Hitman: Absolution (Switch): all the updates
On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Hitman: Absolution on Nintendo Switch.
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Hitman: Absolution – Ver. ???
- Release date: February 25th/26th 2026
- Patch notes:
No patch notes available. This update brings the following to the game:
- adds Contracts mode
- Contracts mode is an asynchronous, cross-platform multiplayer experience. In it, players can create their own custom challenges by entering any Story mode location, marking up to three NPCs as targets, and executing the hits in any way they choose. Once a Contract is published, rival Agents may then attempt to surpass its creator’s performance and top online leaderboards.
- Additional notes: none
- Source: Feral Interactive
How to download updates for Hitman: Absolution on Nintendo Switch?
To download the updates for Hitman: Absolution, you have three options:
- let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off
If not…
- try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;
OR
- select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.
To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.
