Hitman: Absolution pre-order bonus includes a free standalone game 'Hitman: Sniper Challenge'

Square Enix has revealed that a standalone Hitman game, 'Hitman: Sniper Challenge' for the PC, Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network will be available for free for those who pre-order the upcoming Hitman Absolution.

In Hitman: Sniper Challenge players can don the suit of Agent 47 as he takes on an exclusive assassination assignment. From a balcony overlooking a rooftop gathering, players will be tasked with taking out Richard Strong, Jr., CEO of Stallion Armaments, along with his entire staff of bodyguards. Skilled players will capitalize on score multipliers, hidden secrets, unlock equipment upgrades and marvel at the many creative ways one can discretely dispose of a body while they work to fulfil their contract in the most efficient way possible.

Those who pre-order Hitman Absoultion will receive a redeemable code. PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 codes can be redeemed from 15th May, while PC codes can be redeemed from 1st August.

In North America the game is free for all GameStop customers who pre-order Hitman: Absolution. In the UK and other PAL territories, to get Sniper Challenge you need to pre-order the Standard Edition or the Professional Edition of Absolution either in-store or online. Do so and you'll walk away with a box with a unique code inside. Enter this code at www.hitmansniper.com, select your desired platform, and you'll be issued with another unique code, to be redeemed on the appropriate marketplace. Those who pre-order online will be sent an email with a code.