update · June 18, 2025

Hunt: Showdown 1896 Reverts to Update 2.3 Due to Stability Issues

Crytek is reverting Hunt: Showdown 1896 back to Update 2.3 to restore game stability following persistent issues with Update 2.4, offering players 10k Hunt dollars as compensation.

Crytek is rolling back Hunt: Showdown 1896 from Update 2.4 to Update 2.3 after encountering persistent technical problems. The team stated that all possible solutions for Update 2.4 were exhausted, prompting the decision to restore stability while they continue working on the patch for a future release.

Update 2.4 Rollback

The development team is actively monitoring server stability following the reversion to Update 2.3. Players experiencing purchase issues during the Update 2.4 period are assured that fixes are underway to guarantee all acquisitions and lost items are properly restored to accounts.

Player Compensation

As an apology for the disruptions, all players receive 10,000 Hunt dollars. The redemption code XIE25T57R247N190 is active and valid until June 27, 2025, at 22:00 UTC.

Why this patch matters

Reverting to a stable previous build clears out persistent technical failures while the team reworks Update 2.4.