Hitman Absolution. General info and release date.

The upcoming fifth title in the Hitman Series produced by IO interactive, published by Square Enix and co-published by Eidos. 

The game's story will further delve into the mysterious life of Agent 47 as far as the betrayal that occurred (according to video footage) .

Changes of the game in comparison with the previous ones:

• Gameplay Features:

1.  Saves are replaced with checkpoints
2. Cinematic Sequences during the game (in depth story)
3. Improved aim system
4. Improved cover and mobility system
5. Improved close quarter kills
6. Hand on hand combat
7. Improved hiding system (multiple corpse hiding)
8. Better interaction with the environment (hiding on objects and shadows and usage of items found around stages)
9. Modified alert system of NPCs ( Handle situations much more naturally )
10. Score system (awards for tactical playing )
11. Challenges through missions 

• Weapon System:

1.  Melee attacks (bare hands)
2. Expanded Dual-wielding 
3. D-pad-like inventory
4. More distraction items (not only coins )
5. Improved aiming when throwing items (guns and melee weapons)
6. Weapon variety (the old ones plus cool new ones) 

The game will be available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC (Microsoft Windows) on November 20, 2012.

More info here.