Snoop Dogg Joins Hitman as Limited Elusive Target

Snoop Dogg appears as Dr. Cyrus Cane in a free limited-time Elusive Target mission titled The Herbalist in Hitman: World of Assassination from August 27 to September 26. The mission continues the series tradition of celebrity targets and includes a role for his son Cordell.

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Snoop Dogg Joins Hitman as Limited Elusive Target

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Snoop Dogg is set to appear as an Elusive Target in Hitman: World of Assassination, with the limited-time mission launching later this week.

The Herbalist mission features Snoop Dogg as a celebrity target. From August 27 until September 26, players can take down Snoop Dogg, who lends both his likeness and voice to the character Dr. Cyrus Cane on Haven Island. The mission is free for all owners of Hitman: World of Assassination on PlayStation 5 and other platforms.

Snoop Dogg's son Cordell also appears in the mission.

Snoop Dogg's son Cordell also appears in the mission. The content forms part of the game's rotating cast of famous faces offered as temporary assassination contracts.

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Snoop Dogg continues his expansion into video game roles. The appearance builds on his surprise casting in Stranger Than Heaven. It marks the latest high-profile celebrity crossover for the long-running stealth series from IO Interactive.

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Previous celebrities have appeared as Elusive Targets. Past participants include Wiz Khalifa, Milla Jovovich, and Sean Bean. The limited-time window for The Herbalist encourages players to complete the contract before the target departs on September 26, 2026.

The appearance builds on his surprise casting in Stranger Than Heaven.

The mission becomes available at gamescom 2026. The announcement was made during the live event on August 25. Players who own the game can access the free content across supported platforms during the one-month availability period.

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