Limited Run Games announced today that Agent 47 is plotting his arrival on Nintendo Switch 2, with a physical version of Hitman: Absolution en route, and pre-orders opening on October 30. 

Hitman: Absolution sees Agent 47 return in lethal form. Betrayed by the Agency he once served, his situation soon spirals out of control as he finds himself hunted by the police, the victim of a chilling conspiracy. The enigmatic assassin must embark on a mission filled with mistrust, corruption and danger as he fights back against his former colleagues. A gripping story stacked with jaw-dropping surprises, cinematic art direction and lethal gameplay ensures Hitman: Absolution is an adventure that shines on Nintendo Switch 2. 

Developed by Feral Interactive and arriving on physical Game Card via Limited Run Games, Hitman: Absolution features several enhancements for Nintendo Switch 2, in addition to Joy-Con 2 mouse support it offers a higher frame rate and resolution than on Nintendo Switch. This physical release of the game also includes Contracts Mode, an expansion which allows agents to create their own missions, and then share them online to challenge others to beat their score and top the leaderboards.

Key Features of Hitman: Absolution: 

More Than A Number 

The story of Hitman: Absolution puts Agent 47’s character under the spotlight, where his loyalties and his conscience are both put to the test. 

Killer Instinct 

Use Instinct Mode to identify targets, predict enemy movements, and highlight points of interest. 

Clear Your Path 

Point Shooting lets you stop time, mark multiple enemies, and eliminate them in a heartbeat. 

Master the Craft 

Find new ways to take out your marks, complete Challenges, and perfect your technique. 

Play Again and Again 

Choose from 5 different difficulty settings, from easy to the insanely hard Purist mode. 

Contracts Mode 

Hitman’s unlimited sandbox mode, take on player-designed contracts from other agents around the world, or create and share your own. 

Limited Run Games’ release of Hitman: Absolution for Nintendo Switch 2 features a physical Game Card, Game Case and 8-Page Booklet and retails for an MSRP of: $49.99 / €55.95 / £45.00 / CAD $70.99. The Game Card will also function on the original Nintendo Switch to play the Nintendo Switch version of the game. 

Pre-orders for the physical release of Hitman: Absolution for Nintendo Switch 2 open on October 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET and extend until December 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. To pre-order, please visit: https://limitedrungames.com/collections/hitman-absolution 

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