IO Interactive announces the launch of a Windows PC edition of Hitman: Sniper Challenge, the "exclusive standalone pre-order sniper experience" previously only available to those who preordered the console editions of Hitman: Absolution, the upcoming stealth/action sequel. Those with preorder codes can redeem them at the Hitman: Sniper Challenge Website, which also offers leaderboards for bragging rights. "IO is fully committed to delivering a PC version of Hitman: Absolution that lives up to the high standards of our PC community," said Jon Brooke, Brand Director of the Hitman Franchise. "Hitman: Sniper Challenge will give them a first taste of what’s to come." They also announce plans to showcase the PC edition of the game in a couple of weeks at Gamescom 2012 in Cologne Germany.