《殺手：赦免》（Hitman: Absolution）是由丹麥工作室IO Interactive開發的第三人稱潛行動作遊戲，是《殺手》系列的第五部作品。原作於2012年推出，如今由Feral Interactive負責移植，於2025年11月13日正式登陸Nintendo Switch與Switch 2平台，售價為£19.99 / $29.99 / €24.99。本次移植版本特別針對Switch的操作與硬體性能進行優化，並加入陀螺儀瞄準、可攜帶模式體驗，以及未來更新的「Contracts 模式」，讓玩家之間能夠互相創建任務、挑戰高分。

故事圍繞傳奇殺手「代號 47」（Agent 47），在完成無數暗殺任務後，他遭到所屬組織「The Agency」的背叛，並被警方列為頭號通緝犯。被迫逃亡的他，踏上一條自我救贖的血色之路，同時試圖保護一名具有基因改造背景的少女——她是未來「完美刺客」的潛在實驗體。47必須在道德與職業之間做出抉擇，也因此，《殺手：赦免》成為系列中最具人性深度與情感衝突的篇章。

在操作與玩法上，以Glacier 2引擎 打造，畫面、光影與AI表現全面進化。能以不同方式完成任務——潛入、偽裝、近戰、槍戰皆可自由選擇。遊戲的關卡設計更強調「多路徑解法」，每一次暗殺都能創造出屬於玩家自己的故事。系統中最具代表性的「直覺模式（Instinct Mode）」可讓玩家看見敵人行動軌跡、重要目標與互動物件，帶來類似「獵殺視覺」的感官體驗。而「即時射擊（Point Shooting）」功能則允許玩家暫停時間，快速鎖定多個敵人並一擊解決。此外，偽裝系統亦是本作的核心。可奪取敵人服裝，偽裝成警察、清潔工、保鑣甚至僧侶，以此潛入重兵區域。每個關卡中的 NPC 都有獨特行為與對話，使整個遊戲世界顯得真實而有生命力。

Switch版的移植保留所有原始劇情內容與任務設計，並在操作體驗上進行優化，支援陀螺儀瞄準（Gyro Aiming），提升精準度；同時能在掌機與主機模式間自由切換，隨時隨地化身冷血刺客。未來更新的「Contracts 模式」將讓玩家自訂任務條件、上傳關卡並與全球玩家競爭成績，延長遊戲壽命。劇情敘事較以往更具電影感，搭配精緻的過場動畫與好萊塢級別的配音，成功塑造出一個既冷酷又矛盾的47。遊戲配樂由Jesper Kyd創作，將緊張的潛行節奏與壓抑氛圍完美結合。

在市場評價方面，自2012年於PC、PlayStation、Xbox平台推出以來，於Steam上獲得「極度好評（Overwhelmingly Positive）」的評價（超過 44,000條評論）。玩家普遍讚賞其劇情張力、關卡深度與自由度，認為是《殺手》系列中最具情感深度的一作；然而也有部分玩家批評遊戲偏重劇情導向、潛行自由度略低於前作《血錢》（Hitman: Blood Money）。總體而言，《殺手：赦免》Switch版的推出，不僅讓新世代玩家有機會在掌機上體驗這部潛行經典，也象徵IO Interactive長期經營的「殺手宇宙」再度延伸至更多平台。無論是系列老粉還是新入坑玩家，都能在這款作品中感受到潛行遊戲的精髓——殺戮的藝術，與人性的掙扎。

Hitman: Absolution is a third-person stealth action game developed by the Danish studio IO Interactive, marking the fifth main entry in the Hitman series. Originally released in 2012, the title is now being ported by Feral Interactive and will officially launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on November 13, 2025, priced at £19.99 / $29.99 / €24.99.

This new version has been specially optimized for the Switch’s controls and hardware performance, introducing gyro aiming, handheld mode support, and an upcoming update for the Contracts Mode, which allows players to create and share custom missions to compete for high scores worldwide.

The story centers on the legendary assassin Agent 47, who, after completing countless contracts, is betrayed by his own organization, The Agency, and becomes a wanted fugitive. Forced into hiding, he embarks on a violent journey of self-redemption while protecting a genetically engineered girl—potentially the prototype of the “perfect assassin.” Torn between duty and morality, Agent 47 faces his most human and emotionally complex mission yet, making Hitman: Absolution one of the most character-driven installments in the franchise.

Built on the Glacier 2 engine, the game showcases enhanced graphics, lighting, and AI behavior. Missions can be approached in multiple ways—through stealth, disguise, close combat, or full-on gunfights—encouraging player creativity. Levels are designed with multi-path freedom, allowing each assassination to unfold uniquely based on the player’s decisions.

The signature Instinct Mode enables players to see enemy patrol routes, key targets, and interactive objects, delivering a heightened “predator’s vision” experience. The Point Shooting mechanic lets players momentarily slow time and mark multiple enemies for rapid execution.

Disguise remains a crucial gameplay element. Players can steal enemy uniforms—posing as police officers, janitors, bodyguards, or even monks—to infiltrate restricted areas. Each NPC features unique behaviors and dialogue, creating a living, reactive world.

The Switch version retains all original missions and story content while improving control precision through gyro aiming and offering seamless transitions between handheld and docked play. The upcoming Contracts Mode update will expand replayability by letting players design custom assassination objectives and share them globally.

Narratively, the game adopts a more cinematic tone than its predecessors, featuring high-quality cutscenes and Hollywood-level voice acting that portray Agent 47 as both ruthless and conflicted. The score, composed by Jesper Kyd, perfectly blends tense stealth rhythms with dark atmospheric undertones.

Upon its initial 2012 release on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, Hitman: Absolution received “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews on Steam (with over 44,000 player reviews). Fans praised its gripping storyline, intricate level design, and emotional depth—calling it one of the most dramatic entries in the series—though some critics noted that it leaned more toward narrative-driven gameplay, offering slightly less stealth freedom compared to Hitman: Blood Money.

Overall, the arrival of Hitman: Absolution on the Nintendo Switch marks the return of a stealth-action classic to modern platforms. It allows both long-time fans and newcomers to experience the artistry of assassination and the moral conflict behind every silent kill—a defining trait of the Hitman universe.