Hunt: Showdown 1896
Crytek’s gothic-western extraction shooter: hunt bosses in the bayou, banish, and get out before other hunters take your bounty. It’s peaking again on the two-week Twitch Drops campaign and Blood Testament Chapter 2.
Why it’s trending: the Fall Twitch Drops campaign runs Oct 26 - Nov 9 with five reward windows (Supply Crates, skins, a Legendary Hunter) timed to Stream-o-Ween — while Blood Testament Chapter 2 brought back the Inferno wildfire modifier and new Bloodweavers.
Twitch Drops windows
| Dates | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Oct 30 - Nov 2 | Supply Crates at 1/2/3 hours; Leap of Faith (Legendary Stamina Shot skin) at 4 hours |
| Nov 2 - 4 | Supply Crates + random Charm |
| Nov 4 - 6 | Supply Crates + Hide and Seek (Choke Bomb skin) |
| Nov 6 - 9 | Supply Crates + random Avatar or Legendary Hunter |
Watch eligible Hunt streams in each window — progress resets per window. The paid "Support a Streamer" track (Head Taker hunter) closed Oct 30.
Chapter 2 additions
Inferno returns
Fixed wildfire zones now rage across every map — smoke blocks sightlines and forces new routes, with Firefighter Supplies nearby.
Flame Rifle
A scarce weapon streaming pressurized fire — guaranteed in Firefighter Supplies during Inferno.
Bloodweavers
New AI threat joining the returning Bileweavers across the bayou.
All Hallow’s Cleave
Five-stage community event — new Tarot Cards (The Atlas, The Temperance) and a Long Derringer among the rewards.
FAQ
How do I link Twitch drops?
Connect your Crytek/Hunt account on the official drops page, then watch flagged streams during a window — rewards land in-game automatically.
Is Hunt: Showdown 1896 free?
It’s paid on Steam/consoles — but it was added to PlayStation Plus in October, which is part of why player counts are up.
What is Hunt: Showdown 1896 vs the old Hunt?
Same game — the 1896 rebrand came with the August 2024 engine upgrade and new map; Blood Testament is the current event arc.
Do drops work on console?
Yes — Twitch Drops tie to your account, not your platform.