Hunters,

Tomorrow we’re celebrating our 7th anniversary! To start, we want to thank you all for being on this incredible journey with us. Through all the ups and downs, we are extremely grateful to have a community that cares so deeply about Hunt. Seven years down, and we can’t wait for many more, bringing you face-to-face with untold horrors in the backwaters of Louisiana and Colorado.

We will be celebrating this momentous occasion with some giveaways, anniversary sales, news from Port Sulphur Band, and more! We even have some interesting Hunt factoids to share.

DID YOU KNOW:

Ever wondered how many Hunters have been kicked to death by a horse? Us too. So, in the spirit of seven years of Hunt, here are some interesting stats you guys have racked up since Hunt: Showdown 1896 began:

• 1,010 Hunters have been delivered their mortal blow by a horse
• 33,569 Hunters have died thanks to Dog Cages
• 94,429,355 total Targets have been ended by Hunters
• 16,527,398,805 total monsters have been slain

Hunt Partner Showcase

We’re showcasing some of the greatest clips from our Partners - because Hunt wouldn’t be the same without them!

Many of our Hunt Partners have been with us for years, with some by our side from the very beginning. To celebrate their contribution to the project, we have created a video recapping their evolution from Rookie to Veteran, and the many years through which we have grown together.

Watch our Partner Showcase | 7 Years of Hunt:

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‘Rise Up Dead Man’ Anniversary Collection

Our beloved Port Sulphur Band are also excited to be involved in the anniversary celebrations as they release the Rise Up Dead Man Anniversary Collection!

Available to stream on Spotify starting February 23st and heading to Steam for purchase on February 27th, this special collection features seven versions of the iconic Hunt track “Rise Up Dead Man” to celebrate seven years of Hunt. It includes a range of variations, from the original Hunt “Humming Theme” battle anthem to a never-before-heard slowed down “Bones and Bounties” version.

As of last year, this legendary track has amassed more than 10 million streams across all platforms.

Find out more about Rise Up Dead Man Anniversary Collection on Spotify: Spotify – Rise up Dead Man Anniversary Collection

Let the gunshots ring!


The History of Hunt: Showdown

The game began its journey on February 22nd, 2018, as we launched into Early Access on Steam and the Hunt: Showdown we know, and love today was born.

Over the years, we have introduced new weapons, maps, and signature in-game Events, from our very first Halloween Event in 2020 to our most recent collaboration for Post Malone’s Murder Circus. Events like Blood and Ice, Light the Shadow, and the Moon trilogy introduced new challenges, evolving Hunters, and even environmental changes. Then in 2021, DeSalle arrived and expanded the bayou with vertical map design that quickly became a community favorite. There is almost too much to look back on!

The past year has been our most monumental yet, with Mammon’s Gulch, the CRYENGINE 5.11 integration, and the launch of Hunt: Showdown 1896. Now, we look to the future as we roll out a new initiative in 2025 that looks to stabilize performance, improve gameplay features, and more.

Anniversary Sales:

From February 21st to March 3rd, we're celebrating Hunt’s anniversary in the Blood Bond Store with exclusive discounts, special Bundles, and daily deals!

Throughout the celebration, up to six exciting Bundles will be available in the store, alongside various discounts on all partner Skins.

Each day, you can expect a massive 50% discount on a featured item, a special 48 Blood Bond offer, and a rotating selection of ~15 discounted items ranging from 20% to 40% off (refreshes at 07:00 CET).


Newsletter Giveaway:

If you haven't signed up for our player newsletter, then now is the time. We are giving away anniversary celebration Hunt Dollars to all subscribers until Monday 24th February.

Player newsletter subscribers will receive exclusive giveaways and content, as well as all of our news and updates direct to your inbox. Join before Monday 24th to receive your anniversary bonus.

You can subscribe today at the bottom of the Hunt page here by entering your email address.

To conclude, we are so grateful for our seven-year journey together and we are looking proudly into the future of Hunt. Rest assured—the road ahead is long and full of new adventures.


- Your Hunt: Showdown 1896 team