Feral Interactive announces new Hitman: Absolution port

Feral Interactive, a London-based game development company, has announced a new version of Hitman: Absolution tailored for Nintendo's latest console, the Nintendo Switch 2. The game, which was previously available on the original Nintendo Switch, will be released in an enhanced form that takes advantage of the new console's features and technical capabilities.

Release date and pricing details

Hitman: Absolution will be available on the Nintendo eShop starting October 22, 2026, at a price of 29.99 €. A promotional offer will allow players to purchase it for 24.99 € until November 5, 2026. Those who already own the original Nintendo Switch version will be able to upgrade to the new edition for free until November 5, 2026, after which the upgrade will cost 4.99 €.

Technical improvements for the new version

The new version of Hitman: Absolution will feature several technical upgrades, including higher resolution settings. In docked mode, the game will support a resolution of 1620p, while in portable mode it will run at 1080p. The game will also maintain a consistent frame rate of 60 frames per second. Additional improvements include enhanced shadows, lighting, and animations. The new Joy-Con 2 controllers and mouse mode, a key feature of the Nintendo Switch 2, will also be fully supported. A trailer highlighting these upgrades has been released.

Availability on other platforms

Hitman: Absolution is already available on a variety of consoles and personal computers. The new Nintendo Switch 2 version is expected to bring the game to a wider audience with improved performance and features.