Hitman 3 update 1.037 (version 1.037.000) is available on PS5. According to the official Hitman 3 1.037 patch notes, the latest patch 3.250 launches the Eminem vs. Slim Shady season with a new Elusive Target, themed DLC pack, and Twitch Drops. Holiday events return along with new challenges and Featured Contracts. A major rotation of Elusive Targets runs through early 2026, offering new unlocks, weapons, and cosmetics across World of Assassination. In addition, Hitman 3 patch 1.037 also fixes level design, Freelancer mode, VR, and localization issues.
Hitman 3 Update 1.037.000 Patch Notes – December 1, 2025
Top Changes in HITMAN Patch 3.250
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New Eminem vs. Slim Shady Elusive Target launches December 1.
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Eminem vs. Slim Shady Pack DLC adds new items and an Arcade contract.
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New and returning Twitch Drops throughout December–February.
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Holiday Hoarders and Hokkaido Snow Festival return.
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Expanded Elusive Target rotations into 2026.
Patch Overview
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Update Version: 3.250
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Maintenance: 09:00–14:00 UTC
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Patch Release: 10:00 UTC
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Size: 2.1GB–13GB
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Switch Cloud updates automatically after maintenance
NEW CONTENT
Eminem vs. Slim Shady Elusive Target
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New Celebrity Elusive Target featuring Eminem and Slim Shady in Hokkaido.
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Free Starter Pack players access a two-level Arcade contract, The Antithesis.
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Attempts reset on failure with a 30-minute cooldown.
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One-chance version exclusive to World of Assassination players.
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Reward: Only Overalls.
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Available December 1–31.
Eminem vs. Slim Shady Pack (DLC)
Includes:
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The MC Fit
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The Prank Pistol
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Mr. Chainsaw Jr.
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Jar of Mom’s Spaghetti Sauce
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Four Freelancer Safehouse cosmetics
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The Antithesis Arcade contract
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Price: $4.99 / €4.99 / £3.99
TWITCH DROPS
December 1 – Bomb-Ass Dynamite
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Watch 30 minutes of HITMAN on Twitch (Dec 1–14, 2025).
December 21 – The Solstice Suit
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Watch 30 minutes (Dec 21–Jan 9, 2026).
January 22 – Twitch Drops Galore
Returning items:
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Purple Streak ICA Briefcase
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Casino Monarchique Chip
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Purple Streak Boxer Suit
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Neon Duck
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Purple Streak ICA19 Classic Baller
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Purple Streak Suit
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Watch 30 minutes (Jan 22–Feb 22, 2026).
IOI ACCOUNT UNLOCK
December 1 – Chainsaw Duck
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Earned by playing The Reflection or The Antithesis with a linked IOI Account.
NEW CHALLENGES
December 1 – A Tie to Die For
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Unlocks a suit accessory.
December 18 – Keeping The Magic Alive
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Unlocks a new festive suit.
FEATURED CONTRACTS
December 1
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OzzyGrl’s Wicked Bunch
December 31
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Cherry’s Animation Chronicle
RETURNING CONTENT
Events
December 18 – Holiday Hoarders
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Prevent Smokey Bagnato and Slick Gonif from breaking into Paris.
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Unlocks: Lil Flashy, Explosive Xmas Gift, Cozy Christmas Suit, Santa 47.
December 18 – Hokkaido Snow Festival
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Target: Dmitri Fedorov.
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Unlocks: ICA19 Iceballer, Ice Pick, Krampus Little Helper Suit, Snow Festival Suit.
ELUSIVE TARGETS
December 12 – The Food Critic
December 26 – The Sensation
December 31 – The Splitter
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Stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Max Valliant.
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Objectives: escort an ICA board member, uncover Valliant’s plan, eliminate him.
January 16 – Year 5 ET Galore (1–12)
January 30 – Year 5 ET Galore (13–25)
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Extensive rotation of returning Elusive Targets through early 2026.
God Eye Update
Performance Improvements
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Applied additional performance enhancements to ensure all platforms receive the intended boost.
Bug Fixes
Level Design
Light My Fire
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Corrected challenge requirements in Ambrose Island requiring all 4 braziers.
Forgot My Keys
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Fixed Safehouse garage exit in Freelancer when certain vehicles were selected.
Perfect Hiding Spot
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Patched issue in Dubai allowing body-dumping into decorative granite.
Bouncy Castle
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Fixed bodies shooting out of wells after loading saves.
A Little Courage in Liquid Form
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Removed wine bottle appearing in hand during Mendoza dance exit.
Break Area
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Corrected trespassing zone gap in Sapienza stairwell.
Duck Hunt
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Fixed ducks disappearing in Whittleton Creek after loading saves nearby.
Check Him Twice
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Resolved double-frisk requirement in The Ascensionist.
I Will Survive
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Fixed Hokkaido bug making Soders immortal during overlapping procedures.
Elusive Items
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Corrected instinct visibility distances in The McCallister Ransack.
Baffling Briefcase
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Fixed mission failure in The Quimby Quandary tied to roof area entry.
I Can Sit Anywhere
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Resolved mid-air sitting bug in The Sloth Depletion.
Computer Says No
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Fixed Prestige Laptop interaction error in Freelancer.
Fancy a Double?
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Corrected overlapping drinks for targets in Whittleton Creek Syndicate Takedowns.
Poison Anxiety
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Fixed Roland Chau skipping poisoning in The Infiltrator.
Character Art
Tinker, Tailor
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Fixed Neon City Suit coat clipping.
Loose Threads
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Corrected jacket clipping in Isle of Sgáil.
Quick Change
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Fixed Ashen Suit clipping after passing Dubai cloak room curtain.
Gameplay
Box Checked
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Fixed false “no prestige objective selected” message in Freelancer.
Antoine de Lavoisier
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Corrected pretzels turning into muffins in Whittleton Creek.
Mirage
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Fixed UI showing multiple Prestige objectives in Freelancer.
Zero Gravity
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Corrected floating two-handed items after interactions.
Localization
Exposition Dump
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Fixed Japanese subtitles showing oversized text in briefings.
Spoiler Alert
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Corrected one-block subtitle display in The Source.
Timing Is Everything
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Synced Chinese subtitles for multiple Elusive Targets.
Crash Course
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Added accurate Simplified Chinese translation for IOI Showcase Duck.
Names Are for Enemies
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Fixed Jiaolong Wu’s name showing as white rectangles in Japanese.
Environment Art
Put a Lid on It
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Fixed container lid clipping in Mumbai.
UI
Ocular Demotion
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Corrected incorrect butler disguise image in Haven Island.
PC VR & PS VR2 Fixes
Corrected Vision
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Fixed multiple fade-to-black issues across the trilogy.
Duty Calls
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Corrected clone cell door key interaction in The Splitter.
Explosive Revelation
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Fixed unintended explosive detonation from inventory shaking.
Outfit Overhaul
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Corrected VR outfit clipping and visibility issues.
Molotov Master
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Fixed fade-to-black when Molotov wick neared the player’s head.
No Stethoscope Required
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Restored safe-opening sound in Freelancer.
Sleight of Hand
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Prevented inventory access while hiding; fixed item UI visibility.
On the Other Hand…
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Fixed left-hand Serum syringe usability in Carpathian Mountains.
Previously, a big Hitman 3 update 1.15 was released with quality of life improvements. Unfortunately, some players are experiencing issues when trying to play the game. Today’s Hitman 3 version 1.037 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free Hitman 3 update 1.037.000 on Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
 is now rolling out for PS5 and Xbox One players. Read the official Hitman 3 patch notes.){kind=link}