Hunt: Showdow 1896 New Content to Introduce Hellborn, Scorched Earth Event and More Once It Releases on Aug. 15
Crytek’s game engine upgrade to Hunt: Showdown is happening this August 15, which means that those on last-gen (PS4, Xbox One), the game will stop working to make way for its newer, shinier sibling. Called “Hunt: Showdown 1896,” the title update will not only bring graphical improvements, but a slew of new content as well.
Hunt: Showdow 1896 New Content:
Highlights:
- New event: Scorched Earth
- New Wild Target: Hellborn
- New Map: Mammon’s Gulch
- New Weapons: 1865 Carbine, Infantry 73L base rifle with a sniper variant
- New Tools: Bear Traps, Crossbow Deadeye scoped variant
- New Weekly Challenge System – Better supports players joining the action mid-Event
- Battle Pass: Will feature both free and premium rewards
In the press release, Crytek has announced the latest in-game event titled “Scorched Earth.” Alongside it, there’s also a new Wild Target called teh Hellborn. This new target will be prowling the “tortured peaks” of the brand-new map Mammon’s Gulch.
Hellborn
An amalgam of fire and flesh and a source of immense heat, the Hellborn can be tracked audibly by listening in Dark Sight.
Boiled up from the depths of Mammon’s Gulch, this new Wild Target can be found at multiple locations, stalking the land until provoked into explosive response.
Posing an entirely new threat, the Hellborn moves frantically to slag trespassing Hunters , scorching everything in its considerable reach.
Be warned—the Hellborn is best dispatched quickly, as its raging howls attract the attention of other Hunters across the Gulch, multiplying the threat minute by minute
Event Pacts
Attempting to impose order, The Lawful Pact look to establish Hunter authority in the Gulch under Wyatt Preston’s command.
Making their first appearance, The Wilderness Pact puts no trust in the law. They have stepped out of their wild and remote haunts to defend the integrity of the mountain ranges and punish those who corrupt or exploit them.
Meanwhile, The Demented Pact have resurfaced under the cover of darkness, following signs of this new Corruption with twisted hearts. They seek to nurture and multiply the new wonders the Sculptor has wrought.
Players are able to pledge to their chosen Pacts at the Supply Points, which grants them an exclusive Trait enabling fresh gameplay opportunities. Some existing Traits also gain bonus Conditional Trait Effects for Hunters who pledge to specific Pacts.
The Wilderness Pact Traits
Surefoot (New)—sprint with primed throwables or while using a First Aid Kit
Beastface (Conditional Trait Effect)—avoid triggering animals or breaking branches
Frontiersman (Conditional Trait Effect)—gain an extra Pledge Mark for the first 30 Event Points collected per Mission
The Lawful Pact Traits
Peacekeeper—restore an empty Health Chunk after looting a dead Hunter
Packmule (Conditional Trait Effect)—find extra ammo when looting dead Hunters
Vigilant (Conditional Trait Effect)—double the range of Dark Sight
The Demented Pact Traits
Berserker – boost melee damage
Adrenaline (Conditional Trait Effect) – 25% speed boost for 20 seconds when at critical health
Ghoul (Conditional Trait Effect)—restore health when damaging a Boss Target or Wild Target
Hunters will also be able to earn Event Pledge Marks and acquire additional boons and rewards, with the ability to carry up to 4 Pledge Marks at a time.
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Once the patch is live, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. Don’t forget, this will replace the last-gen versions, and once the patch is out, only the current-gen versions (as a free upgrade to existing game owners) will be playable.
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