Get ready for the fifth HITMAN Elusive Target!

At 14:00 CEST / 05:00 PDT on Friday 1st July, we’ll update the Elusive Target tile on the Featured Hub in-game and the contract will be live. Make sure you’re ready, because The Gunrunner will only be in Marrakesh for 72 hours and there won’t be any second chances.

To be absolutely clear on the start and end times for ET#5, for all locations, see the links at the bottom of this post.






For completing Elusive Targets, we have some very unique rewards that can be earned. For completing 5 Elusive Target Contracts, players will unlock the Hitman Absolution Signature Suit, with ICA tie pin and black leather gloves.

We want to make sure that the suit rewards you'll earn through Elusive Targets are prestigious, and that they can be unlocked at a faster rate. But, if you wait too long and miss too many Elusive Targets, you won't be able to unlock them all.

Here's the Hitman Absolution Signature Suit with gloves that you will unlock after completing 5 Elusive Target Contracts:




Elusive Target #5 Start Time
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=HITMAN+Elusive+Target+%235+-+The+Gunrunner+(Start+Time)&iso=20160701T14&p1=69


Elusive Target #5 End Time
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=HITMAN+Elusive+Target+%235+-+The+Gunrunner+(End+Time)&iso=20160704T14&p1=69

Get ready for the fifth HITMAN Elusive Target!

At 14:00 CEST / 05:00 PDT on Friday 1st July, we’ll update the Elusive Target tile on the Featured Hub in-game and the contract will be live. Make sure you’re ready, because The Gunrunner will only be in Marrakesh for 72 hours and there won’t be any second chances.

To be absolutely clear on the start and end times for ET#5, for all locations, see the links at the bottom of this post.






For completing Elusive Targets, we have some very unique rewards that can be earned. For completing 5 Elusive Target Contracts, players will unlock the Hitman Absolution Signature Suit, with ICA tie pin and black leather gloves.

We want to make sure that the suit rewards you'll earn through Elusive Targets are prestigious, and that they can be unlocked at a faster rate. But, if you wait too long and miss too many Elusive Targets, you won't be able to unlock them all.

Here's the Hitman Absolution Signature Suit with gloves that you will unlock after completing 5 Elusive Target Contracts:




Elusive Target #5 Start Time
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=HITMAN+Elusive+Target+%235+-+The+Gunrunner+(Start+Time)&iso=20160701T14&p1=69


Elusive Target #5 End Time
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=HITMAN+Elusive+Target+%235+-+The+Gunrunner+(End+Time)&iso=20160704T14&p1=69

The Sensation will be in Paris throughout the official opening hours of E3 2016. There are about 35 hours remaining until the doors close and The Sensation leaves Paris.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4OG0DHBKdE

To be absolutely clear on the start and end times for ET#4, for all locations, check this blog post: https://hitman.com/news/this-week-in-hitman-10-6-2016


Elusive Target Rewards

For completing Elusive Targets, we have some very unique rewards that can be earned. Today, we're announcing that for completing 5 Elusive Target Contracts, players will unlock the Hitman Absolution Signature Suit, with ICA tie pin and black leather gloves.

We want to make sure that the suit rewards you'll earn through Elusive Targets are prestigious, and that they can be unlocked at a faster rate. But, if you wait too long and miss too many Elusive Targets, you won't be able to unlock them all.

Here's the Hitman Absolution Signature Suit with gloves that you will unlock after completing 5 Elusive Target Contracts:



More about Elusive Targets

An Elusive Target is the closest thing to the Hitman fantasy that we've ever created. Each one is a custom-created character with their own backstory and their own unique reason for being in that location. We call them Elusive Targets because they are added to an existing location for a limited time in real-time and you'll only have one chance to take them down. If you kill them, that's the way that you killed them. There are no do-overs and no second chances. When an Elusive Target leaves the game world, they never return.

As always, Diana will brief you with critical intel that will help you track down and kill the target. That intel is more important than ever because Elusive Targets do not appear as targets on the mini map or instinct. You'll need to explore, find your target, study their movements and come up with a plan to eliminate them - all whilst playing. The pressure will be on when you've got the target in your sights. If you miss the shot and chaos breaks loose, you will need to have a plan B, because the save-game is disabled during an Elusive Target contract.

We know that Elusive Targets are not going to be easy, they were designed that way.


Need a recap? This is Elusive Targets in a nutshell:

- Elusive Targets are added to the game for a limited time in real-time. They won’t return.

- You only get one chance to take them down. If you die, you fail the contract and cannot retry it.

- Elusive Targets do not show up on the in-game map or Instinct. You need to locate and identify them with limited intel.

- Earn in-game rewards for completing multiple Elusive Target contracts throughout the season.

- Every Elusive Target adds two unique challenges to the game; one 'target' challenge for eliminating the specific Elusive Target and a 'Silent Assassin' challenge for eliminating the target without being spotted and without any non-target casualties.

The Sensation will be in Paris throughout the official opening hours of E3 2016. There are about 35 hours remaining until the doors close and The Sensation leaves Paris.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4OG0DHBKdE

To be absolutely clear on the start and end times for ET#4, for all locations, check this blog post: https://hitman.com/news/this-week-in-hitman-10-6-2016


Elusive Target Rewards

For completing Elusive Targets, we have some very unique rewards that can be earned. Today, we're announcing that for completing 5 Elusive Target Contracts, players will unlock the Hitman Absolution Signature Suit, with ICA tie pin and black leather gloves.

We want to make sure that the suit rewards you'll earn through Elusive Targets are prestigious, and that they can be unlocked at a faster rate. But, if you wait too long and miss too many Elusive Targets, you won't be able to unlock them all.

Here's the Hitman Absolution Signature Suit with gloves that you will unlock after completing 5 Elusive Target Contracts:



More about Elusive Targets

An Elusive Target is the closest thing to the Hitman fantasy that we've ever created. Each one is a custom-created character with their own backstory and their own unique reason for being in that location. We call them Elusive Targets because they are added to an existing location for a limited time in real-time and you'll only have one chance to take them down. If you kill them, that's the way that you killed them. There are no do-overs and no second chances. When an Elusive Target leaves the game world, they never return.

As always, Diana will brief you with critical intel that will help you track down and kill the target. That intel is more important than ever because Elusive Targets do not appear as targets on the mini map or instinct. You'll need to explore, find your target, study their movements and come up with a plan to eliminate them - all whilst playing. The pressure will be on when you've got the target in your sights. If you miss the shot and chaos breaks loose, you will need to have a plan B, because the save-game is disabled during an Elusive Target contract.

We know that Elusive Targets are not going to be easy, they were designed that way.


Need a recap? This is Elusive Targets in a nutshell:

- Elusive Targets are added to the game for a limited time in real-time. They won’t return.

- You only get one chance to take them down. If you die, you fail the contract and cannot retry it.

- Elusive Targets do not show up on the in-game map or Instinct. You need to locate and identify them with limited intel.

- Earn in-game rewards for completing multiple Elusive Target contracts throughout the season.

- Every Elusive Target adds two unique challenges to the game; one 'target' challenge for eliminating the specific Elusive Target and a 'Silent Assassin' challenge for eliminating the target without being spotted and without any non-target casualties.

We are excited to announce the release of the Summer Bonus Episode for HITMAN on July 19th.

The Summer Bonus Episode consists of two separate ICA missions which catalogue Agent 47’s first trips to both Sapienza and Marrakesh. This Episode is not part of the story arc of HITMAN, being previous ICA missions they are set apart from the main story.


The Icon
When the town of Sapienza is taken over by a film crew shooting a new sci-fi blockbuster. Agent 47 must aim to retire one of the cast members during a climactic scene being staged late at night in the town square.


A House Built on Sand
Set at the frenetic night markets in Marrakesh, a mole for a major construction company is about to sell secrets to their largest rivals. Agent 47 is tasked with making sure the leak stops there.


The Summer Bonus Episode will also present a range of new in-game Challenges and Opportunities and an entirely new setting for Escalation Contracts and Elusive Targets.

Each location will have a completely different feel when you revisit it. The Icon, set in Sapienza will even have a crazy giant killer robot, which allows us to show what we can do with HITMAN as a live game and it also feels like the perfect midway point of the season before the final three locations; Thailand, the United States and the season finale in Japan arrive later in 2016.

We'll be talking more about the Summer Bonus Episode throughout E3. Stay tuned!

We are excited to announce the release of the Summer Bonus Episode for HITMAN on July 19th.

The Summer Bonus Episode consists of two separate ICA missions which catalogue Agent 47’s first trips to both Sapienza and Marrakesh. This Episode is not part of the story arc of HITMAN, being previous ICA missions they are set apart from the main story.


The Icon
When the town of Sapienza is taken over by a film crew shooting a new sci-fi blockbuster. Agent 47 must aim to retire one of the cast members during a climactic scene being staged late at night in the town square.


A House Built on Sand
Set at the frenetic night markets in Marrakesh, a mole for a major construction company is about to sell secrets to their largest rivals. Agent 47 is tasked with making sure the leak stops there.


The Summer Bonus Episode will also present a range of new in-game Challenges and Opportunities and an entirely new setting for Escalation Contracts and Elusive Targets.

Each location will have a completely different feel when you revisit it. The Icon, set in Sapienza will even have a crazy giant killer robot, which allows us to show what we can do with HITMAN as a live game and it also feels like the perfect midway point of the season before the final three locations; Thailand, the United States and the season finale in Japan arrive later in 2016.

We'll be talking more about the Summer Bonus Episode throughout E3. Stay tuned!

Starting at 15:00 CEST today, Elusive Target #3 will arrive in Sapienza.
You'll have 72 hours to eliminate him.

Before that time, a game update for PC (approx 200mb) will be released that includes preparations for this Elusive Target. We've also included two fixes:

• Fix for an issue that was causing the game to lock at 30hz for certain monitors.
  
• Fix for an issue that caused texture streaming to not function properly on DX12.

Find the exact starting time for Elusive Target #3 in your location: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=HITMAN+Elusive+Target+%233+-+The+Prince&iso=20160608T15&p1=69




An Elusive Target is the closest thing to the Hitman fantasy that we've ever created. Each one is a custom-created character with their own backstory and their own unique reason for being in that location. We call them Elusive Targets because they are added to an existing location for a limited time in real-time and you'll only have one chance to take them down. If you kill them, that's the way that you killed them. There are no do-overs and no second chances. When an Elusive Target leaves the game world, they never return.

As always, Diana will brief you with critical intel that will help you track down and kill the target. That intel is more important than ever because Elusive Targets do not appear as targets on the mini map or instinct. You'll need to explore, find your target, study their movements and come up with a plan to eliminate them - all whilst playing. The pressure will be on when you've got the target in your sights. If you miss the shot and chaos breaks loose, you will need to have a plan B, because the save-game is disabled during an Elusive Target contract.

We know that Elusive Targets are not going to be easy, they were designed that way. If you can prove yourself, you’ll earn in-game rewards for completing multiple Elusive Target contracts, such as signature suits from previous Hitman games. You will receive the first reward for successfully completing 5 Elusive Target contracts.



- Elusive Targets are added to the game for a limited time in real-time. They won’t return.

- You only get one chance to take them down. If you die, you fail the contract and cannot retry it.

- Elusive Targets do not show up on the in-game map or Instinct. You need to locate and identify them with limited intel.

- Earn in-game rewards for completing multiple Elusive Target contracts throughout the season.

- Every Elusive Target adds two unique challenges to the game; one 'target' challenge for eliminating the specific Elusive Target and a 'Silent Assassin' challenge for eliminating the target without being spotted and without any non-target casualties.

Starting at 15:00 CEST today, Elusive Target #3 will arrive in Sapienza.
You'll have 72 hours to eliminate him.

Before that time, a game update for PC (approx 200mb) will be released that includes preparations for this Elusive Target. We've also included two fixes:

• Fix for an issue that was causing the game to lock at 30hz for certain monitors.
  
• Fix for an issue that caused texture streaming to not function properly on DX12.

Find the exact starting time for Elusive Target #3 in your location: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=HITMAN+Elusive+Target+%233+-+The+Prince&iso=20160608T15&p1=69




An Elusive Target is the closest thing to the Hitman fantasy that we've ever created. Each one is a custom-created character with their own backstory and their own unique reason for being in that location. We call them Elusive Targets because they are added to an existing location for a limited time in real-time and you'll only have one chance to take them down. If you kill them, that's the way that you killed them. There are no do-overs and no second chances. When an Elusive Target leaves the game world, they never return.

As always, Diana will brief you with critical intel that will help you track down and kill the target. That intel is more important than ever because Elusive Targets do not appear as targets on the mini map or instinct. You'll need to explore, find your target, study their movements and come up with a plan to eliminate them - all whilst playing. The pressure will be on when you've got the target in your sights. If you miss the shot and chaos breaks loose, you will need to have a plan B, because the save-game is disabled during an Elusive Target contract.

We know that Elusive Targets are not going to be easy, they were designed that way. If you can prove yourself, you’ll earn in-game rewards for completing multiple Elusive Target contracts, such as signature suits from previous Hitman games. You will receive the first reward for successfully completing 5 Elusive Target contracts.



- Elusive Targets are added to the game for a limited time in real-time. They won’t return.

- You only get one chance to take them down. If you die, you fail the contract and cannot retry it.

- Elusive Targets do not show up on the in-game map or Instinct. You need to locate and identify them with limited intel.

- Earn in-game rewards for completing multiple Elusive Target contracts throughout the season.

- Every Elusive Target adds two unique challenges to the game; one 'target' challenge for eliminating the specific Elusive Target and a 'Silent Assassin' challenge for eliminating the target without being spotted and without any non-target casualties.

The HITMAN servers are down for maintenance in preparation of releasing Episode Three: Marrakesh.

When the maintenance period is over, which is expected to be at 13:00 CEST, a game update will begin rolling out. When that update is installed, Marrakesh will be available to play in-game.

(Previously communicated time was 18:00 CEST)

Look here for the time in your region: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=HITMAN+-+Episode+Three%3A+Marrakesh+Release+Time&iso=20160531T13&p1=69

The HITMAN servers are down for maintenance in preparation of releasing Episode Three: Marrakesh.

When the maintenance period is over, which is expected to be at 13:00 CEST, a game update will begin rolling out. When that update is installed, Marrakesh will be available to play in-game.

(Previously communicated time was 18:00 CEST)

Look here for the time in your region: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=HITMAN+-+Episode+Three%3A+Marrakesh+Release+Time&iso=20160531T13&p1=69