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Hunt: Showdown 1896 — patch notes and updates

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Twitch Drops are live! | Blood Testament2026-10-26🙌 Twitch Drops are live! Jump into our latest campaign and earn a haul of rewards just for watching your favorite Hunt creators. The longer you watch, the more you unlock. Start earning now and give your roster and arsenal the upgrade they deserve. 🎁 https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/hunt-showdown
Twitch Drops start tomorrow! | Blood Testament2026-10-25🎁 Twitch Drops return tomorrow! Tune in, support your favorite Hunt streamers, and unlock two full weeks of rewards. For Week 1, the beloved Support-a-Streamer rewards are back, joined by watch-time rewards, including: 📦 Supply Crates 💉 Leap of Faith (Stamina Shot Skin) ✨ A Random Legendary Skin Who's ready to start watching? 👀
Twitch Drops Blog | Blood Testament2026-10-23Twitch Drops are almost here, right on time for Halloween and Twitch's Stream-o-Ween. 🎃 We're excited to share all the rewards you can earn over the next two weeks simply by watching Hunt: Showdown 1896 and supporting your favorite streamers! Read more about them in our latest blog: https://www.huntshowdown.com/news/twitch-drops-are-back
Twitch Drops Dates | Blood Testament2026-10-20🎁 Twitch Drops are back! From Oct 26th to Nov 9th, you’ll have another chance to earn exclusive rewards just by watching your favorite Hunt creators live on Twitch. Support the community, claim your drops, and get ready for some exciting rewards. 🔥
Blood Testament | Event Survey2026-10-19📢 Hunters, we need your feedback! Our Blood Testament Event Survey is now open. Let us know what you enjoyed, what could be improved, and what you'd like to see in future events. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TB3N9ZB Your feedback plays a key role in helping us create even better events for the community. 🤠
Cursed Kin | Premium Story Challenge2026-10-14What happens when an estranged cousin with a serious bone to pick shows up to take over Moses Poultry? 🐔 Find out in Cursed Kin, our newest Premium Story Challenge, available now. 🪓
Among Crimson Shadows | Starter Pack2026-10-09Answering the call of the last Elias, a man known by many names steps out from the crimson shadows.🤠 He has battled covens older than civilization itself and survived horrors beyond imagining. 🗡️ What is one more of Lynch's monstrosities to a man who's already taken on so much? Pick up Hex Breaker, his avatar, and bonus Blood Bonds today in the Among Crimson Shadows Starter Pack. https://store.steampowered.com/app/5036120/Hunt_Showdown_1896__Starter_Pack_Among_Crimson_Shadows/
🩸Bound by Blood ❤️| Out Now!2026-10-07🩸Bound by Blood is available now! ❤️ This DLC contains: - The Protegee (Legendary Hunter) - The Primrose (Mosin-Nagant) - Skin Deep (Sparks Pistol) - Skin Deep: Silencer (Sparks Pistol Silencer) - The White Fox (Ammo Box) - The Protegee (Avatar) - The Protegee (Frame) All her life, Sophie Laurent maintained a meek, harmless image with ease. Everything changed when she met the white-haired witch. 🌹 Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4733620/Hunt_Showdown_1896__Bound_by_Blood/
Blood Testament Chapter 2 Patch Notes2026-10-06\Inferno ReturnsThe Inferno Time of Day is back to Hunt, bringing wildfires raging across all maps. It comes with reduced visibility due to heavy smoke and wildfires in affected areas. Wildfires are fixed in location, blocking key traversal paths and forcing new route planning. AI will generally avoid wildfire zones, but if necessary, enemies may follow players through the flames or take shortcuts across them. Inferno will remain part of the active Time of Day Rotation throughout Chapters 2 and 3. Firefighter SupplyThis type of supply only appears during the Inferno Time of Day.Find valuable rewards such as the Flame Rifle, Scouting Map, or T
Update 2.9.1 Patch Notes2026-10-05\ \Player Profile Customization - DLC Hunter AvatarsWith this patch, we’re adding a new set of Avatars featuring Hunters from some of our much-loved DLCs. If you own one of the DLCs listed below, you’ll automatically receive the corresponding Avatar.Here’s the list of avatars available now:Death's Herald "Sofia"Shrine Maiden's Hell "The Miko"The Penitent "The Penitent"Commedia Della Morte "Scaramuccia"The Shadow Under the Cowl "The Cowl"Bridgewater's Honor "Sgt. Bridgewater"Souls of a Feather "Scourge: Morrigan"Souls of a Feather "Scourge: Midian"The Phantom of the Catacombs "The Bone Mason"The Concubine "The Concubine"Still Waters Run Deep "
Player Survey 2026 | Reminder | Hunt: Showdown 18962026-10-04Have you filled out our latest Player Survey yet? Please consider sharing your opinions to help us tailor your experience. The feedback from Hunters means the world to us! 🤠 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JTL5ZVS
Crytek Autumn Sale | Hunt and DLCs up to 65% Off2026-10-02The leaves are turning, and it's starting to look a lot like DeSalle.🍂 You know what that means... the Crytek Autumn Sale has arrived! Whether you're stepping into the Hunt for the first time or recruiting a friend for the bayou, now's the perfect time to pick up Hunt: Showdown 1896 on Steam for 60% off, plus other Crytek titles up to 75% off through October 8th. 🎃 https://store.steampowered.com/app/594650/Hunt_Showdown_1896/
Blood Testament Chapter 2 | Developer Live Stream2026-10-01‼️ We're Live! ‼️ The next chapter of Blood Testament awaits. Join us to learn what's coming next in-game, get a glimpse of the story's future, and enter for a chance to win a Crytek Gear Store giveaway! 📺 Watch here: • https://www.twitch.tv/crytek • https://www.youtube.com/live/Mz8ungOdl8M
Player Survey 2026 | Hunt: Showdown 18962026-09-30Every Hunt leaves a mark. Now it's your turn to leave one on the future of the bayou and the gulch. 📢 Our annual Player Survey is now live! As part of our ongoing commitment to shaping the world of Hunt alongside our community, we're looking for your feedback on the game, its future, and what matters most to you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JTL5ZVS The survey closes in 1 week, so don't miss your chance to be heard.
Chapter 2 Trailer | Blood Testament | Hunt: Showdown 18962026-09-29Blood Testament continues on October 6. 🎃 As the nights grow longer, Chapter 2 brings new horrors to the bayou and the mountains: 🕸️ Sweeping Compound Changes 🌹 New DLC 🪵 New Story Challenge 🪓 New Community Event 🃏 Two New Tarot Cards 🔫 New Tool 📹 Twitch Drops 🕷️ Familiar Faces...and New Nightmares There's plenty more waiting in the shadows. One week remains.
Blood Testament | Chapter 2 | Livestream | Oct 1st - 6 PM CEST2026-09-29The blood has been spilled, but the testament is not yet complete. 🩸📕 Join us on October 1st at 6 PM CEST for our next Developer Livestream! We'll discuss everything coming in Chapter 2 of Blood Testament, as well as what lies ahead in this dark and tragic tale. Watch live on Twitch, YouTube, Steam, and more.
Mythos | Bloodskin2026-09-27He was promised hope. He was given a curse. 🩸 Discover the story of Warren Russett, a desperate father who put his faith in Lynch's promises and became the foundation of Blood Testament's most horrifying creations. How far will Lynch go to achieve her ambitions, and who will she sacrifice next? https://www.huntshowdown.com/lore/tagged/monsters/bloodskin
📜 Double XP Weekend Contract 📜2026-09-25📜 Double XP Weekend Contract 📜 The Blood Moon still hangs high, and the fight is far from over. Head into the bayou and the mountains this weekend to earn 100% Bonus Hunter XP and accelerate your path to glory. Every Hunt is another step toward legend... if you survive. ⏳ Available now until Monday, 13:00 UTC.
Hotfix 2.9.0.3 | Blood Testament2026-09-18Hunters, We heard your comments regarding some issues that arose since the release of 2.9, and we have deployed a hotfix to address them. This hotfix includes: - Blood Moon audio mix adjustments - Fixed the hip-fire horizontal sensitivity boost changing after exiting ADS - Fixed vertical sensitivity being much higher than expected - Reapplied the fix for the Legendary Hunters Hex Breaker, Corvid: Bile, and Corvid: Brood being unavailable for hiring and purchasing - Fixed Whispersmith not affecting equipping and unequipping the Burgess (base weapon and its variants) - Fixed the Saddle Bags not providing players with Consumables - Fixed the "Fi
New Dime Novel - Corruption's Cup2026-09-17Some believe her to be an angel. Others know her to be a devil. But the truth is a secret she'll take to her grave—if anyone ever manages to put her in one. Read the new dime novel, Corruption's Cup, and uncover the tale behind one of the bayou's most notorious Hunters.
New Free Story Challenge | Written in Blood | Blood Testament2026-09-15The more that Hunters learn about the Blood Moon, the more terrifying its horrors become. A new Boss Target now stalks the compounds. Will you run, or will the promise of profit drive you straight into the hunt? Take on Bloodskin and continue the story with the latest free Story Challenge, Written in Blood, available now! 🩸
Pre-order the Bound By Blood Necklace and Corruption's Cup now.2026-09-14The Bound By Blood Necklace is a rare relic rumored to contain the last remnants of Lynch's Blood Serum. Others say it fills with the blood of fallen enemies. Cherish it. Protect it. Don’t let it fall into the wrong hands. 🩸 Corruption's Cup, the sequel to Hayden Collins' bestselling Bad as They Seem, includes both Dime Novels in one volume, featuring original cover art by Ina Koos. 📖 Pre-order both now!
BLOODSKIN HAS ARRIVED | Make Them Bleed | Stage 3 | Complete!2026-09-11He was once a man driven to find a cure at any cost. Now, he has become the monster he sought to escape. Lynch's obsession knows no limits, and nothing will stand in the way of her pursuit. Smell. Taste. Touch. Every instinct. Every thought. Every craving. All consumed by one thing: BLOOD 🩸 But the hunger can never be satisfied... The Bloodthirsty left their mark during the Blood Moon and truly made them bleed. Now, the reward has arrived, but some may call it a curse.
Make Them Bleed | Stage 2 | Complete!2026-09-10The "Chupacabra" Trait can now be purchased for 2 Upgrade Points. Still, the thirst for blood can't be quenched so easily...we need more.🩸🩸🩸
Hotfix 2.9.0.1 | Blood Testament2026-09-09Hunters, Tomorrow, September 10 at 09:30 CEST, we'll be deploying a hotfix to address several issues that have surfaced since the launch of Update 2.9. This hotfix includes: - Fixes for several game crashes - Re-enabling the Legendary Hunters Hex Breaker, Corvid: Bile, and Corvid: Brood - Unlocking LeMat High Velocity Ammo by default ✅ No downtime required ✅ Small download required (~200mb) If you're playing around 09:30 CEST, we recommend restarting your game client to ensure you're connected to the latest version. Our team continues to investigate additional issues and work on further fixes and improvements for Blood Testament. Happy Huntin
Sage of Joseon DLC - Out Now!2026-09-09Wherever a threat to order goes, Cho Byeong-hak will follow. He wears his mask and gat to let other Hunters know his credentials—and so that he’ll never forget his mission. Included are: 🎭- Roaming Sage (Hunter) 🔫- Cold Patience (Uppercut) 🏹- Yecheon’s Treasure (Hunting Bow) 🧨- Tiger’s Fury (Dynamite Stick) 🌊🧨- Winged Purity (Waxed Dynamite Stick) & more! Sage of Joseon DLC is out now! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4730770/Hunt_Showdown_1896__Sage_of_Joseon/
Make Them Bleed | Stage 1 | Complete!2026-09-09The Bloodthirsty have caused the rivers to run red, and the Blood Moon has risen. 🩸🌖 You can now experience the new Time of Day in-game, but beware of the chaotic horror it creates.
Make Them Bleed2026-09-08Blood Testament is in your hands. Make Them Bleed. Unleash hell.
Update 2.9 - Blood Testament Starts Now2026-09-08Bloodskin Bloodskin is the newest Boss Target: A bloodthirsty being whose protective shell hides the horror that lurks deep within. Those who seek it should beware. The fight begins against a slow, hard-hitting, heavily-armored beast. But once you remove its armor and lower its health, it shifts into a distinct second phase—as an agile abomination with new and bloody abilities. If you defeat Bloodskin, it drops the “Siphon” Trait. When Bloodskin’s banish begins, nearby monsters become more aggressive, like when they are affected by the Blood Moon. Blood Moon Time of Day A new and dynamic Time of Day—or rather, time of night—rises over the Inc
Server Downtime2026-09-07Hunters,The Live Servers will be taken down tomorrow, September 8th, at 09:00 CEST to deploy Update 2.9 and launch the new Event, Blood Testament. The patch notes will be published once the update goes live.Estimated downtime ~4h.Please note that the size of this update is 91.2GB, so make sure to start downloading early if you want to jump straight into action.