The Assassin Nun (commonly known as the Original Saint) is a character cut during the development of Hitman: Absolution. She exclusively appears in an art-book that shows abandoned concepts from Absolution.
Overview[]
In early drafts of Absolution, the mission Operation Sledgehammer was supposed to be longer and lasted days. This led to Agent 47 going to the Gentle Giant Supermarket however it was eventually infiltrated by the Agency Assault Troopers of the ICA. In early concept art, an unidentified female nun can be seen dragging a wounded Agent 47 who appears to be very close to death. The Nun is holding an early version of the Aries Charging Ram.
Fate[]
The Nun Assassin concept inevitably evolved into The Saints. The outfit later being adopted by the Rosewood Orphanage nuns as well. The Supermarket was scrapped with a minor cameo appearance in operation sledgehammer.
Trivia[]
- It's never been disclosed or confirmed if the Nun was a direct adversary or ally in the concept art, with some speculating she is one of the first concepts of The Saints.
- The concept art is exclusive in the artbook, however is never brought up in Full Disclosure.