What changed in Hunt: Showdown 1896 in 2026

Addressed a critical localization issue affecting the Chinese language.

The Loadout limit has been increased from 15 to 30, allowing for more experimentation.

Custom Special Long Ammo instances that were temporarily unavailable with 2.8 release have been restored.

The new DLC, It Takes a Rogue, featuring The Ironclad Legendary Hunter, will be available on June 10th.

The Ironclad, also known as Ned Kelly, arrives with a DLC on June 10th.

New DLC featuring The Ironclad character from the chaotic badlands of old Australia.

The Ironclad, a Legendary Hunter inspired by Ned Kelly, will be included in the It Takes a Rogue DLC.

The DLC will also include three Legendary Skins: Such Is Life (Mosin-Nagant Avtomat), Widow's Son (Pax Trueshot), and Make a Rise (Vitality Shot).

Various changes to reserves and damage for tools and consumables.

A new single-shot Long Ammo rifle added to the game.

Weapons assigned a size from 1 to 5, with new loadout diversity and flexibility.

A new event compound featuring the last stand of The 26th Regiment with unique loot and enemies.

Dark Sight Boost map icons will now fade over time after activation.

A free Story Challenge designed for new and weathered players to learn about bounty hunting.

A new single-shot long ammo rifle with improved sights and handling.

Changes to extra ammo pools for various weapons based on inventory slot rework.

Introduced a new visual variant for AI Grunts.

Added a new visual variant for Grunts.

Added new filter options for sorting weapons, tools, and consumables.

A new event compound featuring three main areas: trenches, camp, and fortified building.

A heavy in-world weapon that slows Hunters down by 25% when carried and holds 50 Incendiary rounds.

Fixed an inconsistency in the fire rate sound of the Mosin-Nagant M1891 Avtomat.

New seasonal event launching with Update 2.8.

A new single-shot long ammo rifle that deals 139 damage and is compatible with the 'Fast Fingers' Trait.

The update size is 13 GB, users are advised to download early.

Various ammo types have been made scarce, affecting inventory and gameplay.

Significant Update 2.8 will bring balancing changes and fixes for community-reported issues.

Live servers will be down for approximately 4 hours to deploy the update.

Dark Sight Boost map icons will now fade over time.

Several Long Ammo rifles now use Special Long Ammo with new resupply mechanics.

Several long ammo rifles now use special long ammo with new resupply mechanics.

Introduction of new Legendary Hunters including Commander Whitlaw, Sergeant Riggins, and The Foxhound.

Returns with unique loot including a sealed scarce weapon box and guaranteed unsealed trait spur.

New banish-ready Boss Targets found at the Stronghold, dropping 1 Bounty Token upon banish.

A new onboarding story challenge with rewards for players.

A new themed Supply Point with unique loot including health restoration kits and scouting maps.

A new themed supply point with unique loot including health restoration kits and scouting maps.

A new onboarding Story Challenge with rewards for players.

A returning supply point with sealed weapon boxes and ammo restock options.

Various ammo types made scarce, with refunds issued to players.

A rework of the inventory system to promote loadout diversity and unique niches.

The first Chapter in the story of the doomed new crusade against the Corruption begins on June 9th.

Fixed an inconsistency in the fire rate sound of the Mosin-Nagant M1891 Avtomat.

Players will explore the sprawling Stronghold Compound, scavenging Military and Medical Supply Points.

A new weapon found only at the Stronghold, featuring unique mechanics and limitations.

A new in-world weapon found only at the Stronghold, with unique characteristics.

Scout Towers removed; Stronghold, Medical Supply, and Military Supply visible at mission start.

A brand new single will be released on June 8th, available for pre-save on Spotify.

Introducing a Matchmaking Rank Decay system for returning players to better match their current skill level.

Working on a robust solution for ping limiting based on client and server-side data points.

Introducing tools to notify players when a report results in a confirmed ban later this year.

Issued 3,515 cheating bans, including 428 mouse & keyboard on console bans and 269 bans for in-game reasons.

Trialing a new matchmaking system that factors in a broader set of variables for better Mission quality.

Dumdum, Explosive, and Spitzer Custom Ammo types, along with Frag Arrows and Waxed Frag Charge, made scarcer.

Introduction of a new Inventory Slot system allowing for more loadout diversity and balancing options.

4 Tool Slots and 4 Consumable Slots merged into 8 total Equipment Slots for better loadout customization.

Modern Long Ammo weapons converted to Special Long Ammo, affecting resupply and balancing.

Weapon Slots changed from Small, Medium, and Large to a Size number system from 1 to 5 for better balancing.

New ammo pools introduced for better balancing of weapons based on their Size number.

Certain powerful weapon combinations adjusted to improve balance with the new slot system.

Introducing the new Event Road to Hell with additional gameplay elements.

Update 2.8 introduces a complete rework of the inventory slots for enhanced loadout diversity.

Community effort to complete three stages for rewards before the Inferno disappears.

Players will fight in high-visibility conditions with zero thunderstorms and night maps.

Redeem 10 Instances - All Tarot Cards with the provided code.

Stage 3 finished. The community delivers once again.

Rewards unlocked for the community based on extraction progress with Bounty Tokens.

Redeem 1000 Event Points and a Supply Crate with the provided code.

Inferno's chances will be significantly higher than usual during the event.

Redeem 750 Event Points and 5000 Hunt Dollars with the provided code.

Scouting Map will no longer reveal Wild Target territories and will spawn in three different locations.

The number of points given out by Weekly Challenges will be adjusted to prolong the Battle Pass experience.

The All-Ears Trait has been removed due to player feedback.

Surveys will continue to be localized to gather feedback from non-English speaking players.

Hidden Extraction Points will return, with adjustments to Scouting Maps and Tower locations.

Inferno will be regularly brought back as a weekend event with specific rewards and Supply Points.

Legacy Chronicles will provide more ways to engage with unique Challenges and rewards.

Introduction of re-colored Mythic Hunters and Equipment Skins, with a new currency system for rewards.

Two iconic Event Compounds are coming back into rotation with specific schedules.

Hellborn can now be found on all maps during all Time of Days, except Thundershower.

Sigils can be earned through Legacy Chronicles Challenges and spent on rewards.

Beware the Shadow will cost 1250 Blood Bonds.

Kickoff event featuring reskinned Hunters and Legendary Skins from the 'Light the Shadow' Battle Pass.

New Supply Point with guaranteed scarce weapon, Sealed Envelope, and Tarot Cards.

A new type of Story Challenges featuring the return of highly requested legends and rewards.

Earn double Event Points in every match this weekend to boost Battle Pass progress.

The new DLC The Heart of Lower DeSalle is out now!

Inferno brings wildfires to Hunt, affecting visibility and traversal paths.

Hellborn can now appear on all maps, initially only during the Inferno Time of Day.

Firefighter Supplies appear during the Inferno Time of Day, offering Tarot Cards and Flame Rifles.

From 10:00 CEST, 17 April to 10:00 CEST, 20 April, earn double event points in missions.

New system for players to appeal bans with a comprehensive manual investigation.

Acknowledgment of technical challenges in implementing ping-based limitations, with ongoing priority.

Partnership with Anybrain to detect abnormal behaviors and cheating through in-game input analysis.

Updated EULA to maximize impact on cheaters without prior disclosure.

Addressed increased CPU usage issue since update 2.7, with ongoing investigations for remaining cases.

Introducing Lady Lewis as a new character in the Heart of Lower DeSalle DLC.

Cowboy Beetles are now available in-game for a limited time, including Stalker, Fire, and Choke variants.

Stalker Beetles provide a special Dark Sight view, allowing players to scout enemies and spot Clues from the air.

Cowboy Beetles will be available until April 15th, 2026.

Choke Beetles create a choke cloud that extinguishes fires and blocks enemy sight lines.

Fire Beetles can be detonated to ignite enemies and surrounding areas.

Fixed a crash in the lobby on Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X

Fixed the issue causing the old Hunter screen to open in some cases.

The shortcut for the Edit/Change Hunter button has been changed from R to C.

The Loadout button has been reinstated on the Hunter screen.

Fixed the issue where AI did not run towards the player when triggered and starting to flank.

Fixed the issue causing Meatheads to deal damage to players if killed by fire or dying without triggering the last breath animation.

Fixed a PS5 Pro crash during gameplay

Implemented a tentative fix for high CPU consumption affecting some players.

Fixed the issue causing Meatheads dealing damage to players if being killed by fire or dying without triggering the last breath animation

Resolved a crash issue occurring in the lobby on Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X.

Addressed a crash issue that occurred during gameplay on PS5 Pro.

Fixed AI not running towards the player when triggered and starting to flank

Fixed Steam Rich Presence showing players to be in the Shooting Range while actually in the Main Menu/Lobby

Resolved the issue of Steam Rich Presence incorrectly showing players as being in the Shooting Range while they were in the Main Menu/Lobby.

Fixed the old Hunter screen opening in some cases

The Edit/Change Hunter button shortcut was changed from R to C

Loadout button was added back to the Hunter screen

Tentative fix made for high CPU consumption for some players

All stages of Clear Skies: Bounty Extraction have been completed. Claim your rewards.

Redeem your code to claim 10x instances of Tarot cards.

Another milestone reached. Redeem your code for additional rewards.

The first stage of Clear Skies - Bounty Extracts has been completed. Redeem your code for 750 Event points.

A community event running from March 27 to March 30, focusing on high-visibility conditions with no night or Thundershower maps.

Players must complete four stages of bounty extracts to unlock community rewards, including Event Points, Hunt Dollars, and Tarot Card Instances.

Resolved a crash issue occurring in the menu on PS5.

Resolved an issue where players could spawn near another team on certain compounds in Bounty Clash mode.

Fixed the issue where opposing players could spawn next to each other in Bounty Clash.

Connectivity issues affecting Russian and Asian servers have been fixed with a hotfix.

Increased damage multipliers for Compact Ammo and various weapon adjustments.

A new fire-breathing monster, the Firebreather, is introduced.

Supply and Extraction Points are hidden, requiring players to explore and interact with Scouting Maps.

Expanded number of entities that leave visible traces after player interaction.

Introducing new Tarot Cards: The High Priestess and The Pathfinder.

More entities leave permanent traces, enhancing tracking mechanics.

Hidden locations marked by smoke plumes, containing high-tier loot.

Server downtime scheduled for deployment of Update 2.7.

New Hunters including One Who Flies, Red Raven, The Cook, The Bandit, and The Highwayman are introduced.

Major improvements for gunplay balancing and weapon adjustments will be included in Update 2.7.

Spawn issues on Stillwater Bayou and DeSalle have been fixed, allowing Bounty Clash to return.

A bug causing players to spawn too close to each other in Bounty Clash is under investigation.

Supply and Extraction Points are hidden at Mission start and can be revealed through various means.

A new fire-breathing monster that attacks from a distance and can be defeated with ranged weapons.

New seasonal event launching with Update 2.7.

Reworked footstep sounds and added new sounds for various actions.

A minimum radius between normal Supply Points has been established.

The All Ears trait is being reviewed for balance adjustments due to player feedback.

New DLC featuring Montresor (Hunter), Palazzo’s Pride (Krag Silencer), Motley Madness (Nagant M1895), and Fortunato (Derringer Pennyshot).

A new trait that alters Dark Sight audio, making enemy audio clearer.

Monsters and Boss Targets are introduced gradually for new players.

Various world changes will be implemented in Update 2.7.

New points of interest called Scout Towers that reveal hidden locations and provide new Tarot Cards.

Trait that changes Dark Sight audio for better audio distinction.

Changes to AI weaknesses and behaviors, including new ambient animations.

The DLC is now available for Steam users, with items appearing in inventory after a game restart.

Changes to Trait Spurs drop rates and fading mechanics to enhance gameplay.

Introducing the new in-game event Devil's Trail with new content and mechanics.

New tower archetype that reveals hidden map information and contains special loot.

New point of interest with unique loot, including Tarot Cards and health restoration kits.

New Tarot Cards that help track enemy Hunters and reveal used Clues on the map.

Experience the bayou and gulch in a new way with hidden Supply and Extraction Points.

Plans to better control team spawns and adjust player counts based on MMR brackets.

Community feedback on increased lobby sizes for Duos and Trios lobbies.

Players expressed dissatisfaction with the rewards for extracting Bounty Tokens, leading to a focus on looting dead Hunters.

Feedback indicated that increased lobby sizes led to more fights around spawn areas, affecting player experience.

Increased lobby sizes led to more passive playstyles as players ambushed others, affecting resource management.

Plans to increase the value of the Bounty Token and review non-Bounty Token rewards.

A contest for players to submit weapon skin designs, with winners having their designs included in the game.

New mechanics allowing players to access exciting powers through Tarot Cards.

Expanded the game world into the Rocky Mountain ranges of Colorado with the new map.

A new weapon, the Flame Rifle, has been introduced to the game.

Focus on community events that allow players to work together to unlock rewards.

Details on how the top designs will be selected and voted on by the community.

Participants can design skins for the Specter 1882 Bayonet, LeMat Carbine, Baseball Bat, Berthier Riposte, Springfield Marksman, and Nagant M1895 Precision.

Detailed guidelines for submitting designs, including the use of templates and social media requirements.

Celebrate the 8th anniversary of Hunt: Showdown 1896 by participating in the Community Weapon Skin Contest.

Winners will receive Blood Bonds and the opportunity to have their skin added to the game.

The Coiled Serpent bundle featuring Year of the Snake cosmetics is back in the store.

Testing phase is planned to conclude on February 11th.

Testing phase for Missions with up to 15 players starting February 4th.

Increased player count applies to Bounty Hunt and Soul Survivor; no changes to Bounty Clash.

Missions may feature 12 to 15 players as part of the testing phase.

Fixed an issue where the weapon did not return to the lowering state after aiming down sights.

Fixed several rare, hard-to-reproduce crashes and freezes.

Resolved an issue where collecting the first Clue could block progression.

Fixed an issue where unlock requirements for Tennessee Morgan were missing across all languages.

Fixed an issue where players could see enemy loadouts under specific conditions.

Fixed an issue where the iron sights were using a larger version instead of the new, smaller one.

Resolved memory leaks and crashes caused by texture memory allocation.

Fixed an issue where The Strongman’s mustache appeared overly glossy.

Fixed an issue where the Dark Dynamite Satchel did not detonate from nearby explosions.

Modified several challenges to allow completion after Post Malone’s Murder Circus Encore.

Fixed an issue where Ewe’s Horn (Charm) was missing textures.

Fixed an issue where swapping between ammo firing modes did not update the iron sight position.

Resolved an issue where Centennial Trauma did not progress the melee damage challenge.

Fixed incorrect unlock condition text for Expert Marksman, Expert Deadeye, and Expert Sniper titles.

Fixed an issue where multiple requirements in Story Challenges were cut off in Italian and Turkish.

Changed 'Destroy Balloons' to 'Destroy Balloons or Kill Monsters'.

Changed 'Kill Circus Grunts' to 'Kill Armoreds or Circus Grunts'.

Changed 'Acquire Traits of any Troupe' to 'Acquire Traits in Missions' and decreased goal from 15 to 10.

Changed 'Hit a High Striker' to 'Collect Clues or Hit High Strikers'.

Fixed an issue where the Flame Rifle displayed a visible, duplicated mesh in a specific area.

Fixed an issue where Ewe’s Horn (Charm) was missing textures.

Changed 'Destroy Balloons' to 'Destroy Balloons or Kill Monsters'.

Fixed an issue where the iron sights were using a larger version instead of the new, smaller one.

Fixed incorrect unlock condition text for the Expert Marksman, Expert Deadeye, and Expert Sniper titles.

Fixed an issue where progression could be blocked if the player collected the first Clue before the objective appeared.

Resolved several rare, hard-to-reproduce crashes and freezes.

Fixed an issue where the Flame Rifle displayed a visible, duplicated mesh in a specific area.

Changed 'Hit a High Striker' to 'Collect Clues or Hit High Strikers'.

Fixed an issue where players could see enemy loadouts on the 'View Team Loadouts' screen under specific conditions.

Fixed a texture memory allocation issue that could cause memory leaks and crashes.

Fixed an issue where swapping between shotgun and medium ammo firing modes did not update the iron sight position.

Fixed an issue where multiple requirements in Story Challenges were cut off in Italian and Turkish.

Fixed an issue where the unlock requirements for Tennessee Morgan were missing across all languages.

Changed 'Kill Circus Grunts' to 'Kill Armoreds or Circus Grunts'.

Fixed an issue where The Strongman’s mustache appeared overly glossy.

Fixed an issue where the weapon did not return to the lowering state after aiming down sights.

Fixed an issue where Centennial Trauma did not progress the melee damage challenge.

Changed some of the Challenges so they can now be completed even after Post Malone’s Murder Circus Encore.

Changed 'Acquire Traits of any Troupe' to 'Acquire Traits in Missions' and decreased goal requirement from 15 to 10.

Fixed an issue where Self-Fulfilling Prophecy did not detonate from nearby explosions.

Bileweavers have returned, infesting various locations and creating new webbed structures.

The Flame Rifle's pressure affects flame reach, and it requires oil from yellow barrels for resupply.

Flames from the Flame Rifle can propagate and create patches of flaming oil, affecting both enemies and the environment.

Loot in overrun compounds includes Cocooned Hunter corpses, Traits, and Tarot Cards.

The Flame Rifle is a new Scarce Weapon available at the Circus, featuring unique mechanics for pressure and oil.

Compounds overrun by Bileweavers include Stillwater Bayou, Davant Ranch, and others, adding new routes and cover.

Bradley the Brutal brings the Flame Rifle, a custom-made medium slot rifle that releases pressurized liquid igniting on ejection.