The Splitter – A New Elusive Target
Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as Max Valliant, a former ICA operative presumed dead who resurfaces with sinister motives. This mission will take players to Chongqing, where Agent 47 must escort an ICA board member, uncover Valliant’s agenda, and ultimately eliminate him.
The Splitter will be available as part of the Free Starter Pack* for new players, allowing unlimited retries during the mission’s duration, and as a traditional Elusive Target for HITMAN World of Assassination players, who will only have one chance to complete it. This mission will run from December 12th, 2024, to January 12th, 2025, across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC.
Read more on IO Interactive’s official blog.
Watch the announcement trailer
“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!” shared Jean-Claude Van Damme. “The Splitter is a thrilling mission, and like any good action flick, HITMAN players will have a few surprises, but I’ll let them find out by themselves.”
The Splitter Pack – Available December 12th
A DLC pack themed after this new Elusive Target will launch on December 12th for $4.99/€4.99/£3.99. The Splitter Pack includes:
- Permanent access to The Replication – A two-level Arcade contract featuring The Splitter
- The Splitter SMG
- The Splitter Kukri Knife
- The “Good Quar Vol. 3” VHS Tape
- Six Freelancer Safehouse cosmetics inspired by the mission
The Season of The Splitter – Live Updates
Starting December 12th, HITMAN World of Assassination players can enjoy:
- Three new community-inspired challenges
- New Featured Contracts
- Returning Elusive Targets
- A Twitch Drop: Purple Streak ICA19 Classic Baller (watch one hour of HITMAN content on Twitch between December 12th, 2024, and January 8th, 2025)
- The Purple Streak Boxer Suit, unlockable by supporting Twitch streamers
New PlayStation®5 Pro Features
HITMAN World of Assassination will support PlayStation®5 Pro with 60 FPS gameplay at a resolution of 3840 x 2160 starting December 12th.
Ludeo Collaboration
IO Interactive also announced integration with Ludeo, allowing players to instantly engage with highlights of The Splitter mission via cloud-based technology. These highlights will be accessible through the HITMAN website, social media, and newsletters.
About HITMAN World of Assassination
HITMAN World of Assassination brings together HITMAN 1, 2, and 3 into a comprehensive package, featuring campaigns, Contracts mode, Escalations, Elusive Target Arcades, and live content. It also includes the Freelancer mode, combining rogue-like elements with deep strategic planning for an infinitely replayable experience.
For more details, visit the official HITMAN website or follow HITMAN on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
*Free Starter Pack unavailable on Nintendo Switch
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