Sponsored By

The Drop featuring Superstar DJ Dimitri Vegas makes his comeback in HITMAN World of Assassination on September 12th

The Drop mission will be available for free, as part of the Free Starter Pack for new players and as an Elusive Target for HITMAN World of Assassination players, for a limited time only

game_press

August 21, 2024

7 Min Read

[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]

IO Interactive :

Copenhagen, Denmark, Aug. 21, 2024 – IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, announces today the return of the Elusive Target mission, The Drop, featuring the likeness and voiceover work of Superstar DJ Dimitri Vegas.
 

The Drop mission will be available globally on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switch™*, and PC, starting Thursday, September 12th, to Monday, October 14th. 

 

In The Drop, players will be tasked with eliminating an international DJ-turned-drug lord, modelled on the appearance of world-renowned DJ Dimitri Vegas. The mission will be available to play for newcomers as part of the Free Starter pack, whereas HITMAN World of Assassination players will be able to access the mission also for free during the event.
 

The Drop DLC pack will also launch on the 12th of September, which will give players access to a permanent access to the Drop mission, as well as a new outfit, items, and a set of cosmetics for the freelancer house.
 

A roadmap covering the duration of The Drop mission will be released when The Drop returns. This roadmap will include new challenges and the return of previous Elusive Targets. Additionally, a new Twitch Drop will be available after The Drop's return begins.
 

More information is available on the blog post available at the following link.
 

HITMAN World of Assassination is available now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|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 best of HITMAN 1, HITMAN 2 and HITMAN 3 in a bumper package of content that includes the 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, IOI is 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
 

© 2024 IO Interactive A/S. IO Interactive, IOI, HITMAN are registered trademarks of IO Interactive A/S. © “PlayStation”, "PS5 logo" and "PS4 logo" are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment ©Inc. XBOX and Xbox logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license. © 2024 Nintendo. Nintendo Switch and Joy-Con are trademarks of Nintendo.  All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.  All rights reserved.  

Daily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inbox

You May Also Like