Hunt: Showdown 1896

Update 2.9.1 Patch Notes

Crytek

[Patch Introduction]

[Highlights]

Player Profile Customization - DLC Hunter Avatars

With this patch, we’re adding a new set of Avatars featuring Hunters from some of our much-loved DLCs. If you own one of the DLCs listed below, you’ll automatically receive the corresponding Avatar. Here’s the list of avatars available now:

  • Death's Herald "Sofia"
  • Shrine Maiden's Hell "The Miko"
  • The Penitent "The Penitent"
  • Commedia Della Morte "Scaramuccia"
  • The Shadow Under the Cowl "The Cowl"
  • Bridgewater's Honor "Sgt. Bridgewater"
  • Souls of a Feather "Scourge: Morrigan"
  • Souls of a Feather "Scourge: Midian"
  • The Phantom of the Catacombs "The Bone Mason"
  • The Concubine "The Concubine"
  • Still Waters Run Deep "Biatata"
  • The Reckoning Son "The Prodigal Son"
  • When Shadows Dance "Hayalî"

New Premium Story Challenge: ‘Cursed Kin’

Structure Overview

  • Chapters: 4
  • Chapter Rewards:
  • Chapter 1 - Cousin Jed (PPC Avatar) & Cousin Jed (Legendary Hunter)
  • Chapter 2 - Cursed Kin (PPC Title) & The Slasher (Combat Axe Skin)
  • Chapter 3 - Cousin Jed (PPC Frame) & Restless Rotation (Combat Axe Equipment Animation)
  • Chapter 4 - Moses Family (PPC Avatar) & Suffer the Silence (Charm)

[General Updates]

[Bug fixes]

Across all platforms

  • Fixed an issue where sprint controls could behave inconsistently when using a controller.
  • Fixed an exploit that could allow players to gain infinite Dark Sight under specific circumstances.
  • Fixed an audio issue where Bloodskin's teleport loop could remain audible near Boss Target compounds for some players.
  • Fixed an issue where various weapons and Tools did not contribute correctly to the "Written in Blood" Story Challenge goal "Kill Armoreds with: Piercing Damage."
  • Fixed missing menu slide SFX after selecting "View Details."
  • Fixed the “Lightfoot” Trait hint not correctly describing its interaction with the “Catalyst” Trait.
  • Fixed an issue where interacting with a single Trait could result in two Traits being sold.
  • Fixed an issue where the Battle Pass reward pop-up would not appear when earning Event Points without completing a goal.
  • Fixed an issue where the Burgess mechanical foley sounds could be too prominent while downed.
  • Fixed an issue where purchasing the Battle Pass through Event Details could incorrectly open the Community Event screen with a black background.
  • Fixed incorrect Storefront text for the "Sage of Joseon" DLC.
  • Fixed an issue where the scope on "Checks and Balances" was slightly smaller than the base Nitro Express scope.
  • Fixed an issue where shared Challenge progress did not update correctly when restoring a teammate's health.
  • Fixed an issue at First Testimonial Church where players could stand in a specific location and remain safe from Bloodskin's attacks.
  • Fixed an issue where unlocked "Blood Testament" Battle Pass Skins could not be equipped until their corresponding item variants had been unlocked.
  • Fixed an issue where teammate voice volume could become too quiet after enabling Proximity Chat in the settings.
  • Fixed an issue where the Burgess shotgun Equipment Animation would not play in the menu in some cases.
  • Fixed an issue on Steam where the "Buy Blood Bonds" option in the Equipment Animation side panel did not redirect players to the Steam Store.
  • Fixed an issue where newly created Newsfeed entries were not reliably displayed.

Console specific

  • Fixed an issue on PlayStation and Xbox where external links associated with promotions did not work correctly.
  • Fixed an issue on PlayStation where images could take an extended amount of time to load on the frontend.
  • Fixed an issue on PlayStation and Xbox that prevented players from assigning a Quick Slot button to the currently selected equipment item.

This announcement was originally published by Crytek on Steam on Oct 5, 2026.

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