Leak Reveals New Title for Hunt: Showdown

A new title for Hunt: Showdown was leaked through an ESRB rating, leading some to speculate it could be for a new game, but a video on the Hunt: Showdown YouTube channel has since revealed that the leaked title is in fact for an upcoming engine update to the existing game, which is expected to bring features like faster loading, better graphics, and 19 new hunters.

An Evolving Hunt: Showdown Experience

The Hunt: Showdown community has been eagerly anticipating an engine update for the game, and it seems their wishes may soon be granted. An ESRB rating has seemingly leaked a new title for the game - "Hunt: Showdown 1896" - leading to speculation that a sequel or spin-off may be in the works.

However, a video on the game's official YouTube channel has since revealed that the leaked title is actually for the upcoming engine update, rather than a new game entirely. This update, scheduled for release on August 15th, is expected to bring a host of technical improvements to the existing Hunt: Showdown experience, including faster loading speeds, better graphics, and the addition of 19 new hunters.

The emergence of this leaked title comes at a time when the game's player base has been expressing a need for updates, with recent reviews on Steam hinting that the Victorian-era extraction shooter could benefit from a refresh. The engine update, along with the potential for new features and content, suggests that the developers are actively working to keep Hunt: Showdown relevant and engaging in the ever-evolving extraction shooter genre.

Hunt: Showdown Receives New Title Alongside Game Engine Update

The recent leak of a new title for Hunt: Showdown, "Hunt: Showdown 1896," has sparked a flurry of speculation within the game's community. However, a short video posted on the official Hunt: Showdown YouTube page has helped to put many of these speculations to rest.

The video, which shows little more than a poster confirming the "Hunt: Showdown 1896" title, also includes an intriguing sound that has led players to believe it may be teasing the addition of a new gun designed in 1896. Fans have narrowed down the possibilities to either the Smith & Wesson Model 1896 .32 or the Webley-Fosbery 1896 revolver, based on the distinctive side-loading drum sound heard in the video. This attention to historical detail has established fans eagerly anticipating what the upcoming August update may have in store.

Furthermore, the "1896" in the title also serves to confirm the developers' previously stated commitment to an anachronistic timeline for the game. Despite the Hunt: Showdown Winter Solstice events suggesting a significant passage of time, it is now clear that only a single in-game year has gone by since the game's release, a full six years ago. This revelation has helped to clarify the game's narrative progression, while also hinting at the potential for further time-related developments in the future.