Latest weird HITMAN collab sends Agent 47 after Jacksepticeye for some reason
Jacksepticeye, whose real name is Seán McLoughlin, appears in a new HITMAN: World of Assassination Elusive Target mission as a parody of himself and online creators. The collaboration adds his likeness and voice to the game, where players are tasked with targeting a fictional content creator.
The target is Finn Colton, known online as Finnvictus, a wealthy, controversial and paranoid streamer who lives in a remote complex in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, with his life broadcast around the clock. McLoughlin said he has played HITMAN with his community for years and enjoyed portraying the character. The mission is available during a free trial of World of Assassination running until 25 November.
In short
- Jacksepticeye joins HITMAN as an Elusive Target.
- Players pursue fictional streamer Finnvictus.
- The mission is available in a free trial until 25 November.
Explained simply
HITMAN: World of Assassination is a stealth game in which players take the role of Agent 47, a contract assassin, and try to complete missions using disguises and careful planning. An Elusive Target is a limited-time mission, so the opportunity to play it is available for a set period.
Seán McLoughlin, known online as Jacksepticeye, is an Irish video creator who has built a large following through gaming videos and livestreams. In this collaboration, he voices a fictional streamer, Finn Colton, whose online identity is Finnvictus; the character’s life in a remote New Zealand complex is part of the game’s story.