Jean-Claude Van Damme Joins Hitman as The Splitter

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Jean-Claude Van Damme Joins Hitman as The Splitter

Key Takeaways

  • Play as Agent 47 and eliminate the elusive target Max Valliant in Hitman’s new Splitter Mission from December 12 to January 12.
  • Jean-Claude Van Damme features in The Splitter, offering a unique crossover between the game’s precision and the film star’s action-packed persona.
  • Hitman’s latest DLC includes The Splitter Pack for £3.99, offering new levels, cosmetics, weapons, and PS5 Pro support.

As a longtime fan of action movies and video games, I am absolutely thrilled about the latest crossover between Hitman World of Assassins and the legendary Jean-Claude Van Damme! Growing up watching his explosive performances on screen, it’s surreal to see him step into the world of gaming as the elusive target Max Valliant.

IO Interactive has announced that Jean-Claude Van Damme is the latest mystery target in their game, Hitman: World of Assassins. In an upcoming free update called “The Splitter,” due out this month, players will control Max Valliant as he takes on the persona of the action star legend for an exciting new adventure.

In a newly released video preview, it’s revealed that Agent 47’s objective is to thwart Max from instigating further chaos for the International Contract Agency (ICA). This Splitter Mission will be accessible between December 12, 2024, and January 12, 2025, as part of the standard Elusive Target. For those just starting out, this mission will come as a complimentary beginning bundle.

Jean-Claude Van Damme as Max Valliant

Jean-Claude Van Damme Joins Hitman as The Splitter

Originally, Max was a secret agent for the Independent Contractors Agency (ICA), but it was discovered that he had been betraying the organization by working for other entities. For nearly ten years, it was believed that he had perished, but now he has reappeared and launched an attack on an ICA facility, demanding a meeting with the agency. Your task is to disguise yourself as someone else and accompany one of the board members to the location in secret. Once there, your objective is to take out Max with a single, precise shot.

Including Van Damme in Hitman symbolizes the ultimate blend, where the game’s demanding precision intertwines with the action hero’s dynamic and explosive on-screen performances. Notably, he has previously appeared in Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter; however, his inclusion in Hitman’s roster, specifically The Splitter character, seamlessly merges his real-life acting style.

Hitman World of Assassins Elusive Target Updates

Jean-Claude Van Damme Joins Hitman as The Splitter

In the game Hitman, new Elusive Target additions are often temporary. One of the recent ones was modeled after MMA fighter Conor McGregor and called “The Disruptor.” Unfortunately, this downloadable content has been taken off the market from all storefronts following a sexual assault conviction in Ireland.

Other goodies arriving on December 12 for Hitman include The Splitter Pack DLC, featuring:

  • Permanent Access to the Replication – a two-level Arcade contract featuring The Splitter Elusive Target
  • A set of six cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse inspired by the Elusive Target
  • The Splitter SMG
  • The Splitter Kukri Knife
  • The “Good Quar Vol. 3” VHS Tape

All for £3.99.

As a fellow gamer, “When the Van Damme DLC drops, IO Interactive will roll out an update to take advantage of PS5 Pro features. And if you’re keen on snagging the Purple Streak ICA19 Classic Baller, simply tune into Hitman on Twitch for at least an hour between December 12, 2024, and January 8, 2025.

Two years post-release, the novel difficulties and content in Hitman: World of Assassins maintain player engagement and intrigue, and with PS VR2’s anticipated launch, this trend is expected to persist well into 2025. (Paraphrased)

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2024-12-05 20:39