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Celebrate Crytek's 25th anniversary with our Steam publisher sale, going on now through April 3rd! 🎉

Get up to 60% off our Crytek Collection Bundle in addition to deep discounts featured on some of your favorite Hunt DLC and Bundles.

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Update 2.3 is almost here, bringing fresh content, balance tweaks, and important fixes!

Curious about what’s coming? Our Design Director, Dennis, walks you through all the details in the latest Developer Update video.

Whispers of old magic stir in the bayou and the gulch, where the line between healing and hexing is dangerously thin.

Garden of the Witch is coming. Will you step inside?

Hunt: Showdown 1896’s big Steam spring sale is here! 🌿

The base game and all DLC are on sale now, with discounts up to 50% off! Whether you’re a veteran looking to expand your collection or a newcomer ready to step into the bayou, now’s the perfect time to jump in.

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Dead Man’s Cut – wishlist now!

A trickster, a performer, and a master of the unknown—Crossroads Walker steps out of the shadows, bringing his deadly tools to the fight against Corruption.

Add Dead Man’s Cut to your Steam wishlist now and prepare to embrace the darkness.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3282900/Hunt_Showdown_1896__Dead_Mans_Cut/

Hunters,

Last week we shared that we had been making adjustments to matchmaking, and today we want to talk more about what those changes were and what our plans will be moving forward.

We saw that high ping players were presenting as an issue for the community regularly, and as a result we began collecting and analyzing player data around ping during matchmaking. Our goal was to investigate potential solutions, and this data allowed us to work on identifying an ideal cutoff point for "high ping" on a per-region basis. This means that we have been able to experiment with refining the matchmaking experience to ensure fairer connections for all players.

To begin with, we investigated region locking for various servers, but we found the system too easy to circumvent using a VPN.

Two weeks ago, we tried introducing a new system that w... Read more

The Rise Up Dead Man Anniversary Collection by Port Sulphur Band is now available on Steam ! 🎶

Seven years, seven versions of Hunt’s most legendary track. From the iconic Humming Theme to the brand new Bones and Bounties version, experience Rise Up Dead Man like never before.

Get it now:

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Hunters,

Tomorrow we’re celebrating our 7th anniversary! To start, we want to thank you all for being on this incredible journey with us. Through all the ups and downs, we are extremely grateful to have a community that cares so deeply about Hunt. Seven years down, and we can’t wait for many more, bringing you face-to-face with untold horrors in the backwaters of Louisiana and Colorado.

We will be celebrating this momentous occasion with some giveaways, anniversary sales, news from Port Sulphur Band, and more! We even have some interesting Hunt factoids to share.

DID YOU KNOW:

Ever wondered how many Hunters have been kicked to death by a horse? Us too. So, in the spirit of seven years of Hunt, here are some interesting stats you guys have racked up since Hunt: Showdown 1896 began:

• 1,010 Hunt...

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Hunters,

We are entering 2025 with an initiative to focus on performance, fixes, and improving player trust. Today, we want to tackle some concerns regarding new features and overall game balance, as well as how we will address these issues in coming updates.

From Update 2.3 onwards, we plan to reverse some previous decisions around the power creep of certain weapons and Traits, as well as fixing some long-standing issues that impact gameplay, and more. This will go hand in hand with additional focus on stability, bug fixing, and performance improvements for an overall smoother experience.

Here are some of the reverts you can expect from update 2.3:

• The Lightfoot Trait no longer allows for silent crouching for solo Hunters.
  
• Revive Bolts are now Scarce, and can only be looted from dead Hunters and...

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Hunters,

Thank you all for your feedback since the release of Hunt: Showdown 1896, especially regarding the UI changes. Your insights have been invaluable. We recognize that some of our recent redesigns fell short of delivering the functionality and usability you came to expect.

Many of the changes were initially aimed at improving the console player experience, but we understand now that some of the new screens sacrificed functionality that was key to the PC experience.

Today, we’re going to discuss the screens we are prioritizing to adjust throughout the year: Loadouts, Team Details, Post-Mission Summary, and the Pause Menu.

Loadouts Redesign

The loadout screen is critical for quickly equipping favorite setups, but the current design isn’t making this process intuitive. Here’s how we’re improving it:

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Back in December, we released an Event trailer that featured first look at an upcoming Hunter—Desert Rose. Immediately we saw a huge response from the community, with many of you clearly excited to see her drop.

Today, we're excited to finally bring Mercy Scribner, the sharp shooting Desert Rose, to the Hunt store. As she becomes available in-game for the first time, we thought we'd share a little backstory and character lore to introduce our latest Hunter.

Desert Rose: Broken Mirror

She could only hope that it wasn't too late.

With the barrel of her Bornheim still smoking, Mercy Scribner exited the arena to thunderous applause, just like she always did after a performance for Carter's show. This time though, her heart was racing. Not from the thrill of the success, but from the dread that had bloomed in her stomach upon seein... Read more

Hunters,

Today we would like to share some insights into Bounty Clash and our future plans around the game mode. We launched Bounty Clash with the intention of providing a smaller scale, faster paced experience to those looking for a change of pace from Bounty Hunt. Initially the launch was experimental, with minimal content, but it was a huge hit with players around the world.

Ever since, we have been closely monitoring your feedback and available data to make improvements to the mode. With Bounty Clash quickly becoming a fan-favorite, here’s a little more detail on where the mode currently stands, and where we'd like to take it going forward:

Current Status and Issues:

Bounty Clash is doing well, and support for it will continue into 2025.

Around a third of active players are playing it on any given day, which is a... Read more

The Coiled Serpent BB Bundle is here!

Step into the fray with Zhuge Liu, the Hunter chosen to face the unknown, and claim her tools of precision and power. The Bundle contains:

- Zhuge Liu (Hunter)
- Spring Rain (Chu Ko Nu)
- Snake Bell (Charm)

Get it now—available until February 10th!

Out from the ruins of the big top steps The Hyena, carrying the memory of his beloved friend. Armed with Lion's Roar (Centennial) and Banner Shot (Pax Trueshot), he's got one thing on his mind. Be sure not to get caught in his Warm Embrace (Concertina Bomb) or you may just find out.

Add The Last Laugh DLC to your wishlist today! 👇
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3282880/Hunt_Showdown_1896__The... Read more

As promised last week, we wanted to share some changes coming to our in-game voice chat. Communication is key when it comes to coordinated gameplay, and with these improvements we aim to streamline the VOIP experience, enhance clarity, and resolve some reported issues expressed within the community.


Team Communication Options

Team communication has been enhanced in Update 2.2 alongside Post Malone’s Murder Circus, with the inclusion of team chat in All/Proximity Chat. This change ensures that your voice will reach your teammates, wherever they are, providing seamless coordination during tense moments.

 
What will be improved in the upcoming 2.2.1 update?


Improved Mute and Toggle State Mechanics


We have improved the muted mic icon by no longer auto-hiding it. The icon now remains visible, gi... Read more

With Update 2.2, Lawson Delta finally returns with a visual overhaul and many gameplay improvements driven by player feedback and facilitated by CryEngine 5.11.

We want to share an overview of the most impactful gameplay changes coming to the various compounds of Lawson Delta. In addition to the specifically listed changes below, a litany of smaller quality of life and readability enhancements have been made - it should be easier to understand where you're able to vault over or jump to, certain building interiors should feel simpler to navigate, and so on.

Highlighted changes per compound:


IRON WORKS

• Added new ladder, window and two iron double doors to the boss building's East side, giving defenders another opening and attackers more options for entry.
  
• Added new windows to the bos...

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Come one come all! The Circus compound appears at various locations in each Bounty Hunt Mission. On the circus grounds you can find sealed items and rewards. Once under the control of The Ringmaster, The Circus has run rampant and beyond his control under the influence of a Corrupted artifact known as the HelioStone.

Step inside Post Malone’s Murder Circus to find showstopping Traits from The Trickshooter Troupe, The Ringmaster Troupe, and The Mystic Troupe.

The circus will appear at a random location in every Mission. Don’t miss out, but be on guard—it’s not just occupied by clowns.

Troupe Traits
Similar to previous Events, there are special Troupe-specific Traits that can be gained at Supply Points in the world, as well as at the circus.

At Supply Points and the circus, you will find Pledge Boxes. These can be used to pl... Read more

With Post Malone's Murder Circus comes another Battle Pass full of rewards for you to unlock.

Take a peak below to see what the Ringmaster himself thinks of what we've got in store.

Post Malone's Murder Circus is on the horizon! Step right up and take a look at what we've got planned for the Event and Update 2.2.

Watch the full video:

The Steam Awards Have Returned!

You have the chance to nominate the best and brightest games of the year.

We want to thank you all for your support and hope you will nominate us for the “Labor of Love” award.

You can find out more information here: https://store.steampowered.com/steamawards/nominations