Hitman: Absolution - Discussion Thread

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Hitman Sniper Challenge announced as an exclusive pre-order bonus! The console versions launches May 15 and the PC version on August 1. Catch the trailer below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-qnh2H6rmc

Hitman: Sniper Challenge takes the form of a single rooftop level set in Chicago, with Agent 47 charged with assassinating a target from an adjacent building armed with a sniper rifle. The mark, arms boss Richard Strong Jr, arrives via helicopter at a rooftop party at which he’ll be present for 15 minutes; during this window of opportunity, players must take out both Strong and as many of his security team as possible.

Hitman: Sniper Challenge will be IO Interactive’s first game to be powered by the Glacier 2 game engine and the team believe it to be representative of the quality of its sibling title, Hitman Absolution.
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Square Enix also outs the launch date for Absolution - Novemeber 20.

VG247
 
Dam it! Gives us a release date already.
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Because they haven't provided us the release date, yet.
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Scratch that. We just got a confirmation of the release date.
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Hitman Absolution Will Be Out November 20

The next Hitman game will be out on November 20 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, Square Enix said today in a press release.

There's also a preorder-exclusive bonus called Hitman: Sniper Challenge, available only if you preorder the game at a GameStop. Here's what Square Enix has to say about it:

Developed by IO Interactive A/S, a Square Enix studio, Hitman: Sniper Challenge is not part of the main game, but a stand-alone experience to reward fans who pre-order Hitman: Absolution. Players can don the suit of Agent 47 as he takes on an exclusive assassination assignment. From a balcony overlooking a rooftop gathering, players will be tasked with taking out Richard Strong, Jr., CEO of Stallion Armaments, along with his entire staff of bodyguards. Skilled players will capitalize on score multipliers, hidden secrets, unlock equipment upgrades and marvel at the many creative ways one can discretely dispose of a body while they work to fulfill their contract in the most efficient way possible.
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Source: Kotaku
 
I believe, I did.
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Try to bold the important bits the next time. It helps people like me who sometimes do selective reading.
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Since the sniper challenge is launching today, hope we get a sneak peak into the look of the game. The Steam release is way too far.
 
I suppose the Sniper Challenge is going to be a very short affair. Maybe an hour or two tops. More like a first hand preview of the game entirely with Agent 47 and a sniper rifle from a vantage point with absolutely no movement involved - maybe position switches randomly from within the building. Say a window on the room from a top floor, a balcony corner etc. More kills reward you with better stuff as you progress.
 
Just completed the Sniper Challenge. Couldn't kill all the guards, but was able to take out the primary target. Unlocked controlled breathing at the end of the challenge. I'll re-play it later to get the silent assassin rating.
 
There was a clock timer for 15 minutes. However, if you're exposed during this mission, then the targets start evacuating and it could end early.
 
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