Hitman World of Assassination Adds Jacksepticeye as The Host Elusive Target: Free Access, DLC Pack, and Full Roadmap
Following high-profile contracts featuring Eminem, Mads Mikkelsen, and Jean-Claude Van Damme, the ICA has locked onto one of the internet's most recognizable voices. IO Interactive has officially launched The Host, a brand-new Elusive Target mission in Hitman World of Assassination starring Seán McLoughlin, better known to millions as Jacksepticeye. Running from October 29 through November 25, 2026, the mission is playable completely free both for existing owners and for newcomers via the Free Starter Pack demo across PS5, PS4, PS VR2, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PC VR, ROG Xbox Ally, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Mac, and iOS.
This marks the second collaboration between the Irish creator and the Danish studio, following his recent cameo appearance in IO Interactive's espionage adventure 007 First Light. This time around, McLoughlin provides full likeness and voiceover work for an original target built to lampoon the dark side of modern livestreaming empires.
Hunting Finn "Finnvictus" Colton Inside Hawke's Bay
In The Host, Agent 47 is dispatched to eliminate Finn Colton, a mega-wealthy and controversial content creator operating under the handle Finnvictus. A former children's television star, Colton has built a notorious reputation for forcing his staff and fellow creators into exploitative contracts. After a creator vanished shortly after signing with the Finnvictus organization, a relative of the missing victim hired Agent 47 to deliver the justice that Colton's fortune has kept out of reach.
Paranoid and secretive, Colton rarely leaves his remote compound in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, where an elaborate camera rig livestreams every corner of his life 24/7. To slip past the compound's perimeter, the client has booked Agent 47 a guest appearance on Colton's flagship Finn and Friends podcast under the alias of "thought leader" Tobias Rieper. Once inside, players must navigate the constant gaze of live cameras while orchestrating creative eliminations, from tampering with studio servers to rigging his podcast microphone mid-broadcast.
Everything Included in The Host Pack DLC ($7.99)
Alongside the free time-limited event, IO Interactive has released The Host Pack DLC priced at $7.99 (€7.99 / £6.99). While the pack is available today on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, players on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, where the series recently expanded with the 60 FPS edition of Hitman: Absolution, will be able to purchase the bundle starting November 10, 2026.
Here is the complete breakdown of what comes inside The Host Pack:
- Permanent Access to "The Collab": A two-level Elusive Target Arcade contract starring The Host.
- Permanent Access to "The Host Assignment": A dedicated Special Assignment contract featuring five challenges centered on Finn Colton.
- The Thought Leader Suit with Gloves: A dark overcoat, turtleneck, ribbed beanie, and black gloves.
- The Persona "Suit": A faux-tuxedo t-shirt with a printed red bowtie paired with a flat cap and gloves.
- Demon Dakota 12G: A custom-styled compact shotgun.
- Three Themed Gear Items: The DXTR PlayFactory Controller, the Creator Soundboard, and the boxed Kwineeny Collectible.
- Freelancer Safehouse Cosmetics: A set of streaming-themed customization items for Agent 47's safehouse.
Season of The Host Roadmap: All Dates, Rewards, and Returning Targets
Today's update also kicks off the Season of The Host live roadmap, bringing free unlockable suits, community contracts, and three returning Elusive Targets over the coming weeks.
- October 29 to November 25: The Host Celebrity Elusive Target and Special Assignment with five challenges (unlocks The Internet Legend Fit featuring a black Finnvictus t-shirt).
- Starting October 29 ("Like Mist" Challenge): A new challenge that rewards players with The Vampire Magician Suit.
- Starting October 29 (IOI Account Reward): Playing The Host while signed into an IOI Account unlocks The Hijacker Duck item.
- October 29 to November 9 (Twitch Drop): Watch eligible streams on Twitch to claim the Royal Purple Banana.
- October 29 & November 12 (Featured Contracts): Community batches F7SC Roulette Rivals (October 29) and Munga's Big Batch (November 12), alongside the premium Alter Ego Pack DLC (October 29).
- Three Returning Elusive Targets: The Pharmacist in Paris (October 30 to November 8), The Warlord in Bangkok (November 6 to November 15), and The Entertainer in Marrakesh (November 13 to November 22).
My Take
Turning the quiet beachfront house in Hawke's Bay into a paranoid, 24/7 livestreaming compound is a clever piece of environmental storytelling. That map from Hitman 2 has long been treated as a brief opening tutorial, so packing it with live studio cameras and booking Agent 47 onto a podcast as Tobias Rieper gives the layout a fresh tactical rhythm. Watching Seán McLoughlin lean fully into an unhinged parody of toxic creator culture fits IO Interactive's dark humor like a glove, and making the entire contract accessible in the Free Starter Pack through November 25 is a great way to let everyone crash the broadcast.
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