Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Physical Release
- Game-Key Card
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch 2
5th Jun 2025 — $59.99
5th Jun 2025 — £54.99
- Series
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Names are for friends, so I don't need one
Since this review was originally published, a patch has been released addressing various issues and adding a 'Frame Rate' option, which caps gameplay at 30fps. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience...
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Hitman World of Assassination - Signature Edition News
Opinion Pokémon Legends Z-A Is The Creepiest Entry Yet, Not In A Good Way
Move!
There’s been quite a lot of talk recently about the lack of voiceover work in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and I can understand why. Game Freak has made some pretty decent strides with its cutscenes, depicting characters that animate realistically right down to their facial expressions and mouth movements. Yet they don’t actually talk. It’s...
News Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including fixes specific to Switch 2
Hitman World of Assassination - Signature Edition didn't get off to the best start when it arrived on the Switch 2 in June, but IO Interactive has made an effort since then to improve the overall experience. With this in mind, the developer has now released another game update, which makes some updates across...
News IO Interactive Stuck Daniel Craig's Head On Agent 47 To Pitch 007 First Light
007-47?
Judging from the recent gameplay reveal, IO Interactive's 007 First Light is looking pretty marvellous, and it's heading to the Switch 2 on 27th March 2026. Now, in speaking with IGN, game director Hakan Abrak has revealed that IO managed to secure the video game rights
News '007 First Light' Deep Dive Gameplay Is Coming Later This Week
Thanks, Sony
IO Interactive's latest flagship title, 007 First Light, is heading to the Switch 2 in 2026. Now, thanks to an upcoming State of Play from PlayStation (thanks, Push Square), we're getting our first proper deep dive into the title's gameplay later this week on Wednesday, 3rd September.
News Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
"47, your target is Frame Rate"
IO Interactive has launched a new update for Hitman: World of Assassination - Signature Edition on the Switch 2. The key improvement here is the game's frame rate, which at launch failed to maintain its 60fps target at frequent intervals. The patch adds in a 'Frame Rate' option to stabilise the performance, and this...
News Hitman: World Of Assassination Has A Hidden 'Performance Mode' On Switch 2
Performance increases of up to 62.5%!
When we reviewed the excellent Hitman: World of Assassination for Switch 2 just a little while back, we came away as impressed as ever with IO Interactive's incredible world-building and gameplay. However, we were also a little bit disappointed with the game's performance at launch. For a title we really love...
News Nintendo Is Seeking Player Feedback On Game-Key Cards In Japan
How much time have you got?
Game-Key Cards, it's safe to say, haven't gone down too well with the Nintendo community. With rumours heavily indicating that the only Switch 2 cartridge currently on offer to third-party developers is the full-fat 64GB model, the vast majority of games so far have arrived on Game-Key Cards. This means that you need to...
News Hitman Developer Is Working On Switch 2 Performance Issues "Right Now"
Thank goodness
Hitman: World of Assassination launched on day one with the Switch 2, and despite being an incredible game in its own right, there are undoubtedly some rather hideous performance issues on Nintendo's new console. Primarily, the unlocked frame rate rarely manages to hit that 60fps sweet spot, resulting in some horrible stuttering...
News Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold "Very Low Numbers"
All about that Mario Kart
A new report from Chris Dring's The Game Business highlights a few sales stats for launch games on the recently-released Switch 2. According to the article, "most third-party Switch 2 games posted very low numbers" at launch, with the vast majority of players understandably gravitating towards Mario Kart World. As pe
News Hitman World Of Assassination Receives A New James Bond Mission Update
Mads Mikkelsen from Casino Royale returns
Hitman's developer IO Interactive has been busy this week with not only the reveal of 007 First Light but also the launch of Hitman World of Assassination on the Switch 2. In the leadup to its new James Bond game, the developer has now lifted the lid on its 'Casino Royale' crossover. This will bring the 007...
About The Game
HITMAN World of Assassination invites players to become the world’s ultimate assassin.
Bringing together the best of HITMAN, HITMAN 2, and HITMAN 3, including the main campaign, contracts mode, escalations, elusive target arcades, and featured live content.
In the award-winning game, players control master assassin Agent 47 to explore stealth-based sandboxes and take down high-profile targets. Explore intricate, open-ended environments, using disguises, creative tools, and concealment tactics to execute missions. From the glamorous runways of a fashion show in Paris, to the dizzying heights of Dubai’s skyscrapers, or the rapturous crowd of a high-speed race in Miami, operatives will travel all around the world to find their next target. The gameplay emphasizes strategy, improvisation, and replayability, rewarding experimentation and attention to detail.
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This may be in the running for one of the worst game covers out there. It’s got:
Might as well throw in “New Funky Mode” in the top right while you’re at it.
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