Hunt: Showdown 1896 Descends Upon Gamescom

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany — August 5, 2026 — We are pleased to announce that Hunt: Showdown 1896 will have a major presence at Gamescom 2026, taking place this August in Cologne, Germany. Attendees are invited to visit the Hunt booth in Hall 6 for an immersive experience featuring hands-on gameplay, developer engagement, and exclusive content reveals.

Hands-On with Upcoming Content

Visitors will have the opportunity to go hands-on with an upcoming in-game Event. Be among the first to experience this year's largest content update and play alongside or against members of the development team. A dramatic, scary atmosphere at the booth will make for a perfect playroom, and Gamescom’s digital queueing system will allow players to reserve their spot ahead of time.

Booth Experience and Exclusive Offerings

Beyond the gameplay demonstration, Crytek will present an immersive booth experience bringing the world of Hunt: Showdown 1896 to Cologne, including:

Event Information

Additional details regarding the schedule and further content will be announced via official Crytek and Hunt channels in the lead-up to the event.

Press and Media Inquiries

To schedule a hands-on demonstration, arrange an interview with the development team, or request additional information, please contact us via press@crytek.com.

Visit the Bayou

Play the new Event early, get exclusive merch, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Hunt! We look forward to welcoming both new and returning players to experience the game at its best. Come and visit us in Hall 6 C-071-A-070.

Don’t miss out on any future updates and follow our official channels at:

YouTube - @HuntShowdown

Discord - https://discord.gg/nFqe7r6AwQ

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/huntthegame/

X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/HuntShowdown

TikTok - Hunt: Showdown (@huntshowdownofficial)

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/huntshowdown/

Hunt: Showdown 1896 official website at https://www.huntshowdown.com

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For more information, please contact:

press@crytek.com

Find out more about Crytek at https://www.crytek.com/

About Hunt: Showdown 1896

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a brutally rewarding extraction shooter blending survival horror with competitive bounty hunting. Developed by Crytek and set in corrupted backwaters of the American West in 1896, it fuses PvP and PvE into a uniquely tense experience where 12 players, solo or in teams, race to slay monsters, claim Bounty Tokens, and extract with rewards.

Survive using an arsenal of authentic yet inventive weapons, tools and abilities, from Beetles to Tarot Cards, be creative in combat and build unique personalized loadouts giving you an edge in the action. Four massive maps and transformative weather conditions like wildfires and heavy rainstorm ensure no two hunts feel the same. Sound is vital: every creak, cry, or distant gunshot could mean survival or disaster.

Every match is a deadly showdown where every bullet counts and the smallest mistake costs everything. The higher the risk, the higher the reward. Express yourself through diverse Hunters and hundreds of unlocks - no one Hunts quite like you. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is out now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. For more information, visit http://www.huntshowdown.com.