2024-08-15 22:28:36
On August 15, 2024, the popular shooter Hunt: Showdown will be completely renewed. After five years of loyal service, the game is getting a comprehensive update that changes everything – from graphics to gameplay mechanics. With the update to Hunt: Showdown 1896, players can look forward to a host of exciting new features that will redefine the gaming experience on next-gen consoles and PC.
What changes with Hunt: Showdown 1896?
The new map: Mammon’s Gulch
A major highlight is the brand new map “Mammon’s Gulch.” Instead of the familiar swamps of Louisiana, players will now explore the rugged and rocky landscape of Colorado. This new environment features steep cliffs and significant elevation changes. The abandoned mine shafts and rugged paths challenge both new and old players alike. Personally, I would be cautious in the mines, as the placement of traps has also been revised and one can now place traps wherever they want, which is sure to become a hotspot for traps.
The new boss – Hellborn
Along with the new map comes a new boss – Hellborn. This fiery creature is not only dangerous but also very tough. The slightly oversized Immolator can shoot explosive fireballs at the hunters, making the hunt for him even more perilous. While we do not yet know how often he fires these fireballs or how he reacts to choke bombs, keeping distance seems to be the best option so far. Perhaps he is also relatively simple, like the old bosses. By that I mean attaching sticky bombs and letting them work.
New weapons and revised ballistics
The arsenal in Hunt: Showdown will also be expanded. There will be new rifles and tools, including a carbine (1865 Carbine), Infantry 73L Base Rifle, and a modern crossbow with a scope. Additionally, bear traps can now also be taken as tools.
One of the biggest changes, however, concerns shooting mechanics: From now on, players will need to pay attention to the so-called bullet drop. This means that shots will drop over longer distances and targeting will become more challenging. At short distances, bullet drop will not really be felt, but for the snipers among you, there will be a new learning phase, and it will be harder to hit a target at 150 m.
The new Hunt: Showdown 1896 engine: CryEngine 5.11
One of the technical innovations is the switch to CryEngine 5.11. This engine improvement not only brings better graphics and improved lighting, but also shorter loading times. However, this also means that older consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will no longer be supported.
Additional features and improvements
The update also brings many smaller changes that enhance the gaming experience. This currently includes a new pact in the upcoming event. In the event “Scorched Earth,” there will again be three pacts, two of which will already be familiar to older Hunt players. The Lawful Pact and the Demented Pact are again part of the event. The new pact is called “Wilderness,” what exactly it does and how useful it will be is still uncertain at this point. The user interface has also been revamped to be more intuitive and user-friendly.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 marks an important milestone in the game’s history. With improved graphics, exciting new content, and revised gameplay mechanics, the update will ensure that Hunt: Showdown remains one of the most thrilling games of its kind. Players should mark August 15 in red on their calendars as a new chapter begins in the dark world of Hunt: Showdown.