What changed in Hunt: Showdown 1896 in 2018

Added a tentative fix to resolve the 'Matchmaking failure detected' error messages.

Added a tentative fix to resolve the 0x107d2 error messages.

Kills on grunts, armoreds and hives achieved through indirect damage, do not count towards challenge progress.

Changed the audio for the winning and losing animations in Quickplay.

Fixed a rare issue that caused Quickplay to become unwinnable (Hunter died on the same frame when closing the 4th rift).

The cursor may get stuck in previous client window dimensions after changing the resolution.

Fixed an issue that caused Quickplay K/D statistics to show 1 instead of the actual value.

Fixed an issue that caused the 'Contraband Discard' warning message to not trigger when swapping items instead of manually unequipping them first.

Fixed an issue where the warning messages on unequipping weapons and tools were incorrect.

Night time of day is now available for Lawson Delta and can be played in the random rotation.

Fixed an issue that allowed Hunters to complete the 'Kill Hunter' challenges with suicides.

Some text is without localization for other languages than English.

Message for buying items that exceed the arsenal limit were incorrect.

Fixed an issue where the audio of fuse triggers were sometimes 2D instead of 3D.

Closing doors right next to AI can cause them to get stuck.

Ammo counter sometimes shows 0 despite having full ammo after picking up a weapon or switching between weapons with different ammo types. (Switching between items or reloading the weapon resolves the visual problem.)

Quickplay: The values shown on the leaderboard and drained counter are sometimes not in sync.

Fixed an issue where the audio of the Nitro express reload was not attenuated.

Quickplay: Consumable slot in Quickplay is handled as slot 'Tool 2' in Key Customization instead of 'Consumable 1'.

Completed challenges do not appear as 'completed' on the map screen.

Hunter's coat sometimes clips through Hunter's front after revival.

Memory consumption may increase after each mission played.

Quickplay: Players might start empty handed in Quickplay, pressing 1 or 2 on the keyboard resolves the issue.

Fixed an issue that enabled players to join Quickplay games with their Bounty Hunt recruits.

Implemented a fix for some errors during matchmaking leading to 'Matchmaking Failure' error messages.

Quickplay: A hunter that was not killed by another player will still draw bounty from the Wellspring until the bounty has been manually picked up by another player.

Fixed a bug that caused Decoys to not break Lanterns.

Mouse cursor may become invisible when using Alt-Tab while loading into the game.

With high latency, players have to press F longer than the progress circle indicates for a complete pick up animation to play.

Hunter outfits are now randomized after each round of Quickplay.

Updated the after death screen to display the correct icon for fist kills.

AI can now be killed silently with headshots or melee attacks to the head.

Fixed multiple issues related to AI behavior, player interactions, and mission mechanics.

Quality of life improvements to gunplay including faster weapon cycling and grenade throwing.

Changes to the map's shrinking rules and bounty target presence.

The Butcher and Meathead now take slightly less explosion damage.

Added dismemberment for Hellhounds and new mask variants that absorb headshot damage.

Introduction of new inventory limitations for items based on type.

A new solo-only game mode where players race to close rifts and absorb Wellspring energy.

New challenges introduced with in-game rewards available via the Bloodline Screen.

Changes to Bloodline start capital and rewards for various actions.

Acknowledgment of potential lower performance or frame drops following the update.

The new Anti-Teaming system will be removed from the EU server region due to negative impact on matchmaking times.

Altered matchmaking system based on community feedback.

Tweaked matchmaking rules after analysing Live data.

Reduced the rank at which the initial Matchmaking Rating is given from Rank 10 to Rank 3.

Players facing the 'White.dds' error message should install C++ Redistributables 2013.

Re-enabled the Anti-teaming system for testing in Europe server region only.

Lighting sometimes doesn't initialize properly causing the game to be very dark.

Some shaders were missing in yesterday hot fix which can cause stalls in-game.

Rare case of sounds not properly occluding.

Some water reflections are not rendered correctly.

Flare gun projectiles are not rendered properly when hitting a surface.

Rare case of sound not triggering on gunshots and explosions.

Hunters killed by bear traps do not count as kills.

Vegetation may flicker in specific locations, stronger with HIGH shadow quality.

Performance will drop when looking through windows if '2 pass scene rendering' and '2 pass lighting' are not enabled.

The mouse cursor might not be visible when tabbing out of the game client while it's still in the process of starting.

There is a rare chance that the player doesn't get a result screen after playing a mission.

Light sources like lanterns and the sun may be seen through geometry (walls, terrain...).

In rare cases, players can get an error upon launching the client stating that a default system texture failed to load.

The ammo received on pickup is inconsistent, depending if the weapon still has ammo left or not.

Tentative fix for backend disconnection in the menus and in game leading to connection problem error messages.

Error message may appear during mission loading or matchmaking indicating a failure detected.

Resolved flickering of vegetation in specific locations, especially with high shadow quality.

More logs added to investigate the 'Failure Detected' error message during matchmaking and loading.

Resolved an issue where flare gun projectiles are not rendered properly upon hitting a surface.

An exploit that caused players to receive an item twice when purchasing it has been fixed.

Resolved an issue where the mouse cursor might not be visible when tabbing out during startup.

Addressed an issue where the client might fail to load a default system texture upon launch.

Addressed an issue where clients could be pushed back into the menu screen while loading into a mission.

Fixed a rare occurrence where players do not receive a result screen after a mission.

Resolved an issue causing some consumables to be lost after extracting from a mission when stacked.

Fixed an issue where light sources like lanterns and the sun could be seen through walls and terrain.

Servers will be restarted in 20 minutes to implement the fix.

Noted performance drop when '2 pass scene rendering' and '2 pass lighting' are not enabled.

Items can now be picked up to a free slot without switching to that slot if the item can fit.

Fixed an issue where hunters killed by bear traps do not count as kills.

Addressed a rare case of sounds not properly occluding.

Fixed issues with some water reflections not rendering correctly.

Addressed the error message that appears during mission loading or matchmaking.

Fixed a rare case where sounds do not trigger on gunshots and explosions.

Resolved inconsistencies in ammo received on pickup depending on weapon's remaining ammo.

Fixed an issue where lighting sometimes doesn't initialize properly, causing the game to be very dark.

AI should no longer spawn on top of geometry where they could not get down.

Hunters now drop their weapon(s) upon being downed or killed.

Hunt now supports NVIDIA Highlights for automatic video capture of kills and deaths.

New movement system adds acceleration and deceleration to core movements of Hunters.

Adjustments made in preparation for the upcoming Quick Play game mode.

Changes made to prevent pre-lobby teaming.

Various optimizations made to improve game performance.

Hunt: Showdown’s new map—Lawson Delta—has gone into Beta.

Crows can now be found on fences; cash registers can be looted for money.

Added new instrumental and ambient versions of 'Devil In The Churchyard'.

Fixed various issues including performance stutters and visibility problems.

Soundscape cleaned up for better identification of sound sources.

New skill-based matchmaking system inspired by the Elo system to create a fairer experience.

Various AI have been adjusted for melee damage vulnerabilities.

Hellhounds' overall damage reduced, new behaviors introduced.

Magazine ammo reduced from 20 to 15 long bullets, extra ammo reduced from 10 to 0.

Extra ammo reduced from 12 to 6 shells, slight increase in recoil.

Fixed a visual effect issue from smoke and muzzle flashes, especially in underground areas.

Resolved issues where AI may become stuck in certain areas.

Extra ammo reduced from 12 to 9 long bullets.

Resolved an issue where players could get stuck, resulting in loss of a hunter.

New mode for Hunters up to bloodline rank 15, allowing them to learn without losing their Hunters.

Added a new server region based on community requests.

Fixed a rare issue where players may become stuck on the matchmaking screen.

Fixed an issue where dark sight boost could be consumed faster than intended.

Resolved an issue where hive swarms could attack players through solid walls.

Fixed a bug where dynamite or grenades make no sound when exploding.

Reload loop is now 25% faster.

Reduced ammo per pick-up from supply boxes for specific weapons.

Multiple weapons have had their prices adjusted.

Resolved an issue where direct hits with fire bombs and lanterns did not knock down AI as intended.

Extra ammo reduced from 10 to 5 medium bullets, slight increase in recoil.

Slightly more damage when hitting the arms and legs of a Hunter.

Multiple weapons adjusted to balance gameplay and encourage diverse equipment use.

Slight melee damage reduction and changes to charged melee attack pose.

Direct hit to upper torso or head will now kill enemy hunters.

Resolved issues with shadows not blending correctly on low-end systems.

Fixed an issue where hunter heads may snap back and forth near other entities.

Fixed an issue where the AOE damage indicator was not in sync with the actual damage range.

Fixed an issue where oil pools were invisible.

Resolved an issue where players could get stuck in an invite state.

Resolved issues where windows might show incorrect reflections.

Addressed a bug that caused shadows to disappear after changing graphical options.

Resolved an issue where automatically generated vegetation was not appearing.

Corrected an exploit that enabled players to join solo matches as a team.

Added an additional matchmaking bracket.

Optimized the time to get into matches on both client and server (Potential saving of 20-30 seconds).

Fixed multiple issues including bear traps not deploying, audio issues, and matchmaking bugs.

Mainthread will be more stable and generally more efficient thanks to a collection of smaller improvements in game code and systems.

Re-balanced low spec configuration and reduced GPU cost across the board.

Improved impact sounds for various items including Dynamite and Concertina Bomb.

Reduced detection range for crouched Hunters and other behavior changes.

Nagant M1895 Officer Carbine, Specter 1882 Compact, Crossbow Shotbolt.

Greatly increased the melee damage of dusters and Nagant brawler.

Solo missions will now be single target missions (1 Boss).

Added sub-groups and additional options for users to configure their graphics quality versus performance.

Users can now access a broader range of additional options that can customize performance based on available hardware.

Players can now scale the game rendering independently for their desired resolution which can significantly improve GPU performance when users are GPU bound.

The progress of the endless loop is now visualized on the Bloodline page.

Fixed a crash that would occur when the game language was set to Simplified Chinese.

Fixed an issue with the advance setting Surface Optimization that resulted in the view through Scopes being blurry.

Increased the damage of the Nagant M1895 Officer Carbine's light and exhausted melee attacks.

Fixed a bug that would cause the Water Devil to deal more damage than intended.

Implemented a number of animation fixes for the Nagant M1895 Officer Carbine, Specter 1882 Compact, Dolch Precision & Crossbow Shotbolt.

Introduced solo missions that feature a single boss target.

Fixed an issue that was resulting in reduced texture quality due to sub-optimal VRAM usage.

Fixed an issue that resulted in the tooltips from the graphical options menu remaining visible in-game after closing the option menu.

Fixed an issue with the throwable lanterns and Hammer not dealing the correct damage.

Fixed a bug that resulted in placed Bear traps not reacting if hit with flare pistol or fuse.

Fixed a number of incorrect values in the shop.

Fixed an issue that resulted in being able to perform multiple melee strikes too quickly with the Nagant M1895 Officer Carbine.

Fixed a bug that would cause the wrong player name to appear in the ESC menu.

Fixed an issue that was resulting in a split second flash when using Dark Sight.

Provided an 'OFF' setting for effects and post processing options.

Fix for changing resolution scaling during game that could lead to rendering issues.

Implemented a number of UI fixes.

Butcher kill would not count in the summary screen.

Advanced graphical option can now be applied.

Banners could overlap with extraction countdown numbers.

New update live on the Test Server focused on performance improvements.

Scopes were blurry; depth fixup is now enabled.

Implemented a number of weapon art fixes to Crossbow Shotbolt.

Resolution scaling has the correct default value when starting the game.

Server could freeze during gameplay, resulting in no interaction possible and AI being inactive.

First aid kit could have a delay for its consumption.

Implemented a number of animation fixes.

Hellhounds kills did not count if they had aggro on another team.

A week-long Solo Event where matches consist of up to ten solo players with no team advantage.

Special rewards are being offered during the Solo Event.

Enhanced audio clarity for AI distances and reduced misleading snapping sound radius for Hellhounds.

Fire and rending damage are less punishing, improving recovery for burning teammates.

Added Rank Badges and new Accolades for reaching specific milestones.

Updated the Crytek logo due to recent rebranding.

Numerous bugs fixed including issues with ladders, audio occlusion, and accolade rewards.

Players can continue to progress and unlock additional money rewards after reaching max Rank 100.

Bosses will now converge on players hiding inside arenas and their movement is less predictable.

New mechanics for stopping bleeding and adjustments to shotgun bleed effect distance.

New mechanics for stopping burning and changes to how burning affects downed hunters.

New badges corresponding to different ranks and prestige levels added to the Bloodline screen.

Price of Dynamite Stick reduced from $45 to $20.

Bounty, XP, and Dollars are now displayed separately for better clarity.

A new special AI that will make traversing the Louisiana swamps more challenging.

Changed the remote port for client connection to improve stability.

Added new consumables that enhance gameplay options.

Grand Slam and Running Gauntlet stats now update correctly for teams.

Starting money increased to $3000.

Adjusted loot drop rates from dead Hunters.

Added Turkish localization to the game.

Options menu updated to be more responsive.

AI movement speed has been slightly increased to match hunter sprint speed.

Increased fog density during foggy times of day.

Added 4 new traits: Pitcher, Conduit, Gator Legs, Decoy Supply.

Prices for various Mosin-Nagant variants have been reduced.

Base Hunter speeds increased by 10% for Walk, Sprint, and Jog.

Improved sound occlusion in underground areas.

Introduced a new tool used to fake a random gunshot.

Visual changes made to the after game summary screen when receiving rewards.

Players can now acquire money or replenish tools from dead Hunters.

Spider is now fully immune to poison damage.

Additional UI elements added to spectator mode.

Fixed network issues preventing item pickups in rare cases.

Bosses now become active when Hunters are in the vicinity of boss arenas.

Butcher's death swing attack now causes damage as intended.

Fixed issue with lightning in Dark Sight detaching from bounty carrier.

Ammo HUD now correctly updates when switching weapons.

Added 3 new weapon variants: Nagant 1895 Officer, Explosive Crossbow, Winfield M1873 Aperture.

Added 3 new consumables: Sticky Bomb, Chaos Bomb, Hellfire Bomb.

Improvements made to sounds of explosions, throwing consumables, and the menu countdown.

Fixed an issue that was resulting in the random mission bonus not being granted at the end of a match.

Implemented a tentative fix for the most common cause of the game crashing when exiting.

New matchmaking groups based on Bloodline ranks were introduced to improve the matchmaking system.

Due to issues, the matchmaking changes were reverted to the pre-existing settings.

Added 3 new crossbows, silenced weapon variants, throwing knives, Specter 1882 Bayonet, and Combat Axe.

Enhanced audio consistency for bullet impacts, ricochets, and silenced weapons.

Lowered stamina consumption rate while running for longer sprint distances.

Reduced damage for Nitro express and compact bullets in relation to specific body shots.

Fixed issues causing Meathead and The Butcher AI to become unresponsive.

Addressed multiple bugs including server crashes and weapon attachment issues.

Introduced weak and normal variants of the Vitality Shot with longer injection time.

Players can now spectate teammates after being downed or after their own death.

New fog setting added to enhance swamp visibility challenges.

Crossbow bolts and throwing knives can now be retrieved from bodies and walls.

Improved stacking of consumables and sorting of equipped items.

Improved responsiveness and validation of hit registration.

Increased recoil and reload times for powerful weapons like the Mosin Nagant and Nitro Express Rifle.

Improvements to loading times, especially for lower-end hardware.

Option to disable VOIP communication when your hunter has died.

Allows players to see other Hunters within a certain proximity for a limited duration once they have picked up the Bounty.

Hunters can now equip the new Flare pistol and Hive bomb, and find bear traps around the map.

Adjusted vulnerabilities of armoured and hive enemies to different bullet types.

Added options to mute VOIP when dead and improved various audio effects.

Improved melee hit detection and adjusted weapon characteristics for better balance.

Introduced unique idle animations for Hunters in the main menu.

Players can now interact with dead hunters to loot ammo or replenish consumables.

Added new traits for Hunters.

Displays details of your cause of death after being downed or losing your hunter.

Hellhounds can now split from their main group and form new packs.

Introduced a new matchmaking system to help new players by grouping them based on Bloodline rank.

Fixed a bug causing the holster sound of the spyglass to be heard everywhere on the map.

Fixed a number of localization issues.

Added the ability to configure missions available per region based on player numbers.

Fixed a bug causing hunter vocalizations to not trigger correctly when standing in fire or poisoned.

Improved bullet fly-by sounds based on ammunition type for better acoustic feedback.

Fixed a number of bugs throughout the map including collision issues and geometry alignment.

Fixed an issue causing a distortion effect when looking through nearby vegetation with scopes.

Increased damage of the Specter shotgun and fixed inconsistencies with Mosin Nagant Avtomat and Romero Hatchet.

Fixed a bug causing the Meathead to get stuck next to a clue when spawning as a clue defender.

Fixed a bug that resulted in health chunks not being fully restored when banishing the boss.

Bulwark damage reduction increased from 20% to 25%; Hornskin decreased from 50% to 25%.

Added separate mouse sensitivity options for different scopes in the settings menu.

Fixed an issue causing footstep sounds to not trigger when walking through grass.

Introduced improvements to loading times by allowing the client to connect to the server before map loading is complete.

Fixed a number of layout issues in two of the Butcher’s lairs.

Simplified the Hunter loadout process with a pop-up for quick access and combined trait and health upgrades into one screen.

Reduced the volume of Generators and Banishing for better audibility of footsteps.

Servers will be taken offline for maintenance and deployment of Hotfix #4.

Some items have not been localized and will be corrected in future updates.

Still investigating an issue that has resulted in freezing/stalling for some players.

The current set of missions will be updated during the server maintenance.

Introduced a fix for the 0x107d1 error messages caused by incorrect session ID formatting.

Hotfix includes a tentative fix for the 0x107d1 errors experienced by players.

Client may become unresponsive for a couple of seconds on transition to the loading screen.

Fixed a bug that was causing the Statistics page to not correctly reflect the kills from the 'Last Match'.

Fixed a bug that would result in the Butchers health not visually updating in the HUD.

Players can now play Hunt in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Polish.

A visual bug where the boss health does not update correctly in the HUD is being investigated.

The team is aware of freezing/stalling issues affecting some players and is working on a fix.

A new pop-up concerning data protection regulations has been implemented.

Displays the maximum matchmaking time in the matchmaking screen.

High priority investigation into freezing/stalling issues affecting some players.

Visual bug where boss health does not update correctly in the HUD.

Displays additional banners with the name of the person picking up or extracting with a bounty.

Addresses most desync situations observed by players.

Crows will now fly away as intended instead of appearing burned.

Improved input handling for talon weapons to allow for easier successive hits.

A tentative fix has been introduced to reduce issues with a slowdown which resulted in matchmaking errors (0x17d1).

A hot fix addressing various bugs and issues from Content Update 1.

Sharp reduction to damage to reduce its effectiveness at longer ranges.

Changes made to stamina consumption when using a knife.

New servers for players in Oceania to improve gameplay experience.

Damage values for the Dolch Pistol have been modified.

Improvements made to hit registration mechanics.

Fixed some minor issues related to the navigation of AI.

Fixed the issue that was resulting in divergences causing faulty hit validation.

Tentative fix implemented to resolve a frequent crash that occurs when quitting the game.

Added a new region for server selection: Oceania.

Fixed some problems with the ambience and reverb missing at the borders of the level.

Reverted to 3 heavy melee attacks with a full stamina bar.

Starting balance for new players increased from 666$ to 2000$.

Players now start with $2000 instead of $666.

The basic profiler can be hidden or further information can be displayed by changing this in the HUD settings.

Focus on decluttering levels to improve gameplay readability and reduce frustration.

Plans to address loading times and improve game entry speed.

Scopes added to provide players with more choice without dominating gameplay.

New bonus system for players who kill the boss and grab the token.

Improvements made to ensure mission rewards are granted correctly.

Hunters will now take damage from falling from heights.

Solo Hunters can now operate elevators.

Improved audio readability, consistency, and realism.

Footstep audio has been adjusted for better gameplay experience.

Audio events have been enhanced to reflect realistic sound behavior.

Audio events have been adjusted for better consistency across situations.

Completing a banishing now fully restores health and provides additional health chunks, plus a post-mission bonus of 25 bounty.

Players can now choose from 11 new outfits for their hunters.

Changes to compound layouts to provide more defensive cover and make camping more difficult.

Players can now see two clues when using Dark Sight.

AI will now spawn randomly around clues to make them harder to access.

Audio feedback for various actions has been enhanced.

New tactical grenades include Flash Bomb and Poison Bomb.

Jumping now costs 20 stamina to reduce bunny hopping.

Five new weapons now feature sniper scopes for various ranges.

Bounty rewards for killing the boss have been increased for teams and solo players.

New traits include Deadeye Scopesmith, Marksman Scopesmith, Sniper Scopesmith, Iron Sharpshooter, Iron Devastator, Steady Aim, Steady Hand, Bulletgrubber, Bulwark, Salveskin, Resilience, and Kiteskin.

AI behavior has been improved to enhance gameplay.

Fall damage is now more realistic based on fall height.

All Hunters now start with 150 health, regardless of their tier.

New weapons include the Nagant M1895 Deadeye, Vetterli 71 Deadeye, Winfield 1873 Marksman, Mosin-Nagant M1891 Sniper, Sparks LRR Sniper, Flash Bomb, Poison Bomb, and a Spyglass.

A tier-based reward system for PvP kills has been implemented.

Weapons are now categorized into large, medium, and small slots.

Banishment now fully restores health and provides additional health chunks.

A variety of new traits have been introduced to enhance gameplay.

A new stance indicator will be implemented.

Players will now experience fall damage.

The total number of traits available will increase to 12.

New poisonous weapons will be added to the game.

Jumping will now drain some of your stamina.

Addressed common issues that may give the perception of cheating, such as missing walls/textures and weapon sound bugs.

Players are encouraged to report cheaters to Customer Support for investigation.

Hunt uses Easy Anti-Cheat to ban accounts for violations, including a recent ban wave.

Fixed a deprecated asset that could cause the game to freeze at Stillwater Bend.

Fixed a stall that occurred when aiming fuses at the sky.

Optimized a number of expensive engine calls (e.g GetWaterLevel).

Fixed a number of stalls that could occur due to some shaders being loaded during gameplay.

Optimized rendering cost when particle effects are filling the screen space.

Improved dedicated server allocation manager to be more reliable, especially if back end slows down.

Optimized off-screen particle updates in most cases.

Fixed a stall when using lanterns for the first time.

Reduced particle overdraw when many large particles are in view.

Enabled animation DB streaming to reduce memory usage.

Reduced Hunt’s overall memory footprint.

First round of optimizations on CPU job manager to improve efficiency of thread queues.

Fixed a bug that would cause the Depth of field to be triggered when others in the match were aiming.

Reduced stalls that could occur with cloth simulation on hunter clothing.

Fixed a stall that could occur when using dark sight for the first time after loading into the match.

Optimized a number of CPU heavy processes within the game that would lead to Hunt being CPU bound, especially on lower end hardware.

Fixed a number of invalid file accesses during gameplay which was resulting in some stalls.

Partial fix implemented for some objects not rendering correctly.

Fixed a stall that could occur when the banishing phase completed.

Improved object streaming to reduce memory usage.

Upgraded backend technology to pave the way for further improvements to debugging user reported issues.

Fixed a number of uncached resources.

Optimized interior lighting volumes significantly.

Fixed a deprecated asset that could cause the game to freeze at Stillwater Bend.

Merged three US servers into two regions (US West and US East) to enhance matchmaking times.

Fixed a deprecated asset that could cause the game to freeze at Stillwater Bend.

Merged three US servers into two regions (US West and US East) for better matchmaking.

Merged three US servers into two regions (US West and US East) for better matchmaking.

Merged three US servers into two regions (US West and US East) to enhance matchmaking times.

Optimization patch focusing on improving game performance and catering to a wider range of hardware.

Improved CPU performance to reduce limitations in gameplay.

Hunt was CPU bound, which was a major limiting factor in many cases.

Overall memory usage of the game has been reduced.

Fixed issues causing stalls and stutters during movement, ADS, and other in-game interactions.

Resolved the freeze issue occurring during fights in the Stillwater compound.

Fixed the issue with missing vegetation at the start of the game.

Resolved the freeze that occurred when players were fighting in the Stillwater compound.

Fixed issues causing stalls and stutters during movement and ADS.

Fixed the issue of missing vegetation at the start of the game.

Decreased the overall memory usage of the game.

New test servers will be used to test features with the community before they are released to the live environment.

The test server will allow players to try out new maps, weapons, game modes, and major improvements before they go live.

Test servers will be used to trial new maps, weapons, game modes, and major improvements.

New test servers will allow players to test features before they are released to the public.

Test servers will help ensure new versions are stable and free of major bugs and crashes.

Test servers will help ensure new versions are stable, reducing the risk of crashes and FPS drops.

Fixed a potential crash that could occur when using a consumable item, such as throwing a lantern.

Fixed a bug causing the results screen to appear with the 0x3001 error; it now appears only when the connection is re-established.

Deployment of the first localization patch during scheduled maintenance.

Fixed a bug causing a second results screen to state 'No events logged' at the end of a round.

Localization for Russian and Mandarin Chinese added for UI and in-game elements.

Fixed a bug causing the results screen to appear simultaneously with the 0x3001 error.

Applied a tentative fix for those not receiving rewards after successfully extracting from a round.

Localization for Russian and Mandarin Chinese has been added for UI and in-game elements.

Developer note regarding ongoing investigations into decreased performance and stuttering issues.

Players can now play Hunt in Simplified Chinese or Russian through a localization patch.

Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash when loading into a match on some occasions.

Fixed a bug causing an incorrect message on the summary screen due to backend communication slowdowns.

Fixed bugs causing incorrect map displays when joining missions.

Fixed a bug that interfered with the Electric lamp functionality when one tool slot was empty.

Fixed bugs causing incorrect map displays when joining missions.

Fixed a bug causing an incorrect message on the summary screen due to backend communication issues.

Players can now play Hunt in Simplified Chinese or Russian through a localization patch.

Applied a tentative fix for those not receiving rewards after successfully extracting from a round.

Fixed a bug interfering with the Electric lamp functionality when one tool slot is empty.

Fixed a potential crash that could occur when using a consumable item, such as throwing a lantern.

Fixed a bug that caused a second results screen to state 'No events logged' at the end of a round.

Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash when loading into a match on some occasions.

The team is investigating reports of decreased performance, stuttering, and micro freezing in-game.

Implemented a fix to prevent players from being kicked from matches due to backend connection loss.

Introduced new messaging for scenarios where mission results are delayed or the dedicated server crashes.

Fixed an issue where a second summary screen could appear after closing the first one, with no impact on progression.

Implemented a fix to prevent players from being kicked from matches due to backend connection loss.

Resolved issues causing incorrect information to be displayed on the Steam leaderboard.

Client will now wait for up to 10 seconds for mission results before displaying an error message.

Addressed an issue where a second summary screen could appear without affecting progression.

Resolved an issue causing incorrect information to be displayed on the Steam leaderboard.

Client now waits up to 10 seconds for mission results to prevent premature server reset messages.

Added messaging for scenarios where mission results are delayed or server crashes occur.

Upgrading technologies to enhance CPU and memory efficiency, pending further testing.

Identifying and fixing bottlenecks in the logic that slows down the system, improving matchmaking efficiency.

Looking into issues related to slow communication between dedicated servers and backend regarding mission rewards.

Upgrades to third-party technologies aimed at improving CPU and memory efficiency.

Removing default message about losing hunter when backend is slow, ensuring accurate information is displayed.

Planning to remove dependency on backend connection during gameplay to improve stability.

Identifying and fixing bottlenecks in the logic that slows down the system, improving matchmaking efficiency.

Removing inaccurate default message about hunter loss and ensuring correct information is displayed.

Planning to remove dependency on backend connection during gameplay to improve connectivity.

Looking into issues related to slow communication between dedicated servers and backend.

Increased Vetterli damage from 90 to 100.

Completely random missions with higher bounty rewards introduced.

Fixed exploit for bandaging, weapon firing visuals, hunter death in elevators, and desync issues.

Increased Vetterli damage from 90 to 100.

Fixed issue preventing shooting other players at extraction points.

Resolved issue with lobby chat displaying other teams' messages.

Fixed loud footsteps while crouching.

Players can now select 'Asia' as their region on the contracts screen.

Slight damage reduction but optimized stamina consumption for better performance.

One of the 2-Target missions will be changed into a day mission based on player feedback.

New random missions with completely random parameters and higher bounty rewards.

Fixed a bug that caused hunter deaths when using elevators.

Fixed an exploit that allowed skipping bandage time.

Players can choose between two spawn points for more strategic gameplay.

Fixed issue causing map to display when typing in chat.

Audio differences between indoors and outdoors corrected.

Lowered bounty for locating targets' lairs and added bounty for killing targets.

Players can now select 'Asia' as their region on the contracts screen.

Fixed issue with summary screen updating after reaching max level.

XP received from retiring hunters adjusted to scale with level.

Players can choose between two spawn points for more strategic gameplay.

A rollback will be performed to address the issue of missing precision pistols.

Updated positioning and icons for the extraction timer.

Resolved crash caused by connecting or disconnecting a game pad.

Updated positioning and icons for the extraction timer.

Visual update to improve performance and framing on the main menu.

Adjusted damage multipliers and distance markers for all bullet types.

Fixed multiple potential crash issues related to startup, matchmaking, and AI.

One of the 2-Target missions will be changed into a day mission based on player feedback.

Resolved a bug that could cause the game to crash on start.

A rollback will be performed to address the issue of missing precision pistols.

Lowered bounty for locating targets' lairs and added bounty for killing targets.

Adjusted damage multipliers and distance markers for all bullet types.

Slight damage reduction but optimized stamina consumption.

XP received when retiring a hunter has been adjusted, with lower XP gates.

Resolved issues with footsteps volume and Spider audio carryover.

Fixed a bug that could cause server crashes related to AI.

Players can now select 2-Target missions, with each boss having its own marked region.

Players can select 2-Target missions with specific regions for each boss.

Resolved issue with 'waiting for players' banner persisting during matches.

Visual update to improve performance and framing.

Fixed a potential crash when finding a match.

Price increased to $175.

Resolved issue where weapon showed firing visuals but dealt no damage.

Resolved desync issue when closing certain doors.

Fixed various minor issues including chat display and map display during text chat.

Price increased to $175.

Resolved an issue that resulted in bloodline being reset to rank 1 for some players after server restart.

Some players may notice progress from the last hour reverted to its previous state due to the server restart.

Resolved an issue that caused bloodline to reset to rank 1 after server restart.

Some players may notice that progress from the last hour has reverted to its previous state prior to the server restart.

Resolved a bug that would cause the graphics settings to reset once you restarted the game.

Resolved a bug that would cause the graphics settings to reset once you restarted the game.

Corrected an issue where the visual geometry of certain doors did not match their actual state.

Resolved an issue that caused the lighting in the game to 'break' in some instances.

Resolved an issue where the mouse cursor became detached from the game after alt+tabbing.

Improvements made to the directional audio in-game.

Fixed a rendering issue which would cause a position offset for the chicken coops and dog kennels.

Resolved a bug causing in-game models to stretch when approached.

Fixed an issue that would cause the mouse cursor to become detached from the game after alt+tabbing.

Fixed an issue that made it possible for your hunter to 'jump on air' when the network latency was too high.

Resolved a rendering issue causing a position offset for chicken coops and dog kennels.

Corrected an issue that caused the gamma to not reset correctly when closing the game.

Players will no longer spawn with a broken loadout due to backend slowdowns.

Resolved a crash that occurred when unexpectedly leaving the game while loading into a match.

Tentative fix put in place to prevent the error code 0x107D1 from occurring.

Fixed a bug that was causing in-game models to stretch when approached.

Fixed an issue that caused the gamma to not reset correctly when closing the game.

Fixed an issue that would cause the visual geometry of certain doors to not match its actual state.

The game audio will now default to headphones when launched.

Implemented a fix to prevent the error code 0x107D1 caused by backend slowdowns and friend invite spamming.

Resolved an issue that allowed hunters to 'jump on air' when network latency was too high.

Fixed a crash that was caused by unexpectedly leaving the game while loading into a match.

Fixed an issue that would cause you to spawn into a match with a broken loadout (no weapons, 1 bar of health).

Fixed an issue that would cause the lighting in game to 'break' in some instances.

Improvements made to the directional audio in-game.

Game audio will now default to headphones when launched, with an option to change in the future.

Asia servers will be added soon, with potential for Oceania and South-America in the future.

Resolved connection issues to the backend that caused players to experience timeouts.

Addressed issues related to matchmaking errors when playing with friends.

Implemented changes to improve the response time of the backend server.

Applied changes to optimize backend response time and reduce server overload.

Applied configuration changes to avoid overloading the backend server, including increasing the matchmaking cap.

Confirmed that Asia servers will be added soon to improve connectivity for players in that region.

Resolved issues related to backend connection errors (0x30001, 0x10010).

Added more logs to collect technical data and removed less useful logs to improve server performance.

Addressed errors related to matchmaking issues when playing with friends.

Increased the cap on backend server to reduce matchmaking issues.

Fixed a bug that would result in crashing while changing the graphic setting during a match.

Three types of progression: Hunter Progression, Bloodline Progression, and Bloodline Prestige.

Introduced a tentative fix for the matchmaking issue 'Match found. Loading map…'.

Antialiasing options are now generating the correct textures.

Features Hunter Progression and Bloodline Progression systems for leveling up and unlocking gear.

Increased the health of the Spider and the range of its jump attack.

Implemented a potential fix for a rare crash that would occur when sending a Steam invite.

Introduced a tentative fix for the matchmaking issue 'Match found. Loading map…'.

Fixed a bug in the UI that displayed a message stating 'no dedicated servers available' due to server response time.

Implemented a potential fix for a crash that would occur when transitioning from the game to the summary screen.

General improvements made to the matchmaking process.

An FPS lock option has been added to the graphic settings menu for improved gameplay experience.

Antialiasing options are now generating the correct textures.

Depth of field option can now be changed and will not reset once you apply the settings.

An FPS lock option has been added to the graphic settings menu for improved gameplay experience.

A minus symbol has been added to the 'friendly fire' remark on the summary screen.

Implemented a potential fix for a crash relating to the network buffer reaching its capacity.

Push-to-Talk has been set as the default communication option in-game, bound to pressing & holding ALT.

Players may experience crashes and optimization issues as the game is still in Early Access.

Implemented a possible fix for freezing and crashing issues related to high memory consumption from some particle effects.

Increased the cooldown for the Butcher's fire attack.

Implemented a potential fix for a rare crash that would occur when sending a Steam invite.

The first player character set includes a male cowboy set with three tiers and 44 visual variations.

Introduction of 12 unique traits that provide permanent passive ability upgrades for Hunter characters.

Fixed a bug that displayed 'white balls' at the top of signposts instead of actual signs when in close proximity.

Decreased the Butcher's run speed and increased the cooldown for its fire attack.

12 unique traits provide permanent passive ability upgrades for Hunter characters.

Players can choose between four Bounty Hunt missions with plans for random missions and boss target missions in the future.

Temporarily removed the spawn point selection feature due to functionality issues.

The game features 33 unique pieces of equipment and 17 variants, including pistols, rifles, and shotguns.

First player character set includes a male cowboy set with three tiers and 44 visual variations.

Fixed a crash that occurred when trying to leave a match too quickly after pressing 'unready' in the matchmaking screen.

Players should expect crashes and optimization issues as the game is in Early Access.

Added a teaser for 'random mission' selection to the contracts page, feature coming soon.

General improvements made to the matchmaking process.

Fixed a bug that caused the butcher to disappear if killed in certain parts of the arenas.

Two unique boss targets that present distinct challenges for players.

Set 'Push-to-Talk' as the default communication option in-game, bound to pressing & holding ALT.

New AI enemies include Hive, Meathead, Hellhound, and Armored, each with unique attributes.

Set in the bayous of Louisiana with 16 unique locations, each steeped in history and lore.

Players can choose between four Bounty Hunt missions with plans for random missions and boss target missions in the future.

Implemented a fix for a crash that occurred when trying to leave a match too quickly after pressing 'unready' in the matchmaking screen.

Fixed a bug that displayed 'white balls' at the top of signposts instead of an actual sign when in close proximity.

Servers are currently operating in the US and EU, with plans to add more globally.

Added a preview of the two-boss missions to gather playtest data.

Four AI enemies: Hive, Meathead, Hellhound, and Armored, each with unique strengths and weaknesses.

Fixed a bug that would result in crashing while changing the graphic setting during a match.

Fixed a bug that would cause the butcher to disappear if killed in certain parts of the arenas.

Increased the health of the Spider and the range of its jump attack.

The game features a 1 km² map with 16 unique locations steeped in history and lore.

Hunt: Showdown is now available on Steam Early Access.

The Louisiana Case File provides backstory clues through found documents, with more content to be added in future patches.

A minus symbol has been added to the 'friendly fire' remark on the summary screen.

Silhouettes of objects are no longer rendered through other solid objects (walls, doors, etc.).

Implemented a potential fix for a crash that occurred when transitioning from the game to the summary screen.

Implemented a potential fix for a crash relating to the network buffer reaching its capacity.

UI allows customization of settings, recruitment and equipping of hunters, and access to a tutorial video.

Added a preview of the two-boss missions to gather playtest data.

Added a teaser for 'random mission' selection to the contracts page, with more details to follow.

Decreased the Butcher's run speed slightly.

Servers operating in the US and EU with plans to expand globally for better matchmaking.

Silhouette of objects are no longer rendered through other solid objects (walls, doors, etc.).

Fixed an audio bug relating to the extraction points; horses will now audibly react when enemy players are nearby.

Fixed a bug in the UI that displayed a message stating 'no dedicated servers available' due to the server taking longer to respond.

Fixed an audio bug relating to the extraction points; horses will now audibly react when enemy players are nearby.

Implemented a possible fix for freezing and crashing issues related to high memory consumption from some particle effects.

Players can customize basic comfort and graphic settings, recruit and equip hunters, and access tutorials.

Depth of field option can now be changed and will not reset once you apply the settings.

Hunt: Showdown is now available on Steam Early Access.

Two unique boss targets present challenges with distinct strengths and weaknesses.

Features 33 unique pieces of equipment and 17 variants including pistols, rifles, shotguns, melee weapons, and tools.

The Closed Alpha will focus on testing gameplay, balancing, and backend functionality.

Closed Alpha testing for Hunt: Showdown starts on January 31, 2018, allowing selected players to participate.

During the Closed Alpha phase, new content including weapons, equipment, traits, and ranks will be continuously released and tested.

Hunt: Showdown will begin Closed Alpha testing on January 31, 2018, with new content including weapons, equipment, traits, and ranks.