Legendary Extraction Shooter Hunt: Showdown 1896 Adds the All-New Flame Rifle in Post Malone’s Murder Circus Encore
A fiery new scarce weapon, brand new tactical challenges across compounds and more in this scorcher update.
January 7, 2026
Amidst the dramatic finale of Post Malone’s Murder Circus Encore, Hunt: Showdown 1896 is receiving a new update. Introducing the Flame Rifle—a scorching new Scarce Weapon that'll help players turn the tide against the resurgent Bileweaver infestation.
Adding even more new content to the popular extraction shooter that recently celebrated 10 million players worldwide, Post Malone's Murder Circus Encore is live now for all players on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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Bileweavers Return
A post-holiday infestation has overrun the bayou and gulch, marking the return of the Bileweavers. These game-changing enemies have swarmed compounds across all maps, altering the tactical landscape. By weaving their nests throughout the world, they create new routes, provide unexpected cover, and draw in valuable loot for daring Hunters. Players can now encounter these monstrosities in both Bounty Hunt and Bounty Clash modes. From Traits and Tarot Cards to Hunter Corpses cocooned in webs, the Bileweaver Nests are a trove of possibilities for those equipped to handle the threat.
Introducing the Flame Rifle
A new piece of equipment to combat this menace can be found at the Murder Circus Compound: the Flame Rifle. This custom made, medium slot weapon is a Conversion that releases pressurized liquid, igniting upon ejection to produce a steady burst of flames. While complex to master, the Flame Rifle is highly effective against the Bileweaver infestation and can even turn the tide in fights against enemy Hunters.
Master the Weapon
Firing the Flame Rifle reduces its internal pressure and consumes oil from its attached tank. The higher the pressure, the farther the flames travel. However, pressure also depletes while idling, so keep a close eye on the weapon's gauge! To maintain its power, Hunters must manually pump the rifle and replenish its oil supply from the yellow barrels scattered across the map.
Flames from the rifle will propagate upon hitting surfaces, creating patches of burning oil that persist for a short time. Used strategically, it can engulf entire groups of Grunts or enemy Hunters. This unique Scarce Weapon opens up new tactical gameplay, but can only be acquired at the Murder Circus Compound.
Act Now
Confront the Bileweavers, douse them and your enemies in burning oil, and explore infested compounds to reap the rewards. The time to act is now!
Post Malone’s Murder Circus Encore is live on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S and will run until February 9, 2026.
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About Hunt: Showdown 1896Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the new era of the competitive first-person bounty hunting game, packing the thrill of survival and the reward of profit into a horror match-based format. Set in Colorado and the Louisiana bayou in 1896, the game boasts a mixture of PvP and PvE elements that create a uniquely tense experience, enjoyed by more than 10 million players worldwide. It's not just the monsters who are a threat—it's every Hunter on the map. In the classic Bounty Hunt game mode, a match pits 12 players—playing solo or in teams of two or three—against each other as they race to take out gruesome creatures for a Bounty Token they must collect and extract from the map. Hunt's Soul Survivor mode offers a shorter match for solo players to scavenge for weapons as they compete for a diminishing pool of bounty. The higher the risk, the higher the reward—but a single mistake could cost you everything. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is out now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Series X|S. For more information, visit http://www.huntshowdown.com