With over 20,000 players simultaneously at peak times on Steam and years full of updates with new content, a successor to Hunt: Showdown is likely coming soon.
What kind of game is this? Hunt: Showdown is a PvEvP horror shooter developed by the German company Crytek, released in full version in 2019. In the game, you hunt down bounties and fight against mutants and zombie-like opponents as well as other teams.
Unlike in a battle royale, there isn’t just one winning team at the end. Players can leave the area early and protect their character from death. While a major update for the game is on the way, a successor could already be in the works.
Here you can watch the trailer for Hunt: Showdown:
Whether it’s a new update or a successor, it’s going to be big
What is now known? Hunt: Showdown is anything but harmless, which is why the game requires an age restriction. This exists in the USA and is provided by the ESRB. A new title named Hunt: Showdown 1896 has now appeared there.
There is also a description for the game’s rating. The title is classified as an adult game. It states that Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a “first-person monster hunting game set in an imaginative version of the Victorian era.”
Furthermore, it says: “Players use bats, clubs, brass knuckles, and pistols to kill zombie-like creatures and human opponents. The fights are underscored by impact sounds, gunshots, and splashes of blood.”
Moreover, it was crucial for the rating: “With some weapons, players can smash zombies’ heads or sever their limbs. One type of zombie explodes in blood and guts when killed; another type wears human skin as a cloak.”
What else is known about Hunt: Showdown 1896? The game is set to be released on PC, PS5, and XBOX Series S|X and contains blood, gore, violence, as well as in-game purchases.
Will there be a successor? Whether a successor is really coming with Hunt: Showdown 1896 remains unclear. There is also the possibility that the announced update, which is supposed to greatly expand the game on August 15, is so comprehensive that it necessitated a new age rating. Usually, ratings are not given for small updates, such as a new boss or a new weapon in the game.
The year also speaks for this. Hunt: Showdown actually takes place in 1895, just one year before the potential successor. So, it is possible that Hunt: Showdown 1896 could just be “Hunt: Showdown 2.0.”
The major update promises, in any case, many improvements, new content, and an engine update, which will also lead to some players being unable to play the game anymore. You can find all information about the update, which is supposed to be released on August 15, in our article: The currently largest shooter from Germany receives important next-gen upgrade, locks out some buyers
