Hunt: Showdown 1896 reveals new event and a limited time game mode, coming this Halloween
Crytek is pleased is pleased to announce that a new game mode ‘Bounty Clash’ as well as a new in-game event ‘Harvest of Ghosts’ are coming to Hunt: Showdown 1896 for all players this Halloween. Bounty Clash will be available from Wednesday October 16th to Sunday October 20th and then appear every weekend during the ‘Harvest of Ghosts’ event. The Harvest of Ghosts in-game event will run between October 16th to November 25th and is bustling with new treats for players to get their hands on.
Watch the official Event Trailer now.
New game mode
Introducing Bounty Clash a new experimental game mode where fast paced action is key. Players will spawn in a random compound with a dead boss target awaiting banishment with a token available to pick up, players will have to defeat other teams to get to it, games are quick and ruthless as you’ll need to fight off enemies, rush to the token and extract all within 15 minutes of game time!
Hunters will be taken into the game mode from their roster, so the stakes are even higher than ever before, you’ll be fighting across one of the stunning compounds from either Mammon’s Gulch or Stillwater bayou which have been uniquely adapted for the mode. Players will be matchmaked according to their MMR but this won’t be affected by the Bounty Clash match outcomes.
Rush – Fight – Extract – Repeat and enjoy the thrill of this brand-new limited time game mode!
‘Harvest of Ghosts’ event
Corruption has entered a new phase, with two Incursions active for the first time in memory. This unprecedented circumstance has birthed a new and wicked season called Harvest of Ghosts.
A new Hunter called ‘Harvest’ has tampered with the forces behind Dark Sight, and become something of its ‘avatar’, as the destruction of the Harvest of Ghosts grows, so does he. Rare tools are his creation (Dark Dynamite, Satchel) and are available to Hunters for a high price. He’s drawn to him all manner of Hunters who would weaponize the Corruption, and they take dark powers under the Pact of Omens.
The trio of Pacts clash and fight for survival in the ‘Harvest of Ghosts’ haunted autumn, where any Hunter can be sent to their grave, or rise from it once again.
Key features
‘Harvest of Ghosts’ introduces exciting new mechanics and pacts to Hunt: Showdown 1896 as players hunt for Event Points for progress and Pledge Marks used to unlock new powers. Progressing through the event, players will unlock access to new weapons and equipment and plenty of additional rewards.
Hunters will find Sealed Rewards at multiple locations and earn Pledge Marks, with a maximum of 4 per one mission. Players can pledge to one of the three Pacts and gain Pact Traits changing up the gameplay and providing new tactics during the ‘Harvest of Ghosts’ event.
Wilderness Pact
The Wilderness Pact carries on their fight to protect the land, against those tampering with Dark Sight so that their meddling doesn’t spread Corruption further.
Wilderness Traits such as Surefoot and Beastface make your Hunter more mobile and equipped for exploration.
The Pact Of Omens
Weaponize the Corruption: The Pact of Omens harnesses powers within Dark Sight to inflict harm and horror upon their enemies, wreaking havoc upon all.
The Pact of Omens’ Traits – Blast Sense and Pain Sense gift your Hunter with sharpened senses that allow tactical advantages in both sound and sight.
Smugglers Pact
The Smugglers Pact try to take the Dark Sight objects for themselves and unleash the firepower of new contraband from around the world.
The Smuggler Pact Traits – Gunrunner and Greyhound heavily arm your Hunter and allow for fast Map traversal.
‘Harvest of Ghosts’ also bring along new weapons, variants and equipment, further altering how players approach their hunt:
- Bomb Launcher – a compact weapon which fires an explosive harpoon and can switch between two ammo types.
- Maynard Sniper – a high damage scoped rifle with a two-staged reload.
- Auto-4 Short – a shortened variant of a semi-automatic shotgun.
- Centennial Pointman – a lever-action repeating rifle with high muzzle velocity with a shortened stock and mid-to-long-range scope.
- Rival 78 Mace – a shortened variant of double barrel high damage shotgun with a read bludgeon attached.
- Dark Dynamite Satchel – a bundle of dynamite sticks with remote detonation through Dark Sight, attachable to walls and floors.
More exciting changes and rewards are introduced along with a Hand Crossbow Revive Bolt and will be further highlighted upon release of ‘Harvest of Ghosts’, October 16th 2024 on PC, PlayStation 5, & Xbox Series X|S.
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Adrian Gunning Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.
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