of the Original Assassin.

Introducing Hitman Absolution Video #4 - Kill Mode or The Kill

This video gives a sneak peek into the many creative ways to take out targets in Hitman 5. Remember, killing is easy - the hard part is getting away with it. Setup accidents or go in guns blazing, Agent 47 can handle and contain any situation.

Introducing Hitman Absolution Featurette - Storytelling

Go behind-the-scenes as the team from developer IO Interactive explain what it takes to create immersive story telling in a video game. Watch how the Hitman: Absolution cast talks about the challenges of doing a full performance capture at the famous Giant Studios in Los Angeles and how Powers Boothe needed to invent new smoking techniques for his character Benjamin Travis.

Introducing Hitman Absolution Video #5 - Disguises

Wearing disguises allows Agent 47 to infiltrate his surroundings and blend in with the crowd, while waiting for the perfect moment to strike. This truly unique feature can only be found in the Hitman series and Hitman Absolution will push disguise gameplay above and beyond and to all-new heights.

Introducing Hitman Absolution Video Featurette - Dyniamic Audio

IO Interactive presents a closer look at Hitman: Absolution's sound department. Join Audio Director Thomas Bärtschi and the rest of the team, as they explain the importance of immersive and dynamic audio in order to create a believable world.

Introducing Hitman Absolution Video #6 - A Living, Breathing World

Regardless of what play style you adopt, you will enjoy a unique playthrough experience as you enjoy the rich variation in a living breathing world. A world filled with incredibly intelligent characters all displaying richly detailed synthetic life, where everyone you meet may well have a bigger part to play in Hitman: Absolution.

Introducing Hitman Absolution Video #7 - The Ultimate Assassin

Do you have what it takes to walk in the shoes of Agent 47? Fearless, deadly and unstoppable - the Original Assassin is back! And this time, you will need ultimate gamer skills, like that of a living, breathing assassin in-the-flesh, in order to complete all that Hitman: Absolution has to offer!