Crytek has just rolled out the Hunt Showdown 1896 version 2.1.1 update for both console and PC players. This fresh update tweaks the weekly challenges and tidies up several pesky bugs. Plus, it welcomes the Harvest of Ghosts content into the regular game progression. Let’s dive into the details found in the patch notes for Hunt Showdown 1896 update 2.1.1.
Initially launched in 2019 for PC and Xbox One, Hunt Showdown made its way to PS4 in February 2020. Fast forward to August, and the game extended its reach to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S alongside the new 1896 update. Sadly, this marked the end of support for the older PS4 and Xbox One versions.
Highlights of the Update
- Harvest of Ghosts Ends: The Harvest of Ghosts content has now been woven into the regular progression.
- Weekly Challenges: There’s a refreshed set of challenges ready for players to tackle.
General Updates
A host of new weapons, along with their variants and custom ammo, have been introduced to the regular progression lineup. Here’s a breakdown:
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Rifles:
- Maynard Sniper and its Dumdum and High Velocity ammo are all accessible at Bloodline Rank 1.
- Centennial Pointman holds its spot as the fifth unlock in the Centennial family.
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Shotguns:
- Auto-4 Shorty joins as the second unlock within the Auto-5 family.
- Rival 78 Mace is the third unlock in the Rival 78 family.
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Special:
- The Bomb Launcher enters at Bloodline Rank 1. A note from the developers mentions that to unlock the Bomb Lance, you’ll need to rack up 600 XP using Bomb Launcher family items since the Bomb Launcher serves as a solid secondary weapon choice.
- Consumables:
- Dark Dynamite Satchel becomes available at Bloodline Rank 46.
Nvidia Inspector
With this latest update, the use of Nvidia Profile Inspector is now limited to maintain a fair playing field.
Bug Fixes
UI Enhancements:
- Resolved an issue where a cursor would annoyingly linger during gameplay on PC. Though, there’s one remaining cursor issue related to alt-tabbing that will be sorted in a future update.
- Store updates include clearer communication to help prevent accidental purchases, and now, all prices are displayed accurately outside of bundle pop-ups.
- To enhance user experience, double-clicking on the Bundle Store page has been disabled, with a confirmation pop-up now available to clarify spending.
- Corrected the glitch where Skins could shift locations, preventing the wrong Skin from being purchased.
- Discounts are now displayed correctly on the "Buy" button shortcut.
- A temporary fix was put in place to prevent hotkeys from triggering during search. A thorough rework is planned for the next update.
Additional Fixes:
- A pesky memory leak related to toggling the map has been squashed.
- A rare crash during the ready-up or matchmaking process was fixed.
- Resolved a freezing issue that sometimes happened upon entering Bounty Clash.
- A bug that caused low-resolution textures was addressed.
- Mended an error where some Xbox users saw black artifacts with the Dark Sight Boost effect.
- Cleared up the error in team bonuses, faulty weapon renders, and HDR issues with Dark Sight.
- Addressed problems with missing animations, filters not activating, shortcuts disappearing, and other similar hiccups.
Overall, players should experience smoother gameplay and fewer hiccups thanks to these fixes. It’s always a relief to see these updates rolling out, enhancing our gaming experience with Hunt Showdown. You can catch all these changes and more directly from the Hunt Showdown patch notes thread on Reddit.
