Summary

  • Out now on Xbox Series X|S.
  • A whole new Rocky Mountain biome, enemies, performance upgrades & more.
  • Play Now through August 19 with Free Play Days.

Beneath the shadows of the Rocky Mountains in an all-new Colorado biome, the next chapter of 19th century horror unfolds. Hunt: Showdown 1896 has officially arrived on Xbox Series X|S! Players are invited to fight for survival and profit in a world where supernatural horror and the thrill of the bounty reigns supreme.

What’s more, right now through August 19 you can try your best to survive during the Hunt: Showdown Free Play Days event, so let’s jump in!

Leaping forward chronologically and heading West of the Bayou, the launch of Hunt: Showdown 1896 also brings the power of Cryengine 5.11 with highly anticipated improvements across the whole gameplay experience.

With upgraded visuals, audio design, rendering performance and more, this is a whole new era of Hunt

A New Hellscape: Mammon’s Gulch

Our brand-new map, Mammon’s Gulch, drags you into a brutal, unforgiving landscape with a battleground that tests every ounce of a Hunter’s tactical knowledge.

Adding verticality and many new vantage points, you can take to the high ground for long sightlines across sprawling vistas or venture into the Gulch’s deep mines to move through the tortured landscape with less exposure. 

Investigate 16 unique compounds, passing through the torched towns, oil fields and mining operations as you face new threats emerging from the spreading corruption.

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Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Hunt: Showdown 1896 brings with it a complete overhaul of the console gameplay experience. With the power of Xbox Series X|S, experience every gruesome detail, every flicker of torchlight, every raging howl rendered in glorious high definition:

  • 4K and 60 FPS on Xbox Series X
  • 2K and 60 FPS on Xbox Series S.
  • Full HDR Support

Beyond graphical improvements, reimagined the UI, and enhanced the audio and lighting to drag you deeper into the immersion of Hunt.

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New Wild Target: Hellborn

As if the treacherous terrain wasn’t enough, a new Wild Target roams these cursed lands—the Hellborn

An amalgam of fire and flesh, Hellborn stalks the mountains until provoked into explosive response. Posing an entirely new threat, the Hellborn moves frantically to unleash an unrelenting assault against trespassing Hunters, scorching everything in its considerable reach. 

Be warned—the Hellborn is best dispatched quickly, as its raging howls attract the attention of other Hunters across the Gulch, multiplying the threat minute by minute.  

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Scorched Earth Event

With the launch of Hunt: Showdown 1896, we’re unleashing a new event, Scorched Earth.

Hunters are invited to face the fire to earn new equipment, ammo, and weapons, including the 1865 Carbine, the Infantry 73L base rifle with a sniper variant, Bear Traps as a new Tool, and a Crossbow Deadeye scoped variant. 

We’re also welcoming a completely new Weekly Challenge system to better support players joining the action mid-event, as well as a Battle Pass full of both free and premium rewards are available to unlock.   

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A Word to the Wise

So, Hunters, the time has come. Strap on your gear, load your weapons, and steel your nerves. Mammon’s Gulch and all its atrocities await, filled with horrors that defy description and enemies that will stop at nothing to claim your bounty. 

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is here, and it’s not just a launch – it’s a call to arms. Will you answer?

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Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a new era of the addictively unforgiving extraction shooter. In corrupted backwaters lost to history, fight back alone – or with friends – against timeless evil. Twisted monsters and other ruthless Hunters stand between you and your Bounty. Risk everything as Hunt consumes you.

Bounty Hunt: Take rich bounties and kill anyone that tries to stop you – and they will try. Race competing Hunters to track down bosses, send them to hell, claim their bounty, and fight your way to extract. If others only slow you down, go alone. If you find strength in numbers, take up to two teammates along.

Progression and Permadeath: Risk everything to unlock dark powers and forbidden wealth. Every bullet counts. Every wound hurts. And every death is permanent. But if you succeed, every victory will be unforgettable.

Atmosphere and Sound Design: Hear footsteps squelch in the mud as you wait with bated breath to strike. The world speaks. Every gunshot is a message; every howling dog a klaxon. Gramophones murmur with the haunting melodies of Port Sulphur Band. Listen, and you might live to die another day.

Constantly Evolving Game: Keep striving for more, the world is always growing. Frequent updates challenge you with new Events, expand your arsenal of weapons, introduce new characters, and offer the chance to get ornate rewards. Join the thriving Hunt community, stay informed, and get an edge over the Corruption.

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Source: Xbox Blog