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Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor
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November 20, 2025
Hitman World of Assassination’s latest Elusive Target mission stars one of the most influential and noteworthy hip-hop artists of all time: Eminem. Eminem rose to his superstardom with the help of his alter ego, Slim Shady. In his latest album, “The Death of Slim Shady” the rapper tried to put his unhinged other self away, but it seems his past continues to haunt him.
Much like Agent 47’s recent team-up with Bruce Lee, Eminem is a fellow operative – Briefing 47 on his mission and helping untangle the twisted mind of Slim Shady.
The level is packed with psychological, dreamlike twists that mirror Slim Shady’s fractured reality. Set within a medical facility in Hokkaido that has been reconfigured into the chaotic Popsomp Hills Asylum, the mission follows Agent 47 as he infiltrates a surreal environment where doctors, patients, and performers blur into one. Slim Shady has transformed his former operating theatre into a fully equipped broadcasting studio, where he delivers erratic live performances to a captive audience of staff and inmates. Players must track him across several interconnected areas, for example, a recording studio or a bizarre “Group Training Session” where he brainwashes the doctors to participate in his evil scheme of weaponizing music.
The mission overflows with Eminem-inspired details, from a poisoned Spaghetti Sandwich served in his restaurant to a haunting performance of “Houdini,” all leading toward a climactic showdown that bends the boundary between dream and reality.
In addition to the mission, IO Interactive is releasing the Eminem vs. Slim Shady Pack, containing a new suit, four items, and home base cosmetics connected to the mission. The pack is available for RRP: $4.99/€4.99/£3.99 from December 1 – December 31.
IO Interactive A/S
☆☆☆☆☆ 4
★★★★★
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Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. BECOME AGENT 47 Suit up for a spy-thriller adventure where all your deadly abilities are put to the test across more than 20 locations. FREEDOM OF APPROACH Your deadliest weapon is creativity. Unlock new gear and up your game on highly replayable missions. WORLD OF ASSASSINATION Travel a living, breathing world, filled with intriguing characters and lethal opportunities. HITMAN FREELANCER A new way to play on your own terms, that combines rogue-like elements and deep strategic planning with a persistent and infinitely replayable gameplay experience. HITMAN World of Assassination brings together the best of HITMAN, HITMAN 2 and HITMAN 3, including the main campaign, contracts mode, escalations, elusive target arcades and featured live content.
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Xbox Partner Preview | Eminem Takes Center Stage in Hitman World of Assassination’s Latest Elusive Target Mission
- Yann Roskell, Senior Global Communication Manager, IO Interactive
Summary
- Hitman World of Assassination’s latest Elusive Target stars worldwide hip-hop superstar Eminem starting December 1 – December 31.
- The bald battles the blonde as Agent 47 teams up with Eminem against his dangerous counterpart, Slim Shady.
- The mission is available for free as part of the Starter Pack for new players and as an Elusive Target for Hitman World of Assassination players, for a limited time.
Hitman World of Assassination’s latest Elusive Target mission stars one of the most influential and noteworthy hip-hop artists of all time: Eminem. Eminem rose to his superstardom with the help of his alter ego, Slim Shady. In his latest album, “The Death of Slim Shady” the rapper tried to put his unhinged other self away, but it seems his past continues to haunt him.
Much like Agent 47’s recent team-up with Bruce Lee, Eminem is a fellow operative – Briefing 47 on his mission and helping untangle the twisted mind of Slim Shady.
The level is packed with psychological, dreamlike twists that mirror Slim Shady’s fractured reality. Set within a medical facility in Hokkaido that has been reconfigured into the chaotic Popsomp Hills Asylum, the mission follows Agent 47 as he infiltrates a surreal environment where doctors, patients, and performers blur into one. Slim Shady has transformed his former operating theatre into a fully equipped broadcasting studio, where he delivers erratic live performances to a captive audience of staff and inmates. Players must track him across several interconnected areas, for example, a recording studio or a bizarre “Group Training Session” where he brainwashes the doctors to participate in his evil scheme of weaponizing music.
The mission overflows with Eminem-inspired details, from a poisoned Spaghetti Sandwich served in his restaurant to a haunting performance of “Houdini,” all leading toward a climactic showdown that bends the boundary between dream and reality.
In addition to the mission, IO Interactive is releasing the Eminem vs. Slim Shady Pack, containing a new suit, four items, and home base cosmetics connected to the mission. The pack is available for RRP: $4.99/€4.99/£3.99 from December 1 – December 31.
HITMAN World of Assassination
IO Interactive A/S
☆☆☆☆☆ 4
★★★★★
Get it now
Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. BECOME AGENT 47 Suit up for a spy-thriller adventure where all your deadly abilities are put to the test across more than 20 locations. FREEDOM OF APPROACH Your deadliest weapon is creativity. Unlock new gear and up your game on highly replayable missions. WORLD OF ASSASSINATION Travel a living, breathing world, filled with intriguing characters and lethal opportunities. HITMAN FREELANCER A new way to play on your own terms, that combines rogue-like elements and deep strategic planning with a persistent and infinitely replayable gameplay experience. HITMAN World of Assassination brings together the best of HITMAN, HITMAN 2 and HITMAN 3, including the main campaign, contracts mode, escalations, elusive target arcades and featured live content.
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