If you're looking to jump into any level of Hitman: Absolution

without grinding through the story, you have a couple of different paths depending on whether you want to use a "cheat" or a traditional save file. Absolution 1. The "Secret" Menu Unlock (Console & PC)

In previous Hitman games, there were often button codes to unlock levels. In Absolution, there isn't a traditional "Konami code," but players found that you can trigger a "Unlock All" state by interacting with the save system or using a specific profile trick.

The Main Menu Glitch: On some versions, if you disconnect your internet (Go Offline), start a new game, and then reconnect while in the main menu, the game sometimes fails to check level locks. However, this is inconsistent across updates. 2. Using a 100% Completion Save File (PC Only)

The most reliable way for PC players to unlock every mission is to download a "Save Game" file where all levels are already cleared.

Download a Save: Find a 100% Save Game from a reputable site like Nexus Mods or SaveGame.Pro.

Locate your Save Folder: It is typically found at:C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[Your Steam ID]\205930\remote

Backup your old files: Copy your current hm5 file to a safe place.

Replace the file: Paste the downloaded 100% save file into that folder.

Disable Steam Cloud: Right-click the game in Steam > Properties > General > Uncheck "Steam Cloud" so it doesn't overwrite your new save with your old one. 3. Playing Through "Level Select"

If you have beaten the game once, all missions are permanently available in the "Level Select" menu.

Pro Tip: If you just want to see specific kills or challenges, you can play on "Easy" or "Normal" to breeze through the story in about 6–8 hours. Once a level is finished on any difficulty, it stays unlocked for all difficulties. 4. What about "Contracts Mode"?

If you are looking to unlock missions to play custom hits, remember that Contracts Mode allows you to play on almost any map in the game immediately, provided the servers are active (or if you are using the Hitman: Absolution "ZHM Mod" which restores online features). Quick Mission List (The 20 Main Targets): A Personal Contract The King of Chinatown Run For Your Life Hunter and Hunted Welcome to Hope Birdie's Gift Shaving Lenny End of the Road Dexter Industries Death Factory Fight Night Attack of the Saints Skurky's Law Operation Sledgehammer One of a Kind Blackwater Park Absolution

Unlocking all missions in Hitman: Absolution is typically achieved through natural progression, though players seeking immediate access often use save-game modifications or "cheat" tools. There are 20 total missions in the game, spanning locations from Chicago to South Dakota. Methods to Unlock All Missions Complete the Campaign

: Finishing the game once unlocks all chapters for replay via the "Level Select" menu. You can play these missions out of order on any difficulty once unlocked. 100% Save Game Files

: For those who want everything unlocked without manual play, community-provided save files (like those found on SaveMyGame ) provide 100% completion status. Steam Save Location : Usually located at

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[User ID]\236870\remote Cheat Engines & Trainers : Tools like the WeMod Trainer

offer "Stealth Mode" or "Super Score" to breeze through missions quickly to reach the end-game unlocks. Full Mission List (Unlock Order)

The game follows this sequence; each must be completed to unlock the next in a standard playthrough: Hitman absolution - Cheats, Mods and Free cam

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Title: How to Unlock All Missions in Hitman: Absolution – What You Need to Know

Unlike some other games in the Hitman series, Absolution follows a strictly linear story mode. There is no free-play mission select from the start — you must progress through the campaign in order.

To unlock all missions legitimately:

  • Simply complete the story from "A Personal Contract" through to "Absolution."
  • Missions become available for replay in the "Mission" menu after you’ve completed them.
  • No additional challenge unlocks or collectibles are required for mission access.

If you want all missions unlocked immediately on PC:

  • Download a 100% save file (available on Nexus Mods or Hitman forums).
  • Place it in:
    Documents\My Games\Hitman Absolution\
  • This unlocks all missions, difficulties, and Contracts mode locations.

Console players must finish the campaign once — no cheat codes or all-mission unlock shortcuts exist for Xbox or PlayStation.

Pro tip: Replaying missions in Absolution lets you experiment with different disguises, accident kills, and Silent Assassin ranks. Try each mission on Purist difficulty after unlocking everything for a true stealth challenge.

Unlocking “All Missions” Means Unlocking Contracts Mode Too

Many players ask about “all missions” because they see locked icons in the Contracts Mode menu. Contracts Mode is Absolution’s user-generated content system, where you create custom assassination challenges on existing maps. However, you cannot play or create Contracts on a mission until you have beaten that mission in the main campaign.

To unlock every map in Contracts Mode, you must complete all 20 campaign missions at least once.

Once the credits roll, return to the main menu → Contracts → Create Contract. You will now see every location from Chinatown to Blackthorne Manor available for contract design.

The Final Arc

16. One of a Kind

  • Location: Chinatown Again (Night)
  • Unlock: Complete "Operation Sledgehammer."
  • Deja Vu: This is a remix of Mission 2 but harder. Poison the drink or snipe from the hotel.

17. Blackwater Park

  • Location: Blake Dexter's Mansion
  • Unlock: Complete "One of a Kind."
  • The Longest Mission: This has 7 internal checkpoints. Do not quit. Unlock requires reaching the penthouse elevator.

18. Countdown

  • Location: The ICA Helicopter Pad
  • Unlock: Complete "Blackwater Park."
  • Note: Very short. You just need to shoot down the helicopters.

19. Absolution (The Final Mission)

  • Location: The Cemetery & Chapel
  • Unlock: Complete "Countdown."
  • How to finish: Kill Travis. Watch the final cutscene. Roll credits.

6. Important Notes

  • No mission is hidden behind DLC or pre-order bonuses in Absolution (unlike later Hitman games).
  • Cheats or mods can unlock all missions instantly on PC, but they disable achievements/saves.
  • Save data corruption is rare, but if missions lock after a crash, replay the last completed mission from the main menu.

The Core Unlock Mechanic (Crucial Read First)

Before listing the missions, you must understand how Absolution saves progress. The game does not use a traditional "level select" from the main menu until you finish a full Checkpoint.

Each mission is divided into 3-5 "Checkpoints" (smaller loading zones). To unlock the next mission in the Main Campaign menu, you must reach the end-of-level score screen for the current mission.

Common Mistake: You finish "King of Chinatown" (Mission 2) and quit during the cutscene. When you return, you are at the start of "King of Chinatown." You must let the cutscene finish and watch the score tally.

To unlock all missions permanently: Play sequentially. Do not quit mid-level. Use the "Continue" option, not "Mission Select."

5. Unlocking “Contracts Mode” Missions

Contracts mode is separate from the story. To unlock all player-created contracts:

  • Finish the main story once.
  • Connect to the Hitman: Absolution servers (still active on PC, but limited on console).
  • Download top contracts from the online hub.

Note: Online services for PS3/Xbox 360 are unstable. PC version still works as of 2025.