Fans of Hunt: Showdown have much to celebrate as Crytek rolls out a significant update to the popular Victorian extraction shooter. This latest patch not only addresses numerous bugs and game balance issues but also launches a fresh in-game event, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players can expect a blend of new content and refined mechanics, ensuring the game remains engaging and challenging.
Previously, Hunt: Showdown has seen several updates aimed at improving game stability and introducing new features. This current update builds on those efforts by adding substantial content while fine-tuning existing elements. Unlike past patches that focused primarily on minor adjustments, this update brings a more comprehensive overhaul that affects various aspects of the game.
What Does the Garden of the Witch Event Bring?
The Garden of the Witch event introduces a thematic clash between nature and industry, featuring new Hunters such as the druidic Bruja duo and the metallic Welders.
“Each fights the Corruption with their own strengths,”
the update’s Steam page explains. This event also revives previous traits like Blademancer and Gunrunner and adds a dynamic ‘rare supply’ point, offering valuable and movable rewards marked by a distinct map icon.
How Are Weapon and Equipment Varieties Enhanced?
Players will find new weapon variants, including the Mosin Obrez Sharpeye and Mosin Obrez Match rifles, alongside a silenced 1865 carbine and custom subsonic ammunition. These additions aim to provide more tactical options, allowing for quieter engagements and diversified combat strategies within the game.
What Changes Does Patch 2.3 Implement?
Patch 2.3 introduces several adjustments, notably reducing silencer damage by 10%.
“We want to increase the cost of silence, and make sure the advantage it grants is counterbalanced appropriately,”
Crytek stated. Additionally, hand crossbow revive bolts have been removed, as they were not meeting expectations. The patch also refines throwable weapons’ damage against various AI enemies and includes numerous bug fixes to enhance gameplay stability.
This update not only expands the content available to players but also demonstrates Crytek’s commitment to balancing and improving Hunt: Showdown. By addressing both new and existing elements, the developers ensure that the game continues to offer a robust and immersive experience for its community.
