patch · October 6, 2026
Hunt: Showdown 1896 Blood Testament Chapter 2 Brings Back the Inferno
Hunt: Showdown 1896 welcomes back the Inferno Time of Day with Map wildfires, new Firefighter Supplies, and the All Hallows' Cleave Community Event arriving October 13th.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 receives Chapter 2 of Blood Testament, bringing back the Inferno Time of Day alongside new equipment, dangerous spider variants, and the All Hallows' Cleave Community Event.
The Inferno and Firefighter Supplies
The Inferno Time of Day returns across all maps, featuring heavy smoke and fixed wildfires that block traversal paths and force new route planning. AI generally avoids these zones but can occasionally follow players through flames. Exclusive Firefighter Supplies appear during this time, guaranteeing the scarce Flame Rifle alongside Scouting Maps and Tarot Cards.
All Hallows' Cleave Community Event
The five-stage community event runs on points earned from match objectives. Stage 1 introduces The Atlas Tarot Card to reveal all hidden map locations. Stage 3 adds The Temperance Tarot Card, which restores the last trait lost by a hunter, including traits lost to Siphon. Stage 5 adds the Long Derringer, a single-shot pistol firing Long Ammo with high damage and short-range accuracy.
New Enemies and Map Infestations
Bileweavers return and infest 20 new compounds across all maps, with 5 selected per match. A deadlier variant called Bloodweavers arrives alongside them, identifiable by red bodies and capable of dealing bleeding damage through jump attacks and egg hatching. Bloodweavers and their red-spiked eggs appear exclusively during the Blood Moon Time of Day. These additions launch on October 13th.
Why this patch matters
Chapter 2 shakes up navigation with returning wildfires and fresh threats while rolling out new tools and community unlocks ahead of the October 13th launch.