Summary
The new title forHunt: Showdown,namely that ofHunt: Showdown 1896, has seemingly been leaked via an ESRB rating. This comes at a time when an engine update forHunt: Showdownis heavily anticipated by the player base, causing some confusion in the community.
Hunt: Showdownis an extraction PvP shooter set in the Victorian era, with a fantasy twist, where players hunt monsters using an array of weapons. Since its release, the game has had mostly positive overall reviews on Steam, with mixed reviews in recent times signaling that the game is in need of an update. And, with the rise of extraction shooters, an engine update withnewHunt: Showdownfeaturespoints the game towards taking advantage of the trend.
Ina rating by the ESRB, a new title has been revealed for the game, starting rumors that there may be a sequel or spin-off game in the works. However, it seems this re-branding is instead meant to reflect the big update coming on August 15. The update will bring with it technical improvements such as faster loading speeds, better graphics, and 19 new hunters.
Hunt: Showdown Gets New Title With Game Engine Update
The main thing that is putting most speculations to rest is the newest short posted onHunt: Showdown’sofficial YouTube page. Not much can be seen in the video, aside from the poster, which confirms that the new title of one of thebest beginner-friendly extraction shooterswill beHunt: Showdown 1896. Furthermore, an interesting sound can be heard. Players speculate that the short is also teasing a new gun, one which was likely designed in 1896. A list of such guns would be quite large if not for the tell-tale sign of a side-loading drum being spun before the shot heard in the short is fired, narrowing it down to either a Smith & Wesson Model 1896 .32 or Webley- Fosbery 1896 revolver.
With such attention to detail, established fans are excited about what August brings. On the other hand, Nexon is making preparations to bring the game to new players, evidenced by the majorHunt: Showdownprice discountannounced earlier this month.
One thing the title finally confirms is the time progression the developers have been leaning towards. The developers have previously stated that the game is anachronistic in nature due to gameplay reasons, confusing players as to how much time has passed in-game since its release. It is now confirmed that, on the game’s sixth-year anniversary, only a single in-game year has gone by, despite theHunt: ShowdownWinter Solstice events.
Hunt: Showdown 1896
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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 HUNTTake 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.PROGRESSIONRisk 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.ATMOSPHEREHear 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.EVOLVING GAMEKeep 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.
