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Back in October, we shared details of upcoming hit validation and trade window improvements that went live with Update 2.2. Since the changes have been allowed to play out in a live environment, we wanted to circle back with an overview of the results and improvements observed so far.
To recap, we adjusted the specific time limit for how long a player can still shoot or land a hit after death from 800 to 75 milliseconds. Our goal was to fine tune the system to create a fairer and more consistent ecosystem for everyone, prioritizing player reaction times over external factors like connection speed.

Now to the results:

Kill Trades VS Total Player Kills:



One of the key metrics we’ve been closely monitoring since rolling out the trade window adjustment is the percentage of kills that qualify as "Trade." A kill trade specifically occurs when two players eliminate each other within a specified window. This definition encompasses a variety of scenarios, from intentional gameplay mechanics like bleeding out or being taken down by a well-timed throwable, to the "bad trades" that have been a source of community concern.

Our data shows a clear and sustained decline in the percentage of kill trades since the update went live. In fact, the figure has effectively been halved compared to pre-update levels. This is a substantial improvement and highlights the tangible impact of the recent changes on gameplay dynamics.
(Please note the large spike on December 12th is due to restricted data during server downtime as Update 2.2 was rolled out)

Hit Invalidations:


We also analyzed the percentage of hit invalidations with our 2.2 adjustments, which refers to the instances where a shot does not register as intended, which can significantly affect combat, outcomes, and player satisfaction. The goal with this change was to prevent hit validation from attacks made by players who were already marked as downed on the server.

As anticipated, we have been able to track a significant rise in the number of invalidated attacks following the update.

To better understand the context behind this, we went on to analyze the root causes of invalidations, both before and after the update. Before changes went live with 2.2, most invalidated hits stemmed from general timeouts. This meant a damage request took too long to reach the server, usually due to connectivity issues between the player and the server.

Following the update, we can see the landscape has changed significantly. The leading cause of invalidations is now projectile launch prevention. This occurs when a shot is rejected at the moment of launch because the shooter was already downed and beyond the 75 millisecond death threshold.

Conclusion:

By addressing community feedback and fine-tuning the mechanics contributing to unfair kill trades, we’ve made measurable progress in creating a more balanced and satisfying experience.
We are always working to refine gameplay in Hunt, and we will continue to share updates and insights as we do. As always, we thank you for your feedback, and happy hunting!

It’s the start of the new year, and to celebrate we have another Twitch Drops campaign for you. If you’ve missed out on previous Drops, then now is the time to get those rewards featuring fan-favorite Hunters, such as the Kill Buyer, Billy Story, Lulu and more, as well as Skins and Charms! If you already own the featured items of the day, then we have a chunk of Hunt Dollars available to earn too.

Check out the schedule below:

January 23rd (15:00 UTC) - January 24th (15:00 UTC)
Watch any participating Hunt: Showdown 1896 streamer for 240 minutes to unlock Spare Dime (Nagant M1895 Silencer).

If you already own Spare Dime, then one of the following Skins is up for grabs and will be given at random:

• Poseidon's Whisper (Nagant M1895 Silencer)
  
• Mosquito (Nagant M1895 Silencer)
  
• Red Azimuth (Nagant M1895)
  
• Death Letter (Officer Brawler)
  
• Undertaker's Ally (Officer)

If you already own all the Skins from the list, then you will receive 5,000 Hunt Dollars.

January 24th (15:00 UTC) - January 25th (15:00 UTC)

Watch any participating Hunt: Showdown 1896 streamer for 240 minutes to unlock Molted Curio (Charm).
If you already own Molted Curio, then one of the following Charms will be given at random:

• Ferryman’s Coin
  
• Second Chance
  
• Sorrow's Locks
  
• Nemean Claw
  
• Ruby's Favor

If you already own all the Charms from the list, then you will receive 5,000 Hunt Dollars.

January 25th (15:00 UTC) - January 26th (15:00 UTC)

Watch any participating Hunt: Showdown 1896 streamer for 240 minutes to unlock Huff's Kit (First Aid Kit).

If you already own Huff's Kit, then you will unlock a random Skin from the following list:

• LeMonnier's Kit (First Aid Kit)
  
• Revelation (Quad Derringer)
  
• Dying Breath (First Aid Kit)
  
• Rising Sun (Flare Pistol)
  
• Aurelia (Flare Pistol)

If you already own all the Skins on the list, then you’ll receive 5,000 Hunt Dollars.

January 26th (15:00 UTC) - January 27th (15:00 UTC)

Watch any participating Hunt: Showdown 1896 streamer for 240 minutes to unlock Sinner's Sinew (Hunting Bow).

If you already own Sinner's Sinew, then you can unlock a random Skin from the following list:

• Steel Sprung (Hand Crossbow)
  
• Jack o' Diamonds (Crossbow)
  
• Snake Seer (Crossbow)
  
• Myth Killer (Crossbow)

If you already own all the Skins from the list, then you will receive 5,000 Hunt Dollars.

January 27th (15:00 UTC) - January 28th (15:00 UTC)

Watch any participating Hunt: Showdown 1896 streamer for 240 minutes to unlock Scaled Peak (Charm).

If you already own Scaled Peak, then you will unlock a random Charm from the following list:

• Ferryman’s Coin
  
• Second Chance
  
• Sorrow's Locks
  
• Nemean Claw
  
• Ruby's Favor

If you already own all the Charms from the list, then you will receive 5,000 Hunt Dollars.

January 28th (15:00 UTC) - January 29th (15:00 UTC)

Watch any participating Hunt: Showdown 1896 streamer for 240 minutes to unlock The Fifth Tale (Mosin Obrez).
If you already own The Fifth Tale, then you will unlock a random Skin from the following list:

• Sins of the Son (Romero 77 Hatchet)
  
• Blister (Springfield 1866 Bullseye)
  
• The Collins (Specter 1882 Shorty)
  
• Gaunt (Mosin Obrez Extended)
  
• Sinner's Jezail (Mosin Obrez)

If you already own all the Skins from the list, then you will receive 5,000 Hunt Dollars.

January 29th (15:00 UTC) – January 30th (15.00 UTC)
Watch any participating Hunt streamer for 240 minutes to permanently unlock a random Hunter.

Previous Twitch Drops Hunters will have priority. If you are missing one from this list then you will unlock one of the following:

• Lulu
  
• Kill Buyer
  
• Billy Story
  
• Steel Eyed
  
• The Infected
  
• Umpire’s Bane

If you already own all previous Twitch Drops Hunters, then you will unlock a random Hunter from the list of Blood Bond Hunters. There is also a small chance to unlock Bad Hand, Union Suit: Red Drawers, or Union Suit: Sunday Best as individual Hunters.

Please note: The new Blood Bond Hunters released as part of Update 2.2, as well as seasonal Hunters and Event-exclusive Hunters, are not on the list and therefore cannot be obtained.

If you already own all previous Twitch Drops and Blood Bond Hunters, then you will receive 10,000 Hunt Dollars.

Supply Crates
Like our previous Drops campaigns, we are bringing back the Supply Crates. The crates will grant you several in-game item instances, such as Weapons, Tools, Consumables, and a random amount of Hunt Dollars. To earn them, all you need to do is watch any participating Hunt: Showdown 1896 streamer to gain up to 3 Supply Crates each day of the campaign. Like the other rewards, the reward day will change over at 3pm UTC.

Each Supply Crate contains the following instances:

• 1 x Random Rifle
  
• 1 x Random Pistol
  
• 1 x Random Shotgun
  
• 1 x Random Special Weapon
  
• 3 x Random Tool or Consumable
  
• 1 x Random amount of Hunt Dollars

For more info on how to link your account and address other potential issues, visit our FAQ page on our website: https://www.huntshowdown.com/twitchdrops

Watch and earn some sweet rewards and start the new year off right with some new Skins in your arsenal.

Your Hunt: Showdown 1896 team

The Coiled Serpent BB Bundle is here!

Step into the fray with Zhuge Liu, the Hunter chosen to face the unknown, and claim her tools of precision and power. The Bundle contains:

- Zhuge Liu (Hunter)
- Spring Rain (Chu Ko Nu)
- Snake Bell (Charm)

Get it now—available until February 10th!

Hunters,

Patch Notes for Update 2.2.1 can be found below. Happy hunting!

~ The Hunt Team

• Bounty Clash AI update
  
  • Removed Immolator, Hive, Meathead, and Hellhound spawns
    
  • Added Grunt spawns inside compounds
    
  • Reduced overall AI spawn rate
• Reduced the inflicted melee damage when pulling stuck projectiles out of Hunters (from 70 to 14 for upper torso)
  
  • The amount of damage to other body parts differs based on hit location, but is generally even lower
    
  • While much reduced in effectiveness, the Blademancer Trait may still help finish off Hunters that are very low on health

• Team Communications now included when using all / proximity chat
  
• The muted mic icon no longer auto-hides, providing better clarity about the muted state
  
• The system now respects the muted state set in the options when joining a game and cycling through voice channels
  
• A new "Toggle" state has been added to clearly differentiate between continuous and toggle behavior, both in-game and in the menu.
  
• Fixed an issue where the muted team voice Input option was not being respected in the menu.
  
• Resolved an issue where the Vivox Push To Talk state was incorrectly set to active on game launch for PC.
  
• The last toggle state is now stored as an attribute and reinstated on game start.
  
• Addressed a stalling issue by preventing the Mute All option state from being saved to a file during gameplay input.

Developer Note: We´re excited to launch the new VOIP system, enhancing in-game communication. Your feedback has been essential, and we're committed to ongoing improvements in future updates. Thanks for being a part of this journey!

• Fixed multiple crashes and freezes that occurred rarely and had a very low reproduction rate
  
• Fixed various issues with Hunters and equipment skipping
  
• Fixed an exploit where water no longer slows down Hunters after being revived by a Revive Bolt
  
• Fixed an issue where the US flag in Wolfshead Arsenal displayed 50 stars instead of 45
  
• Fixed an issue where the game briefly stalls when the "Mute All" shortcut is pressed
  
• Fixed an issue where the Choke Bolt caused the Immolator to explode on a direct hit, which shouldn’t have happened
  
• Fixed an issue where the Serpent Trait had a reach of 50 meters even when in a team instead of being 25 meters when in a team and 50 meters when solo
  
• Fixed an issue where the UI sometimes didn’t reflect the correct Mission Target status in the HUD or display the correct Missions on the map screen
  
• Fixed an issue where players joining the in-game group could manipulate Contracts, causing chaos during task selection
  
• Fixed an issue where the Frag Shredder on the mud dealt no damage to the Hunter
  
• Fixed an issue where, when Charms were included in a Bundle, players were unable to purchase them separately
  
• Fixed an issue where the Dark Sight Boost effect was clipping with the regular Dark Sight and hand model for Thorn Wreath (Hunter)
  
• Fixed an issue where Ursa Mortis would float on water when dead, sometimes causing the creature to be launched into the sky

Hunters, 
 
The Live Servers will be taken offline tomorrow, January 22nd to deploy Update 2.2.1. This Update brings a number of bug fixes as well as improvements to the VOIP system. See the full list of details below.

Estimated downtime: ~4 hours.

• Bounty Clash AI update
  
  • Removed Immolator, Hive, Meathead, and Hellhound spawns
    
  • Added Grunt spawns inside compounds
    
  • Reduced overall AI spawn rate
• Reduced the inflicted melee damage when pulling stuck projectiles out of Hunters (from 70 to 14 for upper torso)
  
  • The amount of damage to other body parts differs based on hit location, but is generally even lower
    
  • While much reduced in effectiveness, the Blademancer Trait may still help finish off Hunters that are very low on health

• Team Communications now included when using all / proximity chat
  
• The muted mic icon no longer auto-hides, providing better clarity about the muted state
  
• The system now respects the muted state set in the options when joining a game and cycling through voice channels
  
• A new "Toggle" state has been added to clearly differentiate between continuous and toggle behavior, both in-game and in the menu.
  
• Fixed an issue where the muted team voice Input option was not being respected in the menu.
  
• Resolved an issue where the Vivox Push To Talk state was incorrectly set to active on game launch for PC.
  
• The last toggle state is now stored as an attribute and reinstated on game start.
  
• Addressed a stalling issue by preventing the Mute All option state from being saved to a file during gameplay input.

Developer Note: We´re excited to launch the new VOIP system, enhancing in-game communication. Your feedback has been essential, and we're committed to ongoing improvements in future updates. Thanks for being a part of this journey!

• Fixed multiple crashes and freezes that occurred rarely and had a very low reproduction rate
  
• Fixed various issues with Hunters and equipment skipping
  
• Fixed an exploit where water no longer slows down Hunters after being revived by a Revive Bolt
  
• Fixed an issue where the US flag in Wolfshead Arsenal displayed 50 stars instead of 45
  
• Fixed an issue where the game briefly stalls when the "Mute All" shortcut is pressed
  
• Fixed an issue where the Choke Bolt caused the Immolator to explode on a direct hit, which shouldn’t have happened
  
• Fixed an issue where the Serpent Trait had a reach of 50 meters even when in a team instead of being 25 meters when in a team and 50 meters when solo
  
• Fixed an issue where the UI sometimes didn’t reflect the correct Mission Target status in the HUD or display the correct Missions on the map screen
  
• Fixed an issue where players joining the in-game group could manipulate Contracts, causing chaos during task selection
  
• Fixed an issue where the Frag Shredder on the mud dealt no damage to the Hunter
  
• Fixed an issue where, when Charms were included in a Bundle, players were unable to purchase them separately
  
• Fixed an issue where the Dark Sight Boost effect was clipping with the regular Dark Sight and hand model for Thorn Wreath (Hunter)
  
• Fixed an issue where Ursa Mortis would float on water when dead, sometimes causing the creature to be launched into the sky

Out from the ruins of the big top steps The Hyena, carrying the memory of his beloved friend. Armed with Lion's Roar (Centennial) and Banner Shot (Pax Trueshot), he's got one thing on his mind. Be sure not to get caught in his Warm Embrace (Concertina Bomb) or you may just find out.

Add The Last Laugh DLC to your wishlist today! 👇
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3282880/Hunt_Showdown_1896__The_Last_Laugh/

As promised last week, we wanted to share some changes coming to our in-game voice chat. Communication is key when it comes to coordinated gameplay, and with these improvements we aim to streamline the VOIP experience, enhance clarity, and resolve some reported issues expressed within the community.


Team Communication Options

Team communication has been enhanced in Update 2.2 alongside Post Malone’s Murder Circus, with the inclusion of team chat in All/Proximity Chat. This change ensures that your voice will reach your teammates, wherever they are, providing seamless coordination during tense moments.

 
What will be improved in the upcoming 2.2.1 update?


Improved Mute and Toggle State Mechanics


We have improved the muted mic icon by no longer auto-hiding it. The icon now remains visible, giving you consistent feedback about your muted status at all times. 
The system now respects your mute settings from the options menu when you join a game or switch voice channels. This will ensure your settings in the menu match what happens in the game. 
A new 'Toggle' state has also been introduced, making it easier to differentiate between continuous voice activation and toggle modes. This functionality is accessible both in-game and in the menu. 
Your last toggle state will also now be stored as an attribute, which means your prior preference will be reinstated when joining a new Mission. 

 
Bug Fixes for a Smoother Experience


We have also introduced several VOIP bug fixes that will contribute to an overall smoother and more responsive chat system, including:

• Fixed an issue where the muted team voice input option wasn’t being respected in the menu, which could lead to logic problems inside the new communication system.
  
• Resolved a bug where the Vivox push-to-talk state was incorrectly set to active upon game launch on PC.
  
• Addressed a stalling issue caused by the Mute All option state being saved to a file during gameplay input.

These updates are designed to improve your communication options and make it easier to stay connected with your teammates during every Mission. We hope these changes will make the VOIP system a more reliable and easier to use experience, ensuring your voice is heard (or silenced) exactly how and when you intend.

Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, thank you for your feedback! It’s your input that drives these improvements and helps us make Hunt: Showdown 1896 the best experience possible.

Happy new year, Hunters!

To kick off 2025, we wanted to share a little more insight into what we have planned for the start of the year. We will be beginning by focusing on quality-of-life improvements and bug fixing as we look to improve the overall gameplay experience of Hunt. New events will be coming, but the core of these updates will center around performance improvements rather than tons of new content.

We have looked at some of the most severe bugs that currently exist, along with some of the most frequently reported, and more. While this is far from an exhaustive list of everything coming, here’s a brief list of just some of key fixes that you can expect for early 2025:

• Fixed various crashes and freezes that occasionally occurred during gameplay, as well as when loading in and out of a mission.
  
• Fixed an issue where Player A could appear to be killed by Player B even after Player B was already visually dead.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could potentially leave map boundaries, possibly by using vaulting.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Poison effect could remain stuck on the player.
  
• Fixed a problem where compounds occasionally seemed to be dominated by a single special AI type.
  
• Fixed locations where players could become soft-locked or access unintended locations.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Spider could fall through the floor or terrain upon death.
  
• Fixed an issue where Assassin clones were sometimes not visible.
  
• Fixed an issue where fire or bleed effects would continue when switching from healing with a first aid kit or syringe to stopping the effect with the 'F' key.

• Fixed an issue where bullets were not visible during the reload animation of the 1865 Carbine when using default ammunition.
  
• Fixed an issue with ammo switching on dual pistols that caused mixed ammo, firing issues, or broken reloads.
  
• Fixed an issue with the Avtomat where the fire rate was incorrect, third-person audio was broken, and bullets were loading at the wrong time.
  
• Fixed various issues with hunters and equipment skipping.
  
• Fixed an exploit where the hand crossbow with a revive bolt, combined with precise timing, allowed players to self-revive.
  
• Fixed an issue where throwing a lantern during the extinguishing animation caused the player to get stuck, preventing sprinting, vaulting, and item usage.
  
• Fixed an issue where some traps, consumables, and tools didn't count toward the "deal damage with traps/consumables" progress.

• Fixed an issue where hunters could not be equipped or changed after prestiging following a server crash.
  
• Fixed an issue where clicking the 'YES' button multiple times quickly in the confirmation popup could dismiss two hunters at once.
  
• Fixed an issue where forcefully disconnected users could no longer change their hunter or equipment.
  
• Fixed an issue where some prestige levels only mentioned a 'random skin', where users could actually choose from multiple rewards.

• Fixed an issue where all scopes were misaligned during the first ADS with a centered crosshair position.
  
• Fixed an issue where slots in the Free Hunter Recruits screen and Loadouts screen displayed static names.
  
• Fixed an issue where weapons and hunters would remain on the screen and overlap when switching between menu tabs.

(Please note that this is only an insight as to what we will be fixing in early 2025, we may not have exact timelines for every fix just yet)

We are also aware of growing concerns around voice chat bugs, and with this mind we have a range of fixes coming in 2.2.1 due for release in the next few weeks. We will be sharing a blog early next week with more details on these changes.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you all for the support through our biggest events, updates and launches that came throughout 2024. Your feedback, patience and support have been invaluable as we continue to improve and grow the world of Hunt.

Looking forward, 2025 will be another exciting year. The team have been hard at work on updates, quality of life improvements and some exciting new features that we’re looking forward to sharing more on over the coming weeks and months!

Surprise! Double Event Points Weekend has arrived!

For one weekend only, the travelling circus ups the ante with Double EP across all game modes so you can grab our most popular ever Battle Pass rewards.

Available from December 20th 7:00 UTC to 22nd 22:59 UTC.

Happy hunting!