Feral Interactive has officially announced that Hitman: Absolution will be released on Nintendo Switch on November 13, 2025, marking the acclaimed stealth-action game’s debut on Nintendo’s current-generation hardware.
Priced at £19.99 / $29.99 / €24.99, Hitman: Absolution will be accessible via the Nintendo eShop.
This launch brings another chapter of the renowned Hitman series to handheld and home console enthusiasts, reinforcing Nintendo Switch’s expanding library of AAA experiences. Hitman: Absolution, originally developed by IO Interactive and released in 2012, follows the infamous Agent 47 in a gripping narrative that tests his loyalties and conscience.
Feral Interactive, known for their high-quality ports such as Tomb Raider and GRID Autosport, has completely optimized the Switch version to support both on-the-go and docked play.
Notable enhancements include gyro aiming for precision controls and seamless adaptation to Nintendo’s hybrid hardware capabilities. A new launch trailer released by Feral Interactive demonstrates the game’s visuals and mechanics running smoothly on Nintendo Switch, capturing the essence of the original release.
Key gameplay features, such as Instinct Mode (allowing players to identify targets and predict enemy movements) and Point Shooting (enabling time-stop mechanics to mark and eliminate multiple enemies), have been faithfully retained.
Players can further test their skills with five distinct difficulty settings, ranging from Easy to the ultra-hard Purist mode. Additionally, Feral Interactive confirmed that Hitman: Absolution on Switch will receive the post-launch ‘Contracts Mode’ in 2026.
This highly-anticipated free update will allow users to set custom assassination challenges for friends, promoting ongoing competition and replayability similar to the feature found in Feral’s recent mobile adaptations. While many have inquired about a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Hitman: Absolution, Feral Interactive has advised fans to expect more news next year.
The studio stated through social media that they "will have more to say about the Switch 2 next year" and encouraged users to watch for additional updates as development progresses. For context, IO Interactive previously released Hitman World of Assassination on Switch 2 earlier in 2025.
Although the launch was initially hampered by performance issues, subsequent patches improved gameplay quality.
Expectations are high that Feral Interactive’s expertise will deliver a stable and optimized experience for Hitman: Absolution from day one on Nintendo Switch. Hitman: Absolution’s Switch release not only enriches the platform’s stealth-action offerings but also underscores a growing trend of portable, high-caliber game experiences.
As Feral Interactive continues to expand its portfolio on Nintendo hardware, Switch owners can look forward to revisiting Agent 47’s signature missions with tailored controls and robust post-launch support.
Priced at £19.99 / $29.99 / €24.99, Hitman: Absolution will be accessible via the Nintendo eShop.
This launch brings another chapter of the renowned Hitman series to handheld and home console enthusiasts, reinforcing Nintendo Switch’s expanding library of AAA experiences. Hitman: Absolution, originally developed by IO Interactive and released in 2012, follows the infamous Agent 47 in a gripping narrative that tests his loyalties and conscience.
Feral Interactive, known for their high-quality ports such as Tomb Raider and GRID Autosport, has completely optimized the Switch version to support both on-the-go and docked play.
Notable enhancements include gyro aiming for precision controls and seamless adaptation to Nintendo’s hybrid hardware capabilities. A new launch trailer released by Feral Interactive demonstrates the game’s visuals and mechanics running smoothly on Nintendo Switch, capturing the essence of the original release.
Key gameplay features, such as Instinct Mode (allowing players to identify targets and predict enemy movements) and Point Shooting (enabling time-stop mechanics to mark and eliminate multiple enemies), have been faithfully retained.
Players can further test their skills with five distinct difficulty settings, ranging from Easy to the ultra-hard Purist mode. Additionally, Feral Interactive confirmed that Hitman: Absolution on Switch will receive the post-launch ‘Contracts Mode’ in 2026.
This highly-anticipated free update will allow users to set custom assassination challenges for friends, promoting ongoing competition and replayability similar to the feature found in Feral’s recent mobile adaptations. While many have inquired about a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Hitman: Absolution, Feral Interactive has advised fans to expect more news next year.
The studio stated through social media that they "will have more to say about the Switch 2 next year" and encouraged users to watch for additional updates as development progresses. For context, IO Interactive previously released Hitman World of Assassination on Switch 2 earlier in 2025.
Although the launch was initially hampered by performance issues, subsequent patches improved gameplay quality.
Expectations are high that Feral Interactive’s expertise will deliver a stable and optimized experience for Hitman: Absolution from day one on Nintendo Switch. Hitman: Absolution’s Switch release not only enriches the platform’s stealth-action offerings but also underscores a growing trend of portable, high-caliber game experiences.
As Feral Interactive continues to expand its portfolio on Nintendo hardware, Switch owners can look forward to revisiting Agent 47’s signature missions with tailored controls and robust post-launch support.
