Hitman: Absolution (2012) is a cinematic stealth-action game that follows the series' iconic protagonist, Agent 47, on his most personal mission. Betrayed by the International Contract Agency (ICA) and hunted by the police, 47 must protect a genetically enhanced girl named Victoria while navigating a corrupt world.

, a mechanic that allows players to see enemy paths and interact with the environment in slow motion, shifting the series toward a more "arcade" feel. Narrative Shift