Crytek is giving its game a major update, bringing a return to the 19th century and a new version of the engine, but not everyone will get to experience it!

In the next chapter of Hunt, players will be able to take part in a whole new experience as we jump forward in time and head west from the bayou backwaters to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The first map, Mammon’s Gulch, introduces a vast and detailed new biome that places Hunters in the shadow of the mighty Colorado Mountains. Adding the element of increased verticality and a host of new tactical vantage points, the peaks tower over the region like sentinels. But beneath the lush forests and towering peaks, corruption seethes from the mines and oil wells beneath the surface. Hunt: Showdown 1896 brings the power of CryEngine 5.11 with highly anticipated improvements across the gameplay experience. With massively improved visuals, audio design, performance and more. Players will also be welcomed back to the Bayou with reworked and restored original maps coming after launch.

In Mammon’s Gulch, visit 16 unique compounds spread across the peaks and canyons of the new Hunt biome. Pass through the torched towns and delve deep into the mines, dodging new threats and taking advantage of the terrain as you explore new strategic vantage points and tactics. Take the high ground to battle rival hunters or venture down into the deep mines of the Gulch to face unimaginable horrors. Hunt: Showdown 1896 showcases the new capabilities of the highly anticipated CryEngine 5.11 upgrade. Players will be immersed in a new experience, benefiting from a leap in visual fidelity with improvements to textures, lighting and animation, enhanced audio design, improved overall performance and more. Console gamers will also see native 4K and 60 frames per second support on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and 60 frames per second and 2K (1440p) on Xbox Series S, all in glorious HDR.

The launch of Hunt: Showdown 1896 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series brings with it the deprecation of the old title on the last generation platforms. This means that after August 15, the original Hunt: Showdown will no longer be playable on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. As mentioned in the fall of 2023, all console players will automatically receive an upgrade to the new game on their next generation counterpart at no additional cost, including all previous purchases and progress. For players who haven’t upgraded yet, rest assured that your Hunt legacy will be ready and waiting once you decide to make the switch to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series.

Hunt: Showdown 1896 will be released on August 15 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC. That’s when the base game stops on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Source: Gematsu