Today, IO Interactive revealed a new Elusive Target in HITMAN World of Assassination that features Mads Mikkelsen’s audio and likeness as the beloved antagonist from the 2006 movie “Casino Royale.” Together with Hakan Abrak, CEO of IO Interactive, the Danish actor surprised everyone at Summer Game Fest by revealing the reappearance of his character.
Check out the Summer Game Fest 2025 HITMAN World of Assassination x Mads Mikkelsen Trailer HERE
Mads Mikkelsen stated, “Le Chiffre is a character I have always enjoyed – he’s calculating, cold, and ruthless. Bringing him into the world of HITMAN makes for a thrilling collaboration. Players can expect mind games, high stakes, and twists that only this character could orchestrate. To succeed, they’ll need to play their hand wisely.”
Hakan Abrak, CEO at IO Interactive said, “We are beyond thrilled to welcome Mads Mikkelsen to HITMAN World of Assassination. Players are really going to enjoy this new mission, which marks the return of Le Chiffre after nearly 20 years. I’m excited to see our players jump into this small taste of bigger things to come in the Bond franchise from IO Interactive.”
From today, June 6th, through Monday, July 6th, The Banker will be accessible worldwide on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and the recently released Nintendo Switch 2.
Players who have created an IOI account and played The Banker Elusive Target will receive a special suit to use in 007 First Light, IO Interactive’s immersive third-person action-adventure game with a brand-new, original James Bond story that will debut in 2026, in honor of the game’s recent reveal. Later on, the players’ IOI Account profile would display the Casino Suit.
The Banker Pack – Available in Digital Stores (RRP: $4.99/€4.99/£3.99)
The Banker Pack, a brand new DLC pack themed after the latest Elusive Target, is also available starting today on all platforms.
The Banker Pack includes:
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Permanent Access to the Monarchique – A two-level Arcade contract featuring The Banker Elusive Target
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The Banker King of Cards Suit
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The Banker Silenced Pistol
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The Banker Rope
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The “Casino Monarchique” Chip (1.000.000)
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A set of six cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse inspired by the Elusive Target
Free for HITMAN WOA Players – The Season of the High-Stakes – Live Updates
The Season of the High-Stakes marks the beginning of a new phase in the assassination world. Players will receive eight returning Elusive Targets, four Featured Contracts Packs, and three new challenges. The “Casino Monarchique” Chip (100.000), the Purple Streak Swimsuit, and the Purple Streak Fiber Wire—all of which can be obtained by watching an hour of HITMAN World of Assassination on Twitch—will be among the four new Twitch Drops available for grabs. Watching the IOI SHOWCASE Duck event on Twitch today at 6 p.m. PDT or its rerun on June 7 at 5 p.m. CEST will also give you access to the event.
HITMAN World of Assassination is available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR2, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. For more information, visit the official website, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Bluesky, and TikTok.
* The Free Starter pack is unavailable on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, players on those platforms will need to own HITMAN World of Assassination to play the Elusive Target.
Related: HITMAN World of Assassination Welcomes Back Sean Bean FOR FREE on March 22nd
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