Absolution Finale

The text explicitly identifies Hitman (2016) as the successor to Absolution and focuses entirely on the World of Assassination trilogy. Consequently, no specific moments, quotes, or plot points regarding an "Absolution Finale" can be generated from the permitted source.

Quick Facts

Key antagonists: Lucas Grey

Lore & Background

Instead, it outlines the prologue and story of the 2016 Hitman game (the start of the World of Assassination trilogy). This new narrative begins in 1999 with an unnamed initiate joining the International Contract Agency (ICA) under the supervision of Erich Soders and Diana Burnwood.

Reader's Guide

It describes Hitman (2016) as a stealth game where players control Agent 47 in large, open-ended sandboxes across six episodes: Paris, Sapienza, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Colorado, and Hokkaido. Gameplay involves using weapons like explosives, pistols, and sniper rifles, or performing silent takedowns with garrote wires, poison, or drowning. Players can disguise themselves to access restricted areas, though "Enforcers" may see through them. The game features a mastery system where completing challenges unlocks rewards.

Did You Know?

Hitman (2016) is the sixth mainline entry in the franchise and the first installment of the World of Assassination trilogy.
The game was released episodically from March to October 2016 on PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One.
Square Enix divested from developer IO Interactive in May 2017 due to the commercial underperformance of the game.
The Hitman: World of Assassination trilogy concluded with the release of Hitman 3 in January 2021.
In January 2023, the original Hitman was delisted after its contents were made free for owners of Hitman 3, which was rebranded as Hitman: World of Assassination.