Game won't launch

[sigmasigmaboysigma123]

I tried basically everything from changing the resolution in the benchmark.ini file to redownloading the 64x and 86x to basically every compatibility mode to downloading and deleting files to reinstalling is there anything else?

[Lusor Lulu]

I had the same problem a few days ago when I tried to play the game after months of not opening it. What I did was verify the integrity of the files and after that I put an exception for the game on my antivirus program and temporarily disabled the firewall. After that, launching the game worked perfectly fine.
If you need further help go to the game page and select the "support" widget. There you should find every possible cause of the error and hopefully resolve the problem.
Happy New Year!

[CykoTec]

For anyone still trying to fix this, here's what did it for me (found this online, not my solution so don't give me the credit) :

The solution for this problem (for me) is as follows:

1. right click on Hitman Absolution in your library - properties
2. disable Steam overlay and cloud saves
3. change the language to Russian or any other
4. let the game update (~ 500mb download)
5. run it once from Steam (the launcher should start)
6. exit the launcher, revert the language to English

He was a little vague about step 4. In the properties there's an "Updates" tab, click that and change the Automatic Updates to "Only Update This Game When I Launch It". Not sure if that is REALLY necessary but doing that and following the steps above worked for me. Also, after you change it back to English, the game will have to update again. Happy New Year!

[sigmasigmaboysigma123]

Didn't work, thanks for the help anyway. Happy New Year!

[rochstahr]

in the same boat here, haven't played since 2014 and it now shows under 'No recorded activity', while still showing hours played and achievements unlocked. Game will not launch no matter what. What do?

[Lusor Lulu]

Originally posted by rochstahr:

in the same boat here, haven't played since 2014 and it now shows under 'No recorded activity', while still showing hours played and achievements unlocked. Game will not launch no matter what. What do?

If you don't care about your progress I'd recommend just uninstalling and reinstalling the game. If you do care, try to verify file integrity and disable your adblocker and firewall temporarily.

[Penfold]

Same here, I am on windows 11 latest update, up to date nvidia driver and bios for my mobo, and just get updating executable when I hit play. Tried compatibility mode for windows 7-8. Run as admin,changed language, tried file integrity check. It was a fresh download from yesterday. Nothing has worked so far.

Edit: Well I don't know why but I closed steam and ram it as administrator, steam cloud save and overlay was off. I selected play and it did the same " updating executable," I assumed it hadn't worked then about 20 seconds later the launcher opened for the game.

[Nero390]

try downloading VC_redist.x64 and VC_redist.x86 and see if that helps worked for me on steamdeck

[Doctor Crentist]

Of all the suggested solutions, nothing is still working for me. Does anyone have any other ideas for fixes: I'd be really grateful.

[GHOSTGOD]

Originally posted by CykoTec:

For anyone still trying to fix this, here's what did it for me (found this online, not my solution so don't give me the credit) :

The solution for this problem (for me) is as follows:

1. right click on Hitman Absolution in your library - properties
2. disable Steam overlay and cloud saves
3. change the language to Russian or any other
4. let the game update (~ 500mb download)
5. run it once from Steam (the launcher should start)
6. exit the launcher, revert the language to English

He was a little vague about step 4. In the properties there's an "Updates" tab, click that and change the Automatic Updates to "Only Update This Game When I Launch It". Not sure if that is REALLY necessary but doing that and following the steps above worked for me. Also, after you change it back to English, the game will have to update again. Happy New Year!

Thank You, this Worked for me

[Seth]

Originally posted by CykoTec:

For anyone still trying to fix this, here's what did it for me (found this online, not my solution so don't give me the credit) :

The solution for this problem (for me) is as follows:

1. right click on Hitman Absolution in your library - properties
2. disable Steam overlay and cloud saves
3. change the language to Russian or any other
4. let the game update (~ 500mb download)
5. run it once from Steam (the launcher should start)
6. exit the launcher, revert the language to English

He was a little vague about step 4. In the properties there's an "Updates" tab, click that and change the Automatic Updates to "Only Update This Game When I Launch It". Not sure if that is REALLY necessary but doing that and following the steps above worked for me. Also, after you change it back to English, the game will have to update again. Happy New Year!

work for me.Thanks for your help brother!!

[.hjironimo]

i fixed by download HMA.exe file and replaced in steam

[Nerfochka]

open benchmark in gamefolder. Where is resolution you need to change monitor 0 to monitor 1

[SuBstEr]

Delete game, intall in different language, then choose your language, wait while updating, play

[ƤЯΩMΣŦĤΞՄ丂]

I had the same problem and i have learned when i have installed "Hitman Sniper Challenge" it works without problems. I got this in a bundle. Seems like both must be installed to launch maybe. Hope it helped.

[Viper]

i found a way to fix it on my end idk if it will work for y'all but go to properties and change the language to french then back to English and start it up again