Hunt: Showdown's New-Gen Console Update Arrives In August, Rendering Last-Gen Versions Unplayable (2024)

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What is the update for hunt showdown 2024? ›

Crytek is pleased to announce the long-awaited upgrade for “Hunt: Showdown” will be launching on 15^th August, 2024. The update will bring with it a new map, CRYENGINE version 5.11, and performance improvements for PC & console versions of the game, as well as new UI/UX design and much more.

The launch of 'Hunt: Showdown 1896' on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S brings with it the deprecation of the old title on the last generation platforms. This means that beyond August 15^th, the original 'Hunt: Showdown' will no longer be playable on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

CRYENGINE 5.11

Console players will also see native 4K & 60fps support on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and 60fps and 2k for Xbox Series S, all in glorious HDR. 'Hunt: Showdown 1896' Key Features: New Era of Hunt – 'Hunt: Showdown 1896' takes the fight to a whole new Colorado biome with new map, Mammon's Gulch.

Hunt: Showdown has no sequel in the works, and developer Crytek wants things to stay that way. In a new interview with Rock Paper Shotgun, general manager David Fifield stated that no immediate follow-up was in development, in part because the studio doesn't want it to impact the original game's player base.

Hunt was initially planned to be a free-to-play game, however, Adams emphasized that the game would still have the quality and size of a "AAA" title.

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Legendary Hunters

A Legendary Hunter always comes with 3 random Traits which are worth at least 7 Upgrade Points and an empty inventory. Acquiring a Legendary Hunter for the first time also automatically recruits one Hunter with that skin for free.

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a competitive first-person PvP bounty hunting game with heavy PvE elements, from the makers of Crysis. Set in the darkest corners of the world, it packs the thrill of survival games into match-based format.

Yes. Xbox Series S deliver next-generation capabilities powered by the Xbox Velocity Architecture, such as faster loading, the ability to seamlessly switch between multiple games with Quick Resume, richer and more dynamic worlds, and frame rates up to 120 FPS.

One of the exciting new features of the Xbox Series X|S console family is the ability to run games at 120 FPS, providing a smoother experience than previous generations that capped out at 60 FPS.

Can you boost FPS on Xbox Series S? ›

Enable FPS boost in the compatibility settings for the game: In My games & apps, highlight the game desired, and then press Menu > Manage game & add-ons > Compatibility options. Enable FPS boost.

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