Hitman: Absolution is now available for pre-order… but what's included in the Professional Edition?

It’s not out for a few months yet, but the buzz on IO Interactive’s upcoming new Hitman game continues to build at an impressive pace. The fifth episode in the series, Absolution is a direct follow up to 2006′s Blood Money and is set to launch on Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC in mid-September. Last month, publisher Square Enix announced that the game would also be available in a special “Professional” edition. Here’s what’s in it:

The Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition contains: 

  • Hitman Art Book - Premium Hardcover Art Book Includes foreword from Game Director Tore Blystad
  • Professional Packaging - Clamshell box containing the Hitman: Absolution gam 
  • Exclusive Making Of DVD - Shot over six months, see and hear what goes into launching a video game in 2012
  • Agency Gun Pack DLC - Advanced Access to Agency Weapons with upgraded laser sights or silencers

Hitman: Absolution is currently due for release on Monday, September 17th 2012. 

Watch the trailer for Hitman: Absolution below: