猎杀：对决 1896

From Strongholds to Cargo Balloons, Road to Hell brought new challenges and new ways to Hunt. 🏰🎈

Now we want your feedback. Tell us what you enjoyed, what didn't work, and what you'd like to see improved.

Take the survey here.

"If killing monsters makes a person legendary, what does eating them make you?"

Find out in the new Story Challenge, Let Us Prey.

Another cargo secured.🎈

Thanks to your efforts, Stage 2 of Corrupted Cargo is now complete. Desolation's Delegate has sent another payment for your services.

Redeem your rewards using the codes below and keep those Cargo Balloons flying, Hunters. The next milestone awaits.

💵5000 Hunt Dollars - NT28-3HJZ-U98X-30Q8
⬆️2000 Event Points - LR39-1HTN-W29E-16U4
⚕️Ceremonial Remedy (Recovery Shot Legendary Skin) - EK23-5BXL-D36B-92I3

Stage 2 reward codes expire at 23:59 CET on July 26. Make sure to redeem yours before then!

Stage 1 complete, Hunters.

You've secured enough Corrupted Cargo to unlock the first set of rewards!

Redeem your rewards using the codes below, then get back out there. There's more to extract, more milestones to reach, and more rewards waiting to be unlocked. Desolation's Delegate thanks you for your service.

• 5,000 Hunt dollars - DF69-7VSN-Z46Z-52N4

• 2,000 Event points - SA98-0ECV-N90P-67M0

Hunters, we're live with another gameplay livestream! 🎈

Our team is heading into the hunting grounds to attack Strongholds and release a few Cargo Balloons. Come hang out, ask your questions, and stick around for giveaways throughout the stream!

Watch here on Steam, or tune in on your preferred platform:

Twitch: https://twitch.tv/crytek
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HuntShowdown

As the 26th Regiment slowly realized they'd overestimated their own abilities, it was Miriam Conly who tried to warn her commander against Corruption's manipulation. But his paranoia turned against her, and she was forced to flee for her life, going rogue in the Hunt.

The new DLC, Twice a Renegade, is already out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4719180/Hunt_Showdown_1896__Twice_a_Renegade/

New Feature: Cargo Balloons

Strongholds now feature a new extraction objective that allows Hunters to secure valuable loot.

Cargo Balloons can be found at Strongholds and can be used to extract Cargo Crates and Bounty Tokens. To launch a balloon, Hunters must first inflate it using the attached hydrogen gas tanks.

Inflating the Balloon

Each Cargo Balloon is connected to three gas tanks via a network of hoses. Interacting with a tank’s valve opens the flow of gas and contributes to the inflation process.

Inflation speed depends on the number of open valves:

• 1 crank open: 12 minutes

• 2 cranks open: 6 minutes

• 3 cranks open: 4 minutes

Distinct hissing sounds can be heard from the hose junction connecting the canisters to the Cargo Balloon both when the inflation is at 50% and again at 100%. Once the balloon is fully inflated, it becomes ready for launch and can be released through a direct interaction with it (while not holding eligible cargo).

Loading Cargo

Hunters can load loot onto a Cargo Balloon at any time. While carrying eligible cargo, interact with the balloon to add it to the payload.

Each Cargo Balloon can carry:

• Up to 4 Cargo Crates

• 1 Bounty Token stored in a dedicated Bounty Canister

Launching a Cargo Balloon successfully extracts all loaded cargo. However, loading cargo does not reserve ownership of the rewards. The extracted loot is awarded only to the team that successfully releases the balloon.

New Cargo Crates

The following Cargo Crates have been added and can be found scattered across the entire Stronghold:

• Scarce Ammo Cargo Crate

• Hunt Dollar Cargo Crate

• Weapon Cargo Crate

Each crate type can appear in either a Standard or Worn variant. The condition of the crate influences the quality of the rewards contained within.

Cargo Crate Rewards:

• Worn Scarce Ammo Cargo Crate - Rewards players with 1 instance of a random Scarce Ammo type

• Standard Scarce Ammo Cargo Crate - Rewards players with 2 instances of a particular Scarce Ammo type. The ammo type is mentioned as part of the interaction prompt, ex: Dumdum/Shredder Ammo, Explosive Ammo, etc.

• Worn Hunt Dollar Cargo Crate - Rewards players with 100 Hunt Dollars

• Standard Hunt Dollar Cargo Crate - Rewards players with 250 Hunt Dollars

• Worn Weapon Cargo Crate - Rewards players with a random pistol, rifle, and shotgun. These weapons are not considered contraband.

• Scarce Weapon Cargo Crate - Rewards players with an instance of a particular scarce weapon. The scarce weapon is specified in the interaction prompt, ex: Shredder, Flame Rifle, etc.

Counterplay

Cargo Balloons can be disrupted by enemy Hunters.

Damaging an active gas tank valve forces it closed, stopping the flow of hydrogen from that gas tank. Coordinated attacks can significantly delay inflation progress and prevent a balloon from being launched before rival teams arrive.

Cargo Balloons create new opportunities for risk-versus-reward gameplay in the Stronghold, encouraging teams to defend valuable cargo while remaining vulnerable to attacks from enemy Hunters.

New Story Challenges

With Update 2.8.1, we are introducing two brand-new permanent Story Challenges to the game: The Regiment’s Last Stand (Free) and Let Us Prey (Premium).

The Regiment’s Last Stand (Free)

“Otis, if you find this, SEND HELP. Though God knows who could help us now, or would want to.” - Ambrose Hazen

The Regiment’s Last Stand is a brand-new permanent, free Story Challenge that focuses on the gruesome events of Road to Hell and is narrated by Ambrose Hazen. Among other rewards, this Story Challenge brings some past Hunter models back to the game in the shape of Ambrose Hazen: Enlisted, Ambrose Hazen: Officer as well as Otis Blackwell: Warhorse.

The Regiment’s Last Stand will be available to all players for free starting July 2nd, 2026 at 08:00 UTC.

Structure Overview

• Permanent

• Chapters: 4

• Rewards: 8

• Otis Blackwell: Warhorse (Hunter, Avatar)

• Ambrose Hazen: Officer (Hunter, Avatar)

• Ambrose Hazen: Enlisted (Hunter)

• Intrinsic Sin: Precision (Uppercut Precision)

• Earned Their Stripes (Title)

• Buckle Up (Charm)

Let Us Prey (Premium)

“Someday, you’ll learn. But that will only happen when I decide it’s time to teach you.” - Marrow Hawk

Let Us Prey is a brand-new, permanent premium Story Challenge that focuses on the thrill of the hunt seen through the eyes of the apex predator known as Marrow Hawk. This Story Challenge features a dozen cosmetic rewards for you to unlock and enjoy, including Marrow Hawk (Legendary Hunter) or the gruesome Baneful Snarl (Sparks).

Let Us Prey will be available for purchase in the game at a later point in Update 2.8.1.

Structure Overview

• Permanent

• Chapters: 4

• Rewards: 11

• Marrow Hawk (Legendary Hunter, Avatar, Frame)

• Baneful Snarl (Sparks, Sparks Sniper, Sparks Silencer)

• Primal Promise (Throwing Spear)

• Stag Breaker (Bomb Launcher)

• Marrow Drinker (Badge)

• Incisors (Charm)

• Eye on the Target (Equipment Animation for the Throwing Spear)

“Corrupted Cargo” Community Event

Backstory  

When the 26th Regiment arrived in the bayou, they thought they could make easy work of the Corruption, clean up the area, and return home heroes. Instead, they faced a waking nightmare. Their leaders succumbed to the chaos and madness, becoming twisted versions of themselves, and many were massacred. Now, only a few determined soldiers remain, hopeful they can still make a difference. Using the balloon that once provided their Regiment with supplies, get as many Bounty Tokens out of the area as possible. Earn the goodwill of Desolation’s Delegate—who funded the 26th Regiment’s mission for reasons of his own—by extracting bounties and other loot via balloon. The Delegate will make sure your hard work is rewarded. 

The Event mainly focuses on extracting cargo from the Stronghold with the Cargo Balloons, with each activity below giving you points. The quicker the points rack up, the quicker the rewards unlock!  

Points System  

Every extract counts toward the collective effort. A certain number of points can be earned for completing the following actions:  

• Extract with a Bounty Token via Cargo Balloon - 5 pts 

• Extract with a Bounty Token - 2 pts 

• Extract with any Cargo Crate - 1 pts 

 

Rewards  

The rewards up for grabs are as follows:  

• Stage 1: 5,000 Hunt Dollars & 2,000 Event Points 

• Stage 2: 5,000 Hunt Dollars, 2,000 Event Points & Ceremonial Remedy (Recovery Shot) 

• Stage 3: 5,000 Hunt Dollars, 2,000 Event Points & Player Profile Card Title “The Patron”  

The redeem codes for these rewards will only be available for a limited amount of time so make sure to keep an eye out on our website and our social media for when the rewards are unlocked for each stage.  

Happy Hunting!

Hunters,

Update 2.8.1 is now live! You will find description below.

Make sure to check again tomorrow for the start of Road to Hell: Chapter 2, which will bring the arrival of the Cargo Balloon. You'll also be able to witness the tragedy of the 26th Regiment's downfall up close in the free Story Challenge "The Regiment's Last Stand."

There will be a separate announcement for Chapter 2 on July 2nd.

Gunplay

The Inventory Rework opened new possibilities and incentivized greater loadout diversity, though some new pain points have been noted. We've seen the feedback and are bringing the first set in a series of changes aimed to fine tune the system further. We’ll continue observing player feedback and weapon data to ensure the arsenal will slowly but steadily find its new balance. What we have seen so far is very encouraging, but there is still more work left to do and some equipment has not yet fully settled as players keep experimenting with new combinations.

Shotguns

We've adjusted the reserve ammo of most shotguns, increasing the amount full-size shotguns carry while reducing sawn-off shotguns.

• Auto-5

• Basic from 6 to 8

• Flechette from 6 to 8

• Slugs from 4 to 5

• Penny Shot from 9 to 12

• Rival 78

• Basic from 8 to 12

• Flechette from 8 to 12

• Dragon Breath from 8 to 12

• Slugs from 5 to 8

• Penny Shot from 12 to 18

• Homestead 78

• Basic from 8 to 12

• Flechette from 8 to 12

• Dragon Breath from 8 to 12

• Slugs from 5 to 8

• Penny Shot from 12 to 18

• Romero 77 Alamo

• Basic from 5 to 12

• Dragon Breath from 5 to 12

• Slugs from 3 to 8

• Penny Shot from 8 to 18

• Starshell from 3 to 8

• Slate

• Basic from 6 to 12

• Dragon Breath from 6 to 12

• Slugs from 4 to 8

• Penny Shot from 9 to 18

• Specter 1882

• Basic from 10 to 12

• Flechette from 10 to 12

• Dragon Breath from 10 to 12

• Slugs from 6 to 8

• Penny Shot from 15 to 18

• Terminus

• Basic from 8 to 12

• Flechette from 8 to 12

• Dragon Breath from 8 to 12

• Slugs from 5 to 8

• Penny Shot from 12 to 18

• Rival 78 Shorty

• Basic from 6 to 4

• Flechette from 6 to 4

• Dragon Breath from 6 to 4

• Slugs from 4 to 3

• Penny Shot from 9 to 6/list]

• Romero 77 Shorty

• Basic from 5*2 to 2*2

• Dragon Breath from 5*2 to 2*2

• Slugs from 3*2 to 1*2

• Penny Shot from 8*2 to 3*2

• Starshell from 3*2 to 1*2

• Specter 1882 Shorty

• Basic from 8 to 4

• Flechette from 8 to 4

• Dragon Breath from 8 to 4

• Slugs from 5 to 3

• Penny Shot from 12 to 6

• Terminus Shorty

• Basic from 6 to 4

• Flechette from 6 to 4

• Dragon Breath from 6 to 4

• Slugs from 4 to 3

• Penny Shot from 9 to 6

Dev Note: With sawn-off shotguns becoming Size 2, they now have become an enticing choice with few downsides. To make them feel more fitting in the Size 2 category, we've decided to reduce their reserve ammo across the board.

Full-size shotguns, on the other hand, have stagnated, dropping a little in usage with the recent changes. To strengthen their position and give players that still want to build their loudouts around shotguns viable options, we’ve added reserve ammo to full-size shotguns across the board, making them a stronger alternative compared to the sawn-off shotguns.

Alongside the ammo changes we've adjusted the prices of some shotguns:

• Terminus: 238 -> 168

• Terminus Shorty: 218 -> 148

• Slate: 333 -> 313

• Slate Riposte: 343 -> 323

• Rival 78: 150 -> 170

• Rival 78 Trauma: 160 -> 180

• Rival 78 Shorty: 125 -> 145

• Rival 78 Mace: 135 -> 155

Other Changes

Springfield 1866

• Increased Damage from 132 to 139

• Increased High Velocity Damage from 126 to 132

• Increased Explosive Damage from 123 to 125

Springfield 1866 Shorty

• Increased Damage from 130 to 135

• Increased High Velocity Damage from 123 to 128

• Increased Explosive Damage from 123 to 125

Dev Note: With Dumdum Ammo becoming Scarce, the Springfield has been struggling as an option compared to the other Size 4 weapons. To help with this we're increasing the damage, strengthening its positioning as a cheap Size 4 weapon with plenty extra ammo available.

Berthier 1892

• Reduced Damage from 132 to 128

• Reduced Spitzer Damage from 113 to 109

Dev Note: With its new place as a 3-slot, the Berthier quickly jumped up as a very strong option that can be combined with other powerful secondary weapons. While this was the core idea behind the new Inventory Slot system, the Berthier simply stood out as being strong. With these changes, the Berthier should make its reduced power level feel more fitting compared to other 3-slot choices, giving other weapons a chance to shine as well.

Nitro Express
No longer has any random deviation (similar to how we balance Slugs on shotguns) over longer distances when firing from ADS to help with hits at medium to long distances.

“Shadow Leap” Trait
Interaction time reduced from 4 to 3 seconds to make it snappier to use.

Mako 1895

• Slightly increased reserve ammo:

• Basic/FMJ/Explosive from 8 to 10

Player Profile Customization - DLC Hunter Avatars

Have you been customizing your Player Profile Cards? If so, we have good news for you: With Chapter 2 of Road to Hell, we are adding several Avatars from some much-loved DLC. This means if you own one of the DLC listed below, then you will automatically receive the corresponding Avatar with this release.

We are working on having an Avatar available for every Legendary Hunter from our collection of DLC. The team have been working hard on making some of your favorites, and we wanted to launch these as soon as we had a batch ready so you weren’t left waiting. Rest assured that Avatars from the rest of the DLC containing Legendary Hunters will be available through other updates across this year and early next year. Creating and importing Avatars for every DLC is a huge workload for our artists and backend teams, so we appreciate your patience and understanding, and hope you like this first batch for now!

The following DLC will be available with their Avatar for your Player Profile Cards:

#DLC NameLegendary Hunter
1Legends of the BayouThe Bone Doctor
2Weird Sister
3The PhantomThe Phantom
4Llorona's HeirLlorona's Heir
5The ResearcherThe Researcher
6The RatThe Rat
7Zhong KuiDead Blessing
8Zhong Kui
9The RevenantThe Revenant
10RoninThe Ronin
11The Trick ShooterCarter
12Spirit of NianNorth Star
13The Sovereign
14The Prodigal DaughterThe Prodigal Daughter
15The CommittedMonroe
16Cold BloodedThe Reptilian
17Meridian TurncoatThe Turncoat
18Fear the ReaperThe Reaper
19Ghost Face RampageGhost Face
20The Ghost of Blanchett GravesAngel of Death
21Cry of the Caged BirdLilith
22The Madness of MontresorMontresor
23The Heart of Lower DeSalleLady Lewis
24It Takes a RogueThe Ironclad
25Twice a RenegadeThe Mercenary

To get them in your game, you just need to make sure that you own the DLC and install the latest update.

• Fixed rare crashes that could occur, especially on Xbox

• Fixed an exploit where Tarot Card effects could be stacked/multiplied intentionally using a temporary disconnect

• Fixed an exploit where players could find a way to bypass the Tools and Consumables selection during the loadout preparation, granting access to bring a 9th item (hidden visually until using the one appearing in the loadout)

• Fixed some edge case spots where players could get semi-stuck and/or vault when they were not meant to be

• Fixed a bug where cancelling a reload of dual wield weapons leads to user not being able to aim down sights

• Fixed an issue where a newly hired Hunter is not automatically selected in the Hunter screen while in a team

• Fixed an issue where the sweetener sound was too prominent for Legendary Skins

• Fixed a bug where the “Blast Sense” Trait had a delay before activating when players entered Dark Sight

• Fixed a bug where the bullet drop indicator at the bottom of the scope was missing on the Mosin-Nagant Sniper and Lebel 1886 Marksman when using Standard Ammo

• Fixed a bug where the tooltip for certain ammunition types displayed the internal @-string instead of the correct localized text

• Partially fixed a bug where progress for the "Restore Health for yourself or your teammates" challenge was not tracked correctly

Hunters,

Have you been customizing your Player Profile Cards? If so, we have good news for you: With the upcoming Update 2.8.1., we are adding several Avatars from some much-loved DLC. This means if you own one of the DLC listed below, then you will automatically receive the corresponding Avatar once the update is live.

We are working on having an Avatar available for every Legendary Hunter from our collection of DLC. The team have been working hard on making some of your favorites, and we wanted to launch these as soon as we had a batch ready so you weren't left waiting. Rest assured that Avatars from the rest of the DLC containing Legendary Hunters will be available through other updates across this year and early next year. Creating and importing Avatars for every DLC is a huge workload for our artists and backend teams, so we appreciate your patience and understanding, and hope you like this first batch for now!

The following DLC will be available with their Avatar for your Player Profile Cards:

• Legends of the Bayou (The Bone Doctor & Weird Sister)

• The Phantom (The Phantom)

• Llorona's Heir (Llorona's Heir)

• The Researcher (The Researcher)

• The Rat (The Rat)

• Zhong Kui (Dead Blessing & Zhong Kui)

• The Revenant (The Revenant)

• Ronin (Ronin)

• The Trick Shooter (Carter)

• Spirit of Nian (North Star & The Sovereign)

• The Prodigal Daughter (The Prodigal Daughter)

• The Committed (Monroe)

• Cold Blooded (The Reptilian)

• Meridian Turncoat (The Turncoat)

• Fear the Reaper (The Reaper)

• Ghost Face Rampage (Ghost Face)

• The Ghost of Blanchett Graves (Angel of Death)

• Cry of the Caged Bird (Lilith)

• The Madness of Montresor (Montresor)

• The Heart of Lower DeSalle (Lady Lewis)

• It Takes a Rogue (The Ironclad)

• Twice a Renegade (The Mercenary) – Coming soon! Wishlist here - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4719180/Hunt_Showdown_1896__Twice_a_Renegade

To get them in your game, you just need to make sure that you own the DLC and you update your game when Update 2.8.1 goes live on July 1st. This is a separate smaller update before Chapter 2 comes out which is on the 2nd July. For Steam players, we currently have a huge sale going on at the moment, so now is a great time to pick up that DLC you've always wanted! Check it out here.

Update your Avatar tomorrow and be ready for the release of Chapter 2 Road to Hell releasing on July 2nd!

Your Hunt: Showdown 1896 team

Hailing from a broken home, Miriam Conly relied on her aim to bring game home for dinner. When an army recruiter showed up in town, It didn’t take much to disguise herself as a young man and enlist in the 26th Regiment—until Whitlaw turned his gun on her.

She quickly became known as The Mercenary, selling military secrets to other Hunters.

Wishlist the new DLC, Twice a Renegade, now - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4719180/Hunt_Showdown_1896__Twice_a_Renegade/

We're live, Hunters!

Join us for another Developer Live Stream as the team guides you through the next chapter of the Event and answers some of your questions.

The Road to Hell is far from over.🎈

Watch on:
Twitch
YouTube

Introducing Cargo Balloon, a dynamic new in-world objective arriving with Chapter 2 of Road to Hell.

Open the valves. Secure the cargo. Release the balloon.

Watch the trailer now.

Hunters,

The forecast for the weekend is Clear Skies and Double Hunter XP.

Clear sightlines across the hunting grounds level the playing field for any loadout. Calibrate your scopes and trust your aim. It's time to chase those Prestige rewards!

Hunters,

Update 2.8.0.3 is now live. You will find the list of changes and fixes below.


• Increased the Uppercut base damage with basic, FMJ, and Incendiary Ammo to 126


Dev note: With this change, the Uppercut regains some of its previous appeal and moves towards its old power level, especially compared to its new main competitor, the Haymaker. We will continue to balance weapons based on your feedback on the Inventory Slot Rework and expect more changes coming during Road to Hell.




• Fixed a dedicated server crash

• Fixed an Xbox crash caused by gamepad disconnect and reconnect

• Fixed the continued fire of the Maxim M1895 after extraction

• Partially fixed the delays for traits that involve using Dark Sight, including Blast Sense.

• The delays have improved, but we are still working on a definitive fix.

• Fixed the Uppercut Special Ammo reserve ammo count (from 9 to 12)

Hunters,

Update 2.8.0.2 is now live.

• Fixed a critical localization issue affecting the Chinese language