General Manager
@HuntShowdown
Creating a compelling, dark and gritty world where people build shared memories of desperation, loss and triumph together.
Gamertag Origin? It has nothing to do with knockin' boots or MTV West Virginia hooligans. It was the name of the Abrams tank I rode in Operation Desert Storm circa 1991. :)
Reports of burned crops and scorched cattle were starting to cause unrest in the northern mountains. Coupled with the sickness that had started to spread, people's homes became fortresses. Lucky, really, considering the heated battle that was about to unfold...
Our latest
An apology, explanation, appreciation gift, and operational notes about the next few weeks leading up to our 15th August
@HuntShowdown
launch.
Thank you all for your continued support and enthusiasm for the Hunt franchise. ♥️
Dear Hunters,
We apologize for the recent server outages and disruptions leading up to and persisting in the recent Twitch Drops campaign. We understand the frustration and want to explain a bit, as well as compensate the community for your patience and loyalty through this
One month into Hunt: Showdown 1896!
Details posted to Reddit and in comments below.
Thank you all again for your patience, your support, your feedback, and your criticisms. All of it is vital to improving the live service experience. We are mindful of both our successes and our
Want to know what's coming to the bayou next?
Our latest Roadmap is here. Gather 'round, Hunters, as we tell you about all the new features and upcoming changes arriving in Hunt: Showdown for the remainder of 2023 and into the first half of 2024.
Announcements time! So much to share we're kicking off a weekly series of videos to deliver the news starting with the date of our biggest update ever on the 15th August. This is just the start!
CRYENGINE 5.11 launches on August 15th!
Today, we kick off a new weekly video series featuring key dates and hot topics leading up to the long-awaited update.
Check out our first video to stay informed on what's coming!
Back again with the leading edge of improvements coming to
@HuntShowdown
this August. Eager to read what gets spied out this time around. Get your pause buttons ready. 🤠
The door is WIDE open! Hunt: Showdown 1896
FREE Weekend on Steam through August 19th
FREE Play Days on Xbox Series X/S through August 18th
Meet you in the Mountains
#FreePlayDays
A lot of big feelings tied to this image. At a loss for words on how much it means to be on the team
@Crytek
and part of the
@HuntShowdown
community. Will come back with some thoughts after I climb this last trip up the ladder to fill in the gold details on the badge at 100-100🪙
Tide of Shadows is coming—our deadliest event yet, alongside Update 1.13, will come to Hunt on Wednesday June 28th!
See you in the bayou!
#TideOfShadows
#HuntShowdown
#5DaysToGo
New patch and patch notes with key fixes following up Hunt: Showdown 1896 launch in link below.
Most importantly it should address the frequent lock up when opening your map during an active Banish.
More fixes to come in weeks ahead. Keep an eye on socials.
Celebrating my first year anniversary on the
@HuntShowdown
team last week with the first ever live performance from the
#PortSulphurBand
in Paris. Unforgettable night!
The deadliest Hunt event yet: Tide of Shadows - Coming Soon!
A black tide has risen. The water teems with darkness, a death and corruption so foul some say it has eaten the sun.
Will you forge new pacts? Will you fight for the bayou’s soul?
#TideOfShadows
#HuntShowdown
Dennis taking a turn with insights from the last five events of
@HuntShowdown
Appreciate all of you for the feedback and your participation in the surveys!
Next week we're back with more about the Fair Play Task Force...
We’ve analyzed gameplay, surveyed players, and gathered your feedback from Devil’s Moon, the Tide Trilogy, and Desolation’s Wake.
Here's what we learned and how it's shaping the future of Hunt: Showdown.🎯
Hunters, we'd like to invite you to particpate in our first Community Survey since the launch of Hunt: Showdown 1896.
Take a moment to share your thoughts with us:
We know it's been a long wait—now, the countdown begins.
Tune in early next week for the first in a series of short videos revealing key dates and hot topics that we'll be addressing in the lead up to CRYENGINE 5.11.
See you there, Hunters.
On fetid winds, new blood arrives.
Through lead and steel, they shall survive.
Within the bayou, evil thrives.
Go forth, dear Hunter, and claim your prize.
The Tide of Desolation event starts now, Hunters!🌫️
Desolation has come to swallow the bayou, and the Ash Bloom brings with it cinders and echoes from another world.
Learn everything about the last event of the Tides trilogy here -
Hunt: Showdown's tradition of dropping horrifying little freaks into the Wild West continues with the 'Hellborn,' a roaming fire demon that hurls molten lava balls.
Scott Peter stepping up from the CryEngine team to bring the latest details on the technology making the 15th of August
@HuntShowdown
launch absolutely "must see".
Fearful shadows, diseased Corruption, and utter desolation have brought the bayou to its knees.
Starting March 6th, claim victory with new weapons and forbidden powers as you discover what's been left in Desolation's Wake.
Dennis is back sharing background and insights behind some recent changes and our new plans for traits and key game mechanics in the upcoming August launch.
In today’s video, we delve into the design goals behind our game mechanics, both subtle and substantial.
Learn what’s shaping the future of Hunt: Showdown. 🎮
'If you want to think of it as Hunt 2 you're welcome to, but I'm not going to charge you': Hunt: Showdown manager on the extraction shooter's impending engine upgrade, and the pitfalls of declaring a sequel.
Sincere apologies for the stumbles with the Tide of Corruption console launch. We are committed to doing better and understand the frustrations with the delay.
Enjoy the Blood Bonds and Event Points.
Great news, Console Hunters!
In addition to the compensation of an Event Point Boost and 500 Blood Bonds, we were able to give ALL console players 14k Event Points for the two weeks of Challenges that were partly or fully missed.
We want to apologize again for the frustration
Hunters, it's time for some feedback!
We're asking for players, new and old, to fill out a survey and let us know what you think about Hunt: Showdown 1896. We want to hear your thoughts on the newest update and where you'd like to see the game go in the future!
Find it here:
With Update 1.13 just around the corner, we wanted to update you on some coming changes.
Take a moment to learn about the upcoming Economy Changes in our latest Developer Insight video. David Fifield, General Manager of the Hunt Franchise, will guide you through the details.
The Council’s Verdict is in
@HuntShowdown
Deadly? Refined? In a class of its own? Guilty on all counts.
Huge Congratulations to
@vombuz
and his amazing community.
Black and yellow are colors that are often used as a warning sign. For this Sparks LRR Sniper, it's no different.
A huge shout out to
@Vombuz
as we introduce his signature Skin: The Council's Verdict. Snatch it up now via the Blood Bond Store!
Additionally, you can help
This rifle is no joke, but it's certainly a Side-Splitter!
In celebration of our amazing Night of the Hunter Partner,
@_Avrage_Joe_
, we're releasing a brand-new Skin. While this gun may look ornate, the mess it can cause certainly isn't. The front-mounted bayonet is perfect
I turned Hunt: Showdown into Cajun DOOM on my Twitch stream.
Cajun DOOM guy's injuries and personality changes depending on how much health my in-game character has, all updated live. Chat can ask him questions while I play.
Not sure what I expected.
The all-new Shooting Range is coming to Hunt in Update 1.13!🎯
Hone your skills in a safe haven, perfect for solo practice or challenging friends to the intense 1v1 you have always wanted.
We are excited to unveil what awaits you in our next Developer Live Stream!
Behold the weapon of verdant royalty. Wrought of smoke and dreams, you’ve not seen a Springfield in all its glory until you’ve seen one in the hands of
@justbreex
🐉
This Springfield 1866 was a royal gift, plated in gold.
Its creator, is one of the brilliant members of the Night of the Hunter program
@justbreex
. She answered its call with a slaughtered court, but the rifle held no loyalty.
Witness her in action on
Twitch Drops Arrive Tomorrow! 🟪
Earn a selection of haunting Hunt: Showdown goodies by watching your favorite content creators as they face Tide of Corruption!
Need more info? Look no further:
Absolutely the least conventional interview I’ve been in. It’s also one of my favorites.
Give it a watch for some breaking news regarding
@HuntShowdown
Got a chance to have a completely unconventional interview with
@Buckwild_Abrams
about
@HuntShowdown
's development and the fate of RotJaw and Thundershower.
Video 🤠
The rare finery of this Drilling Hatchet marks it as belonging to Death himself. Hunters know that when you game with Death, you should be prepared to pay the price.
Skin inspired by
@Gameswithdeath
who you can find here:
I'm going to be live playing Hunt showdown
I noticed my Avg viewers are 22 and we need 25 to be in the Hunt creator program so fuck it lets push!
Any lurk will be appreciated so i can join!
#followtheroots
Had a great chat last week with
@pcgamer
regarding the latest
@HuntShowdown
event, trait development and the ever contentious MMR system. Go give it a read.
So I got to have a nice chat with
@Buckwild_Abrams
and make a video for you all where we talk about the Roadmap for Hunt in 2023. Make sure to check it out!
Lost on the coast, rotting and splintered, this forgotten Baseball Bat eventually drifted into the hands of .
Is it truly the lost who hold the wisdom of untraveled worlds, pouring their souls into the splinters of writhing, knotted bark?
Our next update is in certification now for release next week. Exact timing is to be determined and will be announced via Hunt socials channels when locked in. This pending update primarily focuses on delivering the enhanced version of Stillwater Bayou along with several critical
So much
@HuntShowdown
news dropping. Don’t miss this opportunity to pre-order.
Port Sulphur Band vinyls hold a bounty of musical treasure. Secure yours with
@IGN
!
Our very own Port Sulphur Band is bringing out another spectacular vinyl to drop your needle on.
Be the first to know when the pre-order goes live and get free US shipping by signing up here:
Today's the day: PRE-ORDERS ARE LIVE FOR SHADOWS CALLING, THE NEW PORT SULPHUR BAND VINYL COLLECTION. Their first vinyl sold out in 4 hours, so don't wait. 🎶
Get it in the US in red-black marbled here:
Get it in EU/ROW In transparent/black here:
Happy 5th Anniversary, Hunters! 🎉
Hunt continues to grow and reach new heights even after 5 years, and you've all been a huge part of that.
There's much more to come for Hunt: Showdown, and we can't wait to share it all with you.
Thank you, all!
#5YearsOfHunt
Twitch Drops are coming soon to the
#TideOfShadows
Event! 🎁
Not only can you earn some rewards, but this time around you'll also have the opportunity to accumulate extra Event Points by watching your favorite Hunt streamers.
Stay tuned for more information coming your way.
Getting dragged to the deep end of
@HuntShowdown
with
@Delaney7_
and later joined by
@rachta_z
Should be a hoot.
Always chuckle when Reddit knows the score ahead of time 😆
I love when
@HuntShowdown
add NEW Easter eggs & music to ingame Gramophones! Some more drops madness with
@Buckwild_Abrams
&
@NeenohTV
today!
Finnaly getting Bad Hand!
LIVE🔴
Twitch | Vombuz🚜💨
Twitch Drops Are Here!
Starting now, you'll be able to get your hands on an array of cosmetic goodies for use in Hunt: Showdown up until the 19th!
Take a look at our most recent blog entry for more info!
🔴 Live Now! 🔴
Watch our Community Managers, Ari and Violet, embark on an exciting adventure as they step foot into the latest Questline, The Ward of the Reptilian.
Don't miss out on the action! Tune in now and join the hunt. 🎯
📺
The rest of the story around the 40% headline.
Give it a listen for the full conversation.
(for the record I am media trained, just a little more forthcoming than they're accustomed to😉)
Video Interview with
@shacknews
rounding out discussion of our 5th Anniversary, what makes
@HuntShowdown
tick, and what's on the horizon as we look forward.
Alas endless Death Cheat, we hardly knew ye.
Going to push on regardless with
@themorgan_ttv
and
@HomeReelYT
running merely mortal Hunters this morning. Come say hi.