Hitman: Sniper Challenge

IO Interactive / May 15, 2012 / Rated Adults Only

Data last updated August 24, 2026

Released

2012

Publisher

Square Enix

Time to beat

~1 hrs

Community

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Hitman: Sniper Challenge is a stealth-action mini-game which is a spin-off of Hitman: Absolution developed by IO Interactive.

The game takes place not so long before Hitman: Absolution. You play as a deadly assassin, Agent 47, overlooking the roof of the next building. Your goal is to eliminate Richard Strong Jr. and his security detail in no longer than fifteen minutes using a sniper rifle. It is also possible to fake out an accident thanks to the location scenery.

The game features a ranking system which estimates player's performance and puts the result on the public leaderboard. Players can complete special assignments or go on a headshot streak apart from killing in order to get points. It is also possible to earn new sniper rifle upgrades such as extended magazine capacity or fire rate increase.

The game was initially released as a pre-order bonus but as of 2018, it comes bundled with an Elite edition of Hitman: Absolution.

Hitman: Absolution is a 2012 action stealth game developed by IO Interactive and published by Square Enix Europe. It is the fifth installment in the Hitman series and the sequel to 2006's Hitman: Blood Money. Before release, the developers stated that Absolution would be easier to play and more accessible, while still retaining hardcore aspects of the franchise. The game was released on 20 November 2012 for PlayStation 3, Windows, and Xbox 360. On 15 May 2014, Hitman: Absolution – Elite Edition was released for macOS by Feral Interactive; it contains all previously released downloadable content, including Hitman: Sniper Challenge, a "making of" documentary, and a 72-page artbook. On 11 January 2019, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released enhanced versions of Absolution and Blood Money for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as part of the Hitman HD Enhanced Collection.