What changed in Hunt: Showdown 1896 in 2022
386 updates · 55 main milestones · Jan 20, 2022 to Dec 22, 2022
- 1 eventDevil's Moon - Event Point Boost Weekendseasonal event
Earn 20% more event points when completing missions from December 23rd - 26th.
Steam - 9 eventsAdjusted rope alignment of weapon charm on LeMat Mark IIbug fixSteamCorrected ambient sounds playing at wrong times of daybug fixSteamFixed vaulting issue at two windows in Lawson Station (Waiting Hall)bug fixSteamImplemented fix for in-game news displaybug fixSteamFixed player stuck issue in Boss Lairs of Catfish Grove and Alain & Son’s Fishbug fixSteamFixed visibility issue with 'Miner’s Song' end pointsbug fixSteamFixed issue with purchasing Devil’s Moon Event Legendary Skins for 0 Blood Bondsbug fixSteamFixed issue with 'investigate clue' being stuck on screen after deathbug fixSteamCorrected minor text issues in Event Story and Rate of Fire tooltipsbug fixSteam
- 1 eventDevil's Moon Battle Pass Launchseasonal eventMilestone
New Battle Pass available with free rewards including new weapons, variants, and legendary items.
Steam - 8 eventsEvent Points Systembalance change
New methods to earn Event Points through various in-game actions.
SteamDevil's Moon Live Eventseasonal eventMilestoneThe Devil's Moon event runs from December 14, 2022, to February 15, 2023, featuring new story, challenges, and rewards.
SteamSoul Traps MechanicgameplayNew Soul Traps spawn in the world, rewarding players with Event Points for interaction or destruction.
SteamIntroduction of PactsgameplayMilestonePlayers can choose sides in the Devil's Moon event through Pacts, affecting gameplay and rewards.
SteamNew Legendary Huntersnew contentTwo new Legendary Hunters introduced: 'Ochenkov's Widow' and 'False Saint'.
SteamNew Weapons and Custom Ammonew contentIntroduction of new weapons including the Springfield M1892 Krag, LeMat Mark II Carbine, Martini-Henry IC1 Ironside, and Winfield M1876 Centennial Trauma.
SteamDevil's Moon Event Announcementseasonal eventMilestoneJoin the fight in the Devil's Moon Event, coming December 14th, featuring new challenges and rewards.
SteamNew Challenges SystemgameplayWeekly challenges replace Summons, offering stars that convert to Event Points.
Steam - 3 eventsCollectors Edition of Hunt: Showdown Announcedstore
Includes the Base Game, every released DLC, and the Hunt: Showdown Soundtrack.
SteamFrau Perchta DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneNew DLC includes Perchta in Dawn & Dusk, Midwinter Tusk - Martini-Henry IC1, Unkempt - LeMat Mark II, and The Avalanche - Frag Bomb.
SteamDevil's Moon Bundle Available - Up to 35% OFFstoreBundle includes the Base game, 'Frau Perchta' and 'They Came from Salem' with discounts for existing DLC owners.
Steam - 1 eventThe Inferno - Devil's Moon Event Introductionseasonal event
Introducing a new 'wildcard condition' called: The Inferno, where parts of the Bayou will be engulfed in smoke & flames during the event.
Steam - 3 eventsDevil's Moon Event Announcementseasonal eventMilestone
All players can earn Free Rewards, including New Weapons, Variants, Legendary Rewards, Charms, and more!
SteamBattle Pass for Devil's Moondlc releasePurchase the Battle Pass for even more rewards during the Devil's Moon event.
SteamRefund for 3rd 'Summons' Slotbalance changeIssuing a refund of 300 Blood Bonds to all players who purchased the additional 3rd slot for Summons.
Steam - 38 eventsFixed Spectator Mode Cancellationbug fix
Spectator mode will now immediately cancel when the targeted player disconnects.
SteamFixed Text Overlapping Issuesui uxFixed several issues of text overlapping UI elements in different languages.
SteamFixed Rate of Fire Statistics Issuesui uxFixed several precision issues with the rate of fire statistics on single shot weapons.
SteamFixed Custom Ammo Display Issueui uxFixed a bug that caused the Caldwell New Army custom ammo to be shown in the 'new' filter incorrectly.
SteamFixed Bomblance Hipfire Animation Bugbug fixFixed a bug that caused the player to stay too long in the hipfire animation of the Bomblance.
SteamFixed Weapon Charms Button Visibilityui uxFixed an issue that caused the Weapon Charms button to still be visible when no weapon was selected.
SteamFixed Mission Timer Update Bugbug fixFixed a bug that caused the mission timer to not update correctly when both bounties have already extracted.
SteamFixed Various World Issuesbug fixFixed multiple world issues including misaligned loot anchors, clipping issues, and unintended gaps.
SteamFixed Issues with Throwing Weaponsbug fixFixed an issue that caused throwing knives/axes, bolts, and arrows to disappear when hitting concertina wires.
SteamFlashbang Optimizationbalance changeOptimized Flashbangs to prevent hitmarker discrepancies between players.
SteamFixed Item Link Button Issueui uxFixed an issue that caused an Item link button in the newsfeed to break when filters were active.
SteamFixed Stalker Beetle Clipping Issuesbug fixFixed instances of the Stalker Beetle clipping in all maps.
SteamIncreased Fire Rate for Caldwell Paxbalance changeIncreased fire rate and decreased upwards recoil for Caldwell Pax and Pax Claw when using Fanning trait.
SteamFixed Roster Equipment Screen Bugui uxFixed a bug that caused Players to be sent back to the Roster Overview screen when equipping a second custom ammo type.
SteamFixed Flashbang Trigger in Spectate Modebug fixFlashbangs will no longer trigger a second time for the spectating player.
SteamImplemented Hunter Footstep CuesaudioAdded subtle audio cues for other Hunter footsteps indicating their vertical position relative to the player.
SteamImproved Door SoundsaudioAudio design improvement pass on door sounds for a more natural and believable experience.
SteamImproved Weapon Pickup MechanicsgameplayMade it easier to pick up desired weapons when multiple are close together on the ground.
SteamImproved Concertina Wiresbug fixImprovements made to concertina wires to reduce instances of damaging players through walls.
SteamFixed Kill Award for Primed Explosivesbug fixLeeches and other AI will no longer prevent a primed explosive barrel from awarding a kill.
SteamFixed Filter Related Issuesui uxFixed several filter related issues which caused weapons or ammo to be displayed incorrectly.
SteamFixed Assassin's Attack AccuracyaiFixed the accuracy of the Assassin's attacks, reducing missed shots.
SteamShotgun Damage Adjustmentbalance changeAdjusted shotgun ammo damage for a further one-shot kill range against Grunts and Hellhounds.
SteamAdjusted Effective Range for Sparks Silencerbalance changeIncreased effective range for Sparks Silencer ammo from 144/152 to 169/184.
SteamFixed Controller Bug with Weapon Wheelbug fixFixed a bug for controllers that caused the weapon wheel to become unresponsive when switching items.
SteamFixed Visual Issue in Arsenal Screenui uxFixed a visual issue that caused a hunter to sometimes be visible in the arsenal screen when coming from the respec subtab.
SteamAdjusted Effective Range for Vetterli Silencerbalance changeIncreased effective range for Vetterli Silencer ammo from 133/147 to 150/176.
SteamFixed Burnt Out Oil Puddles Statusbug fixBurnt out oil puddles will now correctly show their burnt out status when reconnecting.
SteamFixed Quest Selection Bug on Controllersui uxFixed a bug that caused quest selection to fail on the 1st and 2nd selections when using a controller.
SteamClean Button Visibility Fixui uxClean button is no longer displayed when no weapon is selected.
SteamFixed Extraction Banner Display Issueui uxFixed a bug that caused no extraction banner to be displayed when an enemy extracted with tokens.
SteamFixed Delay in Resupplying Toolsbug fixFixed a bug that caused a delay when resupplying tools and ammo.
SteamFixed Spectator HUD Display Issuesui uxFixed a bug where no Health and Inventory HUD were displayed while spectating.
SteamFixed Interaction with Clue and Health Kitbug fixFixed an issue that prevented Hunters from interacting with a clue when a world Health Kit was on top of it.
SteamNew Stalker Beetle HolesworldCreated new holes for Stalker Beetles to enter and maneuver in all maps.
Steam - 5 eventsGunplay Adjustments in Update 1.11balance change
The update includes adjustments to gunplay mechanics.
SteamVarious Bug Fixes in Update 1.11bug fixA number of bug fixes have been implemented in this update.
SteamFrau Perchta DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneIntroducing a new Legendary Hunter with two variations, two Legendary weapons, and a Legendary Frag Bomb.
Steam - 5 events
- 1 eventThe Concubine DLC Available Nowdlc releaseMilestone
New character Alaz 'The Concubine' and weapons including Sister's Anguish, Shahmaran, and Pride's Death.
Steam - 1 eventRelease of The Concubine DLCdlc releaseMilestone
Introducing a new Legendary Hunter, two Legendary weapons, and a Legendary Heavy Knife.
Steam - 26 eventsFixed Deckhand's Textures and Animationsbug fix
Fixed several issues with Deckhand’s textures and animations.
SteamFixed Progress Block in 'Find Envelopes' Summonbug fixFixed an issue that blocked progress in the 'Find Envelopes' summon.
SteamFixed Texture Issue on The Scythe Throwing Axesbug fixFixed an issue with the texture on The Scythe throwing axes.
SteamFix for incorrect region pull issuebug fixResolved the issue of players being pulled into the wrong region.
SteamFixed Italian Localization Issues in BookslocalizationFixed several Italian localization issues in the Book of Monsters and Book of Weapons.
SteamFixed Spacing Issue in Chinese TranslationlocalizationFixed an issue with too much spacing in the Chinese translation of The Penitent's description in 'Store - DLC' tab.
SteamFixed Weapon Purchase Block Issuebug fixFixed an issue that blocked a Player from purchasing weapons even after unlocking them.
SteamFixed Seven Sights Sparks Sniper Display Issuebug fixFixed an issue with Seven Sights Sparks Sniper being incorrectly displayed as a purchasable item. It is now correctly displayed as a Twitch Drop item.
SteamFixed Notification and Time Reduction Issuebug fixFixed an issue that caused no notification to appear and no time reduction to be applied after all bounties are extracted.
SteamFixed Loading Screen Picture Brightnessbug fixFixed an issue with the new loading screen picture for the Stalker Beetle being overly bright/oversaturated compared to other pictures.
SteamFixed Crown & King Charm Mount Issuebug fixFixed an issue with the Crown & King charm mount looking like it’s about to fall off.
SteamFixed 'Failure' Banner Display Issuebug fixFixed an issue causing a 'Failure' banner to be displayed when a player was still in the mission after all bounty has extracted.
SteamFixed Player's Pose with Stalker Beetlebug fixFixed an issue with the Player’s pose when a Stalker Beetle was equipped.
SteamFixed Mama Maye's Hands Blocking Viewbug fixFixed an issue with Mama Maye’s hands blocking part of the view when looking through the spyglass.
SteamFixed Blood Bond Value Overlapbug fixFixed an issue with the Blood Bond value & 'Not Available' texts overlapping in the 'Legendary Hunters' tab.
SteamFixed Private Eye's Glove Color Issuebug fixFixed an issue with the Private Eye’s glove changing its color after some distance.
SteamFixed Server Region Selection IssuenetworkFixed an issue that caused Players to get pulled into South American servers even though they have not manually selected it as secondary region.
SteamReverted Extraction MessagegameplayThe message when extracting with a bounty has been reverted to 'You Live To Die Another Day'.
SteamFixed Vaulting Issue in First Testimonial Churchbug fixFixed a window in First Testimonial Church that a Player could not vault correctly.
SteamFixed Italian Localization Issue for Stalker BeetlelocalizationFixed an Italian localization issue that caused the English texts to be displayed for the Stalker Beetle description in the Book of Weapons.
SteamFixed Back Button Linking Issuebug fixFixed an issue with the back buttons in roster respec, roster traits, and roster equipment screen linking to the lobby instead of to the roster overview screen.
SteamFixed Iron Sights View of Swamp Dredge Romerobug fixFixed an issue with the iron sights view of the Swamp Dredge Romero.
SteamFixed Black Market Bundle Price Display Issuebug fixFixed an issue when a Black Market bundle was sold out, a price of 0 Bloodbonds appeared.
SteamHotfix #3 for Update 1.10 deploymentotherDeployment of Hotfix #3 to address various smaller issues.
SteamFixed Stalker Beetle 'Out of Range' Text IssuelocalizationFixed an issue that caused the Stalker Beetle 'Out of Range' text to be always displayed in English, even after selecting another language.
Steam - 4 eventsHalloween Questline Launchseasonal eventMilestone
The Halloween-themed Questline goes live, allowing players to earn special in-game items by completing challenges.
SteamIntroduction of Legendary Hunter 'Mama Maye'new contentA new Legendary Hunter, Mama Maye, is introduced as part of the Halloween Questline.
SteamSeasonal Store UpdateshopThe in-game store is stocked with Halloween-themed weapons and tools available for a limited time.
SteamMain Rewards for Halloween Questlinenew contentRewards for each Act in the Halloween Questline include unique weapons and a Legendary Hunter.
Steam - 4 eventsRotating DLC Bundle Discountsstore
The DLC Bundle features a rotating set of DLCs that are always heavily discounted.
SteamCollectors Edition AvailablestoreHunt: Showdown Collectors Edition includes the base game and every DLC released so far.
SteamGrave Digger Bundle Launchdlc releaseIntroduced a brand-new bundle featuring multiple DLC, including the newest DLC, Fear the Reaper.
Steam - 3 eventsResolved Old Black Market Item Sale Issuebug fix
Fixed an issue for Players that had one item of the old Black Market remaining for sale after the reset.
SteamFixed Greyed Out Buy Button for Bundlesbug fixFixed an issue that caused the buy button to be greyed out and display 0 Bloodbonds for Bundles in the Featured Store page.
SteamFixed Black Market Reset Issuebug fixFixed the Black Market for Players that didn´t receive a reset in 1.10.
Steam - 1 eventFear The Reaper DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestone
Introducing the Fear The Reaper DLC featuring one Legendary Hunter, two Legendary weapons, and a Legendary Throwing Axe.
Steam - 1 eventFix for Weapon Charm locking after Prestigebug fixSteam
- 18 eventsHealth Regeneration Cooldown Changebalance change
Health regeneration cooldown will no longer reset when poison effect wears off.
SteamCaldwell Pax Claw Damage Adjustmentbalance changeNow deals the same damage as the Knife but has increased stamina drain.
SteamDynamite Stick Explosion Volume AdjustmentaudioDynamite Stick explosions are now quieter at a distance.
SteamCompact Ammo Rifles Effective Range Increasebalance changeEffective ranges for various Compact ammo rifles have been increased.
SteamNew Weapon Spawnsnew contentChance for Caldwell Conversion Uppercut and Sparks Pistol to spawn in the world.
SteamTrait Point Rank Unlock Changesbalance changeChanges to the rank unlock requirements for various traits.
SteamIntroduction of New Questline Systemnew contentA new questline system is being introduced with an exclusive drop to unlock the Billy story questline.
SteamTwitch Drops Event from October 12th to 20thseasonal eventUnlock Legendary items and a new Legendary Hunter through Twitch drops.
SteamTrait Changes: Conduit, Ghoul, Poison Sensebalance changeVarious adjustments to traits including stamina gain and range increases.
SteamImproved Underground Sound SystemaudioSounds produced underground are now more realistically muffled based on distance.
SteamTools/Consumables Price Adjustmentsbalance changeSeveral tools and consumables have had their prices adjusted.
SteamIntroduction of Cocoon Lootablenew contentMilestoneNew lootable that spawns Stalker Beetles, found on walls throughout the map.
SteamCaldwell Conversion Uppercut Explosive Ammo Adjustmentbalance changeCan now headshot enemy Hunters at short to medium ranges.
SteamIntroduction of Stalker Beetle Consumablenew contentMilestoneA new flying character that provides reconnaissance capabilities, unlocked at Bloodline Rank 15.
Steam - 4 eventsTortured Souls DLC Bundle Availablestore
Get up to 45% OFF 'The Penitent' DLC with the limited Tortured Souls DLC Bundle, including The Committed, The Phantom, and melee weapons.
SteamCollectors Edition Featuring The Penitent DLCstoreThe Penitent DLC is included in the Collectors Edition, which features the Hunt base game and all previously released DLC.
SteamThe Penitent DLC Now Availabledlc releaseMilestoneIntroducing Damien Yedaiah 'The Penitent', False Sacrament - Regeneration Shot, Delirium - Caldwell Rival 78, and The Scourge - Nagant M1895 Officer.
Steam10% Launch Discount on The Penitent DLCstoreThe Penitent DLC is available with a 10% launch discount.
Steam - 1 eventThe Penitent DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestone
Introducing a new Legendary Hunter, two Legendary weapons, and a Legendary Regeneration Shot.
Steam - 5 eventsFixed German localization for Winfield entrybug fix
Resolved an issue with the German localization of the Winfield entry in the Book of Weapons.
SteamFixed missing text in Chapter 7bug fixResolved an issue with missing text in Chapter 7 of the Serpent Moon story.
SteamCorrected starshell shot damagebug fixFixed an issue that caused starshell shot to deal the incorrect amount of damage.
SteamFixed blurry ADS in scopesbug fixResolved an issue that caused aim down sights in scopes to become blurry.
SteamCorrected audio issues in Chapters 5 and 14bug fixFixed an issue with incorrect audio in Chapter 5 and Chapter 14 of the Serpent Moon story.
Steam - 2 eventsSerpent Moon Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone
Join Mr. Chary in the Serpent Moon event from July 27th to September 26th to earn Event Points for new Legendaries and weapons.
SteamIntroduction of Evolving Hunter: The Vipernew contentUnlock the new Evolving Hunter: The Viper through the Serpent Moon event.
Steam - 2 eventsTrack the Dead Bundle Launchdlc release
The Track the Dead Bundle is now available with a 20% launch discount.
SteamIntroduction of Legendary Characters: Candice Rouille and Hawkshaw Jacknew contentTwo new legendary characters, Candice Rouille and Hawkshaw Jack, are now available for purchase in-game.
Steam - 21 eventsRomero Hatchet Mastery Reset Issue Fixedbug fix
Fixed an issue that reset the Romero Hatchet mastery in the Book of Weapons.
SteamLever-Action Winfields Hip-Fire Delay Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that caused the lever-action Winfields to have a short delay in hip-fire after a shot.
SteamStarshell Ammo Damage Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that caused the starshell ammo to not deal the proper amount of damage on a Hunter that was already burning.
SteamAdjusted Requirements for Existing Summonsbalance changeRequirements readjusted for some existing Summons.
SteamSerpent Moon Story Chapter Opening Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that stopped players from opening another chapter in the Serpent Moon story while another story was already open.
SteamEU Region Selection Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that stopped some players from choosing the EU region.
SteamTeammates Red Outline in Dark Sightui uxTeammates will appear with a red outline while using Dark Sight.
SteamViper – Frenzy Clothes Vibration Issue Fixedbug fixStopped the Viper – Frenzy clothes vibrating when in Lobby.
SteamFixed 'Are You Sure?' Popup Issuebug fixFixed an issue with the 'Are you sure?' popup that was not working correctly.
SteamNew Bloodbond Legendariesnew contentAdded Legendary Hunter – Private Eye, Legendary Nagant Officer Brawler – Blue Bourbon, Legendary Flare Pistol – Aurelia, and Legendary Scottfield Spitfire – Enigma.
SteamIncreased Event Clue Pointsbalance changeEvent clues are now worth 10 points and 2 snakes, up from 8 points and 0 snakes.
SteamFixed Game Crash on Mission Loadbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue that crashed the game when loading out of a mission.
SteamSparks Pistol Melee Attack Bug Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that caused the Sparks Pistol to slide slightly from the Hunter’s hand when charging a heavy melee attack.
SteamHawkshaw Jack Camera Clipping Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue with Hawkshaw Jack’s shoulder clipping into the camera when charging a Sledgehammer heavy melee attack.
SteamBloodline XP Summon Completion Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue with the Bloodline XP summon causing it to not finish properly.
SteamItalian Localization Text Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that displayed incorrect text in the Italian localization of the Event Tracking and Event Leaderboard page.
SteamGerman Localization Arrow Pickup Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue in the German localization when picking up arrow for the Hunting Bow.
SteamGame Crash Cause During Mission Fixedbug fixMilestoneFixed a cause of a game-crash during a mission.
SteamAmmo Crate Highlight Bug Fixedbug fixFixed a bug that caused ammo crate to be highlighted after they were already used.
Steam - 1 eventLegendary 'Snake Oil Ward' Antidote Shotnew content
Unlock the brand new Legendary 'Snake Oil Ward' Antidote Shot at Level 1 with the Gilded Path.
Steam - 13 eventsNew Event Traits: Beastface, Serpent, and Poison Sensenew content
Three new traits to help players during the Serpent Moon event.
SteamNew Legendary Hunters in 'The Prescient Night' DLCnew contentMilestoneNew Legendary Hunter and weapons included in the DLC.
SteamLaunch of Serpent Moon Live Eventseasonal eventMilestoneThe biggest live event ever, featuring new gameplay, story, and rewards.
SteamNew Legendary Hunters in 'They Came From Salem' DLCnew contentMilestoneIncludes new Legendary Hunter, weapons, and tools.
SteamNew Weapons: Romero 77 Alamo and Sparks Pistolnew contentMilestoneTwo new weapons available during the Serpent Moon event.
SteamIntroduction of Legendary Hunter 'Viper'new contentMilestoneA new evolving Legendary Hunter that players can unlock during the event.
SteamRelease of 'Serpent Moon' Bundledlc releaseMilestoneIncludes new DLC featuring Legendary Hunters and weapons.
SteamNew Event Gameplay Mechanics: Snake Dens and Altarsnew contentMilestoneNew mechanics for capturing and sacrificing snakes for event points.
SteamEvent Boosters for Enhanced Progressquality of lifeNew ways to boost progress during the Serpent Moon event.
SteamEvent Leaderboard Implementationnew contentA leaderboard for tracking player rankings and rewards during the event.
SteamLaunch of Gilded Path Battle Passnew contentMilestoneA new battle pass system with free, standard, and premium pathways.
SteamSerpent Moon Event Launchseasonal eventThe Serpent Moon event begins today, July 27th @ 16:00 CEST.
Steam - 5 eventsNew Weapon: The Blindside - Scottfield Model 3 Spitfirenew contentMilestoneSteamNew Weapon: The Forewarning - Vetterli 71 Karabiner Deadeyenew contentMilestoneSteamNew Weapon: Moon Bleached - Hand Crossbownew contentMilestoneSteamThe Prescient Night DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestone
Introducing The Prescient Night DLC featuring new legendary hunter and weapons.
SteamNew Legendary Hunter: The Prescientnew contentMilestoneSteam - 4 eventsFixed Region Ping Display Issuebug fix
Addressed an issue that caused the region ping to not be displayed when the connection to a pingable host is blocked.
SteamFixed Quickplay Queue Ping Limit Issuebug fixResolved an issue that allowed a player to queue into Quickplay even though the ping in the selected region exceeded the ping limit threshold.
SteamFixed Traitor’s Moon Event Weapon Tooltipsbug fixResolved an issue that caused the wrong tooltips to be displayed on Traitor’s Moon event weapons.
SteamFixed Legendary Hunter Hire Button Activationbug fixCorrected an issue that allowed the Buy button to be activated when trying to hire a Legendary Hunter without available Hunter slots.
Steam - 1 eventThe Prescient Night DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestone
Introducing The Prescient (Hunter), The Forewarning (Vetterli 71 Karabiner Deadeye), Moon Bleached (Hand Crossbow), and The Blindside (Scottfield Model 3 Spitfire).
Steam - 1 eventSwig of Fortune Bundle Launchdlc release
The Swig of Fortune Bundle is now available in the in-game store, featuring 4 new Legendary items.
Steam - 22 eventsImprovements to Player Movementperformance
Improvements made to local and remote player movement to address Desync issues.
SteamDoor Punch MechanicsgameplayPunching an open door now smashes it through 180°, potentially damaging players in the way.
SteamNew Ping Limit System/Region LocknetworkIntroduced for joining games to create a fairer gameplay experience based on player connection.
SteamTeam Details Screen Improvementsui uxAdded information on actions performed by and against partners, with timestamps and new icons.
SteamServer Performance FixesperformanceFixed several dedicated server crashes and improved connection stability.
SteamWinfield 1887 Terminus Reload Speed Increasebalance changeReload speed increased to shorten reload time.
SteamPlayer Spawn ImprovementgameplayMinimum distance between spawning players on DeSalle increased to 110m.
SteamNumerous Bug Fixesbug fixFixed a large number of bugs identified by the team and reported by community members.
SteamBounty Hunt Match Time ReductiongameplayMatch timer for Bounty Hunt reduced from 60 minutes to 45 minutes.
SteamNew Maximum Ping LimitnetworkA new maximum ping limit is set for 225ms, affecting region selection and matchmaking.
SteamVarious Ammo Capacity Reductionsbalance changeReduced ammo capacity for several weapons including Romero and Caldwell variants.
SteamUppercut Damage Adjustmentsbalance changeDamage at close range reduced, but increased at longer distances.
SteamQuality of Life Improvementsquality of lifeIncludes various bug fixes, server updates, and a new ping limit/region lock system.
SteamTeammate Equipment Highlightingui uxTeammate equipment is now highlighted when outlines are turned on.
SteamInteraction ImprovementsgameplayAll 'use' interactions that do not require holding can now be activated while cooking a throwable.
SteamSlug Damage Adjustmentsbalance changeDifferentiated slug damage between medium and long barreled shotguns, with reduced max ammo capacity.
SteamNew Area in Kingsnake Minenew contentMilestoneA new mine area has been opened, providing new tactical, subterranean gameplay options.
SteamWinfield 1876 Centennial Rate of Fire Increasebalance changeRate of fire increased by around 20%.
SteamHeavy Melee Weapon Adjustmentsbalance changeIncreased heavy melee damage for Machete and Saber, and changes to Talon heavy melee attack.
SteamWeapon Audio ImprovementsaudioImproved audio for distant interior gunshots for better readability over distance.
SteamClient Performance ImprovementsperformanceFixed issues causing stutters or FPS drops and improved electric lamp light cast.
Steam - 1 eventRemoval of Leaderboard Systemchanges
The current iteration of the Leaderboard system will be removed in Update 1.9 due to issues with exploits and focus on KD over quality gameplay.
Steam - 3 eventsInvestigating partial disable of LeMat weaponbug fix
Currently exploring the option to partially disable the LeMat weapon, removing it from the Arsenal section but keeping it available through in-game spawns.
SteamAction against accounts exploiting LeMatbalance change80-100 accounts have been banned for exploiting the LeMat weapon, with varying ban lengths based on offense frequency.
SteamReverting fix for single-shot weapon reload issuebug fixMilestonePlan to revert the fix that introduced the LeMat exploit, which will restore the previous bug with single-shot weapons.
Steam - 7 eventsFixed Reload Issue with Single Shot Weaponsbug fix
Fixed an issue where single shot weapons sometimes couldn’t be reloaded due to switching while vaulting or quick switching.
SteamFixed Text Format Issue in Scottfield Brawler Masterybug fixFixed a text format issue of the Scottfield Brawler mastery in the Book of Weapons.
SteamFixed Summon Progress Doubling Issuebug fixFixed an issue where the Summon progress was unintentionally doubled in some cases after a mission.
SteamFixed Quest Progress Not Recording Properlybug fixMilestoneFixed an issue where the quest progress was not being recorded properly when the game crashed.
SteamFixed New Army Mastery Reset Issuebug fixFixed an issue where the New Army second mastery reset upon prestige (Book of Weapons).
SteamFixed Game Crash with Chaos Bomb and Poison Boltbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue where the game crashed when a Hunter used a chaos bomb with a Poison bolt using the Hand Crossbow.
SteamFixed Custom Ammo Slots Activation Issuebug fixFixed an issue where the custom ammo slots were not being activated in the custom loadout screen.
Steam - 10 eventsRestored breath and inhale audio on revivebug fix
Fixed an issue where there was no breath and inhale audio when getting revived.
SteamFixed Blood Bond reward pop-up issuebug fixFixed an issue where the Blood Bond reward pop-up was appearing again after ending the following mission.
SteamCorrected spelling in Summons rewardbug fixFixed an issue where ‘Acquired’ was spelled wrong in the finished Summons reward.
SteamRestored event item backgroundbug fixFixed an issue where all event items were missing the event item background.
SteamCounted bloodline EXP towards Summon progressbug fixFixed an issue where Hunter bloodline EXP wasn’t counted towards Summon progress when successfully extracting.
SteamFixed Hunter rendering distance issuebug fixFixed an issue where Hunters were not rendered at the correct distance.
SteamAdded reward pop-up for finished Summonsbug fixFixed an issue where there was no reward pop-up for some finished Summons.
SteamResolved Hunter disconnection issuebug fixFixed an issue where some Hunters got disconnected right at the mission start during 'Waiting for Players' screen.
SteamUpdated Traitor’s Moon event weapon displaybug fixFixed an issue where the Traitor’s Moon event exclusive weapons were still being displayed as an event exclusive.
SteamFixed Romero 77 hammer cocking issuebug fixFixed an issue where the hammer of the Romero 77 didn’t get cocked after a shot.
Steam - 21 eventsWinfield 1893 Slate Shotgunnew content
New large slot, pump action shotgun with a 6-round capacity.
SteamCommunity Involvement in Quest IdeasotherPlayers are encouraged to submit quest ideas using the hashtag #SuggestAQuest for potential inclusion in future updates.
SteamSimultaneous Quest SummoninggameplayPlayers can summon two quests at once, with an option to unlock a third slot using Blood Bonds.
SteamMaximum Stars and Weekly RewardsgameplayPlayers can earn a maximum of 30 stars per week, with a weekly reward of 25 Blood Bonds upon reaching this limit.
SteamNew Quest System - Summonsnew contentMilestoneIntroduces a new Quest system replacing Daily and Weekly Challenges, allowing players to earn stars and various rewards.
SteamObjectives UI Fixui uxFixed issue where objectives did not revert correctly after losing bounty tokens.
SteamWeekly Quest RotationgameplayAvailable quests will rotate and reset every Monday, allowing players to complete new challenges weekly.
SteamCaldwell 92 New Army Revolvernew contentNew compact ammo double action revolver with a 6-round capacity.
SteamQuest Categories and Difficulty LevelsgameplayFive quest categories introduced: Simple, Core gameplay, PVP, Hardcore, and Legendary, each with varying difficulty and rewards.
SteamSpawn Rate Adjustment for Golden Cash Registersbalance changeDecreased spawn rate of Golden Cash Registers to counteract previous issues.
SteamHunter Animation Consistency Fixbug fixFixed inconsistent crouching animation across some weapons.
SteamBrawler Variant Adjustmentsbalance changeIncreased Heavy Melee Damage on all Brawler variants to align with Dusters.
SteamIntroduction of Summons Quest Systemnew contentMilestoneA new quest system called 'Summons' will replace Daily and Weekly challenges, offering various quest categories and rewards.
SteamQuest Cancellation and Reshufflingquality of lifePlayers can cancel quests at any time, but progress will be lost. Currently, reshuffling of quests is not possible.
SteamFixed Ladder Desync Exploitbug fixMilestoneResolved a high-priority issue regarding ladder desync.
SteamFixed Red Skull Kills XP Issuebug fixFixed an issue where red skull kills incorrectly granted XP.
SteamNitro Custom Ammo Name Adjustmentbalance changeRenamed Nitro 'Dum Dum' ammo to 'Shredder' for better differentiation.
SteamEquipment Bar Fixui uxFixed a bug that broke the equipment bar when changing equipment from looting.
SteamAI Hearing and Facing Fixesbug fixFixed various issues with AI hearing players and facing attackers.
Steam - 3 eventsCustomer Support for Boost Compensationquality of life
Players who purchased multiple boosts or longer duration contracts interrupted by downtime can contact support for additional compensation.
SteamCompensation for Event ContractsotherIssuing 200 Bloodbonds and a 2-hour Chary contract to all players who purchased event contracts.
SteamImprovements to Compensation ToolsperformancePlans to improve existing tools for a more seamless compensation process in the future.
Steam - 6 eventsAcknowledgment of Server and Sensitivity Issuesbug fix
The developers acknowledged several issues including server problems and sensitivity issues on consoles that affected gameplay.
SteamTraitor's Moon Event Extendedseasonal eventThe Traitor's Moon event has been extended until April 18th to allow players more time to participate.
SteamFixed player kill exploitbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue and exploit where players could be killed multiple times during a game. Warnings and bans will be issued for excessive abuse.
SteamGeneral server stability improvementsperformanceImprovements aimed at enhancing overall server stability and reducing issues.
SteamFixed Golden Cash Register spawn issuebug fixFixed an issue that caused Golden Cash Register to constantly spawn in certain locations, which was not intended.
SteamCompensation for Event Downtimequality of lifeDevelopers are determining how to compensate players who lost boosts due to event downtime.
Steam - 8 eventsActive boosts display issue fixedbug fix
Fixed a bug that caused active boosts to show as 0% while in the match.
SteamMap opening spin bug fixedbug fixFixed an issue that caused hunters to spin when opening the map while moving the mouse to the left.
SteamCrash when entering expired bundle page fixedbug fixFixed a crash that could occur when entering the bundle page when an expired bundle was still visible.
SteamBundle pricing display correctedbug fixFixed an issue where bundles were displaying a different price and discount amount than intended.
SteamFix for sprinting and crouching after revivebug fixFixed a bug that prevented hunters from being able to sprint or crouch after being revived after a reconnect.
SteamOrwellian effigies falling through objects fixedbug fixFixed a bug that caused the Orwellian effigies that drop from the boss to fall through objects.
SteamController Y-Axis settings issue resolvedbug fixFixed an issue that caused the Y-Axis for controllers to not be affected by the 'Turning Extra Strength' settings.
SteamLobby event audio playback issue fixedbug fixFixed a bug that caused the lobby event audio not to play correctly.
Steam - 1 eventLegendary Hunter 1st Person View Improvementsnew content
Reworked the 1st and 3rd person view of 13 older Legendary Hunters.
Steam - 13 eventsRelease of The Meridian Turncoat DLCdlc releaseMilestone
Includes a new Legendary Hunter, The Turncoat, two Legendary weapons, and a Legendary Ammo Box.
SteamArdent Prize for Completing Eventquality of lifePlayers who complete the event and purchase specific items will receive 800 Blood Bonds.
SteamUnlockable Early Access Weaponsnew contentPlayers can unlock four new weapons during the event: Scottfield Brawler, Berthier Riposte, Caldwell Model 92 New Army, and Winfield Model 93 Slate.
SteamNew Legendary Weapons: Dolch 96 pair Crossfire & Ambushnew contentMilestoneTwo new Legendary weapons have been added: Dolch 96 pair Crossfire and Ambush.
SteamEvent Bundle Availablequality of lifeTraitor's Moon Event Bundle includes the Legendary Choke Bomb, 1000 Event Points, and 24 Hours Chary's Contract at a discount.
SteamMeridian Turncoat DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestoneThe Meridian Turncoat DLC is now out on all platforms, featuring new content.
SteamThe Traitor's Moon Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneThe first event of 2022 goes live on March 24th and runs until April 14th, featuring new challenges and rewards.
SteamIntroduction of Legendary Choke Bomb - Cicadanew contentA new Legendary Choke Bomb added to the Event Store.
SteamNew Legendary Hunter: The Turncoatnew contentMilestonePlayers can now access the Legendary Hunter known as The Turncoat.
SteamTraitor's Moon Event Launchseasonal eventMilestoneCollect Event points, unlock new weapons & legendaries while unfolding the next chapter of Hunt.
SteamNew Legendary Ammo Box: Red Casknew contentA new Legendary Ammo Box named Red Cask is now available.
SteamEvent Points Collection Systemquality of lifePlayers can earn Event Points through various tasks to unlock rewards during the event.
SteamTraitor's Moon Event Announcementseasonal eventMilestoneThe Traitor's Moon event starts on 24 March, featuring new weapons, variants, and legendaries.
Steam - 28 eventsCrouch Bug Fix for 3rd Person Animationsbug fix
Alignment corrections for weapon and stance animations in 3rd person view.
SteamClient Performance ImprovementsperformanceOptimized interaction with the Steam API to improve performance during game sessions.
SteamPrevent Dark Tribute in Matchmaking QueuegameplayIt is no longer possible to perform a Dark Tribute while in the matchmaking queue.
SteamFix for Weapon Drop on Revivebug fixSteamFix for Concertina Armoured Bugsbug fixSteamNew AI Variations Introductionnew contentTwo new variations to the Grunt AI cast to add variety to gameplay.
SteamQuality of Life UI Changes Plannedui uxImprovements to the Death screen, Team details screen, and equipment screens based on community feedback.
SteamNew Menu Weapon Animations for Tier 2 Huntersnew contentCompletion of weapon animations for Tier 2 Hunters.
SteamProgression System Changes PlannedchangesImprovements to all aspects of progression, including the prestige system.
SteamFix Bloodbond Packs Card Displayui uxFixed an issue that caused the wrong cards to appear for the Bloodbond packs in the in-game store.
SteamFix Weapon Drop After RevivegameplayFixed a bug that caused hunters to drop one of their weapons (the one not currently selected) after being revived.
SteamFix Key Rebinding Issueui uxFixed a bug that prevented players from rebinding certain keys in the settings menu.
SteamFix Concertina Armoured Damage IssuesaiFixed an issue where Concertina Armoured could damage nearby players when hit with non-melee attacks.
SteamLightweight Profiler Tool Introductionquality of lifeA new tool to help investigate performance issues, capturing detailed logs for support.
SteamNew Gameplay Feature AnnouncementgameplayMilestoneA new feature aimed at enhancing teamplay and acting as an anti-camping mechanic is in development.
SteamFix Scottfield Unlock Rank Bugui uxFixed a bug that gave the incorrect unlock rank to the Scottfield resulting in it not being visible through the progression lists.
SteamUpcoming Live Event Announcementseasonal eventDetails about a new live event focusing on Mr. Charry to be revealed at the end of March.
SteamIdle AI Performance OptimizationperformanceImprovements made to reduce resource usage of idle AI, though they may have slower reaction times.
SteamFix Fire Damage from Concertina ArmouredaiFixed an issue where Concertina Armoured could deal a large amount of damage to nearby players if it was set on fire.
SteamFix Audio for Burning BodiesaudioFixed an issue where the audio for burning bodies would not play as intended.
SteamFix for Ladder Animation Bugbug fixFix for a bug that allowed players to break the ladder animation and use equipment while climbing.
SteamPing Limit and Region Lock ChangesnetworkIntroduction of limitations for out-of-region players to ensure fair matchups.
SteamFix Ladder Animation Bugbug fixFixed a bug that allowed players to break the ladder animation meaning they could use equipment while climbing.
SteamAdd Missing Audio for Store FiltersaudioAdded some missing audio tied to the filters in the store pages.
SteamFix ADS Sway for Crown & KingotherFixed a bug that removed the sway from the Crown & King while in ADS.
SteamServer Performance ImprovementsperformanceReduced processing costs for AI, doors, chains, and other interactable objects.
SteamRemoved Unused Component for Server PerformanceperformanceAn unused component that could impact server performance has been removed.
SteamIntroduction of New Quest Systemnew contentMilestoneA new quest system to replace daily/weekly challenges, aimed at enhancing player engagement.
Steam - 1 eventFixed exploit of invincible dead huntersbug fixMilestone
Addressed an issue where dead hunters could kill other players due to invincibility.
Steam - 18 eventsNew Blood Bond Bundle Availablestore
20% OFF brand new in-game Blood Bond Bundle featuring 'Hail Mary', 'Old Testament' Centennial Sniper, and 'Revelation' quad Derringer.
SteamTexture Adjustments for Legendary Hunter 'Cain'visualsImproved visibility of the Legendary Hunter 'Cain' within the environment.
SteamMap Changes in DeSalleworldImprovements made to spawn points, environment, and terrain across various locations.
SteamLightweight Profiler Tool ReintroducedperformanceA user-friendly tool to gather performance data for further investigations.
SteamMap Changes in Stillwater BayouworldRe-added vault point, reworked underground section, and added new clue spawn positions.
SteamServer and Client Performance ImprovementsperformanceImprovements made on the server side to reduce processing costs attached to AI and interactable objects.
SteamAI Reaction ImprovementsaiGrunts, Hives, and Armoured will no longer react to stimuli in unison.
SteamFirst Person View Updates for Legendary HuntersvisualsUpdated first person view for several older legendary hunters to align with recent additions.
SteamGunplay and Weapon Bugs Fixedbug fixFixed various bugs affecting weapon functionality and animations.
SteamWeapon Meta Stats Adjustmentsbalance changeAdjustments made to weapon meta stats to better reflect in-game performance.
SteamNew Album Added to Main MenuaudioAdded the latest Port Sulphur Band album 'The Sinners Songbook' to the song rotation.
SteamTier 2 Weapon Lobby Animations Addednew contentNew animations for equipping Tier 2 weapons in the lobby and roster menus.
SteamWorld Bugs Fixedbug fixFixed numerous bugs related to world geometry, floating objects, and visual issues.
SteamMap Changes in Lawson DeltaworldAdded solid covers, modified boss lair, and added obstacles for better gameplay.
Steam - 1 eventThey Came From Salem DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone
New DLC pack featuring the Legendary Hunter, The Witch Hunter, and new weapons.
Steam - 1 eventDrop #5: Legendary Hunter Louisiana Outlaw, Steel Eyednew content
Unlock by claiming Drop #4 and watching any Hunt: Showdown stream for 180 minutes from February 27th to March 1st.
Steam - 1 eventDrop #4: Hunting Bow 'Sinners Sinew'new content
Unlock by watching any Hunt: Showdown stream for 120 minutes from February 26th to March 1st.
Steam - 1 eventDrop #3: Springfield 1866 'Old Tusk'new content
Unlock by watching any Hunt: Showdown stream for 90 minutes on February 25th.
Steam - 1 eventDrop #2: Scottfield Model 3 'Ten Paces'new content
Unlock by watching any Hunt: Showdown stream for 90 minutes on February 24th.
Steam - 11 eventsBeartrap Placement Bug Fixbug fix
Fixed a bug that prevented players from consistently placing beartraps.
SteamLobby News Pop-up Bug Fixbug fixFixed a bug that caused the 'hot' news pop-up to appear when returning to the lobby after a match.
SteamLobby Screen UI Spacing Fixbug fixFixed a bug that caused an issue with the UI in the lobby screen (incorrect spacing for the tabs at the top of the screen).
SteamDark Tribute EXP Text Alignment Fixbug fixFixed a bug that caused the EXP text of the Dark tribute to not be correctly aligned with the rest of the UI.
SteamDark Tribute Pop-up Duplication Fixbug fixFixed a bug that caused a Dark tribute pop up to appear twice in instances where you have unlocked the Legendary Hunter.
SteamMake Deal Button Text Fixbug fixFixed the 'Make Deal' button to display the correct text instead of a UI_String.
SteamPoison Trip Mines Stats Correctionbalance changeCorrected the stats shown for the Poison Trip mines. 'Damage' text has been updated to 'Damage per tick' and the value has corrected to show as 10, instead of the current 13.
SteamDark Tribute Confirmation Pop-up Fixbug fixFixed a bug that prevented the confirmation pop up from appearing when claiming the last part of the Dark Tribute.
SteamDark Tribute Audio FixaudioFixed an audio issue tied to Dark Tribute. The audio tied to this feature will now play as intended.
SteamThird Person Perspective Item Bug Fixbug fixFixed a bug that caused players to appear empty handed or to have the wrong item in their hands in the 3rd person perspective.
Steam - 3 eventsNew Legendary Hunter 'Steel Eyed'new contentMilestone
Introducing a new Legendary Hunter, 'Steel Eyed', available through Twitch Drops.
SteamHunt's 4th Anniversary Twitch Drops Eventseasonal eventCelebrate Hunt's 4th Anniversary with a new Twitch Drops event from February 23rd to March 1st.
SteamTwitch Drops Rewards Schedulenew contentDetails on Twitch Drops rewards including weapons and the Legendary Hunter.
Steam - 1 eventTwitch Drops Event Announcementseasonal event
Twitch Drops are returning from Feb 23rd to March 1st as part of the game's 4th birthday celebrations.
Steam - 3 eventsResolved performance issues from Update 1.7.2performance
Fixed an issue that resulted in an increase of reports around performance issues.
SteamFixed missing confirmation window for Dark tribute purchasebug fixFixed an issue where the confirmation window was missing when buying the last Dark tribute with Bloodbonds.
SteamCorrected pop-up display for Legendary weapon rewardsbug fixFixed an issue where the pop-up window was not displayed correctly when receiving Legendary weapon or item rewards from Dark Tribute.
Steam - 1 eventAzure Arsenal DLC Now Availabledlc releaseMilestone
The Azure Arsenal DLC includes 4 new Legendaries: Sui’s Bane, Ascent, The Seventh Sun, and Yuchang.
Steam - 18 eventsExplosive Crossbow Adjustmentsbalance change
Reduced aim-punch, spare ammo reduced, and hip fire spread slightly increased.
SteamIncreased Recoil for Dual Wield Pistolsbalance changeSignificantly increased recoil for all pairs of dual wield pistols.
SteamCrouch-Walking Sound AdjustmentaudioCrouch-walking over broken glass/cans is now louder than on other surfaces.
SteamWinfield 1873 Full Metal Jacket Ammonew contentNew custom ammo type available for the Winfield 1873 and 1873c.
SteamDoors and Windows Rendering Exploit Fixbug fixFixed exploit tied to the rendering of windows and doors.
SteamDark Tribute Featurenew contentMilestonePlayers can offer bloodline XP for rewards including Hunt Dollars, Blood Bonds, and exclusive items.
SteamHunting Bow Damage Increasebalance changeIncreased damage dealt when the bow is at minimum draw and against Grunts and Hellhounds.
SteamRemoval of Friendly Fire Damage Reductionbalance changeMilestoneDamage reduction from explosives to yourself and teammates has been removed.
SteamAI Performance ImprovementsaiImplemented several dedicated server performance improvements tied to the AI cast.
SteamPerformance ImprovementsperformanceIntroduced tentative fixes to help with performance issues and missing geometry in compounds.
SteamBounty Revive Damage Increasebalance changeIncreased damage dealt when reviving a red-skulled teammate from 25 to 50 HP.
SteamDragon Breath Custom Ammo Damage Increasebalance changeIncreased damage across all barrel lengths to improve chances of one hit kills.
SteamRegional Prices for Blood Bondsbalance changeApplied local prices for Blood Bond packs on Steam for all supported regions.
SteamTrip Mines Adjustmentsbalance changePoison Trip mines now produce a lasting poison cloud; Alert Trip mines deal burning damage.
SteamDecoys Sound Adjustmentbalance changeDecoys now produce a footstep sound and are less audible when equipped or thrown.
SteamFirst Bounty Extraction BonusgameplayPlayers earn bonus XP and Hunt dollars for their first successful bounty extraction each day.
SteamNew Weapon Variantsnew contentIntroduced Berthier Mle 92 Deadeye, Scottfield Model 3 Spitfire, Precision, and Swift variants.
Steam - 3 eventsTentative fix for compounds not loading in Update 1.7.2bug fix
Attempting to resolve a low reproduction rate issue with compounds not loading.
SteamFix for low resolution textures on Console in Update 1.7.2bug fixAddressing concerns from the console community regarding texture quality.
SteamTentative fixes for performance issues in Update 1.7.2performanceAddressing FPS drops, stuttering, and overall performance decrease.
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