After preventing yet another viral disaster, the Season of Patient Zero Requiem is over, but a new season is on the horizon. Welcome to the Season of the Royal Ace, a bit of a throwback season to help warm us up for IOI’s newest game, 007: First Light. This new season included the return of the Celebrity Elusive Target, featuring Bond villain Le Chiffre, returning Elusive Targets, New Challenges, Contracts, Twitch Drops, and news on a HITMAN board game!
Here’s a brief visual summary of what’s to come in the Season of the Royal Ace roadmap:
HITMAN Season of the Royal Ace Roadmap
Le Chiffre Returns
That’s right, agents, Le Chiffre is back in our crosshairs, presenting another chance at eliminating him and snagging some unique rewards. Once again played by renowned actor Mads Mikkelson, Le Chiffre will be wandering the halls of Paris during a private casino event. You’ll get to explore new ways to take down your target, like infiltrating a high-stakes poker game to get close to Le Chiffre.
This Celebrity Elusive Target is available now till May 25th (two days before 007: First Light), and like other elusive contracts, you only get one chance to pull it off. Players who complete the Elusive Target will earn The Banker Suit, showcasing their willingness to play confidently with the highest stakes.
Want to keep the mission, then purchase The Banker Pack to play the mission forever
Additionally, players who own 007 First Light will be rewarded with the Timeless Tuxedo Suit, bringing an extra touch of classic elegance to their wardrobe. Though that’s not all, if you play this Elusive Target, then you’ll earn the Casino Suit for 007: First Light. An IOI account is needed to redeem each reward.
Unlock these outfits to dress like you’ve got a License To Kill
Hitman The Board Game
If you’re looking for more HITMAN in your life, then why not bring HITMAN to game night? In collaboration with MOOD Publishing, IOI has announced that HITMAN: The Board Game will launch its crowdfunding campaign on April 30th. It’ll be hosted on Gamefound, where you can currently see the preview of the crowdfunding page.
Enjoy the world of HITMAN during game night with the new board game
HITMAN: The Board Game is a 1-4 player competitive experience where success depends on improvisation, creativity, and surgical precision. Play as four agents (including the bald man himself) as you infiltrate exotic locations inspired by levels in HITMAN: World of Assassination and eliminate high-profile targets.
Returning Elusive Targets
Once again, we have a few Elusive Targets returning in May.
Here’s who’s coming back for another round:
Starting May 1st to May 10th is The Rage, who will be in his usual stomping grounds of Chongqing.
The Rage
Next is the return of the double act, The Deceivers, who will be back in Sapienza from May 8th to May 17th.
The Deceivers
Then we have The Revolutionary once again parading his way through Santa Fortuna from May 15th to May 24th.
The Revolutionary
Finally, return to Berlin and take out The Liability from May 22nd to May 31st.
The Liability
New Challenge, Featured Contract and a Returning Event
During this season, there’s only one challenge for players to take on, but the reward is pretty nice. In Back To Basics, completing this mission will reward players with the highly requested Rifle Case. This challenge is available now for all HITMAN: World of Assassination players.
Back To Basics Challenge
Another batch of community-made contracts, “Shrimpy’s By The Book“, is available now. This time, the contracts are from the featured curator, Shrimpy, who has themed these missions on sticking by the book, providing you with all you need to succeed. All you need to do is figure out how.
Shrimpy’s By The Book
If you still need more, then why not give the Dartmoor Garden Show a try? Available now till May 25th, infiltrate Dartmoor during the annual garden show and act as the executioner for both the judges and contestants of the show. By completing the event, you can earn both the Flower Baller pistol and the Florida Fit with Gloves.
Return to Dartmoor for the Garden Show
Twitch Drops & IOI Rewards
Like previous seasons, we have a new batch of Twitch Drops and IOI Rewards that players of HITMAN: World of Assassination can obtain. Available now till May 25th, you can obtain The Poker Face Duck by playing The Banker or The High Roller missions during this period. You’ll need to link your IOI account to be awarded the duck.
The Poker Face Duck
Meanwhile, on Twitch, you can get your hands on two new rewards this season. The first is the “Casino Monarchique” Chip (100,000), which is available now till May 25th. The second reward is the Purple Streak Wrench, available May 7th to May 28th. To unlock these rewards, you will need to watch a cumulative of 60 minutes of HITMAN: World of Assassination on Twitch.
Twitch Drops
SOURCE: IOI
