Copenhagen, Denmark, December 5th, 2024 – IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, announces today a new Elusive Target, featuring the likeness of Hollywood action legend, Jean-Claude VanDamme (JCVD). JCVD will feature as Max Valliant, once one of ICA’s most formidable operatives who was presumed dead before suddenly reappearing and taking over an ICA datastorage facility for an unknown motive. The Splitter will be available to playin the Free Starter Pack* for new players and as a regular Elusive Target for HITMAN World of Assassination players, from December 12th, 2024, to January 12th, 2025. The Splitter will be available globally on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, NintendoSwitch™ and PC.
The Splitter
In this new role, Jean-ClaudeVan Damme stars as Max Valliant, a former ICA operative believed to have beeneliminated years ago after it was discovered he was dealing with other organizations. Somehow evading his assassination, he has now returned with avengeance. After resurfacing, Max Valliant has taken control of an ICA data storage facility and requested a meeting with the ICA board.
Taking place in Chongqing, Agent 47’s mission willbe threefold: escorting an ICA board member within the facility, uncovering MaxValliant’s sinister agenda, and most importantly, taking down Max Valliant. Aruthless and unforgiving assassin whose only weakness seems to be hisself-confidence; Max Valliant will not be like any other mission.
The Elusive Targetmission is available to play, for free, for newcomers to HITMAN in the FreeStarter Pack, with the possibility of replaying the mission as many times asthey wish, for the mission’s duration. HITMAN World of Assassination players can play the Elusive Target mission for free, but with only one chance at success.They can also gain permanent access to an Arcade mission featuring The Splitter through The Splitter Pack.
The Splitter Pack – Available in Stores (RRP:$4.99/€4.99/£3.99)
The Splitter Pack, a brand new DLC pack themed after the latest Elusive Target, will also be released on all platforms on the 12th of December. The Splitter Pack includes:
- Permanent Access to the Replication – A two-level Arcade contractfeaturing The Splitter Elusive Target
- The Splitter SMG
- The Splitter Kukri Knife
- The “Good Quar Vol. 3” VHS Tape
- A set of six cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse inspired by the Elusive Target
The Season of The Splitter –Live Updates, Free for HITMAN WOA Players
Launching alongside The Splitter, a new content roadmap will start from December 12th.Three new challenges inspired by the HITMAN community will be coming to the World of Assassination, as well as new Featured Contracts and returning ElusiveTargets. A new Twitch Drop, the Purple Streak ICA19 Classic Baller, will also be up for grabs by watching one hour of HITMAN World of Assassination on Twitch between the 12th of December 2024 and the 8th of January2025. Additionally, players will be able to unlock the Purple Streak Boxer Suit, by supporting Twitch streamers with a subscription, with the campaign also running from the 12th of December 2024 to the 8th of January2025.
Also, as part of our latest patch going live on December 12th, HITMAN World of Assassination will be supporting new PlayStation®5 Pro features, meaning that players will enjoy playing at a locked 60 Frames per Second, and at a resolution of 3840 x 2160.
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Ludeo and HITMAN Collaboration
IO Interactive alsoannounces today that the Ludeo SDK will be implemented in HITMAN, enabling gamers worldwide to instantly go stealth in the Elusive Target mission via playable highlights at the launch on the 12th ofDecember. Playable Elusive Target gameplay highlights will be served up across the HITMAN website, newsletter, and @HITMAN on social platforms. Ludeo’s proprietary, cloud-based technology expands the preview experience beyondpassively viewing video highlights for the first time. Gamers can instantly discover and PLAY in-game highlights without zero download and zero fees. Gamerscan seamlessly share gameplay highlights across Discord, X (Twitter), Reddit, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube Games and more! For more information regarding Ludeo, please visit the official website: www.ludeo.com
HITMAN World of Assassination is available now for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox SeriesX|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch™.
To learn more about HITMAN World of Assassination,please visit the official website, or follow news on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
*The Free Starter Pack is unavailable on Nintendo Switch
About HITMAN World of Assassination
HITMAN World of Assassination brings together the bestof HITMAN 1, HITMAN 2 and HITMAN 3 in a bumper package of content that includesthe main campaign, Contracts mode, Escalations, Elusive Target Arcades and featured live content.
HITMAN World of Assassination also includes the‘Freelancer’ mode, a new way to play on your own terms, that combines rogue-like elements and deep strategic planning with a persistent and infinitely replayable gameplay experience.
About IO INTERACTIVE
IO Interactive is an independent videogame developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform videogames in the last two decades, IOIis dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.
IO Interactive will develop and publish the very first James Bond origin story with the working title Project 007 and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy. For more information,visit: https://ioi.dk.
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