Hunt: Showdown, the acclaimed PvEvP bounty hunting horror shooter from Crytek, will no longer support Xbox One and PlayStation 4 starting August 15. However, current owners can upgrade to the latest versions for free.
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Major Update Brings New Features
Crytek's David Fifield confirmed the end date for PS4 and Xbox One support in a new video. He described the upcoming changes as a "significant relaunch of [the game] at a whole new level."
Once this update is live and running on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles," Fifield explained, "you will no longer be able to play on the older generations and will need to upgrade."
Hunt: Showdown's August update also promises several new features. These include an upgrade to CryEngine 5.11, a new event, a new map, and a new biome. Fifield mentioned that Crytek is "very committed" to sharing more about the update before its launch. The studio plans to release a series of videos over the next few months to provide more details.
Free Upgrade for Current Players
Affected Hunt: Showdown players are being offered a free upgrade to the PS5 or Xbox Series X/S version starting 15th August. Player accounts, along with all related DLCs, will carry over once the transition is made.
Hunt: Showdown was fully launched in 2021 after spending a few years in early access.
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