Blockbuster actor Mads Mikkelsen returns as Le Chiffre, the New Elusive Target in HITMAN World of Assassination

The new mission takes players to Paris, where a face-off with the iconic villain from the James Bond franchise awaits them in the Casino Monarchique

The Banker Elusive Target, featuring Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre, is available for free as part of the Starter Pack for new players and as an Elusive Target for HITMAN World of Assassination players, for a limited time

Copenhagen, Denmark, June 6^th, 2025 – IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the internationally acclaimed HITMANfranchise, announced today a new Elusive Target featuring the likeness and voiceover work of Mads Mikkelsen as the fan-favourite villain from the 2006 film ‘Casino Royale’. The Danish actor made a surprise appearance at Summer Game Fest yesterday to unveil his character's return alongside IO Interactive’s CEO Hakan Abrak. The Banker is available globally on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch™*, and the newly launched Nintendo Switch™2*, starting Friday, June 6^th, to Monday, July 6^th.

“Le Chiffre is a character I have always enjoyed – he’s calculating, cold, and ruthless,” said Mads Mikkelsen. “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.”

“We are beyond thrilled to welcome Mads Mikkelsen to HITMAN World of Assassination,” said Hakan Abrak, CEO at IO Interactive. “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.”

Mads Mikkelsen returns as Le Chiffre, the iconic private banker to the criminal underworld, known for his mastery of games of chance and probability. A recent failed venture left him in dire straits, losing vast sums of both legitimate and illicit capital, and in a desperate bid to recover, he has arranged a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Monarchique in Paris. Agent 47 has been tasked with infiltrating the perilous event and will have to find his way to his target to prevent havoc being wreaked across the world.

To celebrate the recent reveal of 007 First Light, players who play The Banker Elusive Target and who have signed up for an IOI account will receive an exclusive suit to redeem in 007 First Light, IO Interactive’s immersive third-person action-adventure featuring an all-new, original James Bond story, scheduled to launch in 2026. (The Casino Suit will be visible on the players’ IOI Account profile at a later stage).

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:

• Permanent Access to the Monarchique – A two-level Arcade contract featuring The Banker Elusive Target
• The Banker King of Cards Suit
• The Banker Silenced Pistol
• The Banker Rope
• The “Casino Monarchique” Chip (1.000.000)
• A set of six cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse inspired by the Elusive Target

The Season of the High-Stakes – Live Updates, Free for HITMAN WOA Players

A new roadmap starts today in the world of assassination with the Season of the High-Stakes. Three new challenges will make their way to players, as well as four Featured Contracts Packs as well as eight returning Elusive Targets. A total of four new Twitch Drops will also be there for the taking, with the “Casino Monarchique” Chip (100.000), the Purple Streak Swimwear Suit, the Purple Streak Fiber Wire which can be earned by watching one hour of HITMAN World of Assassination on Twitch. The IOI SHOWCASE Duck can also be obtained by watching the eponymous event hosted by IOI on Twitch today from 6pm PDT, or its re-run on the 7th of June from 5pm CEST.

HITMAN World of Assassination is available now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR2, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch™, and Nintendo Switch™2. To learn more about the game, please visit the official website or follow news on 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.