First Hitman 5: Absolution details revealed

Square Enix’s just announced that Hitman 5: Absolution is in development and had released a teaser trailer for the game.

They’ve know provided some plot details about Agent 47′s latest outing.

According to Square Enix:

“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.”

“For the first time we are taking Agent 47 on a personal journey which allows us to explore other parts of the Hitman® fantasy,” said Tore Blystad, game director, IO Interactive. “This is both a familiar and yet significantly different experience from other Hitman games; something our silent assassins will relish, as will all those new to the Hitman 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 features never seen before in the Hitman franchise.

Looks like he’s on his own this time around and the plot seems to be really interesting. Square Enix is planning for a proper reveal of the game tomorrow. We’ll provide more updates when they do.

You can watch the debut teaser for the game over here.

Hitman: Absolution is scheduled for a 2012 release and will get a proper reveal at E3 this year.