Hunt: Showdown 1896 — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Hunt: Showdown 1896 is currently the #94 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 29K concurrent players — ▼ cooling off (was #79 last week).
Last official update Sep 6, 2026 (today) · 12 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #94 ▼
- Peak (24h)
- 29K
- Genre
- Action
- Developer
- Crytek
- Released
- Aug 27, 2019
- Price
- $29.99
- Metacritic
- 81
- Steam reviews
- 212K
Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the brutally rewarding extraction shooter. Track twisted monsters and overcome ruthless PvP. Take bounties in corrupted backwaters lost to history. With a team, you might survive. Die with nothing or get out with everything.
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Latest updates & patch notes
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News
New Partners | Blood Testament
The ranks of our Hunt Partners have grown. 🤠 Battle-hardened and ready for Blood Testament, they'll be facing many horrors that await them on September 8. Meet them all: Twitch Creators Youtube Creators
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News
Partner Preview | Blood Testament
The Partner Preview is now live. 🎥 Tune in to your favorite old and new Hunt Partners as they get an early look at Blood Testament, explore the latest changes, and share their first impressions. 🩸 Find the full list of Partners here:
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News
Blood Testament | Developer Live Stream
The Update 2.9 Developer Livestream has started! We're excited to finally reveal everything coming with Hunt's biggest and bloodiest Event yet. Join our team and a few special guests as we break down what's ahead, answer your questions, and get you ready for Blood…
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Blood Testament - Partner Preview
The Hunt Partners have been prepped and are ready to take on Blood Testament for the first time live on stream! Catch them live tomorrow at 8 PM CEST playing Update 2.9 after our Developer Livestream wraps up. If you look closely, you might just catch a few new faces in the…
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Event
Blood Testament | Event Official Cinematic Trailer | Hunt: Showdown 1896
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. 🩸
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News
Crytek Gear Store Now Open
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…
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New Player Guide | Hunt: Showdown 1896
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!
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News
🩸🩸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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News
Some trails lead to Bounty...
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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Road to Hell - Double XP Weekend
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…
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Gamescom 2026 - Schedule
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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News
Road to Hell - Cosmetic Survey
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:
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Screenshots
About Hunt: Showdown 1896
Discover the possibilities of our arsenal, with weapons, gear, and abilities that are equal parts authentic and creative. Explore different tactical approaches to any situation, whether you’re setting an ambush or taking back the initiative. Build your own unique loadouts that match your playstyle. From Beetles to Tarot Cards, there’s a tool for every job. Lightweight inventory management keeps you focused on the game rather than your backpack. Survive and level up your Hunter. But don’t get complacent, as even the best gear won’t save you. Combat is balanced so that everyone has a fair chance. The world has teeth. Experience ravaged…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel CPU 7th Gen 7700 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, with a minimum of 4GB of VRAM DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 75 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible audio card Additional Notes: Best experienced with headphones and on a SSD drive
- Languages
- English * , French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese * , Polish, Turkish, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian * languages with full audio support
- Controller
- Full controller support
- DLC
- 78 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.huntshowdown.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hunt: Showdown 1896 free to play?
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a paid game ($29.99) on Steam.
- What is the latest Hunt: Showdown 1896 update?
- The most recent official update is "New Partners | Blood Testament" (Sep 6, 2026), categorized as News. The ranks of our Hunt Partners have grown. 🤠 Battle-hardened and ready for Blood Testament, they'll be facing many horrors that await them on September 8. Meet them all: Twitch Creators Youtube Creators
- How many people play Hunt: Showdown 1896?
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 peaked at 29K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #94 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #79 the previous week).
- When was Hunt: Showdown 1896 released?
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 was released on Aug 27, 2019 by Crytek.
- What kind of game is Hunt: Showdown 1896?
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a Action game, featuring multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
📊 Tracked here since Jul 17 · best rank #79 (Sep 2) · 34 days on our charts
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Sep 6, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. Hunt: Showdown 1896 and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.