December 2024 Blog Post
Intro
The Season of the Drop, which allowed us to enjoy a euphoric fall, is about to reach its conclusion. But, just as winter's cold embrace replaces autumn, it is now time to move on to a new Season. To ensure a joyful holiday time full of presents, we bring you a brand new Elusive Target, The Splitter, starring Hollywood legend Jean-Claude Van Damme! Let's dive into this new mission and the upcoming HITMAN World of Assassination content.
The Splitter strikes
A new Elusive Target
We are delighted to unveil our new Elusive Target, featuring the likeness of Hollywood action legend, Jean-Claude Van Damme. 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 data storage facility for an unknown motive. The Splitter will be available to play in 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.
“Max Valliant is quite the entertaining character, bringing a lot of action movie villain energy, he is ruthless, and of course, he can do the split! The Splitter is a thrilling mission and like in any good action flick, HITMAN players will have a few surprises, but I’ll let them find out by themselves.” ”
December 12 - January 12
In this new role, Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as Max Valliant, a former ICA operative believed to have been eliminated years ago after it was discovered he was dealing with other organizations. Somehow evading his assassination, he has now returned with a vengeance. 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 will be threefold: escorting an ICA board member within the facility, uncovering Max Valliant’s sinister agenda, and most importantly, taking down Max Valliant. A ruthless and unforgiving assassin whose only weakness seems to be his self-confidence; Max Valliant will not be like any other mission.
The Elusive Target mission is available to play, for free, for newcomers to HITMAN in the Free Starter Pack, with the possibility of replaying the mission as many times as they wish, for the mission's duration. HITMAN World of Assassination players can play the Elusive Target mission at no additional cost, 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
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:
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Permanent Access to the Replication – A two-level Arcade contract featuring The Splitter Elusive Target
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The Splitter SMG
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The Splitter Kukri Knife
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The “Good Quark Vol. 3” VHS Tape
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A set of six cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse inspired by the Elusive Target
The Season of The Splitter
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 Elusive Targets. 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 January 2025. 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 January 2025.
Ludeo and HITMAN Collaboration
IOI also announces 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 of December. 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 beyond passively viewing video highlights for the first time. Gamers can instantly discover and PLAY in-game highlights without zero download and zero fees. Gamers can 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