Player counts are soaring as the revamped Hunt Showdown 1896 goes live, offering a free weekend on Steam for a limited time. Not to be overshadowed by new competitors in the extraction shooter genre, Hunt Showdown has just undergone a significant transformation. The overhauled Hunt Showdown 1896 is now available, featuring a new engine, a fresh Colorado-based map called Mammon’s Gulch, upgraded visuals, rebalanced weapons, and improved gameplay mechanics.
This major update is reminiscent of the Overwatch to Overwatch 2 transition, making it feel like an entirely new game. The launch has already driven Hunt Showdown’s concurrent player count to an all-time high, with numbers currently surpassing 57,000. The free weekend is live now and will conclude on Monday, August 19, offering players a chance to experience this enhanced FPS at no cost.
