Feral Interactive is releasing the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Hitman: Absolution on October 22, 2025. So, there's your reason to upgrade and get a better version of the game. They want the game to run at 60 FPS consistently, whether you're playing in handheld or TV mode. So, if you want a better stealth experience on the new Switch, pay attention to this release window.
Feral Interactive releases Switch 2 version with 60fps target and Joy-Con mouse support
This game is being released in Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. It's not the original Nintendo Switch version of the game. Feral Interactive developed the porting to the new Switch hardware architecture.
They added a new Performance graphical preset for the higher resolution needs. This release also adds support for Joy-Cons as a mouse for aiming.
US: $39.99 | UK: £24.99 | Europe: €29.99 is the launch price. Feral Interactive has a launch special for $29.99 until November 5. If you already have the Switch version, you can upgrade to the new version for free until November 5. After that, $9.99 for the Upgrade Pack if you already have the game.
They've added more animations and visual effects to make the environments more immersive. There's also contracts mode right at launch to test your skills. The game runs with an increased output resolution in Handheld and TV mode. All these technical improvements to the game are to give you a better and more responsive experience with stealth gameplay on Switch 2.
The last Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition update we've covered. Some of the same balance, stability stuff came into play. Now, this new release is taking things even further by having certain performance goals.
The game is now globally released. October 22, 2025, is the day you get to decide if you want the full price release or if you want the early bird discounted price.
Source: Hitman, Gematsu
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