Hunt: Showdown 1896 — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
Hunt: Showdown 1896 is currently the #86 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 28K concurrent players — ▼ cooling off (was #85 last week).
Last official update Jul 22, 2026 (today) · 12 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #86 ▼
- Peak (24h)
- 28K
- Genre
- Action
- Developer
- Crytek
- Released
- Aug 27, 2019
- Price
- $15.99
- Metacritic
- 81
- Steam reviews
- 211K
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
Twitch Drops | Gameplay Live Stream
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. Twitch YouTube
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News
Twitch Drops are now LIVE!
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: Not sure who to watch? Check out our Hunt Partners here:
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News
Twitch Drops are back!
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…
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News
Twitch Drops Coming on July 22nd
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.
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News
Corrupted Cargo - Stage 3 Completed
The shipments have arrived. The Corrupted Cargo Community Event has officially concluded.🎈 Over the last two weeks, every balloon launched and every bounty delivered brought the community one step closer to its goal. Thank you for being part of one of the most dedicated…
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Event
Road to Hell Event Survey
From Strongholds to Cargo Balloons, Road to Hell brought new challenges and new ways to Hunt. 🏰🎈 Now we want your feedback. Tell us what you enjoyed, what didn't work, and what you'd like to see improved. Take the survey here.
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News
New Story Challenge "Let Us Prey" Live Now
"If killing monsters makes a person legendary, what does eating them make you?" Find out in the new Story Challenge, Let Us Prey.
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News
Corrupted Cargo Stage 2 Complete
Another cargo secured.🎈 Thanks to your efforts, Stage 2 of Corrupted Cargo is now complete. Desolation's Delegate has sent another payment for your services. Redeem your rewards using the codes below and keep those Cargo Balloons flying, Hunters. The next milestone awaits…
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News
Corrupted Cargo - Stage 1 Complete
Stage 1 complete, Hunters. You've secured enough Corrupted Cargo to unlock the first set of rewards! Redeem your rewards using the codes below, then get back out there. There's more to extract, more milestones to reach, and more rewards waiting to be unlocked. Desolation's…
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News
Road to Hell | Gameplay Live Stream
Hunters, we're live with another gameplay livestream! 🎈 Our team is heading into the hunting grounds to attack Strongholds and release a few Cargo Balloons. Come hang out, ask your questions, and stick around for giveaways throughout the stream! Watch here on Steam, or tune in…
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Release
DLC Twice a Renegade Out Now
As the 26th Regiment slowly realized they'd overestimated their own abilities, it was Miriam Conly who tried to warn her commander against Corruption's manipulation. But his paranoia turned against her, and she was forced to flee for her life, going rogue in the Hunt. The new…
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News
Road to Hell - Chapter 2 Now Live
New Feature: Cargo Balloons Strongholds now feature a new extraction objective that allows Hunters to secure valuable loot. Cargo Balloons can be found at Strongholds and can be used to extract Cargo Crates and Bounty Tokens. To launch a balloon, Hunters must first inflate it…
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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
- 77 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 ($15.99) on Steam.
- What is the latest Hunt: Showdown 1896 update?
- The most recent official update is "Twitch Drops | Gameplay Live Stream" (Jul 22, 2026), categorized as News. 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. Twitch YouTube
- How many people play Hunt: Showdown 1896?
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 peaked at 28K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #86 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #85 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.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Jul 22, 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.