IO Interactive and Feral Interactive have officially announced Hitman: Absolution is coming to mobile devices and Nintendo Switch in 2025, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for 2026. The acclaimed 2012 stealth game will feature full touchscreen controls and controller support across all platforms.
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Hitman: Absolution Release Timeline & Pricing
Platform | Release Window | Pre-Order Price | Availability |
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iOS | Fall 2025 | $14.99 / £9.99 / €12.49 | Available Now |
Android | Fall 2025 | $14.99 / £9.99 / €12.49 | Available Now |
Nintendo Switch | End of 2025 | TBA | Coming Soon |
Nintendo Switch 2 | 2026 | TBA | Coming Soon |
Mobile Gaming Features
Feral Interactive, known for exceptional ports like Alien: Isolation on Switch and Hitman: Blood Money – Reprisal on mobile, is handling the development. The mobile versions offer flexible control options including full touchscreen controls, external controller support, and keyboard/mouse compatibility for enhanced gameplay experiences.
The gameplay trailer showcases how the classic Hitman stealth mechanics translate to mobile devices, maintaining the franchise’s signature assassination gameplay while optimizing for touch-based interaction.
Why This Port Matters
Hitman: Absolution’s mobile adaptation follows Feral Interactive’s successful track record of bringing console-quality experiences to handheld platforms. Their previous work on Blood Money – Reprisal demonstrated that complex stealth gameplay can work effectively on mobile devices without compromising the core experience.
The staggered release schedule allows IO Interactive to optimize each version specifically for its target platform, with the Switch 2 version likely featuring enhanced graphics and performance improvements over the original Switch release.
Pre-orders for mobile versions are available through the App Store and Google Play Store, with Nintendo Switch pre-orders coming soon.
FAQs
Does Hitman: Absolution mobile support external controllers?
Yes, both iOS and Android versions support external controllers and keyboard/mouse input.
When will Nintendo Switch pre-orders for Hitman: Absolution go live?
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 pre-order dates haven’t been announced yet by Feral Interactive.