Hitman: Absolution will be ported to Nintendo Switch 2 by Feral Interactive, launching on October 22. Existing Switch version owners can upgrade for free during a limited period; after this period ends, the upgrade will cost $5. The exact start and end dates for the free upgrade window have not been specified.
Feral Interactive will release the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Hitman: Absolution on October 22. The game originally launched in 2012. Existing Switch version owners can upgrade for free for a limited time, though the end date for this free period has not been announced. Afterward, the upgrade will cost $5, which is $35 less than the original price on the eShop. The Switch version of Hitman: Absolution was released in 2015.
Hitman: Absolution was developed by IO Interactive and published by Square Enix. It is the fifth installment in the stealth-action Hitman series and a sequel to 2006's Hitman: Blood Money, with connected storylines. While newcomers can enjoy Absolution without playing previous entries, prior experience helps clarify narrative connections. Overall, it was designed as a standalone experience.
Upon release, the game received Metacritic scores between 79 and 83, slightly lower than Hitman: Blood Money. It sold nearly 4 million copies at the time but still fell short of Square Enix's expectations. No new sales figures have been released since its arrival on modern platforms. Foreign media suggest that the decision to release a Switch 2 version indicates strong performance on the original Switch. Additionally, the official trailer received no negative feedback, perhaps suggesting Switch 2 players are highly anticipating it.
Compared to the previous Switch version, the Switch 2 edition of Hitman: Absolution features increased output resolution in both handheld and TV modes. Both modes also include a new "Performance" graphics preset, enabling 60 frames per second. Animations and visual effects have also been improved. Feral Interactive states these enhancements make the game environments appear richer. The new version also supports mouse controls using Joy-Con controllers. These are just some of the key changes highlighted officially.
The "Contracts" mode will also be available at launch. Players can design their own assassination missions, share them online with other players, and compete for higher scores.
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