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After a disastrous patch day, Hunt: Showdown 1896's 2.4 update is live for real now

by Tyler Colp

Whatever was going on with Hunt: Showdown 1896's 2.4 update that forced Crytek to shut the game down and revert it has been resolved. The Judgment of the Fool update is out now and the servers seem alive and well... Read more.

The Ghost of Blanchett Graves Available Now!

by CRY_IM

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30897473/3cb9de8f9812594818e02f9765d5c2e52f11678c.jpg The Angel of Death has risen. Carrying blood-stained relics and a scythe-like silence, she haunts the grounds of Blanchett once more. This DLC includes: 💀 Angel of Death (Hunter) 🔫 Tomb Reign (Drilling) 🔫 Black Votive (Sparks Pistol Silencer) 🥊 Death Grip (Dusters) Grab here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3569970/Hunt_Showdown_1896__The_Ghost_of_Blanchett_Graves/

Update 2.4 and the Event Judgement of the Fool Are LIVE!

by CRY_IM

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30897473/174c61e9faf9ed38e0205c38a22515847ee23f8c.jpg Hunters, The Update 2.4 and the Event Judgement of the Fool are finally live! Our team has been working tirelessly to resolve the issues that followed the original rollout, and after extensive testing and final checks, we’re confident in this new release. We’ll continue monitoring stability closely and remain committed to delivering the best possible experience moving forward. In addition, our ongoing Twitch Drops campaign is now working as intended. Once you log in after updating to version 2.4, your claimed Twitch Drops should be granted automatically. One or more restarts of the game client may be required for the rewards to show up ingame, especially if they were claimed recently. We want to sincerely thank you for your patience over the past days and we deeply apologize for the inconvenience that might have caused. Your support and understanding throughout this process mean a great deal to us. Happy hunting, ...

Hunt: Showdown 1896 goes offline for a day after its latest update caused so many problems Crytek had to remove it completely

by Andy Chalk

It's been a rough day for Crytek, which after struggling for a day to get the new Hunt: Showdown 1896 2.4 update working properly has given up, rolled the whole thing back, and says it will try again later... Read more.

News Regarding Update 2.4 and Further Steps

by Cry_Ari

Hunters, We sincerely apologize for the ongoing issues following Update 2.4. After exhausting all possible solutions, we have decided to revert the game back to Update 2.3 to restore stability and will be monitoring stability. Our team is dedicated to getting everything back on track, and we will continue to work diligently to bring Update 2.4 to you as soon as possible. Some players have faced issues with purchases during this period. Rest assured, we are aware of these issues and will be implementing compensation to those affected and ensuring players receive their purchases. As a token of our appreciation for your patience, we'll be awarding all players with 10k Hunt dollars as compensation once we have restored stability. This code will be redeemable until 22:00 UTC on Friday 27th June. Redeem Code: XIE25T57R247N190 Thank you for your continued support during this time. We will provide more updates as soon as we have them. ~The Hunt Team

Update 2.4 & Event Judgement of the Fool Now Live!

by CRY_IM

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30897473/6f91641453079c8764e93d9c333553512b67e936.jpg Hunters, Update 2.4 is now live! Dive into our latest event, Judgement of the Fool, and enjoy the return of the DeSalle map, along with numerous fixes and quality-of-life improvements. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30897473/7271a561b2719d3dd388cbbf3c4645d11a28f46e.png Judgement of the Fool Retribution stains hunting grounds red as The Pale Judge arrives to sentence The Fool. Dorothy Alice aids the disgraced Doc Redmartin to ward off his long-awaited punishment. Amidst treason and mayhem, Orwellian Effigies appear once more and draw the gaze of The Prescient and her arsenal. Arriving on the stage of this grand trial are Equipment Skins themed to cruel order, occult foretellings, and the pitch darkness of graves. The Fool’s Hideout In Judgement of the Fool, The Fool’s Hideout offers rewards, not refuge. Snipe from the ramshackle tower or lurk amidst the wagon train wreckage with a shotgun at the ready. Unique rewards can be fo...

Server Downtime 18th June at 09:00 CEST

by CRY_IM

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30897473/5856ab5f29bec5be012e5c608d84578542f5746f.png Hunters, The live servers will be taken offline tomorrow, June 18th, at 09:00 CEST to deploy Update 2.4, which marks the beginning of our latest Event, Judgement of the Fool! Please note that this is a sizeable update, so be sure to allow plenty of time for downloading. Estimated downtime: ~3 hours. Patch notes will be published once the update goes live. Thank you for your patience!

Judgement of the Fool - Developer Live Stream

by Cry_AleaS

We’re LIVE!Tune in now for our Developer Live Stream as we dive into Judgement of the Fool and Update 2.4!We’re covering the Event, gameplay updates, the return of DeSalle, and more. Live on Steam and on Twitch!

Developer Update | 2.4 & Event Overview | Hunt: Showdown 1896

by Cry_AleaS

Learn more about Judgement of the Fool and Update 2.4 directly from the developers. The upcoming Event runs from June 18th to September 17th, so get ready for what's next!

Return to DeSalle | Hunt: Showdown 1896

by Cry_AleaS

Step back into a familiar battlefield, now transformed. With reworked visuals, layout upgrades, and new tactical paths, DeSalle is deadlier than ever. Coming June 18th with Judgement of the Fool.

Ghost of Blanchett Graves DLC - Wishlist now!

by Cry_AleaS

Wishlist The Ghost of Blanchett Graves DLC on Steam now!Buried alive beneath Blanchett. Reborn in darkness.The Angel of Death doesn’t hunt for glory—she hunts for something else entirely. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3569970/Hunt_Showdown_1896__The_Ghost_of_Blanchett_Graves/

Twitch Drops Coming Back!

by CRY_IM

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30897473/e090b5d6ff969879337e097d01d969b3853eb14b.jpg Twitch Drops are back! Watch your favorite streamers and claim brand new rewards. Don't miss out on the action and the loot!

Judgement of The Fool | Event Trailer | Hunt: Showdown 1896

by CRY_IM

Time to face fate.Become the law, or bring it down in Hunt's newest event – Judgement of the Fool.New rewards, brutish foes, and strange new side effects.DeSalle is waiting.🃏 June 18th – September 17th 🗡️

Dev Insight – Audio Design Recap & What’s New in Update 2.4

by CRY_IM

With the upcoming release of Update 2.4, we are excited to unveil several enhancements to the audio experience that will significantly improve clarity and readability within the game. To provide some context for these changes, let’s take a moment to reflect on our journey from the beginning of this discussion. For us, a core aspect of Hunt’s appeal and identity has always been its immersive world and its intrinsic connection to audio. Players engage with an environment that 'speaks' to them—whether it’s the unsettling buzz of a hive, the distant barking of dogs, the sharp crack of a gunshot, or the profound silence that follows. These auditory cues are not only crucial for gameplay but also serve to deepen immersion. Striking the right balance between Hunt’s dark, naturalistic audio aesthetic and the clarity needed to support the game’s competitive nature is a fundamental focus for us as audio designers on Hunt: Showdown 1896. With this in mind, we have implemented several changes thro...

DeSalle and more in the Judgement of the Fool!

by Cry_AleaS

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30897473/bccf117566681f8a8ab164b8396a8b009a05e3d3.jpg Hunters, We are bringing back DeSalle and bloodstained retribution in Judgement of the Fool to you! Gather up to hear first news on the Update 2.4 and all the brutal goods it brings this summer to Hunt: Showdown 1896. DeSalle Returns To kick things off we're bringing back the DeSalle map in its remade glory. Along with a visual overhaul and improved lighting, the map is revitalized and reimagined in every way: from lighting to dressing to terrain, all turned up a notch to bring out the best of the grim beauty in Hunt: Showdown 1896. Key compounds Kingsnake Mine, Pearl Plantation, Fort Bolden, and others have been improved and reworked to offer new paths and tactical opportunities. Lighting and time-of-day systems gave been reworked across all maps for distinct atmospheres. Judgement of the Fool A plethora of vengeful Hunters are brought in with the new event: The Fool – Disfigured, deranged, and a snake-oil salesm...