Hitman Lets You Assassinate One of Mads Mikkelsen’s Most Iconic Characters

Hitman: World of Assassination players will get the chance to assassinate none other than Le Chiffre, the iconic James Bond franchise villain. Before appearing in Hitman: World of Assassination, Le Chiffre was played by Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen in Casino Royale, the 2006 spy thriller that also saw Daniel Craig debut as James Bond.

Hitman series developer IO Interactive is on a roll, thanks in part to relaunching the now-iconic assassination sandbox series as the massive Hitman: World of Assassination. Collecting the games of the already-substantial Hitman reboot trilogy under one banner, IO adopted a live service model to continually add new activities and targets to keep players engaged. The attempt has paid off, as the Hitman series recently passed a milestone of more than 75 million players. Even years after the original games were released, the series also stays at the top of headlines thanks to new additions, such as limited-time events and celebrity cameos.

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The latest celebrity to be added to Hitman: World of Assassination‘s target list is Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre from Casino Royale. Formally known as “The Banker,” Le Chiffre appears as the host of a high-stakes poker game in Paris, held at the Casino Monarchique. The setup for the in-game Elusive Target hunt is a clear reference to Le Chiffre’s role in Casino Royale, where he hosts a poker game at the titular Montenegro casino that James Bond then attends. The Hitman stage also features voicework from Mikkelsen, who refers to Agent 47 as “Reaper.” As with other Elusive Targets, Le Chiffre will be accessible for a limited time, with Hitman players able to hunt him down until July 6, 2025.

Hitman: World of Assassination Adds Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre in New Elusive Target Hunt

While the Elusive Target hunt is playable for free during the event period, players who have some cash to spare can also spend about $5 USD to avail themselves of The Banker Pack DLC, which will unlock the contract permanently. The DLC also includes a new suit for Agent 47, two additional Hitman weapons, and a number of cosmetics for the in-game Freelancer Safehouse.

The addition of a notable Bond villain to the target lineup is a celebration of a different project from IO Interactive directly involving the James Bond franchise. That project was revealed as 007 First Light during the recent Sony State of Play broadcast. IO Interactive also said that Le Chiffre’s addition kicks off a new Hitman: World of Assassination season, called the Season of the High-Stakes, which will add three new challenges, four Featured Contracts, and eight returning Elusive Targets over its run.

With the addition of Le Chiffre and the open celebration of IO Interactive’s new James Bond-themed work, the latest Hitman target could open the door for more tie-ins with 007 First Light. And if it proves a success, more Bond crossovers could also make their way into World of Assassination.

Hitman World of Assassination

Released

January 20, 2023

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ Due To Use Of Drugs And Alcohol, Blood, Strong Language, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Drug Reference

Engine

Glacier engine