Hunt: Showdown 1896 News

Hunters,

Update 2.2.0.1 is live! Check out the full list of changes below.

• Fixed multiple crashes and freezes that occurred rarely and had a very low reproduction rate
  
• Fixed an issue when the party host extracts, other members get disconnected prematurely before the timer runs out
  
• Fixed an issue where the "Hex Breaker" hands did not glow when using the dark sight boost
  
• Fixed an issue where the ear ringing effect remained indefinitely after extraction, only resetting when entering the next mission and firing a weapon
  
• Fixed an issue where using Shadow Leap and dying causes Hunter health to continue draining after being revived
  
• Fixed an issue where disconnecting and reconnecting during a game caused Vivox to stop working on consoles. On Xbox, players were unable to speak or hear others. On PS5, players could hear but not speak
  
• Fixed an issue preventing the Auto-4 Shorty from unlocking
  
• Fixed wrong damage stat for Vetterli Silencer to display 125 instead of 130
  
• Clarified how the buy pop-up functions
  
• Balance adjustments
  
  • Shredder changes:
    
    • Pledge Mark cost increased from 5 to 9
      
    • Saw Blade Extra Ammo reduced from 12 to 6
      
    • Frag Blade proximity radius has been halved
      
    • Frag Blade explosion radius has been halved
  • Fast Fingers: Cost increased from 4UP to 6UP
    
  • Levering: Cost increased from 4UP to 7UP
    

Hunters, 
 
The Live Servers will be taken offline Tomorrow, December 19 at 09:00 CET to deploy Update 2.2.0.1. This update includes fixes for bugs that appeared after Update 2.2, as well as balancing changes to the Shredder. You can find the full list of patch notes below.

Thanks for your patience.

Est. Downtime ~3 hours.

• Fixed multiple crashes and freezes that occurred rarely and had a very low reproduction rate
  
• Fixed an issue when the party host extracts, other members get disconnected prematurely before the timer runs out
  
• Fixed an issue where the "Hex Breaker" hands did not glow when using the dark sight boost
  
• Fixed an issue where the ear ringing effect remained indefinitely after extraction, only resetting when entering the next mission and firing a weapon
  
• Fixed an issue where using Shadow Leap and dying causes Hunter health to continue draining after being revived
  
• Fixed an issue where disconnecting and reconnecting during a game caused Vivox to stop working on consoles. On Xbox, players were unable to speak or hear others. On PS5, players could hear but not speak
  
• Fixed an issue preventing the Auto-4 Shorty from unlocking
  
• Fixed wrong damage stat for Vetterli Silencer to display 125 instead of 130
  
• Clarified how the buy pop-up functions
  
• Balance adjustments
  
  • Shredder changes:
    
    • Pledge Mark cost increased from 5 to 9
      
    • Saw Blade Extra Ammo reduced from 12 to 6
      
    • Frag Blade proximity radius has been halved
      
    • Frag Blade explosion radius has been halved
  • Fast Fingers: Cost increased from 4UP to 6UP
    
  • Levering: Cost increased from 4UP to 7UP
    

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Port Sulphur Band, Hunt’s in-game band, have had an incredible 2024 and with this Developer Insight we would like to shine a light on their achievements for the year!

Originally conceived as both a way to drive atmosphere and tell stories in the supernatural world of Hunt, Port Sulphur Band was born. Their music brings life to the haunting tales of the 1800s Louisiana bayou, and over time what began as a storytelling tool has become a fully-fledged band with over 67 million streams.

2024 was a huge year for the band, and they released 5 different singles: An Acquired Taste, Make Them Bleed, Dressed to Die, Curtain Call and their latest single, You Call it Madness.

In August their vinyl collection, Shadows Calling, was launched in partnership with Black Screen Records, and it was an incredible success - even charting number 62 on the German album charts. In the same month, the band played Gamescom on the social stage with hundreds of fans and new listeners turning up to enjoy the sounds of Hunt.

Port Sulphur Band has accumulated a devoted cult following, with over 1 million listeners across 177 countries on Spotify alone. By the end of 2024, the developer-led band achieved 9.65 million streams and 467,000 listening hours on the platform, with thousands more hours across YouTube, Amazon Music, and more. A milestone moment this year included their hit "Rise Up Dead Man" surpassing 10 million streams, solidifying their position as a rising force in music.

Port Sulphur Band is closing out 2024 with one final exciting announcement: their two iconic albums, The Sinner's Songbook and The Devil's Match, will be available for purchase on Steam starting December 18th. Fans can grab these musical collections for €7.99 and €9.99! Both albums are available to wishlist now:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3389830/The_Devils_Match/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3389670/The_Sinners_Songbook/

As the year comes to an end, Port Sulphur Band would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for listening, sharing and supporting their music. We’re beyond excited for what’s to come for 2025!

Here’s to another year of music, stories and community. Stay tuned and thank you for being a part of the journey.

With Update 2.2, Lawson Delta finally returns with a visual overhaul and many gameplay improvements driven by player feedback and facilitated by CryEngine 5.11.

We want to share an overview of the most impactful gameplay changes coming to the various compounds of Lawson Delta. In addition to the specifically listed changes below, a litany of smaller quality of life and readability enhancements have been made - it should be easier to understand where you're able to vault over or jump to, certain building interiors should feel simpler to navigate, and so on.

Highlighted changes per compound:


IRON WORKS

• Added new ladder, window and two iron double doors to the boss building's East side, giving defenders another opening and attackers more options for entry.
  
• Added new windows to the boss building's Southern and Western sides, these can be vaulted only by defenders.
  
• Added several cover pieces to the compound's North side, as well as a new elevated peek into the boss lair for attackers.
  
• Revisited boss interior cover and lighting.
  
• Broke up a long vegetation blocker on the North side into two chunks to improve movement options.
  
• Added new step onto the eastern side building roof.
  

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WOLFSHEAD ARSENAL

• Removed watch towers on compound's East side, replaced with straight walkways. Moved railway car backwards into compound to allow for faster access.
  
• Removed one window from the boss building's front, making the courtyard approach less threatening.
  
• Rearranged interior cover and lighting to make navigation clearer.
  

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BRADLEY & CRAVEN BRICKWORKS

• Added a new elevator on the boss building's East side.
  
• Added new cover pieces and roof access to the compound's western entrance.
  

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C & A LUMBER

Added a window to the boss building's South side, allowing for a new entry point from the adjacent side building.

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LAWSON STATION

• Updated western construction site side-building - cleaned up sightlines and interior cover, making the space more navigable and clearer to engage with from the boss building.
  
• Adjusted several peek spots and window placement in the northern boss building
  

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NICHOLLS PRISON

• Opened up a previously inaccessible roof area on the western side building.
  
• Added multiple ladders allowing for new access points across the compound.
  
• Added new access point at the ramp on the north-western side of the Prison.
  

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SALTER'S PORK

• Added new entrance on the South side of boss entrance to open up new attacking opportunities.
  
• Added new roof access to the northern-most side building, allowing for another entrance to the compound.
  

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GOLDEN ACRES

• Replaced redbrick ruins with new side building featuring roof access.
  

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MAW BATTERY

• Added new boss building peak.
  
• Fences around the compound now cause bleeding, and added new exit ramp
  

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FORT CARMICK

• Cleaned up compound approaches to make it clearer to players what is and isn’t walkable, did an overall cover pass.
  

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WINDY RUN

• Added roof cover to North side building, and improved cover options in the North field.
  

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Additional changes to in-between areas

• Improved navigation and cover above bunkers and below watch towers.
  
• Made the 1st floor of ruins next to Lawson Station easier to access.
  

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Of course, there’s a ton more to explore around the map and we’re thrilled to be introducing this revamped classic with 2.2. We hope you're as excited as we are to jump back into Lawson Delta!

Next up we will be bringing De Salle back to Hunt. Stay tuned for more info next year!