Hunt: Showdown 1896 News

Hunters,

Below are the notes for Update 1.7.2.2.

This update is mostly aimed at adding features tied to the upcoming Twitch drops campaign. Aside from this, we have some bug fixes for you with this update.

• Fixed a bug that prevented players from consistently placing beartraps.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused elements of the UI to be missing.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the “hot” news pop-up to appear when returning to the lobby after a match.
  
• Fixed a bug that prevented the confirmation pop up from appearing when claiming the last part of the Dark Tribute.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused players to appear empty handed or to have the wrong item in their hands in the 3rd person perspective. In some cases, this could present as some unusual kills and unexplainable kills (example, being shot through a wall but the death screen shows a beartrap).
  
• Fixed an audio issues tied to Dark Tribute. The audio tied to this feature will now play as intended.
  
• Fixed the “Make Deal” button to display the correct text instead of a UI_String.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused issue with the UI in the lobby screen (incorrect spacing for the tabs at the top of the screen).
  
• Fixed a bug that caused a Dark tribute pop up to appear twice in instances where you have unlocked the Legendary Hunter.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the EXP text of the Dark tribute to not be correctly aligned with the rest of the UI.
  
• Corrected the stats shown for the Poison Trip mines. ‘Damage’ text has been updated to “Damage per tick” and the value has correct to show as 10, instead of the current 13 (this is not a change to the stats, just the details displayed as they were incorrect).
  

~Happy Hunting!

Hunters,

We will be bringing down the PC Servers on Tuesday, February 22nd @ 9 AM CET for maintenance.

If you are playing at this time, please make sure to extract to save your Hunter and match progression.

Estimated Downtime: ~2 Hours

We'll update this post once the PC Servers are back online.

Thanks
~The Hunt Team

Hunters,

We will soon be marking four years of monster-slaying in the bayou, and as part of our fourth-anniversary celebrations, we're launching a new Twitch Drops event!

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This new Twitch Drops event starts on Wednesday, February 23rd 3pm UTC, and runs through to March 1st 3pm UTC. By watching Hunt on participating Twitch channels, you can earn a host of extra-special rewards.



If you don't know already, Twitch Drops are in-game rewards that you can earn simply by watching streamers playing Hunt during this event. All you have to do is connect your Twitch account to your game account, and you're ready to go. You can also join in by streaming Hunt yourself so your viewers can earn Twitch Drops. Find out how to connect your accounts as a viewer or streamer, and further details about the event, by checking out our FAQ.

We're proud to have a growing network of awesome Hunt: Showdown streaming partners, so if you're looking for some of the most insightful streamers, check out our list here.

[h2]Introducing New Legendary Hunter "Steel Eyed"[/h2]

We have an extra special selection of rewards for you to earn during this event, and top of the tree is our new Legendary Hunter, "Steel Eyed," a lost and lonesome outlaw who finds their skills at home in the bayou….



"Dust settles on the graves of the unwary, and the trail will eventually lead you to your death. This is the mantra of Red Descot, murmured through mountain passes, dry gullies, and blasted prairie. It was a lonesome journey, headed nowhere and running from everything. That was until the call to hunt came: the call for all Red's grit and anguish to serve a higher purpose."

Find out how you can earn Steel Eyed and four Legendary Weapons by watching participating streams with our schedule below.

[h2]Twitch Drops Schedule[/h2]

Participation in this event is open to everyone, so be sure to connect your accounts so you don't miss your shot to earn all those sweet rewards.

[h3]Drop 23rd Feb[/h3]
· Drop #1 watch for 90 mins and get the Martiny-Henry IC1 Riposte "Bingham Brash"

[h3]Drop 24th Feb[/h3]
· Drop #2 watch for 90 mins and get the Schofield revolver "Ten Paces"

[h3]Drop 25th Feb[/h3]
· Drop #3 watch for 90 mins and get the Springfield 1866 "Old Tusk"

[h3]Drop 26th Feb- 1st March[/h3]
· Drop #4 Watch for 120 min (2 hours) between 26th – 1st March to get the Hunting Bow "Sinners Sinew"

[h3]Drop 27th Feb – 1st March[/h3]
· Drop #5 after unlocking Drop #4 AND watching 180 min (3 hours) you can unlock the Legendary Hunter Louisiana Outlaw Steel Eyed.


And remember to follow our' Night of the Hunter' partners, who will be streaming during the event.

Thank you for joining us for four awesome years of Hunt, and we’re looking forward to many more. Whether you're watching or streaming, we hope you enjoy this latest Twitch Drops event.

Stay tuned to the usual channels for news on more Hunt: Showdown fourth anniversary celebrations and events.

See you in the birthday bayou,

- Your Hunt: Showdown Community Team


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Don't own Hunt yet? Get your copy for PC on Steam or from the Crytek shop. For Xbox, head to the MicrosoftStore, and for PS4, find Hunt on the PlayStationStore.

Got queries or questions? Stop by our social media channels and let us know:

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Hunters,

The 4 year anniversary of Hunt is upon us and we have some celebrating to do!

Join us on the 23rd Feb to celebrate #4yearsOfHunt with our Anniversary Twitch Drops💜 where you can unlock some awesome Legendary weapons and a new Legendary Hunter!

[h3]The Drops are open to all streamers! [/h3]

Come join the party next week, everyone is invited!

• Drop #1 23rd February: Watch any Hunt: Showdown stream for 90 minutes to unlock the Martini-Henry IC1 Riposte "Bingham Brash"
  
  
• Drop #2 24th February: Watch any Hunt: Showdown stream for 90 minutes to unlock the Scottfield Model 3 "Ten Paces"
  
  
• Drop #3 25th February: Watch any Hunt: Showdown stream for 90 minutes to unlock the Springfield 1866 "Old Tusk"
  
  
• Drop #4 26th February – 1st March: Watch any Hunt: Showdown stream for 120 minutes to unlock the Hunting Bow “Sinners Sinew"
  
  
• Drop #5 27th February – 1st March: Claim Drop #4 and watch any Hunt: Showdown stream for 180 minutes to unlock the Legendary Hunter Louisiana Outlaw, Steel Eyed
  

More details and a full FAQ to come next week.


*Please note: Billy will not available during this drops campaign. However, Billy will make his return to the Bayou later this year, so keep an eye out for updates in the future.

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