Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development solution CRYENGINE. With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and studios in Kiev (Ukraine), and Istanbul (Turkey), Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, The Climb, Robinson: The Journey and Hunt: Showdown. Crytek delivers fun and innovative gaming experiences for PC, consoles, and VR and continues to grow its reach in the games-as-a-service market. Every Crytek game is created with CRYENGINE, which can be used by anyone to create games.For more information visit www.crytek.com and www.cryengine.com.

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Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development platform CRYENGINE. With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and studios in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea), Shanghai (China), and Istanbul (Turkey), Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, Warface, and The Climb. Crytek delivers fun and innovative gaming experiences for PC, consoles, and VR and continues to grow its reach in the games-as-a-service market. Every Crytek game is created with CRYENGINE, which can be used by anyone to create games on a Pay What You Want business model.

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Crytek is excited to release the second episode of their 25-year documentary series, exploring the history of the company and its projects over the last quarter century.

Crytek releases second episode of new documentary series, featuring never-before-seen insights into the development of the Crysis sequels and Ryse: Son of Rome.   

In this episode, the team discusses the evolution of Crysis into Crysis 2 and 3, how a local connection landed an incredible collaboration with legendary composer Hans Zimmer, and the New York trip that inspired much of Crysis 2. From the challenges of creating an open world game within an urban setting to the integration of jungle and city designs in Crysis 3, the team opens up, revealing a real look behind the scenes.

Plus brand-new Legends Return reintroduces familiar faces with the ‘From The Jaws of Defeat’ collection!

Thundershower Descends Upon Hunt: Showdown 1896

Frankfurt, DE – 6th August, 2025 – Today, Crytek celebrates the fateful return of fan-favorite content for Hunt: Showdown 1896 players with Thundershower and the Legends Return: From the Jaws of Defeat collection. Coming in hot mid-way through the Judgement of the Fool in-game Event, the intensely atmospheric Thundershower transforms the bayou with a hyper-realistic storm soundscape, forcing Hunters into closer encounters. Alongside the storm, Legends Return brings back beloved Hunters and equipment with updated visuals. New players gain their first chance to play with this iconic content, while veterans enjoy fresh takes on past favorites.

A beloved map returns alongside 100+ improvements and fixes to the game

Live now – Judgement of the Fool, Update 2.4, and Reborn DeSalle Hit Hunt: Showdown 1896

Frankfurt, DE – 18th June, 2025 - Today, Crytek unleashes Judgement of the Fool, a new dramatic in-game Event for Hunt: Showdown 1896. It comes alongside Update 2.4 and the triumphant return of the DeSalle map, which has been rebuilt in stunning detail to bring new tactical depths with refactored compounds. Live now across all supported platforms, this update brings a great number of fixes, tweaks, and improvements, along with a cast of thrilling characters.

Hunt: Showdown 1896 Confirms Date for DeSalle Return and Brand New In-Game Event, Judgement of the Fool

Update 2.4 officially launches 18th June

Hunt: Showdown 1896’s latest event, Judgement of the Fool, descends upon the bayou on June 18, 2025, bringing with it a wealth of new content, gameplay refinements, and a long-awaited overhaul of the DeSalle map. Update 2.4 accompanies the Event, packing over 100 UI fixes, audio improvements, AI tweaks, and meta adjustments to deliver the most polished experience yet.

A bloody retribution, Update 2.4, and fan-favorite map reborn coming this summer!

DeSalle Returns to Hunt: Showdown 1896 Alongside Brand New In-Game Event, Judgement of the Fool

Crytek is turning up the heat with the much-awaited return of fan-favorite map DeSalle and a brutal new in-game Event: Judgement of the Fool , coming to Hunt: Showdown 1896 this summer. Alongside this, Update 2.4 delivers a plethora of improvements, fixes, and exclusive rewards.

New Event brings new Hunters along with Update 2.3

Hunt: Showdown 1896’s poisoned sanctuary opens its gates today in Garden of the Witch 

Today, the gates open for Garden of the Witch—the first major Event from Hunt: Showdown 1896 in 2025, live until May 5th!

Cursed nature and corrupted metal clash in a new Hunt: Showdown 1896 update 

Garden of the Witch opens its gates to Hunters seeking sanctuary March 26th  

Garden of the Witch, 2025’s first major Event of Hunt: Showdown 1896, will launch on March 26th and run until May 5th . The highly anticipated Event introduces a gripping narrative pitting mystical forces and industrial occultism against the encroaching Corruption. The Event is released as part of Update 2.3, which includes many quality-of-life features, fixes and tweaks.

Оновлення 2.3 знаменує початок року, присвяченого доопрацюванню ключових аспектів Hunt: Showdown 1896 на основі відгуків гравців.

Проклята природа зустрічає осквернений метал у новому ігровому івенті Hunt: Showdown 1896 - «Відьомський Сад»

Crytek раді представити «Відьомський Сад» - першу ігрову подію 2025 року в Hunt: Showdown 1896! Подія виходить разом із довгоочікуваним оновленням 2.3, яке відкриває рік поліпшень, виправлень і підвищення продуктивності гри. Увійдіть у світ, де стикаються проклята природа й осквернений метал: містичний дует Брухи та завзятих Зварювальників веде війну проти Скверни, озброєні своїми унікальними здібностями. Оновлення знаменує собою новий сміливий напрямок, в якому основна увага приділяється виправленням, поліпшенню геймплея і якості життя, щоб підвищити рівень гри протягом усього року. Приготуйтеся до захопливих пригод і переосмислення Hunt: Showdown 1896.

Обновление 2.3 знаменует начало года, посвященного доработке ключевых аспектов Hunt: Showdown 1896 на основе отзывов игроков.

Проклятая природа встречает осквернённый металл в новейшем игровом ивенте Hunt: Showdown 1896 — «Ведьмин Сад»

Crytek рады представить «Ведьмин Сад» — первое игровое событие 2025 года в Hunt: Showdown 1896! Событие выходит вместе с долгожданным обновлением 2.3, которое открывает год улучшений, исправлений и повышения производительности игры.

A atualização 2.3 marca o início de um ano de aprimoramento da experiência do Hunt: Showdown 1896 com base no feedback dos jogadores.

A natureza amaldiçoada encontra o metal corrompido no mais recente evento do Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Jardim da Bruxa!

A Crytek tem o prazer de revelar o Jardim da Bruxa, o primeiro evento de 2025 do Hunt: Showdown 1896! O evento chega com a tão esperada Atualização 2.3, dando início a um ano de melhorias, correções e atualizações de desempenho.

Crytek releases second episode of new documentary series, featuring never-before-seen insights into the development of the Crysis sequels and Ryse: Son of Rome.

Thundershower Descends Upon Hunt: Showdown 1896

Live now – Judgement of the Fool, Update 2.4, and Reborn DeSalle Hit Hunt: Showdown 1896

Hunt: Showdown 1896 Confirms Date for DeSalle Return and Brand New In-Game Event, Judgement of the Fool

DeSalle Returns to Hunt: Showdown 1896 Alongside Brand New In-Game Event, Judgement of the Fool

Hunt: Showdown 1896’s poisoned sanctuary opens its gates today in Garden of the Witch

Garden of the Witch opens its gates to Hunters seeking sanctuary March 26th

Проклята природа зустрічає осквернений метал у новому ігровому івенті Hunt: Showdown 1896 - «Відьомський Сад»

Проклятая природа встречает осквернённый металл в новейшем игровом ивенте Hunt: Showdown 1896 — «Ведьмин Сад»

A natureza amaldiçoada encontra o metal corrompido no mais recente evento do Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Jardim da Bruxa!

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