What changed in Hunt: Showdown 1896 in 2025

Special round of Drops for the holiday season on December 24.

Removed the time limitation for premium Story Challenges, making ownership permanent after purchase.

Fixed a bug that made weapon tracking stats unclear between weapon families and individual weapon variants.

On the Winds of Midwinter (Story Challenge) reduced to 1,150 BB (previously: 1,750 BB).

Equipping and displaying Stat Trackers on Player Profiles is now completely free.

Fixed an issue where Challenges were incorrectly marked as completed, blocking progression.

Avatars for all Blood Bond Hunters reduced to 100 BBs (previously: 200 BBs).

Equipping and displaying Stat Trackers on Player Profiles is now completely free.

The fire rate has been significantly reduced as the weapon now requires spinning up between shots.

Fixed a bug that made weapon tracking stats unclear between weapon families and individual weapon variants.

The bounce adjustment has been removed, allowing blades to rely on natural physics instead of targeting Hunters or AI.

Removed the time limitation for premium Story Challenges, making ownership permanent after purchase.

Fixed an issue where Challenges were incorrectly marked as completed, blocking progression.

Price reduced to 1,150 BB from 1,750 BB.

Blade projectiles can no longer pierce through Hunters or AI and will now stick into bodies like Bolts and Arrows.

Avatars for all Blood Bond Hunters reduced to 100 BBs from 200 BBs.

The Shredder, a ricocheting sawblade weapon, has been introduced as part of Post Malone’s Murder Circus Encore.

Unequipping the Shredder will no longer stop the blade from spinning, allowing for quicker readiness to fire.

The loaded blade will no longer spin indefinitely and will wind down slowly over time, requiring manual spinning to maintain momentum.

The Shredder is no longer auto-charged when equipped, requiring manual spinning to prepare for firing.

Introduces new Hunter Rangda’s Shadow and weapons including Charmed Calamity, Strike a Balance, and Wrath of Rangda.

Several bugs affecting progress tracking for items and categories are being addressed.

The difficulty of Story Challenges will be reviewed and adjusted for better balance.

A fix for the bug causing weekly challenges to appear auto-completed is planned for next week.

More optional, seasonal-themed Story Challenges will be added in the future.

Players who have purchased a story will be able to complete it at their own pace.

New Legendary Hunter and Equipment Skins available through Twitch Drops.

Equipping and displaying Stat Trackers on Player Profiles will become completely free.

Avatars for all Blood Bond Hunters will be reduced to 100 Blood Bonds.

A new in-game event featuring the Circus Compound and new rewards.

The time limitation for the 'On the Winds of Midwinter' Story Challenge and future premium Story Challenges will be removed.

Rewards include random charms, avatars, and legendary skins based on watch time.

Introduction of new random charms as part of the Twitch Drops.

Supply Crates return, granting various in-game items and Hunt Dollars.

Story requirements may change slightly after the event ends to ensure they can be completed afterwards.

The price for premium Story Challenges will be lowered to 1,150 Blood Bonds.

Introduction of new rewards including a Hunt-themed Twitch Chat Badge and a Legendary Hunter, Head Taker.

Compensations in the Blood Bond price difference will be issued for those who have already purchased the Story.

Post Malone's Murder Circus returns with new character and challenges.

New item that applies Wet status effect and extinguishes fires.

New feature for learning game lore and earning rewards through challenges.

Improved ping marker system with multiple markers and better visibility.

The Shredder's power and convenience reduced, now requires manual charging.

Introduction of Profile Cards to display achievements and stats.

Ursa Mortis returns with increased health and damage, can break through fences.

Various audio adjustments for gunshots and environmental sounds.

New booth for players to test strength and earn Event Points.

Game mode selection now remembered after extraction.

New traits for each Troupe available for Pledge Mark costs.

Updated map screen with new icons and improved trait display.

Resolved various crashes affecting client and server stability.

Hunters can now be Wet, affecting fire susceptibility and audio.

Survey completion rate increased from 77% to 86% due to more open-ended questions.

Tarot Cards will return for Update 2.6 due to positive feedback.

Bileweaver spawns and hitbox issues are being investigated.

Players prefer balanced competitive environments over atmospheric conditions.

The Magician seen as weak; The Devil perceived as too strong.

Community divided on opt-in/out cross-play; exploring input-based matchmaking.

58% of players felt the Battle Pass progression speed was appropriate.

Lobby rework and matchmaking for a 3rd player received positive feedback.

30% of players report encountering cheaters frequently; 14,000 cheaters banned this year.

Team Redneck Rampage wins against The Sowers, showcasing the resilience of the Moses family.

Claim your hard-earned prize, Patron's Prayer (Legendary Berthier 1892 Marksman Skin) in-game for the next week.

A new lore entry has been unlocked for players to read.

88,888,888 Bileweavers have been defeated, unlocking rewards for players.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a PvP-based contest running from November 14th to December 1st.

Join the Redneck Rampage team featuring The Redneck, The Redneck’s Daughter, Pappy Redneck, Otis Blackwell, and Jane Eddings.

Join The Sowers team featuring The Scarecrow, Thorn Wreath, Daughter of Decay, Mercy Zener, and Joan Damon.

If Redneck Rampage wins, unlock Patron’s Payer: Marksman. If The Sowers win, unlock Empty Cairn: Sniper.

Introduction of new tutorial challenges and scalable bot difficulty.

Refinements to ensure balanced and tense Missions.

Enhancements to regional servers for better gameplay experience.

New nest-weaving signature monstrosities added to the game.

Some legacy content like the Shredder will return in limited form after rebalancing.

Tier 3 Hunters will be returning in phases with new unlock formats.

Plans to experiment with new gameplay ideas in limited, experimental game modes.

A new system of 12 powerful Consumables that reshape the strategy of each Mission.

A multi-layered Event with new activities and a story to explore.

Continued focus on performance, bug fixes, and quality of life improvements.

A new lore entry has been unlocked, providing insights into the infestation.

Players can redeem codes for 'Blessed Fang' Weak Vitality Shot and Vitality Shot until Nov 3.

Participate in the Death Rites contest focusing on killing enemy Hunters, running until November 10th.

Join one of the two teams: Last Rites or Unquiet Dead, each with unique Hunters.

Unlock redeem codes for community rewards based on team performance in the contest.

Community event to combat the Bileweaver infestation starting on October 20.

Players can earn weapon and consumable skins, lore unlocks, hunt dollars, and a chance to win an Alienware laptop.

The newest DLC, Cry of the Caged Bird, is out now!

A new community-wide event where players must eliminate Bileweavers to contribute to a global goal.

Earn rewards by watching your favorite Hunt streamer during the Twitch Drops event.

Fixed the post-Mission summary screen from appearing every time when returning to the lobby from other screens.

Fixed the incorrect display of Locked Extraction Points on the map and compass.

Resolved the issue of the mouse cursor being displayed after loading into a Mission.

Fixed the incorrect display of Locked Extraction Points on the map and compass

Fixed the mouse cursor being displayed after loading into a Mission

Fixed the post-Mission summary screen from appearing every time when coming back to the lobby from other screens

Allows you to spectate the nearest enemy Hunter for a limited time, with a warning afterwards.

Reduces sway and spread for weapons (except shotguns) until your Hunter is downed, then destroys an additional Health Chunk.

Fully heals and removes Poison, Bleeding, and Burning for you and your teammates.

Doubles time of all current buffs but reduces your Hunter's HP to 1.

Tarot Cards are a new single-use Consumable introduced in Web of the Empress, with 12 unique abilities based on traditional meanings.

Swaps locked and unlocked Extraction Points for all teams (only in Bounty Hunt) and destroys 1 Health Chunk.

Copies the last Tarot Card you used this Mission.

Places a Dark Sight Decoy at your location and causes Heavy Bleeding on use.

Increases Regeneration for 60 seconds.

Reveals all Boss Targets.

Grants Catalyst, Necromancer, and one random Burn or Scarce Trait.

Grants 2 seconds of Dark Sight Boost.

Kills AI or damages Targets within a radius (65m) but sets your Hunter on fire.

Death's Day DLC descends upon the Bayou on 2 October!

Add Dame of the Dead to your roster and take her arsenal into the Hunt.

Introducing the new Hunter character, Dame of the Dead.

New attachment available: Grave Silence, a silencer for the Nagant M1895.

Wishlist now available for the Death's Day DLC featuring new content and characters.

New recovery item introduced: Sweet Offering.

New weapon added: Death’s Rose, a Maynard Sniper.

Live servers will be taken offline for approximately 3 hours to deploy the update.

Majority of players feel that audio has improved since the launch of 1896, with ongoing testing for clarity.

The change to the Dark Dynamite Satchel received mixed feedback, with concerns about its ambush playstyle.

Changes to the Salveskin Trait resulted in a drop in its pick rate among higher MMR ranges.

87% of players were satisfied with the visual overhaul of the DeSalle map.

The behavior change of the Gear Screen Filter received mixed reactions from players.

Players expressed frustration with being dropped back into the Bounty Hunt lobby instead of their previously selected mode.

The survey window for player feedback was extended from a few days to a full week.

The Fool's Hideout has been added to all maps, providing a new gameplay space.

The Gunrunner Trait was found to be more powerful and will not be included in future events due to community feedback.

Thundershower is a dynamic Time of Day condition that cycles between intense and lighter rain, affecting gameplay and visibility.

Procedurally generated rain sound design enhances immersion and avoids monotony in audio experience.

The Thundershower alters gameplay by masking footsteps, disturbing ravens, and reducing visibility with fog.

A detailed rain soundscape is created with overlapping dripping sounds for true spatial audio experience.

A new audio system has been built for Thundershower, enhancing the soundscape for a more immersive experience.

An automated systemic solution using raycasting generates localized rain audio effects based on player position.

The in-game event 'Judgement of the Fool' introduces the Thundershower weather condition.

A new Twitch Drops campaign begins, offering rewards for watching participating streamers.

Thundershower transforms the bayou and mountains with a dynamic storm, obscuring vision and masking sounds.

Reintroduces iconic Hunters and Skins with unique twists, featuring collections like 'From the Jaws of Defeat'.

Legends Return brings back iconic Hunters and equipment with updated visuals for both new and veteran players.

Includes The Scaled Warrior, The Skinner, and their unique weapons like Ferryman’s Toll and Nola’s Tiller.

Thundershower available in Stillwater Bayou (30% chance) and Mammon's Gulch (20% chance).

Supply Crates will contain various in-game items including weapons, tools, consumables, and Hunt Dollars.

Details on rewards for each week of the Twitch Drops campaign, including Supply Crates and unique items.

Fixed an exploit where Compact Ammo could be replaced with Buckshot, allowing players to shoot Buckshot at long range while retaining the Compact Ammo count

Fixed an issue where all Charms from the Judgement of the Fool Event were correctly displayed in the Shooting Range but did not appear during normal Bounty Hunt Missions

Fixed an issue where all Charms from the Judgement of the Fool Event were correctly displayed in the Shooting Range but did not appear during normal Bounty Hunt Missions

Fixed an exploit where Compact Ammo could be replaced with Buckshot, allowing players to shoot Buckshot at long range while retaining the Compact Ammo count

Players can choose sides between Team Judge and Team Fool to influence the story and earn in-game rewards.

Two new characters inspired by Tarot cards introduced for the Judgement of the Fool event.

Winning team will unlock discounts on Mocking Bird and Creeping Night weapons.

Participate in a community contest where players choose sides in a battle between The Fool and The Pale Judge, impacting the game's lore.

Community contest where players choose sides and compete for kills to determine the winning team.

Fixed an incorrect weapon variant listed for the 'The Ghost of Blanchett Graves' DLC.

Fixed an issue where Hunter footsteps were incorrectly heard when NPC enemies walked on red/yellow leaf surfaces (Grunts remain an exception).

The Skinned is available for recruitment again if you have previously unlocked him.

Water Devil now takes slightly more damage from single-projectile weapons (Compact, Medium, Long, Special Nitro Ammo, Hunting Bow, Crossbow, Slug). Fire and incendiary ammo remain largely ineffective.

Fixed an issue where Water Devil could detect players even when using the Shadow Trait.

Adjusted Water Devil damage handling for melee attacks and throwing knives to better match Update 2.3 balance.

Fixed an issue where the contract selection screen appeared on every client start.

Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck in a loop on the Mission Summary screen.

Fixed infrequent crashes with low reproducibility.

Fixed an issue where the contract selection screen appeared on every client start.

Fixed an incorrect weapon variant listed for the 'The Ghost of Blanchett Graves' DLC.

Adjusted Water Devil damage handling for melee attacks and throwing knives to better match Update 2.3 balance.

Fixed an issue where Water Devil could detect players even when using the Shadow Trait.

Water Devil now takes slightly more damage from single-projectile weapons (Compact, Medium, Long, Special Nitro Ammo, Hunting Bow, Crossbow, Slug). Fire and incendiary ammo remain largely ineffective.

Fixed infrequent crashes with low reproducibility.

Fixed an issue where Hunter footsteps were incorrectly heard when NPC enemies walked on red/yellow leaf surfaces (Grunts remain an exception).

Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck in a loop on the Mission Summary screen.

Includes new Hunter, weapons, and items themed around the Angel of Death.

The new event 'Judgement of the Fool' is now live.

Issues from the original rollout have been resolved with extensive testing.

The ongoing Twitch Drops campaign is now working as intended.

Players affected by the issues will receive compensation of 10k Hunt dollars.

The game has been reverted back to Update 2.3 to restore stability after issues with Update 2.4.

A code (XIE25T57R247N190) will be provided to redeem the compensation until 22:00 UTC on 27th June.

Step back into a familiar battlefield, now transformed with reworked visuals, layout upgrades, and new tactical paths.

New event featuring rewards, foes, and side effects.

Issues with purchases during the update period have been acknowledged and will be addressed.

Improvements to UI and audio for a polished gameplay experience.

DeSalle map returns with a visual overhaul and improved lighting, offering new paths and tactical opportunities.

New event featuring characters like The Fool, The Pale Judge, and Dorothy Alice, with unique gameplay twists.

Enhancements to AI for sharper and more relentless fights.

New matchmaking rating for Bounty Clash mode without affecting Bounty Hunt rating.

New mechanic allows players to pillage fallen Hunters for Pledge Marks.

Access to previous Event-exclusive Traits and the new Catalyst Trait.

Gamble Pledge Marks for random Traits.

A new enemy called the Brute roams the woods, adding to the challenge.

Plans to provide multilingual translations for surveys to reach Russian and Chinese players.

Equipment provided for the Event received neutral to negative feedback.

61% of players felt satisfied with the Event Points from Weekly Challenges.

Upcoming Dev Diary will detail the impact of Silencer damage reduction and Stamina changes.

Update 2.3 prioritized bug fixes and performance over new content.

Changes to Weekly Challenges will be implemented based on player feedback.

Players perceived Corpse Seer and Gunrunner as more powerful than Blademancer.

Only 47% of players were satisfied with the Battle Pass for Garden of the Witch.

Players liked most rewards but were critical of the Dark Sight Boost.

Surveys will be open for a longer duration starting with the next Event.

Updated design for vertical footstep audio to improve player experience.

Enhancements made to address silent or missing footsteps in the game.

Changes made to enhance the readability of gunshot distances.

Updated audio system to support Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic, DTS:X, and Sony’s 3D audio for PS5.

Instructions on how to report suspected cheaters through various in-game and website methods.

Detailed explanation of 'rage cheaters' and 'togglers', including their behaviors and detection methods.

Announcement of ongoing development of advanced systems to identify and ban cheaters at higher MMR levels.

Since January, a total of 4929 cheaters have been banned, with a breakdown by MMR levels provided.

New DLC includes Plains Warden (Hunter), Herd Thinner (Hunting Bow), Bison’s Leg (Centennial Shorty), and Thunderbird’s Cry (Dynamite Bundle).

The current ping limit system within matchmaking has been temporarily disabled for reworking.

An issue causing accidental cross play between PC and Console players has been fixed.

Fixed an issue where Skull Taker's straw ornaments were glitching or jittering in lobby or during gameplay.

Resolved an issue where Skull Taker's straw ornaments were glitching or jittering in lobby or during gameplay.

Fixed an issue where the background and Hunter disappear from the 'My Active Roster' screen if the player switches tabs multiple times.

Fixed an issue where the map could no longer be zoomed in using a controller.

Wishlist the Last of the Herd DLC now!

Fixed an issue where certain pistols equip speeds were inconsistent with others in the arsenal.

Fixed an issue where certain pistols equip speeds were inconsistent with others in the arsenal.

Fixed an issue where the background and Hunter disappear from the 'My Active Roster' screen if the player switches tabs multiple times.

Fixed validation issues with large-spread shotguns, as well as the Derringer Pennyshot.

Fixed validation issues with large-spread shotguns, as well as the Derringer Pennyshot.

Fixed an issue where stopping the bleeding and burning did not immediately work.

Fixed an issue where the 'Supply Tour' achievement does not unlock for some players in Lawson Delta.

Fixed an issue where stopping the bleeding and burning did not immediately work.

Fixed an issue where the map could no longer be zoomed in using a controller.

Fixed an issue where the 'Supply Tour' achievement does not unlock for some players in Lawson Delta.

Resolved an issue causing increased loading times in the UI.

All legacy Book of Weapons text has been added to Mythos, exploring the lore of the game.

Introducing a new Hunter and three new Skins: Crossroads Walker, Carrion’s Call, Grave Filler, and Taste of Midnight.

Live Servers will be taken offline for approximately 3 hours to deploy Update 2.3.

The latest event, Garden of the Witch, will be launched with Update 2.3.

Surefoot Trait cost increased from 4 to 6 Upgrade Points.

Refactored poison damage system to prevent issues with effects not disappearing correctly.

Players can now disarm and pick up Dark Dynamite Satchels.

Weekly Challenges will now come in random weekly sets for varied gameplay.

Hanging chains and sound traps will no longer block attacks during combat.

Pricing changes for Surefoot, Greyhound, and Determination Traits.

Uppercut price reduced to 310 Hunt Dollars due to recent nerfs.

It now requires three Bear Traps to kill an enemy Hunter.

Melee Tools will cause more damage to Boss and Wild Targets.

Haymaker price reduced from 370 to 279 Hunt Dollars.

Bolt Thrower Trait now works for Bomb Lance and Bomb Launcher.

Concertina wire should no longer damage players through walls and ceilings.

Revive Bolt removed from the game; previously purchased instances will be reimbursed.

The Krag's extra ammo capacity reduced from 12 to 10 and cost increased to 450 Hunt Dollars.

Conduit Trait now gives solo Hunters double stamina reward and progresses two Clue steps.

Pulling out projectiles from hit monsters and Hunters will cause meaningful damage again.

Lightfoot Trait no longer allows for silent crouching for solo Hunters.

Reduced duration of Stamina Shots and Regeneration Shots.

Fast Fingers Trait added to Martini-Henry IC1 and Maynard Sniper families.

Vetterli's rate-of-fire improved in ADS with Iron Eye Trait; Centennial's rate-of-fire reduced slightly.

A new initiative to improve tracking and addressing bug reports across community channels, starting with Reddit.

Reduced number of teams to four and removed 'Nighttime' Time of Day for better gameplay flow.

The first live in-game Event of 2025 introduces the Garden of the Witch, featuring the Bruja duo and Welders.

Syringe use has been improved for better gameplay experience.

New weapon variants include the 1865 Carbine Silencer, Obrez Match, and Obrez Sharpeye.

Three Event-exclusive Sealed Trait Rewards introduced: Blademancer, Corpse Seer, and Gunrunner.

Silenced weapons now have a 10% damage decrease; adjustments made to throwable melee Tools.

Resolved issues such as concertina wire damage through floors and hanging chains blocking attacks.

New Hunters start with 10 Upgrade Points for greater customization options.

Balancing of Traits including Lightfoot, Bear Trap damage, and stuck projectile mechanics.

Arden Parish and Darrow Livestock added to Bounty Clash compounds.

Rare Supply Points added, offering rare rewards including Event-exclusive Sealed Traits and Sealed Cash Registers.

Bolt Thrower Trait now works with Bomb Lance and Bomb Launcher; Maynard and Martini-Henry benefit from Fast Fingers Trait.

Celebrating International Women's Day with a spotlight on female Partners and Hunters, and offering discounts in the Crytek store.

Spotlighting iconic female Hunters including Felis, Prescient Night, Marshall Brewer, and Frau Perchta, with insights into their lore.

Exclusive discount codes for female Partners providing 50% off selected products in the Crytek store until March 9th.

Players with high ping are now placed in a separate matchmaking pool to improve connection quality.

High ping separation will be deactivated in Russian and South American servers to accommodate players with poor ping.

Plans to raise the initial high ping threshold from 125 to 140 as an experiment to assess impact on matchmaking.

The starting threshold for high ping players is set at 125, with plans to adjust based on region-specific data.

A new category of lore has been added, allowing players to relive past Event narratives from the Tide trilogy onward.

All legacy lore has been returned to the Mythos section, including the original Book of Monsters under 'Corrupted Monsters'.

Adjustments planned for Mystic Traits based on community perception of their effectiveness.

Community feedback indicates an increase in the game's performance.

Community feedback indicated that some Event weapons did not meet expectations.

Introduction of the circus compound and new items received positive feedback.

Survey results highlighted the need for UI improvements as a priority for 2025.

Balance changes made to the Shredder weapon due to community feedback.

Continued monitoring of kill trade windows based on player feedback.

Majority of players were satisfied with the changes to Dark Sight Boost.

Announcement of randomized Weekly Challenges to encourage diverse weapon choices.

New music collection featuring seven versions of the iconic Hunt track, available on Spotify and Steam.

Anniversary celebration Hunt Dollars giveaway for newsletter subscribers until February 24th.

Celebrating 7 years of Hunt with giveaways, anniversary sales, and special events.

Exclusive discounts, special Bundles, and daily deals from February 21st to March 3rd.

Increased number of teams displayed, added a three-color icon system for actions, and improved visibility of timelines.

Custom loadouts will return to a vertical list format, displaying 10 loadouts at once, with clearer actions for overwriting and selecting.

All four Hunters and their loadouts will now be visible simultaneously for easier comparison.

Streamlined access to Battle Pass rewards and integrated event details directly from the rewards screen.

Removed distinction between Hunter Details and previous screens for a more seamless experience.

Accolade Cards will return with animations, and a comprehensive Mission Stats screen will be added.

Game remains visible in the background of the pause menu, with team loadouts easily accessible.

Improved lighting and refined rarity displays to align better with the overall aesthetic.

New features for party management, including matchmaking for Duos and retaining parties when switching game modes.

Players can now select Skins for equipment directly within the Equipment Grid.

Fixed an issue where the description of Jesse Buchanan: Survivor overlapped with the Unlock Requirement lock icon in French.

Fixed an issue with the description text of the 'Ambrose Hazen: Veteran' Hunter in Japanese, Polish, and German languages.

2nd unlock in the 1865 Carbine Family.

Includes new rifles, pistols, and custom ammo in the progression system.

2nd unlock in the Maynard Sniper Family.

Bloodline Rank 1 special ammo.

Fixed an issue preventing progress in the 'Make Hunters Bleed' Weekly Challenge with specific weapons.

Fixed an issue where the last chambering sound would be incorrect when reloading a completely empty Specter.

Bloodline Rank 1 consumable.

Fixed an issue where the purchase confirmation audio would get stuck if a Bloodline purchase was canceled.

5th unlock in the Sparks Family.

New weapons and consumables added to the progression system including various rifles, pistols, and special items.

Bloodline Rank 1 special ammo.

Bloodline Rank 1 weapon.

Fixed an issue where the description of Oliver Whitman: Survivor overlapped with the Unlock Requirement lock icon in French.

Mercy Scribner, the sharp shooting Desert Rose, is now available in-game.

4th unlock in the Krag Family.

Fixed an issue where the purchase confirmation audio would get stuck if a Bloodline purchase was canceled.

Fixed an issue preventing progress in the 'Make Hunters Bleed' Weekly Challenge when landing headshots with specific weapons.

Fixed overlapping text in Japanese, Polish, and German languages.

Incoming feature to add ping markers on the map for specific items.

Significant UI changes and new design ideas to be shared in a dedicated post next week.

Feature in development, competing with stability and bug fixing priorities.

Investigating solutions to improve matchmaking by addressing ping discrepancies.

Banned an additional 2,472 proven cheaters from the game.

The DeSalle map is set to return in 2025 along with other changes.

Decentralized backend went live to support more players reliably with zero-downtime updates.

The maximum number of teams in Bounty Clash will be reduced from 5 to 4.

The maximum number of players in Bounty Clash will be reduced from 12 to 9.

Plans to add more compounds to the Bounty Clash pool and curate existing compounds based on player feedback.

Working on solutions to separate stats and MMR from Bounty Hunt.

Bonuses for solo and duo players for extraction and a flat Bounty Bonus to the token have been introduced.

Watch for 240 minutes from January 29th to January 30th to unlock a random Hunter or receive Hunt Dollars.

Watch for 240 minutes from January 28th to January 29th to unlock The Fifth Tale or receive random Skins or Hunt Dollars.

The Last Laugh DLC is now available, featuring new content including The Hyena Hunter and various new items.

Watch for 240 minutes from January 27th to January 28th to unlock Scaled Peak or receive random Charms or Hunt Dollars.

The latest DLC for Hunt: Showdown 1896, titled The Last Laugh, is now available.

Limited time offer for the Year of the Snake Edition available until February 3rd.

Celebrating the Year of the Snake with discounts on Hunt: Showdown 1896, its DLCs, and soundtracks.

Watch for 240 minutes from January 26th to January 27th to unlock Sinner's Sinew or receive random Skins or Hunt Dollars.

Observed a significant decline in the percentage of kills qualifying as 'Trade' since the update, effectively halving the figure compared to pre-update levels.

Reduced the time limit for players to shoot or land a hit after death from 800 to 75 milliseconds.

Watch for 240 minutes from January 25th to January 26th to unlock Huff's Kit or receive random Skins or Hunt Dollars.

Noted a rise in the number of invalidated attacks post-update, primarily due to projectile launch prevention.

Watch for 240 minutes from January 24th to January 25th to unlock Molted Curio or receive random Charms or Hunt Dollars.

Earn up to 3 Supply Crates each day containing various in-game items and Hunt Dollars by watching streamers.

Watch for 240 minutes from January 23rd to January 24th to unlock Spare Dime or receive random Skins or Hunt Dollars.

Participate in the Twitch Drops campaign to unlock various rewards including Hunters, Skins, and Hunt Dollars.

Resolved clipping issue with Dark Sight Boost effect and hand model for Thorn Wreath.

Updated AI spawns and reduced overall spawn rate.

Fixed exploit where water no longer slows down Hunters after being revived by a Revive Bolt.

Resolved issue where Frag Shredder on mud dealt no damage to the Hunter.

Fixed issue where Choke Bolt caused Immolator to explode on direct hit.

Fixed issue where players could manipulate Contracts when joining in-game group.

Corrected Serpent Trait reach to 25 meters in team play instead of 50 meters.

Blademancer Trait effectiveness reduced but may still help finish off low health Hunters.

Resolved UI not reflecting correct Mission Target status in HUD.

Resolved stalling issue when the 'Mute All' shortcut is pressed.

Enhanced team communications and clarified muted mic state.

Addressed issues with Hunters and equipment skipping.

Corrected issue where players were unable to purchase Charms separately in a Bundle.

Corrected the US flag in Wolfshead Arsenal displaying 50 stars instead of 45.

Removed Immolator, Hive, Meathead, and Hellhound spawns.

Reduced melee damage when pulling stuck projectiles out of Hunters from 70 to 14 for upper torso.

Introducing the Coiled Serpent BB Bundle featuring Zhuge Liu, Spring Rain, and Snake Bell.

Fixed issue where Ursa Mortis would float on water when dead.

Resolved rare crashes and freezes with low reproduction rate.

Added Grunt spawns inside compounds.

Fixed exploit where water no longer slows down Hunters after being revived by a Revive Bolt.

Reduced melee damage when pulling stuck projectiles out of Hunters from 70 to 14 for upper torso.

Fixed rare crashes and freezes with low reproduction rate.

Fixed issue where players were unable to purchase Charms separately in a Bundle.

System now respects muted state set in options when joining a game.

Added Grunt spawns inside compounds.

Resolved issues with Hunters and equipment skipping.

Added a new 'Toggle' state to differentiate between continuous and toggle behavior.

Team communications now included when using all/proximity chat.

Updated AI spawns and reduced overall spawn rate.

Fixed issue where Dark Sight Boost effect was clipping with regular Dark Sight.

Fixed stalling issue when the 'Mute All' shortcut is pressed.

Fixed issue where Choke Bolt caused Immolator to explode on direct hit.

Muted mic icon no longer auto-hides for better clarity.

Fixed issue where Frag Shredder on mud dealt no damage to the Hunter.

Fixed issue where US flag in Wolfshead Arsenal displayed 50 stars instead of 45.

Blademancer Trait effectiveness reduced but may still help finish off low health Hunters.

Fixed issue where Ursa Mortis would float on water when dead.

Fixed issue where UI sometimes didn’t reflect correct Mission Target status.

Fixed issue where players could manipulate Contracts when joining in-game group.

Removed Immolator, Hive, Meathead, and Hellhound spawns.

Fixed issue where Serpent Trait had a reach of 50 meters in a team instead of 25 meters.

Easier differentiation between continuous voice activation and toggle modes.

Inclusion of team chat in All/Proximity Chat for better coordination.

Fixed stalling issue caused by Mute All option state being saved during gameplay.

Resolved issue where muted team voice input option wasn't respected in the menu.

Muted mic icon now remains visible; mute settings respected when joining games.

Fixed bug where push-to-talk state was incorrectly set to active on game launch.