Hitman 2 introduces all new elusive targets

IO Interactive and Warner Bros have announced that when Hitman 2 comes out, players will be given a series of elusive targets to take down, with Sean Bean being announced as the first one.

In the new live-action announcement trailer, Mark Faba, played by Sean Bean, is introduced speaking to his therapist and begins to hint at his unique approach to contract killing, as many random items in the room could potentially serve as useful weapons in Faba’s unorthodox profession. While the session ends badly for Faba’s therapist, the video closes with a familiar character emerging, who has been watching the entire time—the masterful Agent 47.

Elusive Target No. 1, entitled The Undying, is scheduled to release on November 20 and will run for 10 days. Once the mission is available, players must stop Mark Faba before he can utilise his expert surveillance, infiltration and demolition skills to complete a contract at the Global Innovation Racing Event in Miami, and if anyone can take down Faba, for the last time, it’s Agent 47.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the upcoming HITMAN™ 2 video game, truly an iconic entertainment franchise that continues to excite and delight fans,” said Bean. “It’s always exciting to take on a new role, and I look forward to seeing my character in action when the Elusive Target mission launches. Agent 47 will have his hands full!”

“We are very proud to partner with the talented Sean Bean on the first Elusive Target mission in HITMAN™ 2,” said Hakan Abrak, Studio Head, IO Interactive. “Elusive Targets have become a distinguishing trait in Hitman™ games as part of the constant stream of free live content for all players to enjoy. This new mission starring Sean Bean is one of many features, modes and franchise firsts coming to HITMAN™ 2, making the next chapter in our ever-expanding world of assassination a richer game for our passionate community and newcomers to the series.”

The game is out on November 13 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.