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Crytek
ESRB RATING: MATURE
Blood and Gore, Violence, In-Game Purchases
Privacy Policy - https://www.crytek.com/privacy
Clips don’t tell the whole story.
The full Hunt: Showdown 1896 session featuring xQc, Post Malone, and Shroud hits different when you watch it from xQc’s POV. The bayou delivered chaos, laughs, and intense moments that only Hunt can offer.
Watch now on xQc’s YouTube - youtu.be/NHAjBfHCmcU?...
The full Hunt: Showdown 1896 session featuring xQc, Post Malone, and Shroud hits different when you watch it from xQc’s POV. The bayou delivered chaos, laughs, and intense moments that only Hunt can offer.
Watch now on xQc’s YouTube - youtu.be/NHAjBfHCmcU?...
xQc Plays Hunt: Showdown 1896 w/ Post Malone & Shroud
YouTube video by xQc
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Clips don’t tell the whole story.
The full Hunt: Showdown 1896 session featuring xQc, Post Malone, and Shroud hits different when you watch it from xQc’s POV. The bayou delivered chaos, laughs, and intense moments that only Hunt can offer.
Watch now on xQc’s YouTube - youtu.be/NHAjBfHCmcU?...
The full Hunt: Showdown 1896 session featuring xQc, Post Malone, and Shroud hits different when you watch it from xQc’s POV. The bayou delivered chaos, laughs, and intense moments that only Hunt can offer.
Watch now on xQc’s YouTube - youtu.be/NHAjBfHCmcU?...
It's time to share your opinions with us!
Our first survey about Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore is now open. Tell us what you enjoyed, what we can do better, and help shape what comes next.
Take the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/3DQMFHD
The survey will be open until January 22nd at 11 PM UTC.
Our first survey about Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore is now open. Tell us what you enjoyed, what we can do better, and help shape what comes next.
Take the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/3DQMFHD
The survey will be open until January 22nd at 11 PM UTC.
January 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
It's time to share your opinions with us!
Our first survey about Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore is now open. Tell us what you enjoyed, what we can do better, and help shape what comes next.
Take the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/3DQMFHD
The survey will be open until January 22nd at 11 PM UTC.
Our first survey about Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore is now open. Tell us what you enjoyed, what we can do better, and help shape what comes next.
Take the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/3DQMFHD
The survey will be open until January 22nd at 11 PM UTC.
Take center stage with the Circus Encore set, available through the Battle Pass. It features a striking look inspired by the grim elegance of a fallen circus.
Have you collected the full set yet, Hunter?
Have you collected the full set yet, Hunter?
Circus Encore Set - Battle Pass Rewards
YouTube video by Hunt: Showdown
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January 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Take center stage with the Circus Encore set, available through the Battle Pass. It features a striking look inspired by the grim elegance of a fallen circus.
Have you collected the full set yet, Hunter?
Have you collected the full set yet, Hunter?
50% horse.
100% cotton.
Hector the Half Horse is now available as a T-shirt.
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100% cotton.
Hector the Half Horse is now available as a T-shirt.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
50% horse.
100% cotton.
Hector the Half Horse is now available as a T-shirt.
🇺🇸 www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6FKMFN9
🇩🇪 www.amazon.de/dp/B0G6G4VV6M
🇬🇧 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G6FR2QN6
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🇪🇸 www.amazon.es/dp/B0G6FTKJ6C
🇯🇵 www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0G6FWQF5Y
100% cotton.
Hector the Half Horse is now available as a T-shirt.
🇺🇸 www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6FKMFN9
🇩🇪 www.amazon.de/dp/B0G6G4VV6M
🇬🇧 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G6FR2QN6
🇫🇷 www.amazon.fr/dp/B0G6G57BYG
🇮🇹 www.amazon.it/dp/B0G6G9W6LX
🇪🇸 www.amazon.es/dp/B0G6FTKJ6C
🇯🇵 www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0G6FWQF5Y
Have you completed the Story Challenge “On the Winds of Midwinter” or are you still fighting your way through, Hunters?
Krampus is watching…and he’s not known for his patience.
Share your progress with us!
Krampus is watching…and he’s not known for his patience.
Share your progress with us!
January 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Have you completed the Story Challenge “On the Winds of Midwinter” or are you still fighting your way through, Hunters?
Krampus is watching…and he’s not known for his patience.
Share your progress with us!
Krampus is watching…and he’s not known for his patience.
Share your progress with us!
We are live! 🔥
Join our Developers on Twitch and YouTube for a full showcase of our mid-event update Ignite the Blight including our brand new Flame Rifle in action, Bileweaver map changes and more.
See you in chat.
Watch on:
Twitch - www.twitch.tv/crytek
YouTube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKMu...
Join our Developers on Twitch and YouTube for a full showcase of our mid-event update Ignite the Blight including our brand new Flame Rifle in action, Bileweaver map changes and more.
See you in chat.
Watch on:
Twitch - www.twitch.tv/crytek
YouTube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKMu...
January 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
We are live! 🔥
Join our Developers on Twitch and YouTube for a full showcase of our mid-event update Ignite the Blight including our brand new Flame Rifle in action, Bileweaver map changes and more.
See you in chat.
Watch on:
Twitch - www.twitch.tv/crytek
YouTube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKMu...
Join our Developers on Twitch and YouTube for a full showcase of our mid-event update Ignite the Blight including our brand new Flame Rifle in action, Bileweaver map changes and more.
See you in chat.
Watch on:
Twitch - www.twitch.tv/crytek
YouTube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKMu...
Hunters,
The Bileweavers have returned and overrun the bayou, infesting a number of locations! This time, you are better prepared. Venture into the swamps and Ignite the Blight with the latest addition to the arsenal: the Flame Rifle.
Read more about it here: www.huntshowdown.com/news/introdu...
The Bileweavers have returned and overrun the bayou, infesting a number of locations! This time, you are better prepared. Venture into the swamps and Ignite the Blight with the latest addition to the arsenal: the Flame Rifle.
Read more about it here: www.huntshowdown.com/news/introdu...
January 7, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Hunters,
The Bileweavers have returned and overrun the bayou, infesting a number of locations! This time, you are better prepared. Venture into the swamps and Ignite the Blight with the latest addition to the arsenal: the Flame Rifle.
Read more about it here: www.huntshowdown.com/news/introdu...
The Bileweavers have returned and overrun the bayou, infesting a number of locations! This time, you are better prepared. Venture into the swamps and Ignite the Blight with the latest addition to the arsenal: the Flame Rifle.
Read more about it here: www.huntshowdown.com/news/introdu...
Though recruited by Sunshine, Grace Kim quickly defected from the troupe to become The Disciple of Death’s right trigger hand. Technical and precise, her marksmanship and elegance made her an excellent performer—and sworn enemy of Desert Rose.
Unlock the Sharpshooter in the Battle Pass.
Unlock the Sharpshooter in the Battle Pass.
January 6, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Though recruited by Sunshine, Grace Kim quickly defected from the troupe to become The Disciple of Death’s right trigger hand. Technical and precise, her marksmanship and elegance made her an excellent performer—and sworn enemy of Desert Rose.
Unlock the Sharpshooter in the Battle Pass.
Unlock the Sharpshooter in the Battle Pass.
Bradley the Brutal didn’t come to the bayou empty-handed.
This medium slot rifle releases pressurized liquid that ignites on ejection. It might prove handy for what’s to come.
Don’t miss our Developer Live Stream on January 7th, where we’ll show you everything it can do.
youtu.be/xXGmDsNDGrc
This medium slot rifle releases pressurized liquid that ignites on ejection. It might prove handy for what’s to come.
Don’t miss our Developer Live Stream on January 7th, where we’ll show you everything it can do.
youtu.be/xXGmDsNDGrc
Flame Rifle | Hunt: Showdown 1896
YouTube video by Hunt: Showdown
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Bradley the Brutal didn’t come to the bayou empty-handed.
This medium slot rifle releases pressurized liquid that ignites on ejection. It might prove handy for what’s to come.
Don’t miss our Developer Live Stream on January 7th, where we’ll show you everything it can do.
youtu.be/xXGmDsNDGrc
This medium slot rifle releases pressurized liquid that ignites on ejection. It might prove handy for what’s to come.
Don’t miss our Developer Live Stream on January 7th, where we’ll show you everything it can do.
youtu.be/xXGmDsNDGrc
Hunters, thank you for yet another unforgettable year.
During the holiday season, the Hunt: Showdown 1896 team is hanging up our gear for a bit to celebrate with loved ones.
We’ll be back in the new year, rested, recharged, and ready for more!
During the holiday season, the Hunt: Showdown 1896 team is hanging up our gear for a bit to celebrate with loved ones.
We’ll be back in the new year, rested, recharged, and ready for more!
December 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Hunters, thank you for yet another unforgettable year.
During the holiday season, the Hunt: Showdown 1896 team is hanging up our gear for a bit to celebrate with loved ones.
We’ll be back in the new year, rested, recharged, and ready for more!
During the holiday season, the Hunt: Showdown 1896 team is hanging up our gear for a bit to celebrate with loved ones.
We’ll be back in the new year, rested, recharged, and ready for more!
Hunters, this round of Twitch Drops has officially come to an end!
Thank you to everyone who joined in. We hope your stash is full and your loadouts are shining.
See you next year for even more surprises!
Thank you to everyone who joined in. We hope your stash is full and your loadouts are shining.
See you next year for even more surprises!
December 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Hunters, this round of Twitch Drops has officially come to an end!
Thank you to everyone who joined in. We hope your stash is full and your loadouts are shining.
See you next year for even more surprises!
Thank you to everyone who joined in. We hope your stash is full and your loadouts are shining.
See you next year for even more surprises!
The infamous former Ringmaster has spent the past year underground, fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned Hunters and becoming more legendary than ever. If the Corrupted Circus returns, he intends to destroy it.
Unlock the Disciple of Death by progressing through the Battle Pass.
Unlock the Disciple of Death by progressing through the Battle Pass.
December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The infamous former Ringmaster has spent the past year underground, fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned Hunters and becoming more legendary than ever. If the Corrupted Circus returns, he intends to destroy it.
Unlock the Disciple of Death by progressing through the Battle Pass.
Unlock the Disciple of Death by progressing through the Battle Pass.
Every Hunt leaves a mark.
Share your story with us and show the bayou who you really are.
At the end of the week, our team will select a few lucky Hunters who shared their own profiles using the #HuntProfile here and across all social channels to win a copy of our newest DLC, Violent Balance.
Share your story with us and show the bayou who you really are.
At the end of the week, our team will select a few lucky Hunters who shared their own profiles using the #HuntProfile here and across all social channels to win a copy of our newest DLC, Violent Balance.
December 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Every Hunt leaves a mark.
Share your story with us and show the bayou who you really are.
At the end of the week, our team will select a few lucky Hunters who shared their own profiles using the #HuntProfile here and across all social channels to win a copy of our newest DLC, Violent Balance.
Share your story with us and show the bayou who you really are.
At the end of the week, our team will select a few lucky Hunters who shared their own profiles using the #HuntProfile here and across all social channels to win a copy of our newest DLC, Violent Balance.
Last call, Hunters.
The Discord Quest to earn Fate’s Friend: Shorty Silencer ends tomorrow.
Accept the quest - discord.com/quests/14477...
The Discord Quest to earn Fate’s Friend: Shorty Silencer ends tomorrow.
Accept the quest - discord.com/quests/14477...
Hunt: Showdown 1896 Quest on Discord
Expires on December 22, 2025
discord.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Last call, Hunters.
The Discord Quest to earn Fate’s Friend: Shorty Silencer ends tomorrow.
Accept the quest - discord.com/quests/14477...
The Discord Quest to earn Fate’s Friend: Shorty Silencer ends tomorrow.
Accept the quest - discord.com/quests/14477...
Quick update, Hunters: During our last Developer Livestream, we announced that Post Malone would be streaming Hunt with a couple of special guests today. Unfortunately, due to extenuating circumstances, the livestream has been postponed.
A new date will be announced soon.
A new date will be announced soon.
December 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Quick update, Hunters: During our last Developer Livestream, we announced that Post Malone would be streaming Hunt with a couple of special guests today. Unfortunately, due to extenuating circumstances, the livestream has been postponed.
A new date will be announced soon.
A new date will be announced soon.
Steam Winter Sale is live!
Until January 5th, enjoy up to 55% off Hunt: Showdown and its DLCs, plus discounts on all Crytek titles. Step through the murder deals and pick the perfect deadly holiday gift for yourself or your Hunt partners.
Check out the deals: store.steampowered.com/developer/Cr...
Until January 5th, enjoy up to 55% off Hunt: Showdown and its DLCs, plus discounts on all Crytek titles. Step through the murder deals and pick the perfect deadly holiday gift for yourself or your Hunt partners.
Check out the deals: store.steampowered.com/developer/Cr...
December 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Steam Winter Sale is live!
Until January 5th, enjoy up to 55% off Hunt: Showdown and its DLCs, plus discounts on all Crytek titles. Step through the murder deals and pick the perfect deadly holiday gift for yourself or your Hunt partners.
Check out the deals: store.steampowered.com/developer/Cr...
Until January 5th, enjoy up to 55% off Hunt: Showdown and its DLCs, plus discounts on all Crytek titles. Step through the murder deals and pick the perfect deadly holiday gift for yourself or your Hunt partners.
Check out the deals: store.steampowered.com/developer/Cr...
We’re live at Post Malone’s Murder Circus Encore! 🎪
Join our community team for a gameplay livestream, where every fight is part of the show. Come hang out, ask questions between firefights, and grab your Twitch Drops!
Watch on: www.twitch.tv/crytek
Join our community team for a gameplay livestream, where every fight is part of the show. Come hang out, ask questions between firefights, and grab your Twitch Drops!
Watch on: www.twitch.tv/crytek
December 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We’re live at Post Malone’s Murder Circus Encore! 🎪
Join our community team for a gameplay livestream, where every fight is part of the show. Come hang out, ask questions between firefights, and grab your Twitch Drops!
Watch on: www.twitch.tv/crytek
Join our community team for a gameplay livestream, where every fight is part of the show. Come hang out, ask questions between firefights, and grab your Twitch Drops!
Watch on: www.twitch.tv/crytek
Crytek Store is also packed with murder deals.
Enjoy savings of up to 55% on the Hunt: Showdown base game and DLCs.
Browse all offers: store.crytek.com/postmalonesc...
Enjoy savings of up to 55% on the Hunt: Showdown base game and DLCs.
Browse all offers: store.crytek.com/postmalonesc...
December 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Crytek Store is also packed with murder deals.
Enjoy savings of up to 55% on the Hunt: Showdown base game and DLCs.
Browse all offers: store.crytek.com/postmalonesc...
Enjoy savings of up to 55% on the Hunt: Showdown base game and DLCs.
Browse all offers: store.crytek.com/postmalonesc...
Hunters,
The live servers are back online with Update 2.6.0.1. You can find the patch notes here: steamcommunity.com/games/594650...
Please note that we are currently compensating players who purchased content that had its price adjusted in this update.
The live servers are back online with Update 2.6.0.1. You can find the patch notes here: steamcommunity.com/games/594650...
Please note that we are currently compensating players who purchased content that had its price adjusted in this update.
Steam :: Hunt: Showdown 1896 :: Update 2.6.0.1 Now Live
BuildID: 21207008 Version: 2.6.0.1 Update size: 342.0 MB
steamcommunity.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Hunters,
The live servers are back online with Update 2.6.0.1. You can find the patch notes here: steamcommunity.com/games/594650...
Please note that we are currently compensating players who purchased content that had its price adjusted in this update.
The live servers are back online with Update 2.6.0.1. You can find the patch notes here: steamcommunity.com/games/594650...
Please note that we are currently compensating players who purchased content that had its price adjusted in this update.
Hunters,
The live servers will be taken offline tomorrow Dec 17th 08:00 UTC to deploy Update 2.6.0.1.
This update will implement the announced changes to Story Challenges, pricing adjustments, and a bug fix for Weekly Challenges showing as completed.
Est Downtime: ~4 hours
Patch Notes below⬇️
The live servers will be taken offline tomorrow Dec 17th 08:00 UTC to deploy Update 2.6.0.1.
This update will implement the announced changes to Story Challenges, pricing adjustments, and a bug fix for Weekly Challenges showing as completed.
Est Downtime: ~4 hours
Patch Notes below⬇️
Steam :: Hunt: Showdown 1896 :: Server Downtime - 17 Dec at 09:00 CET
Hunters, The live servers will be taken offline tomorrow (December 17th, at 09:00 CET) to deploy Update 2.6.0.1. This update will implement the announced changes to Story Challenges, pricing adjust...
steamcommunity.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Hunters,
The live servers will be taken offline tomorrow Dec 17th 08:00 UTC to deploy Update 2.6.0.1.
This update will implement the announced changes to Story Challenges, pricing adjustments, and a bug fix for Weekly Challenges showing as completed.
Est Downtime: ~4 hours
Patch Notes below⬇️
The live servers will be taken offline tomorrow Dec 17th 08:00 UTC to deploy Update 2.6.0.1.
This update will implement the announced changes to Story Challenges, pricing adjustments, and a bug fix for Weekly Challenges showing as completed.
Est Downtime: ~4 hours
Patch Notes below⬇️
The Disciple of Death does not travel light. He carries every tool he needs to survive.
Get the Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore Battle Pass and unlock his entire arsenal. You never know what you might need out in the bayou.
Get the Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore Battle Pass and unlock his entire arsenal. You never know what you might need out in the bayou.
December 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Disciple of Death does not travel light. He carries every tool he needs to survive.
Get the Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore Battle Pass and unlock his entire arsenal. You never know what you might need out in the bayou.
Get the Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore Battle Pass and unlock his entire arsenal. You never know what you might need out in the bayou.
The Shredder is back with Post Malone’s Murder Circus Encore, but this time with some changes!
We are excited to bring you a behind-the-scenes look into the design of the Shredder, as well as the balance changes that were made.
Read more - www.huntshowdown.com/news/develop...
We are excited to bring you a behind-the-scenes look into the design of the Shredder, as well as the balance changes that were made.
Read more - www.huntshowdown.com/news/develop...
Hunt: Showdown - Developer Insight: The Making of the Shredder
Hunt: Showdown is a competitive first-person PvP bounty hunting game with heavy PvE elements. Set in the darkest corners of the world, Hunt packs the thrill of survival games into a match-based format...
www.huntshowdown.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Shredder is back with Post Malone’s Murder Circus Encore, but this time with some changes!
We are excited to bring you a behind-the-scenes look into the design of the Shredder, as well as the balance changes that were made.
Read more - www.huntshowdown.com/news/develop...
We are excited to bring you a behind-the-scenes look into the design of the Shredder, as well as the balance changes that were made.
Read more - www.huntshowdown.com/news/develop...
Not all bounties are claimed in the bayou—there's an extra surprise lurking on Discord!
Play Hunt for 15 minutes with Discord open to earn Fate's Friend: Shorty Silencer.
This Discord Quest is live until December 21st.
Accept the quest - discord.com/quests/14477...
Play Hunt for 15 minutes with Discord open to earn Fate's Friend: Shorty Silencer.
This Discord Quest is live until December 21st.
Accept the quest - discord.com/quests/14477...
December 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Not all bounties are claimed in the bayou—there's an extra surprise lurking on Discord!
Play Hunt for 15 minutes with Discord open to earn Fate's Friend: Shorty Silencer.
This Discord Quest is live until December 21st.
Accept the quest - discord.com/quests/14477...
Play Hunt for 15 minutes with Discord open to earn Fate's Friend: Shorty Silencer.
This Discord Quest is live until December 21st.
Accept the quest - discord.com/quests/14477...
There’s no irony behind Head Taker's title. Just a trail of graves a foot too short, and the testimony of sheriffs disturbed by the proof used to claim their bounties. Only the Turncoat has survived his pursuit so far.
Unlock Head Taker by gifting 2 subs to any Hunt streamer on Twitch.
Unlock Head Taker by gifting 2 subs to any Hunt streamer on Twitch.
December 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
There’s no irony behind Head Taker's title. Just a trail of graves a foot too short, and the testimony of sheriffs disturbed by the proof used to claim their bounties. Only the Turncoat has survived his pursuit so far.
Unlock Head Taker by gifting 2 subs to any Hunt streamer on Twitch.
Unlock Head Taker by gifting 2 subs to any Hunt streamer on Twitch.
To Rangda, these hunting grounds were nothing but a paradise.
This DLC contains:
- Rangda’s Shadow (Hunter)
- Charmed Calamity (Mako 1895 Claw)
- Strike a Balance (Scottfield)
- Wrath of Rangda (Sticky Bomb)
The newest DLC, Violent Balance, is out now!
Links below! ⬇️
This DLC contains:
- Rangda’s Shadow (Hunter)
- Charmed Calamity (Mako 1895 Claw)
- Strike a Balance (Scottfield)
- Wrath of Rangda (Sticky Bomb)
The newest DLC, Violent Balance, is out now!
Links below! ⬇️
December 14, 2025 at 4:33 AM
To Rangda, these hunting grounds were nothing but a paradise.
This DLC contains:
- Rangda’s Shadow (Hunter)
- Charmed Calamity (Mako 1895 Claw)
- Strike a Balance (Scottfield)
- Wrath of Rangda (Sticky Bomb)
The newest DLC, Violent Balance, is out now!
Links below! ⬇️
This DLC contains:
- Rangda’s Shadow (Hunter)
- Charmed Calamity (Mako 1895 Claw)
- Strike a Balance (Scottfield)
- Wrath of Rangda (Sticky Bomb)
The newest DLC, Violent Balance, is out now!
Links below! ⬇️