Hunt: Showdown is finally getting a brand-new chapter, as revealed by the game’s developers, Crytek. This update is called Hunt: Showdown 1896, and players will be heading to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Luckily, players won’t have long to wait, as the official release date for this chapter is August 15. This update will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
This update is a huge overhaul to Hunt: Showdown, and it will mean that anyone who owns the original Hunt: Showdown will have to upgrade to Hunt: Showdown 1896 in order to play the game.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 takes players to an area called Mammon’s Gulch, where players will explore a new biome type. Within the mountain peaks, players will have to learn how to traverse the new heights of the Colorado mountains, which will give them access to new vantage points. While the world above is full of lush greenery, below the mountains is full of corruption and mines filled with oil.
This update is relatively significant for Hunt: Showdown as a whole, as the graphics are gaining a revamp, maps from the base game are overhauled, audio is updated, and much more, using their new engine, CRYENGINE 5.11.
Mammon’s Gulch involves exploring 16 unique compounds spread over the mountains of Colorado. Players must search high and low to seek out new information and encounter new threats. Whether you’re engaging in PvP up in the mountains or going deep down into the mines to uncover secrets, Hunt: Showdown 1896 has a lot in store.
For those curious about the capabilities of the new CRYENGINE 5.11, the developers have uploaded a developer update that breaks down what players can expect to see when using the new engine. Using their new engine means players on consoles will now get to experience native 4K and 60fps support across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. For those who are using Xbox Series S, you’ll be able to play the game in 2K, 60fps in HDR.
With the launch of Hunt: Showdown 1986, the original Hunt: Showdown will no longer be playable on last-generation platforms such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. However, those who owned Hunt: Showdown will receive an automatic upgrade to Hunt: Showdown 1896 for free, including all previous progress and purchases that may have been made for Hunt: Showdown.
Even if you haven’t chosen to upgrade yet, the upgrade will remain free for anyone who owns the previous game version and will be ready to install on PlayStation and Xbox Series X|S as and when players are prepared to return.
