Hitman: Absolution

by IO Interactive · published by Square Enix

Released November 19, 2012 on PC, Nintendo Switch, Mac, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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.

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.

Release dates by platform

PCNovember 19, 2012 · Out now

Xbox 360November 20, 2012 · Out now

PlayStation 3NANovember 20, 2012 · Out now

PlayStation 3EUNovember 20, 2012 · Out now

MacMay 14, 2014 · Out now

AndroidJuly 30, 2025 · Out now

iOSOctober 16, 2025 · Out now

Nintendo SwitchNovember 13, 2025 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score7216 reviews

Player score75677 ratings on IGDB

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OS *	Windows Vista, 7
Processor	True dual core CPU (Intel, AMD)
Hard Drive Space	24GB
Memory	2 GB RAM
Video Card	NV8600 512 Mb RAM, or AMD equivalent
DirectX®	10

OS *	Windows 7 64-bit
Processor	Intel Core i7 or AMD Athlon II X4
Hard Drive Space	24GB
Memory	4 GB RAM
Video Card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770
DirectX®	11

Hitman: Absolution FAQ

When did Hitman: Absolution come out?

Hitman: Absolution was released on November 19, 2012 for PC, Nintendo Switch, Mac, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Hitman: Absolution on PlayStation 5?

No. Hitman: Absolution has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Mac, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Hitman: Absolution on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Hitman: Absolution has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Mac, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Hitman: Absolution on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Hitman: Absolution has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, Mac, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Who is making Hitman: Absolution?

Hitman: Absolution is developed by IO Interactive and published by Square Enix and Feral Interactive.

Is Hitman: Absolution multiplayer?

No. Hitman: Absolution is single player only.

How much does Hitman: Absolution cost?

Hitman: Absolution costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Hitman: Absolution good?

Critics give Hitman: Absolution an average score of 72/100 across 16 reviews.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Hitman: Absolution?

The minimum GPU is NV8600 512 Mb RAM, or AMD equivalent. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Hitman: Absolution system requirements page.