Hitman: Absolution
Plan Your “Hit” on the Pre-Order Button for October 30!
Apex, North Carolina - October 21, 2026 - Limited Run Games, a premium publisher of physical video 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 a breathless 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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About Limited Run Games:
Limited Run Games is the industry leader in producing and distributing premium physical video games. Founded in 2015, they have published over 1,000 physical games and soundtracks in addition to winning several awards for their bespoke Collector’s Editions. Limited Run is the gold standard in bringing digital games to physical form for casual fans and collectors alike. Visit limitedrungames.com for the latest offerings, or follow the brand on your social media platform of choice for all LRG-related updates: @limitedrungames.
About Feral Interactive
Feral Interactive is a leading developer and publisher of games for macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch™, Meta Quest and Windows platforms, founded in 1996 and based in London, England.
Feral brings the best desktop and console games to new platforms without compromise. Its most recent releases include GRID™ Legends: Deluxe Edition for iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch™ 2, Tomb Raider™ and Total War™: NAPOLEON for iOS and Android, as well as Total War™: ROME II and Age of Empires™ II: Definitive Edition for macOS. Feral Interactive also developed the Windows, macOS and Linux versions of Total War™: ROME REMASTERED, and released Tropico™ as its first VR title for Meta Quest in 2024.
Visit Feral Interactive’s website at www.feralinteractive.com.
About IO Interactive
IO Interactive is an independent videogame developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform videogames in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.
IO Interactive developed and published a reimagined James Bond origin story with 007 First Light, available now, and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy. For more information, visit: https://ioi.dk.
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