Snoop Dogg arrives as a Hitman Elusive Target from 27th August in a free mission
Snoop Dogg is about to add another video game appearance to his growing résumé. Later this week, the rapper will become a target in IO Interactive’s Hitman: World of Assassination, appearing as an Elusive Target in a limited-time mission that is free for all players who own the game.
The mission, titled ‘The Herbalist’, casts the rapper as Dr. Cyrus Cane, a character modelled on Snoop Dogg’s likeness and brought to life with his voiceover work. The target is set on the Haven Island stage, a location familiar to regular Hitman players. Agent 47 will be tasked with eliminating the celebrity, continuing a tradition of real-world figures appearing as Elusive Targets in the series. Previous guests have included Wiz Khalifa, Milla Jovovich, and Sean Bean, each of whom received the same treatment in earlier seasons of the game.
The window to take down The Herbalist runs from 27th August to 26th September 2026. As with all Elusive Targets in Hitman, the mission is only available for a limited period, meaning players who miss the deadline will not get another chance to complete the assassination and earn any associated rewards. The mission is included at no extra cost for all owners of Hitman: World of Assassination, which is available across multiple platforms.
Snoop Dogg’s appearance in the Hitman universe comes hot on the heels of his surprise casting in the upcoming game Stranger Than Heaven, which was announced earlier this year. The rapper has been steadily building a presence in the video game industry, with roles that range from cameo appearances to full voice performances. His involvement in Hitman marks a notable shift from playing a character to playing a character who is explicitly marked for death, a twist that fans of the series will likely appreciate.
The Elusive Target system is a long-running feature of the Hitman franchise, designed to create a sense of urgency and exclusivity. Each target appears for a short window, and players have only one attempt to complete the mission. If they fail or kill the wrong person, the opportunity is lost permanently for that account. The addition of a high-profile figure like Snoop Dogg is likely to draw attention to the feature, which has been a staple of the series since Hitman 2.
IO Interactive has not confirmed whether The Herbalist will return in any future rotation, but based on the studio’s track record with Elusive Targets, it is unlikely that the mission will be re-released. Players who want to add the assassination to their collection will need to act before the 26th September deadline.
The announcement of Snoop Dogg as an Elusive Target follows a pattern of celebrity crossovers in the gaming industry, where well-known personalities lend their image and voice to interactive experiences. For Hitman, these collaborations have become a hallmark of the series, offering players a chance to engage with familiar faces in a new context. The Herbalist mission continues that tradition, blending the humour of a celebrity cameo with the serious business of contract killing.
Whether you are a long-time fan of the series or a newcomer curious about the Elusive Target system, the mission is a straightforward way to experience one of the game’s most distinctive features. With a limited run of just over a month, the clock is ticking for anyone hoping to take down Dr. Cyrus Cane.