A: Manually download a 64‑bit version of d3d11.dll from a trusted source and place it in both C:\Windows\System32 and your game folder. Then run regsvr32 d3d11.dll from Command Prompt as administrator.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "Failed to Initialize Steam" error and return to playing Hitman: Absolution . If you are still experiencing issues, please tell me: Are you using any third-party mods? What are your PC specifications (Windows version, GPU)? hitman absolution failed to initialize steam fix exclusive