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Jacksepticeye Talks Being Hitman’s New Elusive Target, Bloodborne Movie, Dispatch, and More
Jacksepticeye, the online name of Seán McLoughlin, appears as an Elusive Target in Hitman, available free to players until 25 November. He chose to play a fictional, exaggerated content creator rather than himself, giving the game a character who satirises parts of the manosphere influencer scene.
In an interview, McLoughlin discussed how the collaboration came together and said the developers invited his input on the character and dialogue. The article also covers his work on the animated Bloodborne film, his involvement with 007 First Light and the superhero game Dispatch, alongside his comic and coffee company.
In short
- Jacksepticeye is a free Hitman target until 25 November.
- He plays a fictional, exaggerated influencer.
- The interview also discusses Bloodborne, 007 First Light and Dispatch.
Explained simply
Hitman is a series of stealth games in which players take on the role of Agent 47, a contract assassin who uses disguises and planning to reach targets. An “Elusive Target” is a limited-time character in the game, available for players to try to find and eliminate.
Jacksepticeye is the online name of Seán McLoughlin, an Irish video creator known for gaming videos. He has also worked on projects in games, film and publishing, and runs a coffee company.
The collaboration lets McLoughlin help shape how a character appears and speaks in a major game series. His choice to portray an exaggerated fictional influencer connects the character to online culture, while his other projects show how creators can work across different forms of entertainment.