The Hitman series has always been a stellar mix of puzzle-based assassination action and black comedy, painting a world where larger-than-life contract killers shift the global power structure from mission to mission. The tone has shifted between attempts at serious plots and tongue-in-cheek parody, and the recent seasons of World of Assassination blend both well.
Agent 47 has been taking hits on real-life figures for years now, and his newest may just be the silliest yet. Isolated in a remote estate, Hitman World of Assassination's The Host season sets 47's sights on YouTuber Jacksepticeye, seemingly playing himself as an out-of-touch, fame-obsessed content creator eager to interview the famed Tobias Reaper.
What's A Garrote Between Friends?
Hitman World of Assassination has been using real-world stand-ins for its Elusive Targets for years now, giving players comedic spins on various celebrities as they line up to take a shot from Agent 47's trademark Silverballers. The Hitman franchise has included celebrity guest stars since the 2016 reboot, letting players take out Gary Busey in an Elusive Target, a limited-time hit with unique rewards.
These celebrity Elusive Targets have been a...
