Hunt: Showdown
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Crytek
ESRB RATING: MATURE
Blood and Gore, Violence, In-Game Purchases
Privacy Policy - https://www.crytek.com/privacy
The fight is on. Steam PvP Fest is live!
Get Hunt and all its DLC content for up to 65% off.
Enter the bayou and experience PvP at its most intense and atmospheric form.
Check out the good deals on Steam - store.steampowered.com/app/594650/H...
Get Hunt and all its DLC content for up to 65% off.
Enter the bayou and experience PvP at its most intense and atmospheric form.
Check out the good deals on Steam - store.steampowered.com/app/594650/H...
February 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM
The fight is on. Steam PvP Fest is live!
Get Hunt and all its DLC content for up to 65% off.
Enter the bayou and experience PvP at its most intense and atmospheric form.
Check out the good deals on Steam - store.steampowered.com/app/594650/H...
Get Hunt and all its DLC content for up to 65% off.
Enter the bayou and experience PvP at its most intense and atmospheric form.
Check out the good deals on Steam - store.steampowered.com/app/594650/H...
A new year rises. A new challenge begins. 🐎
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with our latest Story Challenge.
Watch the new trailer and ride straight into a deadly Game of Skill.
youtu.be/JNjlXyXv0Z4?...
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with our latest Story Challenge.
Watch the new trailer and ride straight into a deadly Game of Skill.
youtu.be/JNjlXyXv0Z4?...
Game of Skill | Story Challenge Trailer | Hunt: Showdown 1896
YouTube video by Hunt: Showdown
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 5:54 PM
A new year rises. A new challenge begins. 🐎
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with our latest Story Challenge.
Watch the new trailer and ride straight into a deadly Game of Skill.
youtu.be/JNjlXyXv0Z4?...
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with our latest Story Challenge.
Watch the new trailer and ride straight into a deadly Game of Skill.
youtu.be/JNjlXyXv0Z4?...
Hunters,
Thank you for participating in our public testing of increased player counts per Mission so far.
After analyzing your feedback and match data, we are making some adjustments to the possible team composition limits, which should make it more enjoyable for Duos specifically.
Thank you for participating in our public testing of increased player counts per Mission so far.
After analyzing your feedback and match data, we are making some adjustments to the possible team composition limits, which should make it more enjoyable for Duos specifically.
February 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Hunters,
Thank you for participating in our public testing of increased player counts per Mission so far.
After analyzing your feedback and match data, we are making some adjustments to the possible team composition limits, which should make it more enjoyable for Duos specifically.
Thank you for participating in our public testing of increased player counts per Mission so far.
After analyzing your feedback and match data, we are making some adjustments to the possible team composition limits, which should make it more enjoyable for Duos specifically.
The curtain has fallen, marking the end of Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore. 🎪
Check out our latest blog, which covers changes we've made with the end of the Event as well as info about our upcoming Lunar New Year Story Challenge! 🐴
Read more - www.huntshowdown.com/news/lunar-n...
Check out our latest blog, which covers changes we've made with the end of the Event as well as info about our upcoming Lunar New Year Story Challenge! 🐴
Read more - www.huntshowdown.com/news/lunar-n...
February 9, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The curtain has fallen, marking the end of Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore. 🎪
Check out our latest blog, which covers changes we've made with the end of the Event as well as info about our upcoming Lunar New Year Story Challenge! 🐴
Read more - www.huntshowdown.com/news/lunar-n...
Check out our latest blog, which covers changes we've made with the end of the Event as well as info about our upcoming Lunar New Year Story Challenge! 🐴
Read more - www.huntshowdown.com/news/lunar-n...
As you may know, Hunt is coming up to its 8th birthday, and as part of that, we want to share your creations!
Submit your creations in the below link, and we’ll share our favorites.
www.dropbox.com/request/3maB...
Submit your creations in the below link, and we’ll share our favorites.
www.dropbox.com/request/3maB...
February 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
As you may know, Hunt is coming up to its 8th birthday, and as part of that, we want to share your creations!
Submit your creations in the below link, and we’ll share our favorites.
www.dropbox.com/request/3maB...
Submit your creations in the below link, and we’ll share our favorites.
www.dropbox.com/request/3maB...
A new legend rides in with the Lunar New Year. 🐎
Join the celebration on February 10th.
Join the celebration on February 10th.
February 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
A new legend rides in with the Lunar New Year. 🐎
Join the celebration on February 10th.
Join the celebration on February 10th.
Hunters,
We are pleased to share that a feature mentioned in our Roadmap, which has been long requested by the community, is about to enter its testing phase: more Hunters per match!
Read more - huntshowdown.com/news/more-hu...
We are pleased to share that a feature mentioned in our Roadmap, which has been long requested by the community, is about to enter its testing phase: more Hunters per match!
Read more - huntshowdown.com/news/more-hu...
February 3, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Hunters,
We are pleased to share that a feature mentioned in our Roadmap, which has been long requested by the community, is about to enter its testing phase: more Hunters per match!
Read more - huntshowdown.com/news/more-hu...
We are pleased to share that a feature mentioned in our Roadmap, which has been long requested by the community, is about to enter its testing phase: more Hunters per match!
Read more - huntshowdown.com/news/more-hu...
Unlock brand-new Equipment Animations in the Battle Pass and make every kill look even better.
Show us how you flaunt your kills!
youtube.com/shorts/WrbaA...
Show us how you flaunt your kills!
youtube.com/shorts/WrbaA...
YouTube
Share your videos with friends, family, and the world
youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Unlock brand-new Equipment Animations in the Battle Pass and make every kill look even better.
Show us how you flaunt your kills!
youtube.com/shorts/WrbaA...
Show us how you flaunt your kills!
youtube.com/shorts/WrbaA...
Looking to get more out of the Fire Rifle? Our Hunt Partner,
Rexnor, shows you how to make the most of it. 🔥
Catch him in action on:
Twitch: twitch.tv/rexnor
YouTube: youtube.com/@REXNOR_TV
Rexnor, shows you how to make the most of it. 🔥
Catch him in action on:
Twitch: twitch.tv/rexnor
YouTube: youtube.com/@REXNOR_TV
January 24, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Looking to get more out of the Fire Rifle? Our Hunt Partner,
Rexnor, shows you how to make the most of it. 🔥
Catch him in action on:
Twitch: twitch.tv/rexnor
YouTube: youtube.com/@REXNOR_TV
Rexnor, shows you how to make the most of it. 🔥
Catch him in action on:
Twitch: twitch.tv/rexnor
YouTube: youtube.com/@REXNOR_TV
It’s a matter of perspective.
You’ve seen Post Malone’s and xQc's side of the action.
Now step into the bayou and watch it all unfold from Shroud's POV.
Watch the full video - youtu.be/yghl2cWrwMw?...
You’ve seen Post Malone’s and xQc's side of the action.
Now step into the bayou and watch it all unfold from Shroud's POV.
Watch the full video - youtu.be/yghl2cWrwMw?...
So I hired Post Malone to carry me...
YouTube video by Shroudy Rowdy
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 3:23 PM
It’s a matter of perspective.
You’ve seen Post Malone’s and xQc's side of the action.
Now step into the bayou and watch it all unfold from Shroud's POV.
Watch the full video - youtu.be/yghl2cWrwMw?...
You’ve seen Post Malone’s and xQc's side of the action.
Now step into the bayou and watch it all unfold from Shroud's POV.
Watch the full video - youtu.be/yghl2cWrwMw?...
Hunters,
Update 2.6.0.2 is now live! This update introduces the promised changes to the “Winds of Midwinter” Story Challenge completion conditions, along with a number of additional fixes.
Patch notes can be found here: steamcommunity.com/games/594650...
Happy hunting!
Update 2.6.0.2 is now live! This update introduces the promised changes to the “Winds of Midwinter” Story Challenge completion conditions, along with a number of additional fixes.
Patch notes can be found here: steamcommunity.com/games/594650...
Happy hunting!
January 21, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Hunters,
Update 2.6.0.2 is now live! This update introduces the promised changes to the “Winds of Midwinter” Story Challenge completion conditions, along with a number of additional fixes.
Patch notes can be found here: steamcommunity.com/games/594650...
Happy hunting!
Update 2.6.0.2 is now live! This update introduces the promised changes to the “Winds of Midwinter” Story Challenge completion conditions, along with a number of additional fixes.
Patch notes can be found here: steamcommunity.com/games/594650...
Happy hunting!
Hunters,
The Live Servers will be taken offline tomorrow, 21 Jan, at 09:00 CET to deploy Update 2.6.0.2. This update will introduce promised changes to the Story Challenge "Winds of Midwinter" completion conditions as well as bring a number of fixes with it.
Est. Downtime ~3 hours.
The Live Servers will be taken offline tomorrow, 21 Jan, at 09:00 CET to deploy Update 2.6.0.2. This update will introduce promised changes to the Story Challenge "Winds of Midwinter" completion conditions as well as bring a number of fixes with it.
Est. Downtime ~3 hours.
Steam :: Hunt: Showdown 1896 :: Server Downtime - 21 Jan at 09:00 CET
The Live Servers will be taken offline tomorrow, 21 Jan, at 09:00 CET to deploy Update 2.6.0.2. This update will introduce promised changes to the Story Challenge "Winds of Midwinter" completion condi...
steamcommunity.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Hunters,
The Live Servers will be taken offline tomorrow, 21 Jan, at 09:00 CET to deploy Update 2.6.0.2. This update will introduce promised changes to the Story Challenge "Winds of Midwinter" completion conditions as well as bring a number of fixes with it.
Est. Downtime ~3 hours.
The Live Servers will be taken offline tomorrow, 21 Jan, at 09:00 CET to deploy Update 2.6.0.2. This update will introduce promised changes to the Story Challenge "Winds of Midwinter" completion conditions as well as bring a number of fixes with it.
Est. Downtime ~3 hours.
We asked you to share your Player Profiles and we have compiled some of our top picks, check them out in our latest blog! Did yours make the pick?
We will be adding new designs as the year goes on and are open to your suggestions so let us know below!
www.huntshowdown.com/news/our-top...
We will be adding new designs as the year goes on and are open to your suggestions so let us know below!
www.huntshowdown.com/news/our-top...
January 20, 2026 at 3:40 PM
We asked you to share your Player Profiles and we have compiled some of our top picks, check them out in our latest blog! Did yours make the pick?
We will be adding new designs as the year goes on and are open to your suggestions so let us know below!
www.huntshowdown.com/news/our-top...
We will be adding new designs as the year goes on and are open to your suggestions so let us know below!
www.huntshowdown.com/news/our-top...
Clips don’t tell the whole story.
The full Hunt: Showdown 1896 session featuring xQc, Post Malone, and Shroud hits different when you watch it from xQc’s POV. The bayou delivered chaos, laughs, and intense moments that only Hunt can offer.
Watch now on xQc’s YouTube - youtu.be/NHAjBfHCmcU?...
The full Hunt: Showdown 1896 session featuring xQc, Post Malone, and Shroud hits different when you watch it from xQc’s POV. The bayou delivered chaos, laughs, and intense moments that only Hunt can offer.
Watch now on xQc’s YouTube - youtu.be/NHAjBfHCmcU?...
xQc Plays Hunt: Showdown 1896 w/ Post Malone & Shroud
YouTube video by xQc
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Clips don’t tell the whole story.
The full Hunt: Showdown 1896 session featuring xQc, Post Malone, and Shroud hits different when you watch it from xQc’s POV. The bayou delivered chaos, laughs, and intense moments that only Hunt can offer.
Watch now on xQc’s YouTube - youtu.be/NHAjBfHCmcU?...
The full Hunt: Showdown 1896 session featuring xQc, Post Malone, and Shroud hits different when you watch it from xQc’s POV. The bayou delivered chaos, laughs, and intense moments that only Hunt can offer.
Watch now on xQc’s YouTube - youtu.be/NHAjBfHCmcU?...
It's time to share your opinions with us!
Our first survey about Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore is now open. Tell us what you enjoyed, what we can do better, and help shape what comes next.
Take the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/3DQMFHD
The survey will be open until January 22nd at 11 PM UTC.
Our first survey about Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore is now open. Tell us what you enjoyed, what we can do better, and help shape what comes next.
Take the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/3DQMFHD
The survey will be open until January 22nd at 11 PM UTC.
January 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
It's time to share your opinions with us!
Our first survey about Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore is now open. Tell us what you enjoyed, what we can do better, and help shape what comes next.
Take the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/3DQMFHD
The survey will be open until January 22nd at 11 PM UTC.
Our first survey about Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore is now open. Tell us what you enjoyed, what we can do better, and help shape what comes next.
Take the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/3DQMFHD
The survey will be open until January 22nd at 11 PM UTC.
Take center stage with the Circus Encore set, available through the Battle Pass. It features a striking look inspired by the grim elegance of a fallen circus.
Have you collected the full set yet, Hunter?
Have you collected the full set yet, Hunter?
Circus Encore Set - Battle Pass Rewards
YouTube video by Hunt: Showdown
youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Take center stage with the Circus Encore set, available through the Battle Pass. It features a striking look inspired by the grim elegance of a fallen circus.
Have you collected the full set yet, Hunter?
Have you collected the full set yet, Hunter?
50% horse.
100% cotton.
Hector the Half Horse is now available as a T-shirt.
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100% cotton.
Hector the Half Horse is now available as a T-shirt.
🇺🇸 www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6FKMFN9
🇩🇪 www.amazon.de/dp/B0G6G4VV6M
🇬🇧 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G6FR2QN6
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January 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
50% horse.
100% cotton.
Hector the Half Horse is now available as a T-shirt.
🇺🇸 www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6FKMFN9
🇩🇪 www.amazon.de/dp/B0G6G4VV6M
🇬🇧 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G6FR2QN6
🇫🇷 www.amazon.fr/dp/B0G6G57BYG
🇮🇹 www.amazon.it/dp/B0G6G9W6LX
🇪🇸 www.amazon.es/dp/B0G6FTKJ6C
🇯🇵 www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0G6FWQF5Y
100% cotton.
Hector the Half Horse is now available as a T-shirt.
🇺🇸 www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6FKMFN9
🇩🇪 www.amazon.de/dp/B0G6G4VV6M
🇬🇧 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G6FR2QN6
🇫🇷 www.amazon.fr/dp/B0G6G57BYG
🇮🇹 www.amazon.it/dp/B0G6G9W6LX
🇪🇸 www.amazon.es/dp/B0G6FTKJ6C
🇯🇵 www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0G6FWQF5Y
Have you completed the Story Challenge “On the Winds of Midwinter” or are you still fighting your way through, Hunters?
Krampus is watching…and he’s not known for his patience.
Share your progress with us!
Krampus is watching…and he’s not known for his patience.
Share your progress with us!
January 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Have you completed the Story Challenge “On the Winds of Midwinter” or are you still fighting your way through, Hunters?
Krampus is watching…and he’s not known for his patience.
Share your progress with us!
Krampus is watching…and he’s not known for his patience.
Share your progress with us!
We are live! 🔥
Join our Developers on Twitch and YouTube for a full showcase of our mid-event update Ignite the Blight including our brand new Flame Rifle in action, Bileweaver map changes and more.
See you in chat.
Watch on:
Twitch - www.twitch.tv/crytek
YouTube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKMu...
Join our Developers on Twitch and YouTube for a full showcase of our mid-event update Ignite the Blight including our brand new Flame Rifle in action, Bileweaver map changes and more.
See you in chat.
Watch on:
Twitch - www.twitch.tv/crytek
YouTube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKMu...
January 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
We are live! 🔥
Join our Developers on Twitch and YouTube for a full showcase of our mid-event update Ignite the Blight including our brand new Flame Rifle in action, Bileweaver map changes and more.
See you in chat.
Watch on:
Twitch - www.twitch.tv/crytek
YouTube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKMu...
Join our Developers on Twitch and YouTube for a full showcase of our mid-event update Ignite the Blight including our brand new Flame Rifle in action, Bileweaver map changes and more.
See you in chat.
Watch on:
Twitch - www.twitch.tv/crytek
YouTube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKMu...
Hunters,
The Bileweavers have returned and overrun the bayou, infesting a number of locations! This time, you are better prepared. Venture into the swamps and Ignite the Blight with the latest addition to the arsenal: the Flame Rifle.
Read more about it here: www.huntshowdown.com/news/introdu...
The Bileweavers have returned and overrun the bayou, infesting a number of locations! This time, you are better prepared. Venture into the swamps and Ignite the Blight with the latest addition to the arsenal: the Flame Rifle.
Read more about it here: www.huntshowdown.com/news/introdu...
January 7, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Hunters,
The Bileweavers have returned and overrun the bayou, infesting a number of locations! This time, you are better prepared. Venture into the swamps and Ignite the Blight with the latest addition to the arsenal: the Flame Rifle.
Read more about it here: www.huntshowdown.com/news/introdu...
The Bileweavers have returned and overrun the bayou, infesting a number of locations! This time, you are better prepared. Venture into the swamps and Ignite the Blight with the latest addition to the arsenal: the Flame Rifle.
Read more about it here: www.huntshowdown.com/news/introdu...
Though recruited by Sunshine, Grace Kim quickly defected from the troupe to become The Disciple of Death’s right trigger hand. Technical and precise, her marksmanship and elegance made her an excellent performer—and sworn enemy of Desert Rose.
Unlock the Sharpshooter in the Battle Pass.
Unlock the Sharpshooter in the Battle Pass.
January 6, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Though recruited by Sunshine, Grace Kim quickly defected from the troupe to become The Disciple of Death’s right trigger hand. Technical and precise, her marksmanship and elegance made her an excellent performer—and sworn enemy of Desert Rose.
Unlock the Sharpshooter in the Battle Pass.
Unlock the Sharpshooter in the Battle Pass.
Bradley the Brutal didn’t come to the bayou empty-handed.
This medium slot rifle releases pressurized liquid that ignites on ejection. It might prove handy for what’s to come.
Don’t miss our Developer Live Stream on January 7th, where we’ll show you everything it can do.
youtu.be/xXGmDsNDGrc
This medium slot rifle releases pressurized liquid that ignites on ejection. It might prove handy for what’s to come.
Don’t miss our Developer Live Stream on January 7th, where we’ll show you everything it can do.
youtu.be/xXGmDsNDGrc
Flame Rifle | Hunt: Showdown 1896
YouTube video by Hunt: Showdown
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Bradley the Brutal didn’t come to the bayou empty-handed.
This medium slot rifle releases pressurized liquid that ignites on ejection. It might prove handy for what’s to come.
Don’t miss our Developer Live Stream on January 7th, where we’ll show you everything it can do.
youtu.be/xXGmDsNDGrc
This medium slot rifle releases pressurized liquid that ignites on ejection. It might prove handy for what’s to come.
Don’t miss our Developer Live Stream on January 7th, where we’ll show you everything it can do.
youtu.be/xXGmDsNDGrc
Hunters, thank you for yet another unforgettable year.
During the holiday season, the Hunt: Showdown 1896 team is hanging up our gear for a bit to celebrate with loved ones.
We’ll be back in the new year, rested, recharged, and ready for more!
During the holiday season, the Hunt: Showdown 1896 team is hanging up our gear for a bit to celebrate with loved ones.
We’ll be back in the new year, rested, recharged, and ready for more!
December 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Hunters, thank you for yet another unforgettable year.
During the holiday season, the Hunt: Showdown 1896 team is hanging up our gear for a bit to celebrate with loved ones.
We’ll be back in the new year, rested, recharged, and ready for more!
During the holiday season, the Hunt: Showdown 1896 team is hanging up our gear for a bit to celebrate with loved ones.
We’ll be back in the new year, rested, recharged, and ready for more!
Hunters, this round of Twitch Drops has officially come to an end!
Thank you to everyone who joined in. We hope your stash is full and your loadouts are shining.
See you next year for even more surprises!
Thank you to everyone who joined in. We hope your stash is full and your loadouts are shining.
See you next year for even more surprises!
December 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Hunters, this round of Twitch Drops has officially come to an end!
Thank you to everyone who joined in. We hope your stash is full and your loadouts are shining.
See you next year for even more surprises!
Thank you to everyone who joined in. We hope your stash is full and your loadouts are shining.
See you next year for even more surprises!
The infamous former Ringmaster has spent the past year underground, fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned Hunters and becoming more legendary than ever. If the Corrupted Circus returns, he intends to destroy it.
Unlock the Disciple of Death by progressing through the Battle Pass.
Unlock the Disciple of Death by progressing through the Battle Pass.
December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The infamous former Ringmaster has spent the past year underground, fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned Hunters and becoming more legendary than ever. If the Corrupted Circus returns, he intends to destroy it.
Unlock the Disciple of Death by progressing through the Battle Pass.
Unlock the Disciple of Death by progressing through the Battle Pass.