Developer and publisher Crytek announced that it is preparing to release a major update for Hunt: Showdown very soon. On the other hand, it is stated that Xbox One and PS4 support will end after the upcoming update on August 15 for the multiplayer, competitive first-person shooter game.
on YouTube published In the developer update video, it is stated that Hunt: Showdown will be upgraded to CryEngine 5.11 with the update. This engine upgrade will cause the game to not run on the two consoles mentioned. To continue playing Hunt: Showdown, players will need to upgrade to Xbox Series X|XS or PS5. In the meantime, players will be able to transfer their accounts and all DLC content they have acquired to new consoles for free. PC players will be able to continue the game without any problems.
Crytek says that it has many plans for new content and improvements to the game, as well as engine upgrades. On the other hand, the company plans to update weekly what it plans to add to the game within the scope of the major update through its video and social media accounts.
The developer also plans to help resolve issues with cheaters and toxic players. The user interface of the game will also be renewed and changes will be made to the game’s progression and reward systems.
