Crytek and acclaimed singer Post Malone have teamed up, as previously announced, for Post Malone's Murder Circus in Hunt: Showdown 1896. This event should be live from today, December 12th, through to February 10, 2025 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The event also coincides with the return of an upgraded and overhauled Lawson Delta map. This map has undergone "significant enhancements" based off of community feedback and the update to Cryengine 5.11. There are now new options and tactical choices for attackers and defenders. Crytek also added windows, ladders, doors, and new paths to make the gameplay more dynamic on the Lawson Delta map.
The Event introduces a circus-themed compound which will appear on the map in every Bounty Hunt Mission. Players will be able to step under the big top, explore the grim sideshow booths, and spend their hard-earned Pledge Marks on rare rewards and equipment.
But beware—inside the tent and booths, danger lurks at every turn. Post Malone’s Murder Circus is crawling with corrupted members of the old circus. Circus Grunts emit sinister, blood-chilling laughter and can be killed for extra Event Points.
As the Ringmaster of this twisted Event, Post Malone inspired a host of unique visual and gameplay elements, new weapons and equipment Skins, as well as eerie attractions on the circus grounds, giving players a whole new reason to dive into the world of Hunt: Showdown 1896.
Additionally, our new and widely-loved game mode, Bounty Clash, will also be available throughout the entirety of the Event.
With the circus comes a new monster: the two-headed bear Ursa Mortis, who roams free in the circus compound with an insatiable hunger and thirst for blood. This new ferocious monster can sense bleeding Hunters and will charge at them with a deadly frenzy, but also gives a chance to score a random Trait.
Another highlight of Post Malone’s Murder Circus is the Shredder, an exciting new weapon like no other. This fast-firing sawblade launcher is a game-changer and is capable of bouncing blades off surfaces and ricocheting them in the direction of nearby enemies. It can also fire Fragblades, which explode on impact, dealing lethal shrapnel damage. Only one Shredder appears in the circus tent per Bounty Hunt Mission, so if you want to make it yours, you’ll have to either hurry there to buy it with Pledge Marks or loot it from whichever Hunter got to it first.
The Shredder will only be available during Post Malone’s Murder Circus.
Key Features
Exclusive New Content & Mechanics:
Post Malone’s Murder Circus is now live and available to all Hunt: Showdown 1896 players. This new Event brings together the thrill of the circus with the terror of the Corruption, and we can’t wait for players to dive into the chaotic and tense world of Hunt. Whether by trying the new Troupe-exclusive Traits, battling Ursa Mortis, or collecting all-new rewards, Post Malone’s Murder Circus promises an unforgettable experience.
But beware—inside the tent and booths, danger lurks at every turn. Post Malone’s Murder Circus is crawling with corrupted members of the old circus. Circus Grunts emit sinister, blood-chilling laughter and can be killed for extra Event Points.
As the Ringmaster of this twisted Event, Post Malone inspired a host of unique visual and gameplay elements, new weapons and equipment Skins, as well as eerie attractions on the circus grounds, giving players a whole new reason to dive into the world of Hunt: Showdown 1896.
Additionally, our new and widely-loved game mode, Bounty Clash, will also be available throughout the entirety of the Event.
With the circus comes a new monster: the two-headed bear Ursa Mortis, who roams free in the circus compound with an insatiable hunger and thirst for blood. This new ferocious monster can sense bleeding Hunters and will charge at them with a deadly frenzy, but also gives a chance to score a random Trait.
Another highlight of Post Malone’s Murder Circus is the Shredder, an exciting new weapon like no other. This fast-firing sawblade launcher is a game-changer and is capable of bouncing blades off surfaces and ricocheting them in the direction of nearby enemies. It can also fire Fragblades, which explode on impact, dealing lethal shrapnel damage. Only one Shredder appears in the circus tent per Bounty Hunt Mission, so if you want to make it yours, you’ll have to either hurry there to buy it with Pledge Marks or loot it from whichever Hunter got to it first.
The Shredder will only be available during Post Malone’s Murder Circus.
Key Features
Exclusive New Content & Mechanics:
- Circus compound – unique, Event-specific compound that appears on the map for every Bounty Hunt Mission.
- Mysterious Fortune Telling Machine - players can spend Pledge Marks to earn random traits and rare items.
- Circus balloons – strewn throughout the entire map, players can earn Event Points by popping them.
- The Trickshooter Troupe – for those who seek to enhance the mastery of weapons.
- The Ringmaster Troupe – for those who seek to weaponize their connection to the Land of the Dead.
- The Mystic Troupe – for those seeking to use chaos and confusion to their advantage.
- Ursa Mortis - a new Monster that can sense bleeding Hunters and will prioritize attacking them. Watch out for thorny branches strewn around the circus, which will cause bleeding if stepped on!
- Circus Grunts - new AI Grunt enemies bringing thematic weapons and unique sound design.
- Shredder: An experimental weapon that shoots rune-etched sawblades
- Chu Ko Nu: A high-rate-of-fire repeating Crossbow
- Recovery Shot: A new Consumable
- Subsonic Ammo: A new Custom Ammo type
- Enhanced silencer mechanics
- New weapon variants: 1865 Carbine Aperture, Krag Silencer, Maynard Sniper Silencer, Sparks Pistol Silencer
Post Malone’s Murder Circus is now live and available to all Hunt: Showdown 1896 players. This new Event brings together the thrill of the circus with the terror of the Corruption, and we can’t wait for players to dive into the chaotic and tense world of Hunt. Whether by trying the new Troupe-exclusive Traits, battling Ursa Mortis, or collecting all-new rewards, Post Malone’s Murder Circus promises an unforgettable experience.
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