What changed in Hunt: Showdown 1896 in 2024

Double EP across all game modes from December 20th 7:00 UTC to 22nd 22:59 UTC.

Improved clarity on how the buy pop-up functions.

Corrected the displayed damage stat for Vetterli Silencer from 130 to 125.

Increased Fast Fingers cost from 4UP to 6UP.

Halved the proximity radius of the Frag Blade.

Addressed disconnection of party members when the host extracts prematurely.

Halved the explosion radius of the Frag Blade.

Fixed the ear ringing effect that persisted after extraction.

Fixed issues with Vivox not working correctly on Xbox and PS5.

Increased Levering cost from 4UP to 7UP.

Reduced Saw Blade Extra Ammo from 12 to 6.

Resolved rare crashes and freezes with low reproduction rates.

Corrected the glow effect of Hex Breaker hands when using dark sight boost.

Resolved the issue preventing the Auto-4 Shorty from unlocking.

Increased Pledge Mark cost from 5 to 9.

Resolved health drain issue after dying while using Shadow Leap.

Resolved issues with Vivox not working correctly on Xbox and PS5 after disconnecting.

Increased Fast Fingers cost from 4UP to 6UP.

Improved clarity on how the buy pop-up functions.

Reduced Saw Blade Extra Ammo from 12 to 6.

Addressed rare crashes and freezes with low reproduction rates.

Port Sulphur Band's two iconic albums will be available for purchase on Steam starting December 18th.

Fixed damage stat display for Vetterli Silencer from 130 to 125.

Reduced Frag Blade explosion radius by half.

Resolved issue where ear ringing effect persisted indefinitely after extraction.

Addressed issue preventing the Auto-4 Shorty from unlocking.

Corrected issue where Hunter health continued to drain after being revived post-Shadow Leap.

Resolved issue where party members disconnect prematurely when the host extracts.

Increased Levering cost from 4UP to 7UP.

Corrected issue where Hex Breaker hands did not glow during dark sight boost.

Increased Pledge Mark cost from 5 to 9.

Reduced Frag Blade proximity radius by half.

Added new step onto the eastern side building roof.

Added a new elevator on the boss building's East side.

Cleaned up sightlines and interior cover at the western construction site side-building.

Added roof cover to North side building and improved cover options in the North field.

Replaced redbrick ruins with a new side building featuring roof access.

Added new boss building peak and fences around the compound now cause bleeding.

Added several cover pieces to the compound's North side and a new elevated peek into the boss lair.

Added new ladder, window, and two iron double doors to the boss building's East side.

Revisited boss interior cover and lighting, and broke up a long vegetation blocker for better movement.

Added new cover pieces and roof access to the compound's western entrance.

Removed watch towers on the East side, replaced with straight walkways for faster access.

Removed one window from the boss building's front to make the courtyard approach less threatening.

Added new windows to the boss building's Southern and Western sides, vaultable only by defenders.

Improved navigation and cover above bunkers and below watch towers.

Opened up a previously inaccessible roof area and added multiple ladders for new access points.

Added new entrance on the South side of boss entrance for new attacking opportunities.

Cleaned up compound approaches to clarify walkable areas.

Added a window to the boss building's South side for a new entry point.

Lawson Delta returns with a visual overhaul and gameplay improvements.

Repeating rifle with enhanced toggle-able peep sight, effective at medium range.

Single-shot rifle modified into a small handgun with increased recoil.

Adjusted penetration mechanics for various ammo types against different materials.

New rewards available through the Battle Pass, including new Hunters, weapons, and charms.

Various adjustments to weapon recoil, reload times, and ammo capacities.

Quieter bullets that travel slower, introduced to various weapon families.

New default controls for activating Dark Sight Boost and interacting with Dark Sight abilities.

New monsters introduced in the Murder Circus, including a bear and knife-throwing grunts.

Bounty Clash mode is active 24/7 until January 6th as part of the event.

Allows faster reloads for specific single-shot weapons.

Allows sprinting while holding primed Throwables and faster crouching movement.

Bolt-action rifle modified with a silencer, offering a high fire-rate.

Introduced a timeout window for shots being rejected after the shooter died.

New feature allowing players to customize and show off gear during inspect.

Various adjustments to gameplay mechanics and player indicators.

Adjustments made to Dark Sight Boost and Full Restoration Kit functionality.

Our biggest event to date is just around the corner, coming on December 12th!

A new machine in the Murder Circus that allows players to spend Pledge Marks for random rewards.

A syringe that restores one previously lost Health Chunk.

Scoped rifle with high damage, modified with a silencer.

Special Troupe-specific Traits available at Supply Points and the circus for the Trickshooter, Ringmaster, and Mystic Troupes.

Introduced a new status for Custom Ammo types marked as Scarce.

Players can now carry up to 9 Pledge Marks, earned through various actions, with a stealing mechanic for looting.

Expanded functionality of the Ear Ringing system to include more sound sources.

A medium slot repeating crossbow that fires Compact Bolts, featuring a high rate-of-fire and quiet operation.

Added the Maynard Sniper as a weapon for Recruits.

Players can now receive a Dark Sight Boost from multiple sources, even without holding a Bounty Token.

Revitalized map with extensive terrain and gameplay improvements.

An experimental Sawblade launcher available only in the Murder Circus, requiring Pledge Marks to unseal.

The Circus compound appears at various locations in each Bounty Hunt Mission, featuring sealed items and rewards.

Added and removed specific weapons and loot from Saddle Bags.

General changes to Silencers affecting sound levels and ammo types.

Mouse cursor remains permanently visible during a match after alt-tabbing.

Resolved an issue that allowed shadows to be disabled through an exploit.

Reconnecting after disconnections leaves players stuck viewing untextured ground layers.

Some players report that launching Hunt causes their PC to experience significant slowdowns, overloading their GPU.

The texture of Hex Breaker's cloak at times appears corrupted.

For some players, starting Hunt now takes significantly longer.

Fused explosives would still explode after tumbling into water upon hitting the ground.

Some players experience game crashes or freezes during pivotal moments, including gunfights.

Staying in a party after a mission does not work always as intended, this will now be resolved.

The issue of weapons becoming invisible has reappeared, likely tied to the texture-loading problem.

Various objects, Hunters, and items at times fail to load properly, leaving grey placeholder textures visible.

Reports indicate a drop in average FPS across various configurations, affecting gameplay smoothness and responsiveness.

Attempting to stream Hunt may result in crashes, interrupting your broadcast experience.

Reaching Level 50 with any Rookie Hunter unlocks their Survivor tier, and reaching Level 50 with any Survivor Hunter unlocks their Veteran tier.

Players can now permanently unlock a roster of 18 Survivor and Hunter skins by progressing through the Rookie ranks.

A new Hunter Progression Screen allows players to view all unlockable Hunters in one place, with individual screens tracking progress for specific Hunters.

The recruitment system has been simplified to provide a consistent selection of Hunters and improve player oversight.

Scarce ammo types will no longer be available for purchase but can be picked up during missions.

Dolch 96 FMJ & Dumdum, Centennial Dumdum, Scottfield Dumdum, Nagant Officer Dumdum, and Caldwell Conversion Dumdum marked as Scarce.

New mechanic to cycle specific custom ammo types in and out of availability to fine-tune game balance.

Addressed issues where filters couldn't be activated and shortcuts disappeared.

Addressed crash that could occur during ready-up or matchmaking.

Corrected issues with Hunter banners, DLC item links, and sorting order on Traits.

Includes Maynard Sniper, Centennial Pointman, Auto-4 Shorty, Rival 78 Mace, Bomb Launcher, and more.

Corrected issues where Dark Sight would turn red when HDR was enabled.

Resolved issue where client would stay in matchmaking mode without response.

Resolved issue of cursor getting stuck in menus.

Resolved low-resolution textures and rendering glitches for certain items.

Corrected mismatches in selected Hunter banners between stores.

Includes low-resolution textures and incorrect rendering of the Martini Henry.

Resolved issue of cursor getting stuck in menus.

Fixed exploit allowing specific Dynamite to respawn and be looted again after exploding.

Players now need to earn 600 XP with Bomb Launcher family items to unlock the Bomb Lance.

Resolved issue where skins could swap locations and show incorrect previews.

Clarifies spending amount during purchases.

Enhanced clarity to prevent accidental purchases.

Includes Maynard Sniper, Auto-4 Shorty, Bomb Launcher, and more.

Enhanced clarity to prevent accidental purchases with clearer pricing and confirmation pop-ups.

Players now need to earn 600 XP with Bomb Launcher family items to unlock the Bomb Lance.

Ongoing investigation to address high ping players in matchmaking, potentially leading to new matchmaking factors.

Updated methods for players to report suspected cheaters in-game and via the website.

New detection measures added to catch players abusing the Nvidia Profile Inspector to gain unfair advantages.

Sanctions applied to 1009 players using the NPI exploit, including permanent bans and temporary sanctions.

The latest DLC, Taker of Trophies, is now available to wishlist, featuring new weapons and gameplay elements.

Improved VRAM management to enhance overall gameplay experience and reduce performance decrease during extended play.

Optimizations made across several maps to improve performance, targeting areas known for frame drops or stutters.

Identified factors leading to longer loading times, resulting in faster load times for console players and some PC specifications.

Resolved intermittent stalling issues, providing a smoother experience and more consistent FPS during longer gameplay sessions.

Fixed an issue when selecting certain Skins in the menu that could lead to accidental purchase or wrong Skin being applied.

Fixed an exploit allowing players to mantle onto Dark Dynamite Satchel and use it for climbing to new areas.

Fixed a bug causing slight misalignment in the iron sights of the Frontier 73C Silencer and its Skins.

Fixed a glitch that caused the Martini Henry to render incorrectly.

Fixed an issue that prevented purchasing certain Blood Bond packs in Taiwanese Dollars on Steam

Fixed a bug where certain items had low-resolution textures.

Fixed a rare crash issue occurring on dedicated servers.

Fixed an exploit allowing players to mantle onto Dark Sight dynamite and use it for climbing to new areas

Fixed over 280 UI-related bugs to enhance usability.

Fixed a crash occurring during client start-up, which was among the top three most frequent crashes in the current live version

Fixed a corrupted cloak on Hex Breakers

Fixed an issue where the 'Select Starting Equipment' option might be missing in the Soul Survivor lobby, causing incorrect text (e.g., 'Invalid Index: -1') to appear.

Fixed an issue where filters couldn’t be activated on any store page, with the button appearing greyed out.

Fixed a bug where Traits were displayed in the wrong order.

Fixed an issue that prevented purchasing certain Blood Bond packs in Taiwan dollars on Steam.

Fixed a corrupted cloak on Hex Breaker.

Fixed a crash occurring while browsing the Hunter store on PlayStation 5.

Fixed a bug that applied the 'Against Teams of 3' bonus to a team of two, even when 'Against Teams of Two' was selected.

Fixed a rare crash in Xbox lobbies that likely occurred during the ready-up or matchmaking process.

Fixed an issue where visiting the Team Details with the Dark Sight filter active would disable the filter, causing the world to appear in red.

Fixed a crash that occasionally caused the client to crash when Dark Sight was activated.

Fixed an issue where the Hellborn model was missing on the Death Screen after a kill, and the cause of death might be displayed inaccurately.

Fixed a bug that could cause owned Hunter Skins to disappear from recruit screens.

Fixed a bug causing Rotjaw to drop only one token instead of two

Resolved player-stuck spots in Mammon’s Gulch and Stillwater Bayou.

Fixed multiple issues with LOD popping, rendering artifacts, and visual glitches.

Fixed over 30 rare crashes and freezes with a reproducibility rate of less than 10%.

Fixed a rare crash issue occurring on dedicated servers

Fixed a bug preventing the Scottfield Swift from being equipped as a dual-wield when the 'Brave Charge' Skin is applied.

Fixed a crash occurring during client start-up, which was among the top three most frequent crashes in the current live version.

Fixed a rare freeze that could occur upon loading into Bounty Clash.

Fixed a bug that caused the shortcuts to disappear when clicking on filters activated in the search bar.

Fixed an issue that caused black artifacts to appear with the Dark Sight Boost effect on Xbox.

Fixed an issue where Arrows and other pick-up items could become uncollectible if they fell through assets when a defeated AI de-spawned.

Fixed an issue when selecting weapon skins in menu that could lead to accidental purchase or wrong skin being applied

Working on an issue where the mouse cursor would remain visible during a Mission after using Alt+Tab.

Fixed an exploit where non-waterproof explosives would still detonate after landing in water or in a Choke Bomb cloud.

Fixed a bug causing Rotjaw to drop only one Bounty Token instead of two.

Fixed a bug that prevented custom ammo for the Bomb Lance despite unlocking correctly

Fixed an issue where the Anti-Aliasing option was missing from the Graphics Settings and couldn’t be interacted with.

Resolved an exploit allowing a specific type of Dynamite to respawn and be looted again after exploding.

Fixed issues preventing Weapons and Tools from rendering properly.

Fixed a bug where the burning animation on the map would occasionally be missing.

Fixed a bug where, when activating a filter after equipping a Tool, would occasionally cause the user to get stuck on the Gear screen.

Fixed a bug where Dark Sight would turn red when HDR was enabled.

Fixed a bug where the mouse cursor would occasionally appear randomly in-game and could move outside the game window when in windowed mode.

Fixed a startup crash that could occur when launching the client on PlayStation 5.

Fixed a bug where placing a Dark Dynamite Satchel outside an opponent’s hearing range prevented them from hearing, even if they walked right up to it.

Fixed a bug causing slight misalignment in the iron sights of the Frontier 73C Silencer and its skins

Fixed an issue where Motion Blur would be amplified and distorted when Super Resolution was enabled.

Fixed a bug that prevented Custom Ammo from being available for the Bomb Lance despite unlocking correctly.

Fixed an issue where the Dark Sight switch wouldn't activate properly when in Beetle View.

Fixed a bug that prevented Custom Ammo from being available for the Bomb Lance despite unlocking correctly.

Fixed a rare crash issue occurring on dedicated servers.

Fixed an issue when selecting certain Skins in menu that could lead to accidental purchase or wrong Skin being applied.

Fixed a bug causing Rotjaw to drop only one Bounty Token instead of two.

Fixed a bug causing slight misalignment in the iron sights of the Frontier 73C Silencer and its Skins.

Fixed a crash occurring during client start-up, which was among the top three most frequent crashes in the current live version.

Fixed an exploit allowing players to mantle onto Dark Dynamite Satchel and use it for climbing to new areas.

Fixed an issue that prevented purchasing certain Blood Bond packs in Taiwan dollars on Steam.

Fixed a corrupted cloak on Hex Breaker.

Participate in Twitch Drops from October 25 to November 1 for unique Skins and in-game supplies.

Limited-time game mode Bounty Clash returns with DOUBLE EVENT POINTS from October 25th to October 28th.

Introducing the Ghost Face® Hunter along with new weapons including the Life Taker knife and two silenced guns.

Teams of varying sizes will now have a fairer chance of winning against each other. Also, entering Missions has been sped up at low activity times.

Teams of varying sizes will now have a fairer chance of winning against each other.

Banishment time is faster in Bounty Clash, affecting strategic decisions during gameplay.

New Pact Traits, equipment, and more available starting October 16th.

Players' matchmaking will be based on their Bounty Hunt MMR, but it won't be affected by Bounty Clash outcomes.

The boss target drops only one Bounty Token, which grants a Dark Sight boost to the player who picks it up.

During the Harvest of Ghosts event, players can find a restoration kit and boon envelopes in all compounds.

Matches are quick, lasting 15 minutes, with players needing to extract a bounty token after defeating other teams.

Bounty Clash will be available from October 16-20, 25-27, November 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, and 22-24.

The Harvest of Ghosts event starts alongside the Bounty Clash game mode, introducing new gameplay elements.

A new experimental and time-limited game mode where twelve hunters compete for a single bounty in a compound.

The boss target in Bounty Clash drops only one Bounty Token, which grants a Dark Sight boost to the player who picks it up.

Players spawn with a dead boss target and must extract with the Bounty Token within 15 minutes.

During the Harvest of Ghosts event, players can find a restoration kit and boon envelopes in all compounds, available for one pledge mark.

Banishment time is faster in Bounty Clash, affecting strategic decisions during gameplay.

Players can queue solo, in duo, or trio teams, with matchmaking based on Bounty Hunt MMR, which won't be affected by Bounty Clash outcomes.

A new experimental and time-limited game mode where players fight over a single Bounty Token in a quick match format.

The Bounty Clash mode starts alongside the Harvest of Ghosts event on October 16th.

New sets of weekly challenges have been introduced.

Fixed a bug where changing the region wouldn’t take effect until restarting the client.

Fixed a bug where audio was missing on poison barrels before they exploded.

Fixed a bug preventing players from completing the tutorial due to an inability to catch fire on Xbox.

Corrected a collision issue that blocked shots in O'Donovan Stone.

Introduced new rifles, shotguns, and tools including the 1865 Carbine and Crossbow Deadeye.

Resolved an issue where shadows would occasionally fail to appear.

Fixed a bug where attempting to purchase a new Hunter slot would return players to the lobby without the new slot.

Fixed missing shaders that required temporary disabling of certain hunter and item skins.

Fixed several bugs that occasionally caused crashes.

A new set of weekly challenges will be available for players.

Scorched Earth items will now be part of the regular progression system.

Various bug fixes will be implemented in this update.

Fixed an issue where news updates could cause temporary connection problems for players.

Addressed connectivity problems for users who have not logged in for an extended period.

Resolved an exploit that allowed Hunters to equip these traits in the menu.

The Bones and Bounties DLC includes new content such as the Silver Spur Hunter, Yawning Grave Mako 1895 Carbine, Dry Bones Uppercut Precision, and Grave Robber Weak Vitality Shot.

The Bones and Bounties DLC is coming, featuring new content including the Silver Spur Hunter, Yawning Grave Mako 1895 Carbine, Dry Bones Uppercut Precision, and Grave Robber Weak Vitality Shot.

Fixed a bug that caused the Concertina Trip Mine to be inconsistent in damage.

Spear light attack speed has been reduced.

The first ever Hunt: Showdown map, Stillwater Bayou, has been updated for 1896.

Complete upgrade of the map utilizing CRYENGINE 5.11 with significant visual and gameplay improvements.

Owned items will always appear first in the inventory.

Performed a cloth adjustment pass for all Boss Target lairs to reduce noise and open sight lines.

Added an open door to the northern entrance of the church in Blanchett Graves.

Added stairs to the Boss Target lair in the workshop building to connect upper and lower parts.

Opened a long line of fences to the southwest cornfield in Stillwater Bend.

Added a shortcut command for 'Inspect Equipment' in the lobby screen.

Temporarily disabled certain items in-game due to visibility issues on certain platforms.

Removed ‘GEAR’ from the top navigation.

Fixed an issue where players would not receive credit for killing Rotjaw.

Fixed a bug where the KDA in the lobby did not count assists.

Tweaked the southern downwards ramp and the east entrance in Pitching Crematorium.

Added a window to the upper section of the boat house in Lockbay Docks.

Fixed an issue where the Hellborn could spawn next to an extraction location.

Clicking on Bloodline Info above a Hunter in the lobby now opens the player profile.

Performed a player collision pass on complex groups of trees and roots to prevent getting stuck.

Removed the 'Sell' confirmation pop-up window from the Gear screen.

Rotjaw will now drop 2 Bounty Tokens instead of 1.

Full rework of the swamp biome, extensive terrain and vegetation improvements, and detail, dressing, and lighting pass on all compounds.

Fixed an issue where Rotjaw could get stuck underwater after downing a player near the arena's edge.

A distinct gold pop-up has been added for items that can be purchased with Blood Bonds.

Currencies in the menu header now display in their respective colors.

Fixed an issue where Rotjaw would try attacking players outside the arena.

Fixed an issue where Alt-Tabbing could occasionally cause the display to freeze.

Fixed an issue where a black screen could appear when launching the game for the first time on Windows 10.

Fixed an issue where The Butcher could get stuck under the stairs in Lockbay Docks.

Decreased the chance to spawn in a corner compound in favor of more spawn fights.

Replaced older versions of certain 2D icons with new designs.

Added the Bounty Hunt lobby to the ‘PLAY’ section in the top navigation.

Fixed bugs that could lead to crashes on dedicated servers.

Fixed an issue where Rotjaw could get stuck during combat indefinitely.

Spear melee damage has been reduced.

Updated the 'Quit' button interaction for keyboard and mouse users.

Blood Bond prices are now more prominent when purchasing Skins.

Favorite filters are now prioritized in the inventory.

Fixed a bug that prevented the DLC 'Northern Justice' from unlocking in-game after purchase on PlayStation.

Fixed a bug that caused overlapping text in the lobby and during gameplay.

Fixed issues and optimized specific areas that cause stutters upon entering.

Fixed a bug that sometimes made the Statistics and Last Mission screens unavailable.

Fixed issues that caused stuttering when approaching or initiating combat with the Hellborn.

Addressed a bug that prevented proper shadow rendering for users with AMD Vega and Polaris (500) GPUs.

Fixed an exploit that allowed players to instantly revive themselves after dying without the required wait time.

Fixed bugs that occasionally caused crashes during gameplay or upon launch of the game.

Watch any participating streamer for 240 mins to permanently unlock a Random Hunter from August 22nd to August 23rd, 2024.

Addressed an issue where attempting to save stacks of 2 Consumables into a loadout fails to equip them.

Resolved an issue where under specific conditions during high load, attempts at connecting to Dedicated Servers sometimes fail.

Watch any participating streamer for 240 mins to unlock Swallow's Tail (Centennial) from August 21st to August 22nd, 2024.

Watch any participating streamer for 240 mins to unlock Storied Past (Quad Derringer) from August 20th to August 21st, 2024.

Watch any participating streamer for 240 mins to unlock Moondial (Charm) from August 19th to August 20th, 2024.

Watch any participating streamer for 240 mins to unlock Alley Cat (Bornheim No. 3) from August 18th to August 19th, 2024.

Watch any participating streamer for 240 mins to unlock Hera's Gift (Charm) from August 17th to August 18th, 2024.

Watch any participating streamer for 240 mins to unlock Roe Stalker (Knife) from August 16th to August 17th, 2024.

Watch any participating streamer for 60 mins to unlock one Supply Crate, with a maximum of 3 per day during Twitch Drops.

Celebrate the launch of Hunt: Showdown 1896 with Twitch Drops running from August 16th to August 23rd, 2024.

Necromancer is now a Burn Trait, can be bought for Upgrade Points, and no longer drains health when reviving teammates.

New wildlife, cows, can be found in Mammon’s Gulch, reacting to nearby Hunters.

Adjusted damage requirements for destroying doors with various attack types.

Consistent application of projectile ballistics across all weapons, introducing new aiming challenges.

Introduced bullet drop and adjusted damage mechanics for a more dynamic gunplay experience.

The Peacekeeper Trait has been adjusted to prevent abuse and balance its effectiveness.

Players can now interact with more Sealed Rewards at the Sealed Hoard central location.

A dot crosshair appears when Dark Sight is activated to assist aiming.

Doors and window shutters now spawn debris when destroyed.

New wildlife, bats, can be found in Mammon’s Gulch caves, reacting to nearby Hunters.

New statistic showing the distance at which vertical aim adjustments are needed for weapons.

The latest event, Scorched Earth, is set to arrive on August 15th.

AI monsters now react to sounds at better-aligned distances, with more items triggering alerts.

Solo Hunters now receive full health upon self-reviving, and the self-revive time has been reduced from 10 seconds to 5.

Portable foothold traps that inflict bleeding damage on victims.

Three new Pacts with unique traits have been introduced, each offering special abilities.

Players can now receive a random Scoped Rifle, Rifle, or Shotgun from a new Weapon Box.

A new Dark Sight Boost Boon allows players to refill their Dark Sight boost when carrying a Bounty Token.

New cosmetic rewards added for Bloodline and Prestige ranks, unlocking retroactively.

The Big Cash Register now rewards players with Hunt Dollars within a range of values instead of a fixed value.

Increased maximum combat ranges and narrowed spread for shotguns.

Fall damage is now more consistent; Kiteskin Trait significantly reduces fall damage.

Overhauled Weekly Challenges system with distinct Weekly Sets available until the end of the event.

New Scarce Traits can be found in the world, including Shadow, which is now a Scarce Trait.

Improved indicators for teammates and Beetles, now visible on the radar and no longer reflected by water.

Revised presentation of Bounty Hunt recruits, including Free Hunters and Soul Survivor adjustments.

Prices for various weapons have been adjusted, with some reduced and others increased.

The first Event of Hunt: Showdown 1896, Scorched Earth, begins on August 15th.

Various adjustments to existing traits including Shadow, Death Cheat, and Vulture.

The new live event, Scorched Earth, introduces new mechanics and Pacts for players to earn rewards.

Players can earn Pledge Marks through various in-game activities, with a maximum of 4 per mission.

Players can now toggle between centered and lowered crosshair positions.

A large new 1km² map set in a mountain biome featuring 16 unique locations and increased verticality.

All interactable items now allow unlimited interactions, affecting looting and healing.

Progressing in the Scorched Earth Event yields access to new weapons and equipment.

Headshots are now always lethal against Hunters and weaker AI.

New weapons include the 1865 Carbine, Infantry 73L, Infantry 73L Sniper, Crossbow Deadeye, and Rival 78 Trauma.

Introducing a new map, Mammon's Gulch, featuring oil fields and abandoned mines.

Servers will be down for 48 hours starting August 13th at 7 PM CEST in preparation for the launch of Hunt: Showdown 1896.

The game Hunt: Showdown 1896 will officially launch on August 15th.

From the 26th to the 28th of July, all contracts will feature Scrapbeak.

Players must be set to the same primary region in their clients for invites to work properly.

From the 12th to the 14th of July, all contracts will feature The Butcher.

Potential fix for purchased items not appearing as available.

Matchmaking rating system moved to an Open Skill MMR system with adjusted calculations to reduce volatility.

Legendary hunters not receiving additional trait points when the three starting traits don't add up to 11.

6-star population increased from 0.2% to closer to 2% of the player base.

Players queuing for Duos being matched with Trios.

Corrected many players' ratings that were artificially low or high based on previous calculations.

The Krag now correctly displays 126 damage, as intended.

Fixed the issue where graphic settings reset to Low each time the game client starts.

The DLC includes new content such as Hart's Hope (Regeneration Shot), Open Season (Springfield 1866 Marksman), Trail Marker (Uppercut Precision), Trapper: Buckshot (Hunter), and Trapper: Snare (Hunter).

Fixed an issue with the Times of Day.

All weak Shots now use the same animation and decreased the time for inject animation.

Reduced wind-up time for Talon and Trauma variants and improved melee attack queueing.

Removed sway penalty on Bayonet and Riposte variants.

A two-handed melee Tool that can be thrown and retrieved, unlocked at Bloodline Rank 33.

Fixed a UI issue that blocked some players from equipping an instance of locked equipment.

Reduced Brawler melee preparation duration.

Prices for melee attachment Weapon variants adjusted to always cost +10 Hunt Dollars from their base Weapon.

Increased damage to 126 from 124.

Increased the amount of Fusees able to be carried to 5 from 3 (6 with Frontiersman).

Increased the lifetime of Flares for both Flare Pistols and Starshell ammo.

Dumdum and Flechette Ammo will now lose their intensity at distance.

Includes new items such as Berthier Mle 1892 Marksman and various themed Hunters.

Poison Ammo and Arrows now deal less damage to Immolators, which are now immune to Poison Clouds.

Reduced Stamina consumption across all melee attachment Weapon variants.

Increased reserve ammo to 12 from 8.

Improved melee hit detection on various melee attachments.

Fixed an issue that showed the 5th Anniversary splash screen instead of the regular one.

Fixed an issue that caused a phantom bullet to float next to the Mako Carbine.

Introducing new content including Legendary Hunters and weapons.

The grain filter has been reverted to its intended, pre-1.16.1 state.

Thundershower and Fog Times of Day have been fixed.

Standard Contract has been restored to normal with Single and Double Boss Targets available.

Introducing new content including The Prodigal Son (Legendary Hunter), Soldier's Brother (Drilling), Brave Charge (Scottfield Swift), and Breach Blast (Dynamite Stick).

Corrected audio and visual issues for Springfield Krag when using Full Metal Jacket Ammo.

Resolved an issue where the Dolch 96 Deadeye was missing a blur mask when aiming.

Retiring Hunters now grants 10,000 Bloodline XP, adjusted from previous reduction.

Introduced Caldwell Marathon and Mako 1895 Carbine with various ammo types.

Certain parameters that allowed increased visibility have been disabled.

Fixed the timing on the Thundershower phases to align with intended changes.

Resolved an issue causing a bullet to float in the air next to the Mako 1895 Carbine.

Get 100% extra Event Points during Missions this weekend!

All weekend, there's a 100% boost to all Event Points earned in Mission.

Players exploiting the Peacekeeper trait for unfair advantages will face suspensions and revocation of illegitimate gains.

100% boost to all Event Points earned in Mission for the weekend.

Players can progress through the Event to unlock a number of free rewards.

The Desolation's Wake Battle Pass includes a variety of Legendary goods such as Weapons, Hunters, and Charms.

New DLC includes The Conspirator Hunter, Crown Cinders weapon, Royal Sabotage weapon, and Forefather's Fury Vitality Shot.

Sealed Caches are introduced, containing valuable rewards and requiring Pledge Marks to unlock.

A fast-firing pump-action rifle with a quickened reload.

A new Battle Pass is available, offering both premium and free progression paths.

Added inspect animations for all Consumables and non-melee Tools.

A fast-firing pump-action rifle that performs best at mid-range.

Players can choose to pledge to one of three Pacts: The Death Pact, The Lawful Pact, or The Primal Pact, each with unique Traits.

Fixed an issue that caused players to possibly get muffled audio after being downed once.

The Headsman has a new look based on community input.

Headshot range increased for various weapons using Explosive Ammo.

Increased splash damage against AI and Targets.

New systems for gaining Event Points and Pledge Marks have been implemented, affecting gameplay strategies.

Decreased damage of melee tools against Boss Targets.

The new live event 'Desolation's Wake' begins on March 6th, 2024, and runs until May 8th, 2024.

A long range, lever-action rifle that delivers a powerful punch.

Fixed an issue that did not destroy held Lanterns if a Lantern Grunt was killed by fire or explosion.

A long range, lever-action rifle with a melee capability.

Added new custom ammo types for Caldwell Rival 78 and Crown & King Auto-5.

Each Pact has unique Traits with conditional effects that enhance gameplay based on the chosen Pact.

Standard Contract is the only Contract offered during Update 1.16.

Pre-Pledged Hunters receive a +10% Event Points Boost during the event.

Fixed an issue that caused The Butcher to get stuck in the Tutorial.

Fixed an issue that caused Signee to not display the appropriate boost value.

A long range, lever-action rifle with a toggle-able Aperture sight.

Revive time increased to 10 seconds from 4 seconds.

New weapons and equipment such as Caldwell Marathon and Mako 1895 Carbine are available via the Battle Pass during the event.

Celebrate Hunt: Showdown's 6th anniversary with Twitch Drops from February 23rd to March 1st.

Martialist Trait now granted at Bloodline Rank 28 instead of Hunt Dollars.

Bloodline Rank 1 melee weapon.

4th unlock in the Dolch 96 Weapon Family.

6th unlock in the Drilling Weapon Family.

5th unlock in the Dolch 96 Weapon Family.

6th unlock in the Caldwell Pax Weapon Family.

7th unlock in the LeMat Mark II Weapon Family.

8th unlock in the Caldwell Pax Weapon Family.

2nd unlock in the Dolch 96 Weapon Family.

New weapons and variants have been added to the regular progression and the Book of Weapons.

3rd unlock in the Winfield M1873C Weapon Family.

3rd unlock in the Drilling Weapon Family.

4th unlock in the Winfield M1873 Weapon Family.

9th unlock in the Winfield M1876 Centennial Weapon Family.

3rd unlock in the Dolch 96 Weapon Family.

9th unlock in the Caldwell Conversion Pistol Weapon Family.

The Northern Justice DLC includes new content such as The Mountie (Legendary Hunter), Tarnished Record (Winfield M1876 Centennial), Crimson Fist (Scottfield Model 3 Brawler), and Royal Standard (Ammo Box).

Introducing the Northern Justice DLC featuring new content including The Mountie, The Tarnished Record, Crimson Fist, and Royal Standard.

From January 19th to 22nd, you'll be able to get 100% more XP towards your unlocks for Tide of Desolation.

Introducing The Cowl (Legendary Hunter), Rib Burster (Springfield M1892 Krag Bayonet), Eye Taker (Hunting Bow), and Swarm Cutter (Throwing Knives).

New DLC featuring The Cowl (Legendary Hunter), Rib Burster (Springfield M1892 Krag Bayonet), Eye Taker (Hunting Bow), and Swarm Cutter (Throwing Knives).