Eminem is stepping into a different kind of arena this December. One where murder, mind games, and music collide. The Detroit rap icon officially joins forces with Agent 47 for Hitman: World of Assassination’s newest Elusive Target mission, launching December 1st–31st. And let’s just say that the result is one of the most ambitious crossovers gaming and hip-hop have ever seen.
Fresh off his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady, Eminem now dives deeper into the mythology surrounding his most infamous persona. This time, he brings Slim Shady to life not on stage, but inside a twisted alternate reality built within Hitman’s meticulously crafted world.
A Mission Straight From Slim Shady’s Mind
Set in a reimagined version of Hokkaido — now the nightmarish Popsomp Hills Asylum — the new mission plays out like a psychological horror film directed by Slim Shady himself. The facility’s icy precision has transformed into a chaotic fever dream, where doctors, patients, and performers blend into a single surreal ecosystem inspired by Eminem’s fractured psyche.
In this upside-down version of reality, Slim Shady has seized control, turning a former surgical theater into a full-blown broadcasting studio. From there, he delivers erratic live performances to an audience of bewildered staff and manipulated inmates, blurring the line between entertainment and madness.
Meanwhile, Eminem appearing as himself, aligns with Agent 47 to stop the very alter ego he spent decades cultivating. It’s a battle between identity and reinvention, mirroring the themes explored in his recent record.
A Hitman Mission Packed With Easter Eggs For Fans
IO Interactive went all in on the details. Players will witness the following: a poisoned Spaghetti Sandwich straight out of Eminem’s world, a haunting in-world performance of “Houdini”, a maze of interconnected studios and therapy rooms designed around Slim Shady’s unhinged creativity, and a “Group Training Session” where Slim Shady brainwashes doctors into weaponizing music. This inventive mission escalates into a climactic face-off that asks players to question not just what’s real, but who’s real.
An A-List Collaboration In A Franchise Known For Them
Eminem joins the ranks of other high-profile Elusive Targets, including Bruce Lee and Conor McGregor, as Hitman continues to blur the boundaries between celebrity culture and interactive storytelling. But this one stands apart. It’s not just a cameo, but rather a character study.
Like Agent 47, Eminem has long wrestled with the divide between his public persona and his private self. The mission cleverly mirrors those themes, making it feel both cinematic and deeply personal.
Free To Play With Exclusive Merch For Fans
Gamers can access the mission for free through the Hitman Starter Pack, welcoming both longtime players and newcomers into this limited-time event. For superfans, IOI is also releasing the Eminem vs. Slim Shady Pack — a $4.99 bundle featuring a new suit, four themed items, and custom cosmetics for 47’s home base.
With that being said, it’s the perfect fusion of hip hop, gaming, and pop culture mythology. All wrapped in a narrative that only Eminem could inspire.
A Crossover That Blends Both Worlds
With this mission, Eminem isn’t just entering the Hitman universe — he’s reinventing how artists can tell stories across mediums. Eminem vs. Slim Shady inside Hitman isn’t just gameplay. It’s a psychological showdown set to the rhythm of one of music’s most influential figures. So players get ready to step into the mind of Slim Shady on December 1st and try to make it out alive.