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.
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“Max Valliant is quite the entertaining character, bringing a lot of action movievillain energy, he is ruthless, and of course, he can do the split!” shared Jean-Claude Van Damme. “The Splitter is a thrilling mission and like in anygood action flick, HITMAN players will have a few surprises, but I’ll let them find out by themselves.”
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.