Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches October 22
A free upgrade from the Switch version for a limited time.
Feral Interactive will release IO Interactive-developed stealth action game Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on October 22 for $39.99 / £24.99 / €29.99, the developer announced. It will be on sale at a launch discount price of $29.99 / £19.99 / €24.99 until November 5.
Users who own the Switch version will be able to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for free for a limited time. After November 5, the Upgrade Pack will be priced at $9.99 / £4.99 / €4.99.
The Feral Interactive port first launched for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on October 16, 2025, followed by Switch on November 13, 2025.
Here is an overview of the Switch 2 version, via Feral Interactive:
Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will bring a host of improvements to the original 2025 Nintendo Switch release, including:
- Increased output resolution in both Handheld and TV mode.
- A new Performance graphical preset in both Handheld and TV mode, targeting 60fps.
- Improved animations and visual effects to create richer environments.
- Joy-Con mouse support.
A full breakdown of all new features in the game is available on the Feral Blog.
Contracts mode will also be available on release day, allowing players to create their own assassination assignments, then share them online to challenge other players to beat their score.
Watch a new trailer below.