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That’s a wrap on gamescom! 🤠
Cowboys, cosplayers, and plenty of Hunters.

We appreciate everyone who stopped by and were brave enough to face the horrors of Blood Testament.

Special thanks to @DanielMoncadaTV , Esfandtv, Raptobot, Honeypuu, MinusElf, Aztecross, Electriccallboy, and the many more who joined us these past 5 days.

Blood Testament begins September 8, so we’ll see you under the Blood Moon soon, Hunters.🩸🌕

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Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Official channel by @Crytek. Hunters, horrors, and high-stakes PvPvE action

🎮 Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/HuntSteamYouTube

🎵 Music by Port Sulphur Band:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3vfSIBYEThPQXe3LXityGk?si=yW_SdIjtQcK5K3IiFzS-Eg
YouTube Music → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH8YP4UmTlnBNS3Zs6HlQQ
Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/port-sulphur-band/1476688941

📱 Follow Hunt:
Twitter/X → https://www.twitter.com/huntshowdown
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown
Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@huntshowdownofficial
Discord → https://discord.com/invite/huntshowdown

#HuntShowdown #HuntShowdown1896 #Crytek #ExtractionShooter
Day 3 of @gamescom comes to a close. 🎉

There's still plenty of time to join us this weekend in Hall 6. Stop by, say hello, and check out everything happening in our booth!

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Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Official channel by @Crytek. Hunters, horrors, and high-stakes PvPvE action

🎮 Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/HuntSteamYouTube

🎵 Music by Port Sulphur Band:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3vfSIBYEThPQXe3LXityGk?si=yW_SdIjtQcK5K3IiFzS-Eg
YouTube Music → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH8YP4UmTlnBNS3Zs6HlQQ
Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/port-sulphur-band/1476688941

📱 Follow Hunt:
Twitter/X → https://www.twitter.com/huntshowdown
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown
Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@huntshowdownofficial
Discord → https://discord.com/invite/huntshowdown

#HuntShowdown #HuntShowdown1896 #Crytek #ExtractionShooter
The Dark Friar has made his way to gamescom

Come check out this amazing new Raptobot cosplay in celebration of Blood Testament in Hall 6!

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Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Official channel by @Crytek. Hunters, horrors, and high-stakes PvPvE action

🎮 Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/HuntSteamYouTube

🎵 Music by Port Sulphur Band:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3vfSIBYEThPQXe3LXityGk?si=yW_SdIjtQcK5K3IiFzS-Eg
YouTube Music → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH8YP4UmTlnBNS3Zs6HlQQ
Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/port-sulphur-band/1476688941

📱 Follow Hunt:
Twitter/X → https://www.twitter.com/huntshowdown
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown
Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@huntshowdownofficial
Discord → https://discord.com/invite/huntshowdown

#HuntShowdown #HuntShowdown1896 #Crytek #ExtractionShooter
Gamescom Day 2 off to an incredible start! Don’t forget to stop by and get hands on with an exclusive preview of Blood Testament at our booth in Hall 6.

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Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Official channel by @Crytek. Hunters, horrors, and high-stakes PvPvE action

🎮 Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/HuntSteamYouTube

🎵 Music by Port Sulphur Band:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3vfSIBYEThPQXe3LXityGk?si=yW_SdIjtQcK5K3IiFzS-Eg
YouTube Music → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH8YP4UmTlnBNS3Zs6HlQQ
Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/port-sulphur-band/1476688941

📱 Follow Hunt:
Twitter/X → https://www.twitter.com/huntshowdown
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown
Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@huntshowdownofficial
Discord → https://discord.com/invite/huntshowdown

#HuntShowdown #HuntShowdown1896 #Crytek #ExtractionShooter
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The Blood Moon is rising...

Now is your chance to unleash hell upon the bayou and the gulch.

Blood Testament begins on September 8th, and even the smallest taste will leave you wanting more. 🩸
https://www.huntshowdown.com/news/biggest-bloodiest-update-to-hunt-showdown-1896-is-almost-here
Gamescom Day 1 - Find us in Hall 6!

Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Official channel by @Crytek. Hunters, horrors, and high-stakes PvPvE action

🎮 Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/HuntSteamYouTube

🎵 Music by Port Sulphur Band:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3vfSIBYEThPQXe3LXityGk?si=yW_SdIjtQcK5K3IiFzS-Eg
YouTube Music → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH8YP4UmTlnBNS3Zs6HlQQ
Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/port-sulphur-band/1476688941

📱 Follow Hunt:
Twitter/X → https://www.twitter.com/huntshowdown
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown
Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@huntshowdownofficial
Discord → https://discord.com/invite/huntshowdown

#HuntShowdown #HuntShowdown1896 #Crytek #ExtractionShooter
Check out the official trailer for our in-game event - Blood Testament, coming to Hunt: Showdown.

The Blood Moon is rising...

Now is your chance to unleash hell upon the bayou and the gulch.

Blood Testament begins on September 8th, and even the smallest taste will leave you wanting more. 🩸
https://www.huntshowdown.com/news/biggest-bloodiest-update-to-hunt-showdown-1896-is-almost-here

Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Official channel by @Crytek. Hunters, horrors, and high-stakes PvPvE action

🎮 Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/HuntSteamYouTube

Like the music? The Testament by Port Sulphur Band will be out September 7th on all streaming platforms.
🎵 Music by Port Sulphur Band:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3vfSIBYEThPQXe3LXityGk?si=yW_SdIjtQcK5K3IiFzS-Eg
YouTube Music → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH8YP4UmTlnBNS3Zs6HlQQ
Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/port-sulphur-band/1476688941

📱 Follow Hunt:
Twitter/X → https://www.twitter.com/huntshowdown
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown
Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@huntshowdownofficial
Discord → https://discord.com/invite/huntshowdown

#HuntShowdown #HuntShowdown1896 #Crytek #ExtractionShooter #bloodtestament #trailer
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Hunters,

Have you ever wished you could bring more of Hunt Showdown: 1896 into real life? We are happy to report that it is now possible thanks to our brand new Crytek Gear Store.

Step beyond the Bayou and into a collection of Hunt-inspired gear, featuring brand-new essentials, alongside some of your favorite designs reimagined on a range of premium-quality apparel and merchandise. And this is just the beginning. Expect more really special items in the upcoming months.

Even better, we now offer worldwide shipping, so Hunters everywhere can get their hands on the latest gear.

Get 15% Off



To celebrate the launch, we’re offering an exclusive 15 percent discount from August 25th 00:00 CEST until September 1st at 00:00 CEST.

To claim your discount, simply sign up for the Hunt: Showdown newsletter [url=https://www.huntshowdown.com/signup]HERE[/url].

While you’re there, you can have a look at our Crysis and Climb merch too!

Shop now: https://gear.crytek.com 

See you in the Bayou — and in the merch store.
Although it rings out nearby, even the ears of a veteran Hunter have a hard time distinguishing its source...

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Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Official channel by @Crytek. Hunters, horrors, and high-stakes PvPvE action

🎮 Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/HuntSteamYouTube

🎵 Music by Port Sulphur Band:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3vfSIBYEThPQXe3LXityGk?si=yW_SdIjtQcK5K3IiFzS-Eg
YouTube Music → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH8YP4UmTlnBNS3Zs6HlQQ
Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/port-sulphur-band/1476688941

📱 Follow Hunt:
Twitter/X → https://www.twitter.com/huntshowdown
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown
Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@huntshowdownofficial
Discord → https://discord.com/invite/huntshowdown

#HuntShowdown #HuntShowdown1896 #Crytek #ExtractionShooter
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Calling all new Hunters! Ready to become a legend?

Our Player Guide is live now, ready to walk you through every step from recruiting your first Hunter to surviving your first Mission.🧭

We'll be looking for opportunities to expand the guide in the future, so stay tuned!
https://www.huntshowdown.com/player-guide

🩸🩸born in blood, bound in blood🩸🩸
🩸🩸Born in Blood, Bound in Blood🩸🩸
🩸BORN IN BLOOD...BOUND IN BLOOD 🩸
🩸🩸born in blood, bound in blood🩸🩸
🩸🩸Born in Blood, Bound in Blood🩸🩸
🩸BORN IN BLOOD...BOUND IN BLOOD 🩸

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Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Official channel by @Crytek. Hunters, horrors, and high-stakes PvPvE action

🎮 Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/HuntSteamYouTube

🎵 Music by Port Sulphur Band:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3vfSIBYEThPQXe3LXityGk?si=yW_SdIjtQcK5K3IiFzS-Eg
YouTube Music → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH8YP4UmTlnBNS3Zs6HlQQ
Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/port-sulphur-band/1476688941

📱 Follow Hunt:
Twitter/X → https://www.twitter.com/huntshowdown
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown
Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@huntshowdownofficial
Discord → https://discord.com/invite/huntshowdown

#HuntShowdown #HuntShowdown1896 #Crytek #ExtractionShooter
You may have figured out the mysterious Hunter hands from last week, but now it's time to ramp up the challenge! ⤴️

Can you identify these weapons ONLY by the sound of their bullets?

Watch all the way through to see how you did, and respond with a 🏆 if you got a 100%

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Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Official channel by @Crytek. Hunters, horrors, and high-stakes PvPvE action

🎮 Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/HuntSteamYouTube

🎵 Music by Port Sulphur Band:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3vfSIBYEThPQXe3LXityGk?si=yW_SdIjtQcK5K3IiFzS-Eg
YouTube Music → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH8YP4UmTlnBNS3Zs6HlQQ
Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/port-sulphur-band/1476688941

📱 Follow Hunt:
Twitter/X → https://www.twitter.com/huntshowdown
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown
Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@huntshowdownofficial
Discord → https://discord.com/invite/huntshowdown

#HuntShowdown #HuntShowdown1896 #Crytek #ExtractionShooter
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Some trails lead to Bounty. Others lead to ruin. Some lead to hidden clues.

All are stained by blood for as far as you can see.

Will you continue down this damned road? 🩸
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Chapter 3 of Road to Hell rages on.

Now is no time to falter, Hunter. The fight is far from over.

Boot up the bayou and the gulch this weekend and earn 100% more Hunter XP during our Double XP weekend. Every hunt brings you one step closer to glory...if you survive.

From now until Monday at 13:00 UTC
Gamescom 2026 - Schedule
- 2026 / 08 / 19
Just one week to go! 🗓️

The Gamescom schedule is live! Discover all the exciting events happening at our booth in Hall 6.

Are you joining us, Hunters? 🔎👀🕵️

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While taking on the bayou and the gulch, you always look through the eyes of your Hunter... 👀

But can you distinguish the hands that have stared back at you for so many hours? 🤲

Watch till the end to see the results, and let us know how many you got right!
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We want to hear about your bayou fit! 🤠👕

Do you rock the classic, no-nonsense Commander Whitlaw, or do you love the mysterious vibes of Marrow Hawk?

Let us know what Legendary Hunters and weapon designs you've enjoyed during Road to Hell with our latest survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JZVY3GM
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Hunters, we hope you are enjoying Road to Hell and Chapter 3! As part of our Developer Insight series, we like to show you a glimpse behind the curtain of Hunt design. This time, we sat down with our team of designers to look at how Road to Hell was researched, how the military Cargo Balloon was designed with scrutinizing historical accuracy, as well as some fun facts about hydrogen balloons!

What inspirations did you take for the story?


The Event name sums it up: “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions." We wanted to explore the idea of a well-trained force arriving, and how the Corruption might twist their good intentions. The 26th Regiment wanted to help the people of the area, but in the end, they had flaws just like everyone else does: in their case, overconfidence. Armies are made to fight people, not monsters. Especially not monsters like this!

What research did you do for the Event as a whole? Were there any stories from the 1800s that were recreated?


We researched the army's organization, structure, and weapons at that time. For example, in 1896 there were 25 U.S. infantry regiments. That's why ours called themselves the 26th.
We also spent some time trying to find the right ranks for Whitlaw and Riggins. Whitlaw commands a unit, but isn't so high-ranked that he's able to make big calls. He has superiors who denied his request to investigate the disappearances of his unit's scouts (Red Raven and One Who Flies, featured in the Devil's Trail update).
The fact that Whitlaw is considered a Commander underlines the ragtag nature of the 26th Regiment, as a proper army regiment would be led by a Colonel. Commander is a US Navy rank, is not used by other branches, and sits somewhat above a Lieutenant-Colonel. They usually commanded smaller vessels like frigates. At the same time, “Commander" is a catch-all term for the leader of a military force in more casual parlance, and easily understood by a modern audience. So in Whitlaw's case, Commander is not a rank, but an indicator of his position. His true rank in the U.S. Army might have been that of a Captain, Major, Lieutenant-Colonel or Colonel.
As for their clothing, those with knowledge of that era's military uniforms might notice that the 26th's have accurate individual details, but are not accurate when all combined. This was done to reflect the idea that they were mainly supplying themselves with what was spare or salvaged. This would have led to a patchwork appearance, since during that time, the U.S. Army was slowly replacing the old blue uniforms with khaki. The nature of such transformations is that they usually happen in batches, with newer styles only spreading slowly among the ranks, and usually not for full units at once.
Weapon-wise, there was a similar situation: The new Krag rifle was slowly replacing the aging 1873 rifles (or carbine offshoots like our new 1890 Cavalry, a later pattern of that same gun). The army was also still using mostly outdated support weapons like Gatling guns, where many other militaries of that time were slowly switching over to Maxim-based or other new machine guns that started appearing in the mid-eighties. A lot of militaries were conducting trials, and in our case, the Maxim M1895 is one such trial weapon (modified to fire the same round as the Krag). Whitlaw privately bought a bunch of modern machine guns for his Rough Riders' "expedition" to Cuba, while the rest of his unit was equipped with Gatling guns taken from US stockpiles.

The Cargo Balloon had a lot of research done for it—can you tell us more about it and what it's based on? Are there any fun facts you can share for the history buffs among us?


Our Cargo Balloon was based on hydrogen balloons from the 1800s, where hydrogen was generated on-site in special barrels to make the balloons fly. The balloons were used mainly in the Civil War for scouting the enemy, and had cables attached that could telegraph every movement directly to the President. This technology was way ahead of its time, as you can imagine. One design difference we made was that our Cargo Balloon design was smaller—it's made to transport supplies, not people, and we wanted to make it clear to players that it can extract rewards and a Bounty Token, but not your Hunter!
A fun historical fact is that these balloons were painted bright colors for intimidation! This is something we didn't copy in the game since we wanted it to fit into the world of Hunt and not clash too hard aesthetically, but it's still fun to think about.
Another fact for the history lovers is that the balloons all had names, similar to ships. We did name our balloon, but in art tests, the written names didn't look as good or as intimidating on the side as that big XXVI does!

Any cool characters we added that have a backstory you would like to highlight?


We became fond of Sgt. Riggins...if “fond" is the word you use for a character who's an absolute menace. With Riggins we wanted to explore the mentality of someone who's trapped in a merciless situation, has had all order and rationality ripped from them, and is desperately trying to make sense of the world they're now in. After his dead comrades get back up and fight against him in their tattered uniforms, Riggins turns to the occult for explanations. As he becomes gradually more unbalanced, he creates rituals based on the 26th's routines and materials, gathers followers, and eventually starts believing that an ideal soldier can fight even beyond death—like the Grunts do. He starts force-feeding his comrades Corrupted meat, hoping it will give them the strength to survive this conflict. On the one hand, he's perhaps the most dramatic example of Corruption this update, but on the other, he does a much better job at surviving than most of his regiment.
We hope you enjoyed reading all about the lore, research, and how things have been adapted from history for Hunt in Road to Hell! If you want to learn more things like this going forward, please feel free to let us know in the comments on social media.

Your Hunt: Showdown 1896 team
The Fog Lifts
- 2026 / 08 / 10
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Hunters,

The Fog of War has dispersed, and the weather in the Bayou returns once more to its restless normal.

The Desolation's Delegate is grateful for your assistance, and hopes you made the most of what the fog had to offer.

See you in the Bayou.
Fog of War Descends...
- 2026 / 08 / 05
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UPD: We really appreciate the feedback you shared on the Weekend Contracts through our recent survey. Getting your direct thoughts so quickly is invaluable, and it lets us make fast changes.

Based on what you told us, last night we implemented changes to the current Fog of War setup, just over 24 hours after it began. By now, you should have noticed a reduction in Storm and Night times of day, along with an increase in Sundown.

To make sure we have got this right, we have put together another quick survey. Please take a moment to fill it out and let us know how you feel about these latest changes: https://forms.gle/EiFd6kbgDWCe1UyQA

Thanks!

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A heavy blanket of eerie fog is rolling in, Hunters, and with it comes the promise of more danger—and more money—thanks to the arrival of Desolation’s Delegate in Chapter 3 of Road to Hell.

Fog of War is a new Community Event where Hunters will face an increase in foggy weather and other low-visibility conditions as well as earn 100% more Hunt Dollars in Missions, all thanks to the dark influence of Desolation's Delegate.

Let us know what you think about this and other Community events here: https://forms.gle/rspfxkBRfxJHAoDH6
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Hunters,

Road to Hell is entering it's final stage! Read more about Chapter 3 below.

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New Legacy Chronicle: Desolation’s Call



With Chapter 3 of Update 2.8, we are releasing our second Legacy Chronicle to reintroduce re-colored versions of highly sought-after past Mythic cosmetic content to the game. Desolation’s Call is based on one of the key characters from Desolation’s Wake (Update 1.16) and tells the story of Desolation’s Delegate (formerly known as The Statesman) following up on his masterplan involving the 26th Regiment and a search for information and occult clues for some darker purpose.

“As I told you once, a new law requires the sacrificing of the old one, and I have learned much about sacrifice these last few days.” - Desolation’s Delegate

General Overview




  • Availability: Permanent (No Completion Time Limit)
  • Rewards: 21 Total
  • Price: 1250 Blood Bonds
  • Chapters: 4


Rewards


  • Desolation’s Delegate (Legendary Hunter + Avatar + Frame)
  • Corruption’s Estate (Legendary Skin for the Bornheim No. 3 (+All Variants))
  • The Stonewaller (Legendary Skin for the Frontier 73C (+All Variants))
  • False Inheritance (Legendary Skin for the Mako 1895 (+All Variants))
  • Delusions of Grandeur (Legendary Skin for the Marathon + Swift)
  • Four Finger Spin (Equipment Animation for the Bornheim No. 3)
  • Unforgotten Service (Equipment Animation for the Marathon)
  • Smoke Before Fire (Charm)
  • Glory’s Patina (Charm)
  • Secret Membership (Badge)
  • Lawmaker (Title)


New Cargo Crate Type




  • A new Cargo Crate Type, the Confiscated Cargo Crate rewards players with random rewards (similar to Dark Tribute) upon extracting it.
  • The Confiscated Cargo Crate has a chance of spawning at the Stronghold but will have a higher chance on the weekends of Chapter 3.

    • Weekend #1: 8 Aug 2026, 08:00 UTC - 10 Aug 2026, 08:00 UTC
    • Weekend #2: 15 Aug 2026, 08:00 UTC - 17 Aug 2026, 08:00 UTC
    • Weekend #3: 22 Aug 2026, 08:00 UTC - 24 Aug 2026, 08:00 UTC
    • Weekend #4: 29 Aug 2026, 08:00 UTC - 31 Aug 2026, 08:00 UTC
    • Weekend #5: 5 Sept 2026, 08:00 UTC - 7 Sept 2026, 08:00 UTC

  • There is a guaranteed Confiscated Cargo Crate in the new Crashed Balloon POIs.


New Point of Interest



“Crashed Balloon” will spawn randomly across the map and will not be displayed on the mini map.

Rewards


Players can find the following at the Crashed Balloon locations:

  • Random free Scarce Weapon
  • Random weapon
  • Hunt Dollar Purses
  • Confiscated Cargo Crate
  • Random Ammo Box for swaps


Bounty Clash



The Stronghold is coming to Bounty Clash! Most Strongholds are a perfect fit for the game mode, featuring a Caged Boss Target, the Maxim M1895, and exclusive Event items. It will be available until the end of Chapter 3.

The Strongholds will be available until the end of Chapter 3.

Fog of War



A heavy blanket of eerie fog is rolling in, Hunters, and with it comes the promise of more danger—and more money—thanks to the arrival of Desolation’s Delegate in Chapter 3 of Road to Hell.

While the man formerly known as The Statesman is keeping the purpose of his ominous new mission under wraps, he would be happy to bestow upon you some larger paychecks for all the good work you’re doing in the fight against Corruption...especially in low-visibility conditions like these. So lean into your instincts. Accept the dark influence of Desolation’s Delegate with open arms. Brave the uncertainty of the hazy landscapes and do whatever is necessary to live to die another day. You’ll come away with more cash than you ever expected. Just remember—monsters aren’t the only things lurking in the mist, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. 

The time has come to become one with the shadows. Hold your own or perish in the fog of war. 

The arrival of the newest Legacy Chronicle, Desolation's Call, brings with it a shroud of mysterious fog that will take over the bayou, and nobody knows how long it will last.


General Overview


Fog of War is a new Weekend Contract where Hunters will face an increase in foggy weather and other low-visibility conditions as well as earn 100% more Hunt Dollars in Missions, all thanks to the dark influence of Desolation's Delegate.

Start date: August 5th.

We would like to hear your thoughts about this and other similar Community events, and in order to understand how we can improve them going further, we kindly ask you to fill out the [url=https://forms.gle/fpxyx5pPwL2YfNGY7]survey[/url].
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The last leg of Road to Hell is packed with fresh challenges and more ways to hunt.

Check out the Chapter 3 Roadmap and prepare for what's ahead on August 5.
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New week. New Drops.

Week 2 of Twitch Drops is now live! Check out this week's rewards and start earning them by watching your favorite Hunt: Showdown 1896 streamers.
But one question remains: Why?

Take on the challenges in the new Legacy Chronicle: Desolation's Call and uncover the truth behind his plans.

Available on August 5, 2026 with Chapter 3 of Road to Hell.
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"I’ve reached the battlefield, and what a battlefield it is. It seems the 26th Regiment, for all their training, is nothing but cannon fodder out here. At least the 26th have been a useful distraction from my own movements."

New Legacy Chronicle: Desolation's Call is coming soon in Chapter 3 of Road to Hell.
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Check out the rewards schedule to see everything you can unlock during the first week of Twitch Drops.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Official channel by @Crytek. Hunters, horrors, and high-stakes PvPvE action

🎮 Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/HuntSteamYouTube

🎵 Music by Port Sulphur Band:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3vfSIBYEThPQXe3LXityGk?si=yW_SdIjtQcK5K3IiFzS-Eg
YouTube Music → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH8YP4UmTlnBNS3Zs6HlQQ
Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/port-sulphur-band/1476688941

📱 Follow Hunt:
Twitter/X → https://www.twitter.com/huntshowdown
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown
Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@huntshowdownofficial
Discord → https://discord.com/invite/huntshowdown

#HuntShowdown #HuntShowdown1896 #Crytek #ExtractionShooter
Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Official channel by @Crytek. Hunters, horrors, and high-stakes PvPvE action

🎮 Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/HuntSteamYouTube

🎵 Music by Port Sulphur Band:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3vfSIBYEThPQXe3LXityGk?si=yW_SdIjtQcK5K3IiFzS-Eg
YouTube Music → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH8YP4UmTlnBNS3Zs6HlQQ
Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/port-sulphur-band/1476688941

📱 Follow Hunt:
Twitter/X → https://www.twitter.com/huntshowdown
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown
Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@huntshowdownofficial
Discord → https://discord.com/invite/huntshowdown

#HuntShowdown #HuntShowdown1896 #Crytek #ExtractionShooter
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Looking for a stream to earn your Twitch Drops, Hunters?

Our team is live with another gameplay livestream. Come hang out and collect your Drops with us!

Watch here on Steam, or tune in on your preferred platform.

[url=https://twitch.tv/crytek]Twitch[/url]
[url=https://youtube.com/@HuntShowdown]YouTube[/url]
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Twitch Drops are now LIVE!

It's time to jump into your favorite Hunt: Showdown 1896 streams and start earning your rewards.

Don't forget to link your account before you start watching: https://www.huntshowdown.com/twitchdrops

Not sure who to watch? Check out our Hunt Partners here: https://www.huntshowdown.com/partners
Twitch Drops are back!
- 2026 / 07 / 21
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Hunters,

We are so excited to announce that Twitch Drops are back and we have a host of rewards for you to earn over the next two weeks!

The Drops will start on July 22nd and run until August 5th. The rewards that are available include a random Legendary Hunter, random Legendary Skins, random Charms, random Avatars, and Supply Crates. There will also be Golden Hair Trigger: Dolch Precision, a luxurious new Legendary Skin for the Dolch 96 Precision which is available in Part 3 of Week 1!

This Twitch Drops campaign will run over two weeks, and each week will be split into three reward windows, totaling six reward periods overall.

Each reward window has its own watch time-based reward track, and your progress is tied to the window when you’re watching. The main rewards will rotate every 2-3 days, with Supply Crates available throughout each window.

Check out the schedule and the rewards below!

Across the full campaign, you can earn up to 22 Supply Crates in total, alongside the rotating main rewards listed below.

Rewards Schedule



[table]
[tr]
[th]Reward Window[/th]
[th]Start[/th]
[th]End[/th]
[th]Watch Time-Based Rewards[/th]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Week 1 / Part 1[/td]
[td]July 22nd, 2026 at 15:00 UTC[/td]
[td]July 24th, 2026 at 15:00 UTC[/td]
[td]30 min: Supply Crate
1 hour: Supply Crate
2 hours: Supply Crate
3 hours: Supply Crate
4 hours: Random Charm[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Week 1 / Part 2[/td]
[td]July 24th, 2026 at 15:00 UTC[/td]
[td]July 26th, 2026 at 15:00 UTC[/td]
[td]30 min: Supply Crate
1 hour: Supply Crate
2 hours: Supply Crate
3 hours: Supply Crate
4 hours: Random Legendary Skin[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Week 1 / Part 3[/td]
[td]July 26th, 2026 at 15:00 UTC[/td]
[td]July 29th, 2026 at 15:00 UTC[/td]
[td]30 min: Supply Crate
1 hour: Supply Crate
2 hours: Random Avatar
3 hours: Supply Crate
4 hours: Dolch - Golden Hair Trigger: Precision[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Week 2 / Part 1[/td]
[td]July 29th, 2026 at 15:00 UTC[/td]
[td]July 31st, 2026 at 15:00 UTC[/td]
[td]30 min: Supply Crate
1 hour: Supply Crate
2 hours: Supply Crate
3 hours: Supply Crate
4 hours: Random Charm[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Week 2 / Part 2[/td]
[td]July 31st, 2026 at 15:00 UTC[/td]
[td]August 2nd, 2026 at 15:00 UTC[/td]
[td]30 min: Supply Crate
1 hour: Supply Crate
2 hours: Supply Crate
3 hours: Supply Crate
4 hours: Random Legendary Skin[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]Week 2 / Part 3[/td]
[td]August 2nd, 2026 at 15:00 UTC[/td]
[td]August 5th, 2026 at 23:59 UTC[/td]
[td]30 min: Supply Crate
1 hour: Supply Crate
2 hours: Random Avatar
3 hours: Supply Crate
4 hours: Random Legendary Hunter[/td]
[/tr]
[/table]

If you already own all previous Twitch Drops and Blood Bond Hunters, then you will receive 10,000 Hunt Dollars. As mentioned above, only Twitch Drops Avatars are available in this reward pool.

You can find a full list of all Blood Bond Skins & Twitch Drops skins available on our website [url=https://www.huntshowdown.com/twitchdrops]here[/url].

We are so excited to have Twitch Drops back, giving you another chance to claim fresh rewards, fill the gaps in your collection, and support your favorite streamers along the way. This time, you can unlock the brand-new Golden Hair Trigger: Dolch Precision, plus Legendary Hunters including fan favorites like the Kill Buyer, Steel Eyed, Umpire’s Bane, and more. In need of some inspo of who to watch? Check out our list of partners here: https://www.huntshowdown.com/partners.

Make sure to support your favourite streamer now and earn some sweet sweet rewards!

For all info including how to link your account, the full list of rewards and other Frequently Asked Questions, check out our FAQ and website [url=https://www.huntshowdown.com/twitchdrops]here[/url].

We’ll see you on Twitch!

Your Hunt: Showdown 1896 team

Which one's your favorite?

Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Official channel by @Crytek. Hunters, horrors, and high-stakes PvPvE action

🎮 Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/HuntSteamYouTube

🎵 Music by Port Sulphur Band:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3vfSIBYEThPQXe3LXityGk?si=yW_SdIjtQcK5K3IiFzS-Eg
YouTube Music → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH8YP4UmTlnBNS3Zs6HlQQ
Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/port-sulphur-band/1476688941

📱 Follow Hunt:
Twitter/X → https://www.twitter.com/huntshowdown
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown
Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@huntshowdownofficial
Discord → https://discord.com/invite/huntshowdown

#HuntShowdown #HuntShowdown1896 #Crytek #ExtractionShooter
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Hunters, mark your calendars.📅

Twitch Drops return on July 22nd.

Get ready to earn in-game rewards and loot by watching and hanging out with your favorite Hunt: Showdown 1896 streamers. We'll reveal the full reward lineup and campaign details soon.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Official channel by @Crytek. Hunters, horrors, and high-stakes PvPvE action

🎮 Get Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/HuntSteamYouTube

🎵 Music by Port Sulphur Band:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3vfSIBYEThPQXe3LXityGk?si=yW_SdIjtQcK5K3IiFzS-Eg
YouTube Music → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH8YP4UmTlnBNS3Zs6HlQQ
Apple Music → https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/port-sulphur-band/1476688941

📱 Follow Hunt:
Twitter/X → https://www.twitter.com/huntshowdown
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown
Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@huntshowdownofficial
Discord → https://discord.com/invite/huntshowdown

#HuntShowdown #HuntShowdown1896 #Crytek #ExtractionShooter
The 26th Regiment marches into the bayou and the mountains with one mission: uncover the truth, purge the area, and march home heroes for it.
Road to Hell begins June 9th.
Will you join their ranks … or stand in their way?
Check out what's coming in our Event: https://www.huntshowdown.com/…/from-hubris-to-horror-road-t…
The 26th Regiment marches into the bayou and the mountains with one mission: uncover the truth, purge the area, and march home heroes for it.

Road to Hell begins June 9th.
Will you join their ranks … or stand in their way?

Wahtch the full trailer on our YouTube channel.
Hunters,
You are a vital part of the game we all love working on, and your feedback helps shape every step of its development. Today, we’d like to share some of the key takeaways from our first Devil’s Trail event survey.
Read more: https://www.huntshowdown.com/…/developer-insight-devil-s-tr…
Hunters,

You are a vital part of the game we all love working on, and your feedback helps shape every step of its development. Today, we’d like to share some of the key takeaways from our first Devil’s Trail event survey.

Link in our bio!
"Soldiers of the 26th Regiment!
We're marching where the dead walk and the outlaws rumble."
"Soldiers of the 26th Regiment!
We're marching where the dead walk and the outlaws rumble."
Whether you’re a veteran or a rookie, you’ve probably had a few Health Chunks consumed by The Butcher. 🔥
Here’s what to do if you want to survive this fight.
Experienced Hunters, what advice would you give newcomers facing one of the bayou’s nastiest Boss Targets?
Hunters, we want to hear from you.
From anti-cheat to cosmetics, your input will help us further improve your experience.
Take a few minutes to complete our survey and share your thoughts with us.
Link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2SXDFV5
The survey closes at 10 PM UTC on May 28th.
Hunters,
Update 2.7.1.2 is now live! Please make sure to log out of the game to allow the changes to take place.
The update contains minor stability improvements.
Happy hunting!
Hunters, we want to hear from you.

From anti-cheat to cosmetics, your input will help us further improve your experience.

Take a few minutes to complete our survey and share your thoughts with us.

The link to the survey is in our bio.

The survey closes at 10 PM UTC on May 28th.
Hunters,
Tomorrow, May 20th, at 09:00 CEST, we will be deploying Update 2.7.1.2. This update will be installed with zero downtime.
Some of you may have noticed that we have already shipped a number of backend updates with zero downtime, but this will be our first attempt at deploying a minor game client update the same way. As this is a test run, the update itself will be quite small, containing minor polishing and stability improvements.
We will let you know once the update has finished deploying. Please note that for the changes to take place, you will still need to log out, allow the update to be installed, and then log back into the game.
Thanks!
Keep this Charm close for the moments when the darkness tries to choke your spirit.
Keep this Charm close for the moments when the darkness tries to choke your spirit.

Have you unlocked all the Charms available in Devil’s Trail yet?
How far have you progressed through the new Legacy Chronicle: Beware the Shadow so far? Which rewards have you unlocked first, and what Challenges are still standing in your way?
How far have you progressed through the new Legacy Chronicle: Beware the Shadow so far? Which rewards have you unlocked first, and what Challenges are still standing in your way?
Cowboy Beetles are ready to invade your wardrobe. 🤠🪲

Bring the Hunter’s best friend with you wherever you go.

Get yours now! Link in our Bio!
The one they call the Spider was formed of many human forms, shaped together into one entity. 🕷

Here are some do's and don't's that may help you face this monstrosity.

Veterans, what advice would you give to a Hunter facing the Spider for the first time?
Time for a hot GIVEAWAY, Hunters!🔥
Montie is out there holding the line against the Inferno … but he could use some backup.
We’ll be selecting 10 lucky Hunters to receive copies of the Northern Justice and Fire Fight DLCs.
How to participate:
👍Like this post
🔄Share
🤠Tag a fellow Hunter
Spread the word, Hunters. Killing a few Firebreathers also wouldn’t hurt.
Time for a hot GIVEAWAY, Hunters!🔥

Montie is out there holding the line against the Inferno … but he could use some backup.

We’ll be selecting 10 lucky Hunters to receive copies of the Northern Justice and Fire Fight DLCs.

How to participate:
👍Like this post
🤠Tag a fellow Hunter

Spread the word, Hunters. Killing a few Firebreathers also wouldn’t hurt.
We are live!
Tune in as our team plays through the new Legacy Chronicle: Beware the Shadow!
Come hang out with us, ask your questions, and of course… Maybe win a giveaway or two.
Watch on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/crytek
Legacy Chronicle: Beware the Shadow is now live. Old allies return, ready to shine a light on Corruption once again.
Two iconic Event Compounds are also making their return, with a small update to the schedule: The Bileweavers’ Nest arrives first for the next two weeks, followed by the Circus.
Read more about the new changes in the patch notes: https://store.steampowered.com/…/59…/view/673994309884708459
They came to Louisiana together and faced monsters and monstrous men even before the bayou.
Now the trio returns transformed and ready to shine a light on Corruption once more.
The first Legacy Chronicle: Beware the Shadow arrives May 13th. More info in our upcoming blog.
The Scouts brought their own equipment to help them in the incursion. Now, those tools have become instruments of their own corrupted desires.
Have you unlocked every piece of their set yet?
The Scouts brought their own equipment to help them in the incursion. Now, those tools have become instruments of their own corrupted desires.

Have you unlocked every piece of their set yet?
Two fan-favorite Event Compounds are returning! 🎪🕷️
The Circus will take over the first two weeks, followed by the Bileweaver Nest.
They won’t appear in every Mission, so you'll have to check for their presence by interacting with the Scouting Maps in the Scout Towers.
Which one are you most excited to see return?
Two fan-favorite Event Compounds are returning! 🎪🕷️

The Circus will take over the first two weeks, followed by the Bileweaver Nest.

They won’t appear in every Mission, so you'll have to check for their presence by interacting with the Scouting Maps in the Scout Towers.

Which one are you most excited to see return?
There are endless ways to die in Hunt. Our Partner Neenoh just discovered number 20. 💀
We’ve selected 50 more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKii3wyzUjI
How many of these have you already witnessed?
There are endless ways to die in Hunt. Our Partner Neenoh just discovered number 20. 💀

What other unusual deaths have you witnessed in the bayou?
Some new Hunters struggle when facing Scrapbeak.🐦
Here are a few tips to help you take him down without compromising the gear he drops. That can be a real game changer.
Veterans, what do you usually do in this situation?
Some new Hunters struggle when facing Scrapbeak.🐦

Here are a few tips to help you take him down without compromising the gear he drops. That can be a real game changer.

Veterans, what do you usually do in this situation?
Check out what else is coming from the Roadmap on May 13th, and read more about the new Legacy Chronicle, Beware the Shadow, in our latest blog: https://www.huntshowdown.com/n…/introducing-legacy-chronicle
Check out what else is coming from the Roadmap on May 13th, and read more about the new Legacy Chronicle, Beware the Shadow, in our latest blog!

🔗Link in our Bio!
They came to Louisiana together and faced monsters and monstrous men even before the bayou.
Now the trio returns transformed and ready to shine a light on Corruption once more.
The first Legacy Chronicle: Beware the Shadow arrives May 13th. More info in our upcoming blog.
They came to Louisiana together and faced monsters and monstrous men even before the bayou.

Now the trio returns transformed and ready to shine a light on Corruption once more.

The first Legacy Chronicle: Beware the Shadow arrives May 13th. More info in our upcoming blog.
Some familiar faces are returning to shine a light on Corruption’s darkest secret.
You’ve seen them before…haven’t you?
That's something we haven’t seen in a while.
What’s the most unexpected way you’ve taken down another Hunter?
Follow our Hunt Partner indeX_30 for more moments like this: https://twitch.tv/index_30
Apparently, the Assassin’s been giving rookies a hard time… Let’s change that.
Veterans, got any extra tricks?
Brutally torn from his old life, Teddy Figueroa forged a new identity after a night of bloody vengeance in the Sonoran Desert.

A brand-new Hunter is coming soon to our Blood Bond Store: Vaquero. Desperate for revenge and reckless about his approach, we pity anyone who finds themselves in his warpath.

#huntshowdown #huntthegame #crytek #cryengine #videogames #instagames #hunter #hunted #pvp #pve #shooter #FPS #gamedev #instagames #dark #western
This Scottfield Model 3 was well known for solving differences when all it took was ten slow paces and one quick draw.

Snatch our latest Twitch Drops prize, Ten Paces, by watching 240 minutes of your favorite Hunt: Showdown streamer over on Twitch!

#huntshowdown #huntthegame #crytek #cryengine #videogames #instagames #hunter #hunted #pvp #pve #shooter #FPS #gamedev #instagames #dark #western
While life is colorful, death is not so much.

Which is why Dying Breath, an upcoming addition to our Blood Bond Store, is our most colorful First Aid Kit to date. With an opulent silver clasp and adorned in fantastic patterns, it will make a solid addition to any Hunter's loadout.

Available July 17th.

#huntshowdown #huntthegame #crytek #cryengine #videogames #instagames #hunter #hunted #pvp #pve #shooter #FPS #gamedev #instagames #dark #western
There's another Twitch Drops prize for you to earn today! This time it's Scaled Peak, a Charm that bears the mark of venomous Hunters who lie in the dark and strike their unsuspecting prey.

In order to make it yours, watch any Hunt streamer with Drops enabled for a total of 240 minutes. Not sure who to watch? Check out the full list of our Night of the Hunter partners using our link in the bio!

#huntshowdown #huntthegame #crytek #cryengine #videogames #instagames #hunter #hunted #pvp #pve #shooter #FPS #gamedev #instagames #dark #western
This leather-bound First Aid Kit is a mark of distinction.

Earn it during our Twitch Drops by heading over to Twitch and watching your favorite Hunt streamer for 240 minutes.

#huntshowdown #huntthegame #crytek #cryengine #videogames #instagames #hunter #hunted #pvp #pve #shooter #FPS #gamedev #instagames #dark #western
Today's Twitch Drops prize is Gator Eye!

To add this Charm to your collection, all you've got to do is watch four hours of any participating Hunt streamer.

#huntshowdown #huntthegame #crytek #cryengine #videogames #instagames #hunter #hunted #pvp #pve #shooter #FPS #gamedev #instagames #dark #western
Death's Grin: our latest addition to the Blood Bond Store.

Adorned with ornate etchings and skulls galore, this LeMat Carbine is sure to make death himself smile.

Available July 17th!

#huntshowdown #huntthegame #crytek #cryengine #videogames #instagames #hunter #hunted #pvp #pve #shooter #FPS #gamedev #instagames #dark #western
Our first Twitch Drops item up for grabs is The Marquis (Knife). 🗡️

Beautiful, sharp, agile, and deadly—and it can be all yours. To obtain it, simply watch 240 minutes of any participating Hunt streamer.

#huntshowdown #huntthegame #crytek #cryengine #videogames #instagames #hunter #hunted #pvp #pve #shooter #FPS #gamedev #instagames #dark #western
Inhuman bellows, pig squeals and the smell of burning meat!

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

Best of luck, Hunters.

#huntshowdown #huntthegame #crytek #cryengine #videogames #instagames #hunter #hunted #pvp #pve #shooter #FPS #gamedev #instagames #dark #western
Today’s video provides an in-depth look at the upcoming CryEngine Update, tech advancements, and backend improvements.

Don’t miss it! 🖥️

#huntshowdown #huntthegame #crytek #cryengine #videogames #instagames #hunter #hunted #pvp #pve #shooter #FPS #gamedev #instagames #dark #western