Hunt Showdown Player Count and Stats (2024)

Game Description

“Hunt: Showdown” is a first-person multiplayer horror shooter game developed and published by Crytek. It was released in early access on February 22, 2018, for Microsoft Windows, and later on August 27, 2019, for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Set in the late 1800s in a dark and eerie Louisiana swampland, “Hunt: Showdown” combines elements of a competitive multiplayer shooter with PvE (player versus environment) and horror elements. Players take on the roles of “hunters,” who are tasked with tracking down and eliminating dangerous supernatural creatures known as “bosses.”

The game is played in rounds, with up to ten players divided into teams of two or solo hunters. Each team or solo player enters the map with the objective of finding and killing one of the monstrous bosses that lurk within the dark and treacherous environment. However, the bosses are not the only threats. The map is filled with hostile AI-controlled creatures, called “the infected,” that can attack both players and other NPCs, making every encounter a tense and dangerous experience.

As players search for the boss, they must be stealthy and cautious to avoid other hunters, as well as the infected. The game employs a “dark sight” mechanic, allowing players to see supernatural clues that lead them closer to the boss’s location. The closer they get, the stronger the clues become, but using the dark sight also exposes them to other players, making it a risky decision.

Once a team or player has successfully killed the boss, they must banish its soul to claim a bounty. However, the banishing process reveals their location to all remaining players on the map, turning the situation into a high-stakes showdown. Other players can try to interrupt the banishing process and steal the bounty for themselves, leading to intense player-versus-player combat and ambushes.

The game’s unique blend of horror, survival, and PvP elements creates a tense and nerve-wracking atmosphere, where every decision matters, and the outcome of each match is uncertain until the final moments. The game’s dark and haunting visuals, coupled with its atmospheric audio design, further contribute to its immersive and chilling experience.

“Hunt: Showdown” is supported by regular updates, adding new content, weapons, hunters, and maps to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging for players. It has received positive reviews for its innovative gameplay mechanics, unique setting, and intense multiplayer encounters, making it a standout title in the competitive multiplayer shooter genre.

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• Hunt Showdown Update 1.7.0.1 Patch Notes for November 23, 11/23/21