# Christmas Assassination Missions Hitman's Holiday Hoarders Mission is a Special Christmas Release By Joey Haar | Published 2016-12-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-hoarders References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/hitman-free-christmas-mission/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT8ksrKxPEU) Hitman, the popular strategic first-person shooting video game, is releasing a special holiday mission called 'Holiday Hoarders' this season. Though perhaps an unlikely -- read, violent -- candidate for something as maudlin as a holiday special, Hitman's Holiday Hoarders mission stays true to the sentiments of a joyous Noel. In the holiday mission, Agent 47, the dark protagonist of the series, is assigned to take out a pair of criminals in Paris. Beyond average pilferers, these thieves are truly malevolent: their modus operandus is to [steal Christmas presents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grinch) from people attending a Christmas gala. Playing the Cindy Lou Who to these Grinches, Agent 47 spreads the Christmas spirit the only way he knows how: with bullets. The special mission will be available as a free download for anyone who owns Hitman, but [Square Enix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpsnastoresquareenixgamescomlifeisstrangecollection), the company behind the game, is encouraging players to donate to the [World Cancer Research Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-experiences) with their download. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Holiday-themed Video Games:** Companies may capitalize on the consumer market's love for holiday-themed entertainment by producing more seasonal video game content. - **Charitable Partnerships:** Businesses, including those in the gaming industry, may find success promoting charitable partnerships alongside their products or services. - **Violent Christmas Entertainment:** There may be a growing consumer interest in violent Christmas-themed entertainment, as seen in the popularity of Hitman's Holiday Hoarders mission. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Gaming:** Video game developers and publishers may expand their audience by creating more holiday-themed content that appeals to both gamers and casual consumers. - **Charitable Organizations:** Charitable organizations may consider forming partnerships with businesses, including those in the entertainment industry like Square Enix, to promote social causes and receive donations. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry as a whole may benefit from exploring unconventional and disruptive themes, such as violent Christmas entertainment, to appeal to niche audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Reality Stealth Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitman-world-of-assassination.md) - [Holiday Video Game Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-games-store.md) - [Virtual Escape Room Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-mysterys-help-save-christmas.md) - [Holiday-Themed Scratch Tickets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoosier-lottery.md) - [Debut Multiplayer Fantasy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-fantasy.md) - [Seasonal Gamer Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-1.md) - [Holiday-Themed Rage Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holidays-are-brutal.md) - [Exclusive Game Ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life-playstation.md) - [Action Figure Shooting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercharge-unboxed.md)