Limited Run Games has announced a physical release for Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, confirming that the full game will be available on cartridge and that a digital edition launches on October 22, 2026.
The announcement underscores the continued appetite for boxed editions on Nintendo platforms and highlights compatibility with both the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch.
Background and release details
Hitman: Absolution was developed by IO Interactive and originally released in 2012.
Limited Run Games, known for producing limited-run physical editions of digital titles, revealed that the Switch 2 Edition cartridge contains the complete game and also includes a version that is playable on the original Nintendo Switch hardware.
The company said the digital version of the Switch 2 Edition will arrive on the Nintendo eShop on October 22, 2026, and physical pre-orders open on October 30, 2026 through Limited Run’s storefront.
What Limited Run Games says (paraphrased)
Limited Run noted that Agent 47 returns to Nintendo platforms as a hunted operative whose loyalties and conscience are tested across Absolution’s missions.
The publisher emphasized the game’s mix of stealth and improvisation, saying players can stalk targets through complex environments that reward both quick thinking and patient planning.
Limited Run also summarized the title’s mission structure and sandbox elements, highlighting 20 story missions and the capacity for players to experiment with approaches and custom contracts.
Features and compatibility
According to Limited Run’s overview, key features for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition include:
- Full optimisation for Nintendo Switch hardware with gyro aiming for precision.
- Instinct Mode to help identify targets and predict enemy movement.
- Point Shooting that pauses action to mark and eliminate multiple enemies.
- A range of difficulty options, including a high-challenge Purist mode.
- Sandbox-style Contracts where players can download and create custom contracts.
What this means for players
The physical cartridge offering appeals to collectors and players who prefer boxed releases, while the inclusion of a Switch 1-compatible version ensures owners of both Nintendo platforms can play.
With the digital release arriving on October 22, 2026 and physical pre-orders opening October 30, 2026, Limited Run’s edition provides both immediate digital access and a later collectible option.
Keep an eye on Limited Run Games’ official channels for preorder links and stock details when they become available.
The announcement underscores the continued appetite for boxed editions on Nintendo platforms and highlights compatibility with both the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch.
Background and release details
Hitman: Absolution was developed by IO Interactive and originally released in 2012.
Limited Run Games, known for producing limited-run physical editions of digital titles, revealed that the Switch 2 Edition cartridge contains the complete game and also includes a version that is playable on the original Nintendo Switch hardware.
The company said the digital version of the Switch 2 Edition will arrive on the Nintendo eShop on October 22, 2026, and physical pre-orders open on October 30, 2026 through Limited Run’s storefront.
What Limited Run Games says (paraphrased)
Limited Run noted that Agent 47 returns to Nintendo platforms as a hunted operative whose loyalties and conscience are tested across Absolution’s missions.
The publisher emphasized the game’s mix of stealth and improvisation, saying players can stalk targets through complex environments that reward both quick thinking and patient planning.
Limited Run also summarized the title’s mission structure and sandbox elements, highlighting 20 story missions and the capacity for players to experiment with approaches and custom contracts.
Features and compatibility
According to Limited Run’s overview, key features for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition include:
- Full optimisation for Nintendo Switch hardware with gyro aiming for precision.
- Instinct Mode to help identify targets and predict enemy movement.
- Point Shooting that pauses action to mark and eliminate multiple enemies.
- A range of difficulty options, including a high-challenge Purist mode.
- Sandbox-style Contracts where players can download and create custom contracts.
What this means for players
The physical cartridge offering appeals to collectors and players who prefer boxed releases, while the inclusion of a Switch 1-compatible version ensures owners of both Nintendo platforms can play.
With the digital release arriving on October 22, 2026 and physical pre-orders opening October 30, 2026, Limited Run’s edition provides both immediate digital access and a later collectible option.
Keep an eye on Limited Run Games’ official channels for preorder links and stock details when they become available.
