CRY_IM

They say he came out of the Georgia hills, way up north near the Tennessee state line. Walked out of them woods with a guitar on his back and a dream, back in those wilder days. He'd wander from town to town, singing songs with power in them, songs that called to the lonely and the desperate and the strange. Every town he went through, one or two or five of these misfits would just pick up and follow him when he left. He never asked, and he never offered. They just came, and put their faith in him. Pretty soon what had been one man with song on his lips turned into a traveling carnival, a circus where folks slotted themselves into roles they discovered they had all been born to play. They got big enough so that real circus acts heard tell of them and joined up too. Made things respectable, at least on the outside.

The circus followed the roads, going wherever ... Read more

Hunters,

We are back again to discuss a hot topic in any gaming community: monetization. With this post, we want to clarify our philosophy around monetization in Hunt: Showdown 1896 and provide transparency to how we have reached those decisions.

Ultimately, the key message we want you to take away is this: Our central goal with monetizing is to support live service operations, updates, and new content going forward.

We want to ensure our processes around monetization are fair and transparent, and we will discuss some instances where we missed the mark as well as some examples of successes. We acknowledge we do not always get it right on the first try, but it is important to us that you understand that the money you spend in-game funds all aspects of Hunt’s development and ongoing operations.

Base Game Sales

Earli... Read more

Hunters,

Cosplay has been a huge cornerstone of the community since the beginning of Hunt! As part of our Halloween celebrations, we ran our latest cosplay contest: Dressed to Die. We were blown away by your response and the creative ideas you came up with! Our panel of judges had the painstaking task of whittling it down to 12 cosplays and you, the community, have now decided on your winners!

1st Place
Taking first place is Cyperian Workshop with your awesome cosplay of Harvest! Congratulations from us and all of the community! You have won the top prize which includes some exclusive Hunt merch*, a Hunt Displate*, 5 DLC, a Hunt base game key, and 2,000 Blood Bonds!


2nd Place
The second-place winner is Dari... Read more

Hello, Hunters,

Performance is an evergreen focus for our development teams, and today we’re sharing some of the latest improvements we’ve been working on to ensure smooth, stable, and consistent gameplay across all platforms. We have tons of changes coming in Update 2.2 later this year, but here is a breakdown of some key updates that can give you a clear view of our ongoing efforts towards optimization.

VRAM Usage Optimization One of the most common issues we tackled on PC was related to VRAM usage. With this fix, VRAM management has been improved. This should improve the overall experience for players, particularly those who spent extended periods in the game and occasionally ran into VRAM overload across multiple rounds which caused a performance decrease. Rarely could a single gameplay session cause this issue as well.

Stability Enh... Read more

Hey everyone,

Today, we want to give you a deeper look into the bug fixes and exploits we have been tackling and those on deck for future updates. It’s not unusual for live service projects like ours to have an extensive list of bugs that need addressing, and oftentimes, resolving these is not a straightforward process.

One of the realities of game development is that tackling one issue can inadvertently create another. Projects like Hunt rely on a vast number of complex and highly interconnected systems; for example, tweaking a movement mechanic might unintentionally affect animations or server responses. We conduct rigorous testing on all fixes before they roll out, but as many of you know, some issues slip by until they’re live and exposed to thousands of unique play styles.

Going live today with Update 2.1.0.2, we have addressed primar... Read more

Hunters,

The servers are now back online with Update 2.1.0.2! Check out the full list of fixes below.

Happy hunting!

• Fixed a crash occurring during client start-up, which was among the top three most frequent crashes in the current live version
  
• Fixed a rare crash issue occurring on dedicated servers
  
• Fixed a bug that prevented custom ammo for the Bomb Lance despite unlocking correctly
  
• Fixed a bug causing Rotjaw to drop only one token instead of two
  
• Fixed a bug causing slight misalignment in the iron sights of the Frontier 73C Silencer and its skins
  
• Fixed an exploit allowing players to mantle onto Dark Sight dynamite and use it for climbing to new areas
  
• Fixed an issue when selecting weapon skins in menu that could lead to acc...

Read more

Hunters,

Tomorrow, November 6th, at 10:00 CET, live servers will go offline to deploy Update 2.1.0.2. This update includes a fix for one of the top three causes of crashes affecting both consoles and PCs, as well as a fix for Rotjaw, who will now correctly drop two Bounty Tokens instead of one.

Estimated downtime: ~3 hours.

The full list of upcoming fixes and changes can be found below:

• Fixed a crash occurring during client start-up, which was among the top three most frequent crashes in the current live version
  
• Fixed a rare crash issue occurring on dedicated servers
  
• Fixed a bug that prevented Custom Ammo from being available for the Bomb Lance despite unlocking corre...

Read more

Our All Hallows' Eve Twitch Drops are here! 🎃💜

Tune in to your favorite Hunt: Showdown 1896 streamers every day through November 1st and grab yourself some goodies, from unique Skins to in-game supplies.

Don't know who to watch? Take a look at some of our partnered streamers here :https://www.huntshowdown.com/partners

Hunters,

Update 2.1.0.1 is now live! You will find the list of changes below:

• Fixed a crash that occurred when changing and saving a loadout.
  
• Fixed an issue with the display of Shinbatsu (Throwing Knives).
  
• Resolved a bug where reloading any Berthier 1892 variant became impossible under certain conditions.
  
• Fixed an an issue where the Dark Tribute pop-up displayed an excessive number of rewards when the reward type was an item instance.
  
• Adjusted the matchmaking rules: Teams of varying sizes will now have a fairer chance of winning against each other. Also, at low activity times, entering Missions has been sped up.

In addition to these fixes, we're working on addressing an issue where the team outline appears orange in Dark Sight, as well as an issue wh... Read more

Hunters, 
 
Live servers will be taken offline tomorrow, 23 Oct, at 09:00 CEST to deploy Update 2.1.0.1.

Estimated downtime: ~3 hours.

Below you will find the full list of changes that will be implemented in this update:

• Fixed a crash that occurred when changing and saving a loadout.
  
• Fixed an issue with the display of Shinbatsu (Throwing Knives).
  
• Resolved a bug where reloading any Berthier 1892 variant became impossible under certain conditions.
  
• Fixed an an issue where the Dark Tribute pop-up displayed an excessive number of rewards when the reward type was an item instance.
  
• Adjusted the matchmaking rules: Teams of varying sizes will now have a fairer chance of winning against each other. Also, at low activity times, entering Missions has been sped up...

Read more

👻Halloween Steam Sale!👻

Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 now with 25% off! Or, snatch some DLC's this Hallows' Eve with up to 50% off including our latest addition for Hallows' Eve, the Haunts & Horrors bundle.

Find out more by visiting: https://store.steampowered.com/app/594650/Hunt_Showdown_189... Read more

The mantle of Ghost Face® has been worn by many over the years, with this incarnation being a uniquely deadly rendition. Armed with his iconic knife, the Life Taker, he makes the waterways run red with the blood of his victims.

Whisper and Hush are his ever-quiet firearms, ensuring no one hears him coming until he’s already pulled the trigger.

There is a killer lurking in the shadows, and his rampage has only just begun.

Wishlilst today - ... Read more

Bounty Clash is Here!

An all new way to play Hunt: Showdown 1896 has arrived. Twelve Hunters fight over a single bounty in one compound, winning team takes all.

Find out more about the time limited game mode, Bounty Clash, below:

Bounty Clash
What is it? Bounty Clash is a new experimental and time-limited game mode. Players will spawn in a random compound with a dead boss target awaiting banishment. You need to fight off other teams, pick up the bounty token and extract with it. Matches take place in a compound from either Stillwater Bayou or Mammon's Gulch. It's a quick match format (15 minutes), so you'll need to be quick and keep your wits about you.

How do I play it? Bounty Clash starts alongside our new event 'Harvest of Ghosts' on the 16th October. You will be able to find it by swapping contracts in the Bounty Hunt lo... Read more

Hunters,

Update 2.1 is now live! It includes new Weapons, a new Consumable, and introduces the brand-new game mode Bounty Clash. Along with these exciting additions, there are numerous improvements, changes, and bug fixes. Check it out below!


Harvest of Ghosts Harvest of Ghosts – Live Event The new Live Event, Harvest of Ghosts, adds exciting new mechanics and Pacts to the game as players collect Event Points for progress and Pledge Marks, which can be used to unlock new powers. Progressing in the Event yields access to new weapons and equipment, as well as a ton of cosmetic rewards.

Pact Traits
Similar to previous Events, there are special Pact-specific Traits that can be gained at Supply Points in the world. ... Read more

Our latest Developer Update is here!

Join us while we bring you up to speed with goings-on behind the scenes.

From the steps we're taking to improve the Hunt: Showdown 1896 experience, to details on our latest event, Harvest of Ghosts.

See for yourself:
[LINK]

One compound. One Bounty Token. Plenty of bullets.

Bounty Clash, a brand-new way to play Hunt: Showdown 1896, is coming. Jump straight into the deadly action as you fight over a single, ready-to-banish Bounty Token to see which team will claim it as their own and make it out alive.

Watch the trailer:


Find out more information below:

Bounty Clash
What is it? Bounty Clash is a new experimental and time- limited game mode. Players will spawn in a random compound with a dead boss target awaiting banishment. You need to fight off other teams, pick up the bounty token and extract with it. Matches take place in a compound from either Stillwater Bayou or Mammon's Gulch. It's a qu... Read more

🎃 Cosplay Contest! 🎃

Cosplay has always been a cornerstone of our community outside of the game, and we figured what better way to celebrate spooky season with a costume contest?

To enter:

• Show us your best Hunt: Showdown cosplay
  
• Publish your work on social media using hashtag #DressedToDie
  
• Send us the link and the originals to [email protected] by 1 Nov 2024
  
• Get ready for the Harvest of Ghosts event!

Prizes:

• 1st Place - Hunt merch*, Hunt Displate, 5 DLCs, Hunt game key, and 2000 Blood Bonds
  
• 2nd Pl...

Read more

Hunters,

Update 2.0.2 is now live! You will find the description of the update below:


Meta The new Weapons, their variants, and their Custom Ammo have been added to the regular progression.

• Rifles:
  
  • 1865 Carbine – Bloodline Rank 1
    
  • 1865 Carbine Full Metal Jacket Ammo – Bloodline Rank 1
    
  • Crossbow Deadeye – 2nd unlock in the Crossbow Family
    
  • Crossbow Steel Bolts – Bloodline Rank 1
    
  • Drilling High Velocity – Bloodline Rank 1
    
  • Infantry 73L – Bloodline Rank 1
    
  • Infantry 73L Sniper – 3rd unlock in the Infantry 73L Weapon Family
    
  • Marathon High Velocity Ammo – Bloodline ...

Read more

Hunters,

Servers will be down from 09:00 CEST on Monday the 7th of October while we deploy Update 2.0.2.

Estimated downtime ~3 hours.

This update will include adding Scorched Earth items to regular progression, add a new set of weekly challenges and include an assortment of bug fixes. We'll have the full release notes shortly.

Thanks.

All Hallows' Eve draws near, and with it our Harvest of Ghosts Event.

Get ready for new Pact Traits, equipment, and beyond for you to get your grisly claws on and use in wicked ways, starting on October 16th.