The updated version brings improved visuals, a 60 FPS performance mode, Joy-Con mouse support, and a limited-time free upgrade for existing Nintendo Switch owners.
Feral Interactive has announced that Hitman: Absolution will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026, with upgraded graphics, improved performance, and additional control options.
The new edition will be available as a standalone purchase on the Nintendo eShop or as an Upgrade Pack for players who already own the original Nintendo Switch version. Existing owners can claim the Upgrade Pack for free for a limited time starting on launch day.
From November 5, the Upgrade Pack will cost $9.99 in the United States, €4.99 in Europe, and £4.99 in the United Kingdom.
Players purchasing the game for the first time on Nintendo Switch 2 will also receive a launch discount. The standalone edition will initially cost $29.99, €24.99, or £19.99, representing a 25% reduction from its regular price. From November 5, the price will increase to $39.99, €29.99, or £24.99, respectively.
Hitman: Absolution Adds 60 FPS Performance Mode on Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition introduces several improvements over the original Nintendo Switch release, which launched in 2025.
The updated version features higher output resolution in both handheld and TV modes, alongside a new Performance graphical preset targeting 60 frames per second. Improved animations and visual effects will also provide more detailed environments.
Another addition is Joy-Con mouse support, offering players an alternative control option while carrying out missions as Agent 47.
These changes aim to make the stealth-action experience smoother and visually improved on Nintendo’s newer hardware.
Contracts Mode Returns With Online Challenges
Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will also include Contracts mode at launch.
The mode allows players to create their own assassination assignments and share them online, challenging others to complete the same objectives and beat their scores. It adds a competitive element to the game’s mission-based gameplay, allowing players to develop custom challenges beyond the main campaign.
Players can watch the official Nintendo Switch 2 Edition trailer and find a detailed breakdown of the new features on the Feral Interactive blog.
Hitman: Absolution Switch 2 Edition Pricing and Availability
The game launches on October 22, 2026, with the following pricing:
- Existing Nintendo Switch owners: Free Upgrade Pack for a limited time from launch day, increasing to $9.99 / €4.99 / £4.99 on November 5.
- New Nintendo Switch 2 players: $29.99 / €24.99 / £19.99 at launch, increasing to $39.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 on November 5.
The original Nintendo Switch version will remain available through the Nintendo eShop.
With improved performance, higher resolution, new control support, and the return of Contracts mode, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition offers an updated way to experience Agent 47’s story. Players who already own the original release can also take advantage of the limited-time free upgrade when the new version arrives.
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