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Hunters,

Update 2.2.2 is live! Check out the full list of changes below.



Weekly Challenges:

• Updated Weekly Challenge sets.

META
The following new weapons, variants, and Custom Ammo have been incorporated into the progression system:

• Rifles
  
  • 1865 Carbine Aperture – 2nd unlock in the 1865 Carbine Family
    
  • Maynard Sniper Silencer – 2nd unlock in the Maynard Sniper Family
    
  • Krag Silencer – 4th unlock in the Krag Family
    
  • Chu Ko Nu – Bloodline Rank 1
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Hunters,

The Live Servers will be taken offline at 09:00 CET tomorrow, February 10, to deploy Update 2.2.2. This update will mark the conclusion of the event, introducing new weapons and consumables into the regular progression, along with several bug fixes.

Estimated downtime: ~3 hours.



Weekly Challenges:

• Updated Weekly Challenge sets.

META
The following new weapons, variants, and Custom Ammo have been incorporated into the progression system:

• Rifles
  
  • 1865 Carbine Aperture – 2nd unlock in the 1865 ...

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Hunters,

Last year we had several outstanding issues that we planned to address, but that we weren’t able roll out when we initially wanted. Today, we want to give an update on some topics that players have been expecting, letting you know where they’re at now and potentially when we think you can expect to see the improvements live.

Ping Limits

Ping discrepancies have long been a large topic among players, both within and outside of the dev team. Many of you have pointed out to us that the existing hard limits can be circumvented, leading to games that are frustrating for both parties.

We have been investigating solutions that take ping into account in the matchmaking process. The aim is to create sessions between players on roughly equal footing.

There’s a balance to be struck here, because overcorrecting ca... Read more

The Last Laugh DLC is now available!

This DLC includes everything you need to unleash chaos:

• The Hyena (Hunter)
  
• Lion’s Roar (Centennial)
  
• Banner Shot (Pax Trueshot)
  
• Warm Embrace (Concertina Bomb)

Become The Hyena today! 👉
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3282880/Hunt_Showdown_1896__The_Last_Laugh/

Back in October, we shared details of upcoming hit validation and trade window improvements that went live with Update 2.2. Since the changes have been allowed to play out in a live environment, we wanted to circle back with an overview of the results and improvements observed so far.
To recap, we adjusted the specific time limit for how long a player can still shoot or land a hit after death from 800 to 75 milliseconds. Our goal was to fine tune the system to create a fairer and more consistent ecosystem for everyone, prioritizing player reaction times over external factors like connection speed.

Now to the results:

Kill Trades VS Total Player Kills:



One of the key metrics we’ve been closely monitoring since rolling out the trade window adjustment is the percentage of kills that qualify as "Trade." A kill trade specifically occurs... Read more

It’s the start of the new year, and to celebrate we have another Twitch Drops campaign for you. If you’ve missed out on previous Drops, then now is the time to get those rewards featuring fan-favorite Hunters, such as the Kill Buyer, Billy Story, Lulu and more, as well as Skins and Charms! If you already own the featured items of the day, then we have a chunk of Hunt Dollars available to earn too.

Check out the schedule below:

January 23rd (15:00 UTC) - January 24th (15:00 UTC)
Watch any participating Hunt: Showdown 1896 streamer for 240 minutes to unlock Spare Dime (Nagant M1895 Silencer).

If you already own Spare Dime, then one of the following Skins is up for grabs and will be given at random:

• Poseidon's Whisper (Nagant M1895 Silencer)
  
• Mosquito (Nagant M1895 Silencer)
  
• R...

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Hunters,

Patch Notes for Update 2.2.1 can be found below. Happy hunting!

~ The Hunt Team



Gameplay

• Bounty Clash AI update
  
  • Removed Immolator, Hive, Meathead, and Hellhound spawns
    
  • Added Grunt spawns inside compounds
    
  • Reduced overall AI spawn rate
• Reduced the inflicted melee damage when pulling stuck projectiles out of Hunters (from 70 to 14 for upper torso)
  
  • The amount of damage to other body parts differs based on hit location, but is generally even lower
    
  • While much reduced in effectiveness, the Blademancer Trait may still help finish off Hunters that are very low on health
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Hunters, 
 
The Live Servers will be taken offline tomorrow, January 22nd to deploy Update 2.2.1. This Update brings a number of bug fixes as well as improvements to the VOIP system. See the full list of details below.

Estimated downtime: ~4 hours.



Gameplay

• Bounty Clash AI update
  
  • Removed Immolator, Hive, Meathead, and Hellhound spawns
    
  • Added Grunt spawns inside compounds
    
  • Reduced overall AI spawn rate
• Reduced the inflicted melee damage when pulling stuck projectiles out of Hunters (from 70 to 14 for upper torso)
  
  • The amount of damage to other body parts differs based on hit location, but is gener...

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Happy new year, Hunters!

To kick off 2025, we wanted to share a little more insight into what we have planned for the start of the year. We will be beginning by focusing on quality-of-life improvements and bug fixing as we look to improve the overall gameplay experience of Hunt. New events will be coming, but the core of these updates will center around performance improvements rather than tons of new content.

We have looked at some of the most severe bugs that currently exist, along with some of the most frequently reported, and more. While this is far from an exhaustive list of everything coming, here’s a brief list of just some of key fixes that you can expect for early 2025:

Gameplay Bugs

• Fixed various crashes and freezes that occasionally occurred during gameplay, as well as when loading in and out of a ...

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Surprise! Double Event Points Weekend has arrived!

For one weekend only, the travelling circus ups the ante with Double EP across all game modes so you can grab our most popular ever Battle Pass rewards.

Available from December 20th 7:00 UTC to 22nd 22:59 UTC.

Happy hunting!

Hunters,

Update 2.2.0.1 is live! Check out the full list of changes below.

• Fixed multiple crashes and freezes that occurred rarely and had a very low reproduction rate
  
• Fixed an issue when the party host extracts, other members get disconnected prematurely before the timer runs out
  
• Fixed an issue where the "Hex Breaker" hands did not glow when using the dark sight boost
  
• Fixed an issue where the ear ringing effect remained indefinitely after extraction, only resetting when entering the next mission and firing a weapon
  
• Fixed an issue where using Shadow Leap and dying causes Hunter health to continue draining after being revived
  
• Fixed a...

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Hunters, 
 
The Live Servers will be taken offline Tomorrow, December 19 at 09:00 CET to deploy Update 2.2.0.1. This update includes fixes for bugs that appeared after Update 2.2, as well as balancing changes to the Shredder. You can find the full list of patch notes below.

Thanks for your patience.

Est. Downtime ~3 hours.

• Fixed multiple crashes and freezes that occurred rarely and had a very low reproduction rate
  
• Fixed an issue when the party host extracts, other members get disconnected prematurely before the timer runs out
  
• Fixed an issue where the "Hex Breaker" hands did not glow when using the dark sight boost
  
• Fixed an issue where the ear ringing ...

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Live from under the big top, it's our Community team!

Join them for giveaways, gameplay, and more over on http://Twitch.tv/Crytek

Port Sulphur Band, Hunt’s in-game band, have had an incredible 2024 and with this Developer Insight we would like to shine a light on their achievements for the year!

Originally conceived as both a way to drive atmosphere and tell stories in the supernatural world of Hunt, Port Sulphur Band was born. Their music brings life to the haunting tales of the 1800s Louisiana bayou, and over time what began as a storytelling tool has become a fully-fledged band with over 67 million streams.

2024 was a huge year for the band, and they released 5 different singles: An Acquired Taste, Make Them Bleed, Dressed to Die, Curtain Call and their latest single, You Call it Madness.

In August their vinyl collection, Shadows Calling, was launched in partnership with Black Screen Records, and it was an incredible success - even charting number 62 on the Germa... Read more

Hunters,

The patch notes for Update 2.2 can be found below. Happy Hunting!

For full description of Post Malone's Murder Circus, head over here.

~ The Hunt Team



Dark Sight Boost Changes
With Update 2.2, players can receive a Dark Sight Boost even while not holding a Bounty Token. While looting a Bounty Token still ... Read more

Hunters,

Below you will find the list of bug fixes in Update 2.2.

for Post Malone's Murder Circus description, head over here.
You will find the full list of Update 2.2 patch notes ... Read more

With the release of Update 2.1.1, we've observed the reappearance of several bugs that had been resolved in previous patches. We are actively tracking these regressions to confirm the scope of change and begin implementing fixes into future updates.

Here’s a rundown of the regressions that we currently have confirmed for fixes coming in Update 2.2:

• Game Crashes During Streaming - Attempting to stream Hunt may result in crashes, interrupting your broadcast experience.
  
• Party Disbanding After Matches - Staying in a party after a mission does not work always as intended, this will now be resolved.
  
• Texture Loading Issues - Various objects, Hunters, and items at times fails to load properly, leaving grey placeholder textures visible.
  
• Invisible Weapons ...

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Post Malone's Murder Circus is Coming to Hunt!

Our biggest event to date is just around the corner, coming on December 12th!

#HuntShowdown1896 #PostMalonesMurderCircus #HuntPartner

Along with the many other fixes and new features coming to Hunt with Update 2.2, we are also introducing improvements to our Hunter Evolution System. Designed to deepen the identity and progression of your Hunters, the new system has been revamped with enhanced progression tracking and more. Here’s an in-depth look at the evolution of this system, why changes were made, and what you can expect to see in the future.

The Original Recruitment System
Previously, the recruitment system offered players two primary methods of acquiring new Hunters. You could directly purchase empty-handed Legendary Hunters with random Traits using Hunt Dollars or select from a random roster of rotating regular Hunters, all of whom varied in their gear, Traits, appearances, and names. These Hunters were organized into tiers, with early recruits appearing simple and inexperienc... Read more

Coming in our next big content update, we’re introducing a new mechanic: ammo scarcity.
This change will allow us to cycle specific custom ammo types and items in and out of
availability, helping us fine-tune the game's balance, shift the meta, and encourage an even
wider range of unique player strategies.

What Is Ammo Scarcity? In Update 2.2, certain custom ammo types will gain the status of "Scarce", similar to our
Scarce Traits system. When an ammo type is marked as Scarce:

• It will no longer be available for purchase in the store
  
• Players can still pick it up during missions
  
• Existing inventory of the affected ammo types can still be used

What Ammo Has Been Marked Scarce? For Update 2.2, the following custom ammo types will receive scarcity status:

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