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HITMAN World of Assassination unveils Blockbuster Actress Star Milla Jovovich as its next celebrity Elusive Target, set to release in February 2026
The current HITMAN WOA Elusive Target mission starring Eminem vs. Slim Shady is playable for free until December 31st on all platforms
Copenhagen, Denmark, December 12th, 2025 – IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the internationally acclaimed HITMANfranchise, announced today the newest member to the roster of celebrity Elusive Target, with Milla Jovovich being the latest addition. The Hollywood star took the stage at the Game Awards to introduce her new character, Lilith Devereux, the ambitious and mysterious prospective CEO of Ether Corporation. The new Elusive Target mission will be available globally for free in February 2026 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, ROG Xbox Ally X, ROG Xbox Ally, PC, Nintendo Switch™*, Nintendo Switch™2, iPhone, iPad.
“I am very excited to join the world of Assassination! I am stepping into an amazing character with Lilith; she is dangerous, she has ambition, and a dark secret. I can’t wait for HITMAN fans to step into this new mission and uncover her story,” stated Milla Jovovich.
“After a surreal Eminem vs. Slim Shady mission, we wanted to surprise our community with another unforgettable collaboration. Milla Jovovich will bring a unique intensity to her character, and this mission is packed with mystery, I am sure our fans will enjoy this one in just a few weeks.” said Hakan Abrak, CEO at IO Interactive.
In this new mission, Agent 47 is tasked with the elimination of Lilith Devereux, the ambitious prospective CEO of Ether Corporation. A relative newcomer in the world of the high and mighty, Devereux’s rapid ascent has followed the mysterious deaths of her predecessor Neleis De Waal and chief scientists Silvio Caruso and Francesca De Santis. Her meteoric rise has been generously supported by Gregory Carlisle. For this mission, Agent 47 will visit the Carlisle Estate, based in the Dartmoor location, where tensions will reach a breaking point.
Before taking off for Dartmoor, players can still play the unique Eminem vs. Slim Shady Elusive Target mission, accessible for free for all players on all platforms, until the 31st of December. Taking place in a Hokkaido medical facility transformed into the Popsomp Hills Asylum, Agent 47 is tasked by Eminem to take down his alter ego, Slim Shady, once and for all. The Eminem vs. Slim Shady, a brand new DLC pack themed after the latest Elusive Target, is also available for a limited time only, starting today and until the end of the mission, on December 31st, on all platforms.
HITMAN World of Assassination is available now for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, ROG Xbox Ally X, ROG Xbox Ally, PC, Nintendo Switch™*, Nintendo Switch™2, iPhone, iPad, and playable in VR on PS VR2 and PC VR. The Eminem vs. Slim Shady DLC Pack is available until the 31st of December 2025, for $4.99/€4.99/£3.99 on every platform.
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* 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.
