Hunt: Showdown 1896 Steam news

• Latest observed players29.1K · 10 October 2026 - 15:13:26 UTC
• SteamPulse tracked peak59,968
• Units sold (VGI)No data available
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• Review score74% positive
• Total reviews270,526
• Release dateAug 27, 2019
• DeveloperCrytek
• PublisherCrytek

Genres: Action

Company pages: Developer: CrytekPublisher: Crytek

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Hunt: Showdown 1896 Steam news

Hunt: Showdown 1896 news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Among Crimson Shadows | Starter Pack - 9 October 2026

  Answering the call of the last Elias, a man known by many names steps out from the crimson shadows.🤠 He has battled covens older than civilization itself and survived horrors beyond imagining. 🗡️ What is one more of Lynch's monstrosities to a man who's already taken on so much? Pick up Hex Breaker, his avatar, and bonus Blood Bonds today in the Among Crimson Shadows Starter Pack. https://store.steampowered.com/app/5036120/Hunt_Showdown_1896__Starter_Pack_Among_Crimson_Shadows/

• 🩸Bound by Blood ❤️| Out Now! - 7 October 2026

  🩸Bound by Blood is available now! ❤️ This DLC contains: - The Protegee (Legendary Hunter) - The Primrose (Mosin-Nagant) - Skin Deep (Sparks Pistol) - Skin Deep: Silencer (Sparks Pistol Silencer) - The White Fox (Ammo Box) - The Protegee (Avatar) - The Protegee (Frame) All her life, Sophie Laurent maintained a meek, harmless image with ease. Everything changed when she met the white-haired witch. 🌹 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4733620/Hunt_Showdown_1896__Bound_by_Blood/

• Blood Testament Chapter 2 Patch Notes - 6 October 2026

  \Inferno ReturnsThe Inferno Time of Day is back to Hunt, bringing wildfires raging across all maps. It comes with reduced visibility due to heavy smoke and wildfires in affected areas. Wildfires are fixed in location, blocking key traversal paths and forcing new route planning. AI will generally avoid wildfire zones, but if necessary, enemies may follow players through the flames or take shortcuts across them. Inferno will remain part of the active Time of Day Rotation throughout Chapters 2 and 3. Firefighter SupplyThis type of supply only appears during the Inferno Time of Day.Find valuable rewards such as the Flame Rifle, Scouting Map, or Tarot Cards.Flame RifleScarce Weapon that releases pressurized liquid producing a steady burst of flames.They are guaranteed to be found at the Firefighter Supply \All Hallows’ Cleave Community EventThe All Hallow’s Cleave Community Event consists of…

• Update 2.9.1 Patch Notes - 5 October 2026

  \ \Player Profile Customization - DLC Hunter AvatarsWith this patch, we’re adding a new set of Avatars featuring Hunters from some of our much-loved DLCs. If you own one of the DLCs listed below, you’ll automatically receive the corresponding Avatar.Here’s the list of avatars available now:Death's Herald "Sofia"Shrine Maiden's Hell "The Miko"The Penitent "The Penitent"Commedia Della Morte "Scaramuccia"The Shadow Under the Cowl "The Cowl"Bridgewater's Honor "Sgt. Bridgewater"Souls of a Feather "Scourge: Morrigan"Souls of a Feather "Scourge: Midian"The Phantom of the Catacombs "The Bone Mason"The Concubine "The Concubine"Still Waters Run Deep "Biatata"The Reckoning Son "The Prodigal Son"When Shadows Dance "Hayalî" New Premium Story Challenge: ‘Cursed Kin’Structure OverviewChapters: 4Chapter Rewards:Chapter 1 - Cousin Jed (PPC Avatar) & Cousin Jed (Legendary Hunter)Chapter 2 - Cursed Kin (…

• Player Survey 2026 | Reminder | Hunt: Showdown 1896 - 4 October 2026

  Have you filled out our latest Player Survey yet? Please consider sharing your opinions to help us tailor your experience. The feedback from Hunters means the world to us! 🤠 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JTL5ZVS

• Crytek Autumn Sale | Hunt and DLCs up to 65% Off - 2 October 2026

  The leaves are turning, and it's starting to look a lot like DeSalle.🍂 You know what that means... the Crytek Autumn Sale has arrived! Whether you're stepping into the Hunt for the first time or recruiting a friend for the bayou, now's the perfect time to pick up Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam for 60% off, plus other Crytek titles up to 75% off through October 8th. 🎃 https://store.steampowered.com/app/594650/Hunt_Showdown_1896/

• Blood Testament Chapter 2 | Developer Live Stream - 1 October 2026

  ‼️ We're Live! ‼️ The next chapter of Blood Testament awaits. Join us to learn what's coming next in-game, get a glimpse of the story's future, and enter for a chance to win a Crytek Gear Store giveaway! 📺 Watch here: • https://www.twitch.tv/crytek • https://www.youtube.com/live/Mz8ungOdl8M

• Player Survey 2026 | Hunt: Showdown 1896 - 30 September 2026

  Every Hunt leaves a mark. Now it's your turn to leave one on the future of the bayou and the gulch. 📢 Our annual Player Survey is now live! As part of our ongoing commitment to shaping the world of Hunt alongside our community, we're looking for your feedback on the game, its future, and what matters most to you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JTL5ZVS The survey closes in 1 week, so don't miss your chance to be heard.

• Chapter 2 Trailer | Blood Testament | Hunt: Showdown 1896 - 29 September 2026

  Blood Testament continues on October 6. 🎃 As the nights grow longer, Chapter 2 brings new horrors to the bayou and the mountains: 🕸️ Sweeping Compound Changes 🌹 New DLC 🪵 New Story Challenge 🪓 New Community Event 🃏 Two New Tarot Cards 🔫 New Tool 📹 Twitch Drops 🕷️ Familiar Faces...and New Nightmares There's plenty more waiting in the shadows. One week remains.

• Blood Testament | Chapter 2 | Livestream | Oct 1st - 6 PM CEST - 29 September 2026

  The blood has been spilled, but the testament is not yet complete. 🩸📕 Join us on October 1st at 6 PM CEST for our next Developer Livestream! We'll discuss everything coming in Chapter 2 of Blood Testament, as well as what lies ahead in this dark and tragic tale. Watch live on Twitch, YouTube, Steam, and more.

• Mythos | Bloodskin - 27 September 2026

  He was promised hope. He was given a curse. 🩸 Discover the story of Warren Russett, a desperate father who put his faith in Lynch's promises and became the foundation of Blood Testament's most horrifying creations. How far will Lynch go to achieve her ambitions, and who will she sacrifice next? https://www.huntshowdown.com/lore/tagged/monsters/bloodskin

• 📜 Double XP Weekend Contract 📜 - 25 September 2026

  📜 Double XP Weekend Contract 📜 The Blood Moon still hangs high, and the fight is far from over. Head into the bayou and the mountains this weekend to earn 100% Bonus Hunter XP and accelerate your path to glory. Every Hunt is another step toward legend... if you survive. ⏳ Available now until Monday, 13:00 UTC.

• Hotfix 2.9.0.3 | Blood Testament - 18 September 2026

  Hunters, We heard your comments regarding some issues that arose since the release of 2.9, and we have deployed a hotfix to address them. This hotfix includes: - Blood Moon audio mix adjustments - Fixed the hip-fire horizontal sensitivity boost changing after exiting ADS - Fixed vertical sensitivity being much higher than expected - Reapplied the fix for the Legendary Hunters Hex Breaker, Corvid: Bile, and Corvid: Brood being unavailable for hiring and purchasing - Fixed Whispersmith not affecting equipping and unequipping the Burgess (base weapon and its variants) - Fixed the Saddle Bags not providing players with Consumables - Fixed the "Fidget Blade" animation playing the default Inspect Animation instead - Fixed a crash occurring when loading back into the menu - Fixed the "Blood Garnet" charm not being displayed on the weapon after respawning in the Shooting Range - Fixed a crash h…

• New Dime Novel - Corruption's Cup - 17 September 2026

  Some believe her to be an angel. Others know her to be a devil. But the truth is a secret she'll take to her grave—if anyone ever manages to put her in one. Read the new dime novel, Corruption's Cup, and uncover the tale behind one of the bayou's most notorious Hunters.

• New Free Story Challenge | Written in Blood | Blood Testament - 15 September 2026

  The more that Hunters learn about the Blood Moon, the more terrifying its horrors become. A new Boss Target now stalks the compounds. Will you run, or will the promise of profit drive you straight into the hunt? Take on Bloodskin and continue the story with the latest free Story Challenge, Written in Blood, available now! 🩸

• Pre-order the Bound By Blood Necklace and Corruption's Cup now. - 14 September 2026

  The Bound By Blood Necklace is a rare relic rumored to contain the last remnants of Lynch's Blood Serum. Others say it fills with the blood of fallen enemies. Cherish it. Protect it. Don’t let it fall into the wrong hands. 🩸 Corruption's Cup, the sequel to Hayden Collins' bestselling Bad as They Seem, includes both Dime Novels in one volume, featuring original cover art by Ina Koos. 📖 Pre-order both now!

• BLOODSKIN HAS ARRIVED | Make Them Bleed | Stage 3 | Complete! - 11 September 2026

  He was once a man driven to find a cure at any cost. Now, he has become the monster he sought to escape. Lynch's obsession knows no limits, and nothing will stand in the way of her pursuit. Smell. Taste. Touch. Every instinct. Every thought. Every craving. All consumed by one thing: BLOOD 🩸 But the hunger can never be satisfied... The Bloodthirsty left their mark during the Blood Moon and truly made them bleed. Now, the reward has arrived, but some may call it a curse.

• Make Them Bleed | Stage 2 | Complete! - 10 September 2026

  The "Chupacabra" Trait can now be purchased for 2 Upgrade Points. Still, the thirst for blood can't be quenched so easily...we need more.🩸🩸🩸

• Hotfix 2.9.0.1 | Blood Testament - 9 September 2026

  Hunters, Tomorrow, September 10 at 09:30 CEST, we'll be deploying a hotfix to address several issues that have surfaced since the launch of Update 2.9. This hotfix includes: - Fixes for several game crashes - Re-enabling the Legendary Hunters Hex Breaker, Corvid: Bile, and Corvid: Brood - Unlocking LeMat High Velocity Ammo by default ✅ No downtime required ✅ Small download required (~200mb) If you're playing around 09:30 CEST, we recommend restarting your game client to ensure you're connected to the latest version. Our team continues to investigate additional issues and work on further fixes and improvements for Blood Testament. Happy Hunting! 🤠

• Sage of Joseon DLC - Out Now! - 9 September 2026

  Wherever a threat to order goes, Cho Byeong-hak will follow. He wears his mask and gat to let other Hunters know his credentials—and so that he’ll never forget his mission. Included are: 🎭- Roaming Sage (Hunter) 🔫- Cold Patience (Uppercut) 🏹- Yecheon’s Treasure (Hunting Bow) 🧨- Tiger’s Fury (Dynamite Stick) 🌊🧨- Winged Purity (Waxed Dynamite Stick) & more! Sage of Joseon DLC is out now! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4730770/Hunt_Showdown_1896__Sage_of_Joseon/

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