Hunt: Showdown is going offline for 48 hours to prepare for its biggest update ever (2024)

Hunt: Showdown is going offline for 48 hours to prepare for its biggest update ever (1)

Hunt: Showdown is undergoing a major change next week as it transitions into Hunt: Showdown 1896, featuring an upgraded engine, overhauled UI, big changes to the meta, and an all-new map—the first in three years. That's the good news. The bad news is that a big update means some big downtime, and Hunt: Showdown will be unavailable for two solid days beginning tomorrow.

"This is it, Hunters," developer Crytek tweeted. "We are mere days from the launch of Hunt: Showdown 1896, and as noted in July, Hunt: Showdown servers are going dark for 48 hours starting Tuesday, August 13th from 7pm CEST (1 pm ET).

"This means the game will be unavailable on any platform as we ready Mammon's Gulch for your much anticipated arrival. Thank you for your understanding, patience and support as we enter into a whole new era of Hunt together on 15th August."

That's a long downtime, but as a relentless optimist I'm going to assume Crytek is playing it safe: The actual upgrade may be a 20-minute job but developers are building in a big buffer so players won't get mad about any possible side trips to the goat rodeo. (The actual upgrade will probably take a lot longer than 20 minutes, but you know what I'm saying.)

Three more days.In three days we venture into 1896. In three days, we'll be among the mountains of Mammon's Gulch. In three days, you'll be facing down a horror not yet seen but any hunter.In three days... The new era of Hunt: Showdown 1896 begins. pic.twitter.com/psRxOsFam0August 12, 2024

Despite having to go so long without their favorite game, Hunt: Showdown players seem happy to wait. Responses on Twitter and Reddit are far more excited for 1896 than they are put off by the extended downtime, and there's at least one very nice conversation about what people are going to play while they wait, in case you're looking for some ideas on how to pass the time.

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Hunt: Showdown is going offline for 48 hours to prepare for its biggest update ever (2024)

FAQs

How long will Hunt: Showdown servers be down? ›

Hunt: Showdown servers are down for 48-hours after which it'll be back with a new name and a slew of improvements after migrating to a new engine – plus a brand new map, event and Wild Target to boot!

Who has the most hours in Hunt: Showdown? ›

Most Hunt Showdown Playtime Ladder (Worldwide)
#Steam IDPlaytime (H)
1zhuda丶39,235
2General Gray Wolf General Gray Wo..38,383
3RetriButioN37,367
4Jixxer32,083
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How long does it take to complete Hunt: Showdown? ›

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Multi-PlayerPolledMedian
Co-Op315 Hours
Competitive7123 Hours

How much RAM does Hunt: Showdown need? ›

The minimum memory requirement for Hunt: Showdown is 8 GB of RAM installed in your computer. Additionally, the game developers recommend somewhere around 12 GB of RAM in your system. To play Hunt: Showdown you will need a minimum CPU equivalent to an AMD Ryzen 5 2600.

How long is hunt down? ›

When focusing on the main objectives, Huntdown is about 6 Hours in length.

How many people play Hunt: Showdown daily? ›

Hunt: Showdown 1896
MonthAvg. PlayersPeak Players
Last 30 Days15,742.859,968
July 202412,734.523,792
June 202412,747.824,646
May 202412,706.124,887
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What is max prestige in hunt? ›

Choosing to prestige will effectively reset all equipment unlocks and hunter progression by returning you to Rank 1. The number of times a player has prestiged is displayed to others in the lobby and on the 'killed by' screen. The maximum prestige count is 100.

How many players are in hunt lobbies? ›

There may be up to 12 players in both Soul Survivor and Bounty Hunt Missions. Training Mode and Trials are strictly PvE with no option for co-op. Shooting Range can be played by up to 3 players as a team or as solos.

How many players per team Hunt: Showdown? ›

At the beginning of each Bounty Hunt match, up to 12 players set out to track their monstrous targets. Depending on which mode and team options you've chosen, that 12 will include a combination of solo players and teams of two or three.

Do you lose paid hunters in Hunt: Showdown? ›

Summary. Hunters must be recruited and equipped by the player. Over time, a Hunter will gain experience and become more powerful as they gain levels. After Bloodline Rank 11, death in Hunt: Showdown is permanent, meaning that when a Hunter dies, they and their equipment are lost.

What is the highest rank in Hunt: Showdown? ›

Bloodline experience is acquired by leveling up Hunters in Soul Survivor or Bounty Hunt, retiring high-level Hunters, and finding Bloodline XP Posters. After reaching Rank 100 - the maximum Rank - players gain the option to Prestige, which resets their progress.

What happens if time runs out in Hunt: Showdown? ›

First Hunter to the final rift absorbs its energy, but must survive the final count down to complete the mission—while the other Hunters attempt to take them out and take the prize for themselves. When the timer runs out the winner keeps their Hunter, while the rest perish.

Is Hunt: Showdown CPU heavy? ›

In about 85% of the cases where you encounter FPS problems in Hunt on 1080p with Nvidia Cards (above the 1070) they are CPU related... So I would say Hunt is more CPU intensive than GPU intensive.

Can you solo Hunt: Showdown? ›

Solo players in Hunt: Showdown can thrive by staying off the well-worn paths and using the dense foliage to conceal their movements. The sound design in the game is crucial, as solo players can gain crucial intelligence by stopping and listening for noise that may indicate the presence of other hunters.

Does Hunt: Showdown run better on SSD? ›

does it make a difference in this game? It can make a massive difference. I would definitely recommend using SSD.

How long is the fuse in Hunt: Showdown? ›

Information. Frag Bombs are best used for groups of enemies, as the damage spreads out in a radial pattern, dealing massive damage in close range. They are often best used as a first strike, dealing massive damage before the Hunter can rush in and finish off survivors. As with dynamite, the fuse time is 4 seconds long.

What is retire in Hunt: Showdown? ›

Retiring a Hunter, which is possible only after Hunters reach level 50, gives the player 10,000 Bloodline XP. Choosing the retire option presents the player with a confirmation screen that displays the total Bloodline XP that will be rewarded.

How big are Hunt: Showdown lobbies? ›

Each match supports up to 12 players.

How long is the poison in Hunt: Showdown? ›

Poison Trip Mine
Effect Duration30s
Effect Radius1m
Melee Damage13
Heavy Melee Damage27
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