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- Hunt: Showdown is currently down for maintenance as of writing
- The game is moving to CryEngine 5.11 for a major graphics overhaul
No matter how great multiplayer games can be these days, they’ll always need to have their servers shut down for maintenance from time to time. This usually takes just a few hours to complete but games can go offline for extended periods when hit with unexpected issues or if the developers decide to implement something big. Right now, Hunt: Showdown is going through something massive so you’ll want to keep track of its server status.
Is Hunt: Showdown down?
Servers are currently down as the game is undergoing a massive overhaul for the Hunt: Showdown 1896 release. Maintenance started on August 13 and is scheduled to end on August 15, making the tactical shooter inaccessible for a whopping 48 hours.
Here’s a quick rundown of what’s being worked on while the game is offline:
- Move to CryEngine 5.11 for improved graphics and performance
- New map Mammon’s Gulch
- Added items and weapons such as the 1865 Carbine and bear traps
- Scorched Earth event launch including new Wild Target Hellborn and three event Pacts
While added content is nothing new to Hunt: Showdown, the graphics overhaul being implemented in this patch is enough to warrant the extended maintenance period. You can head over to the official Hunt: Showdown website for more on the first-person shooter’s latest update and server status.
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