Crytek has announced a significant move for players in the Asian region. Game first-person bounty hunting they are full of tension, Hunt: Showdown 1896, has now officially received language localization for several countries, opening up access for more players to experience its competitive horror atmosphere.
Language and Regional Expansion for Hunt: Showdown 1896
This update from Crytek includes a commitment to wider accessibility. For console platforms PlayStation 5 and Xbox, Hunt: Showdown 1896 has been localized into Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Meanwhile, players on the PC platform through Steam also got an update with the addition of Simplified Chinese and Korean language support.
In addition to language support, the game's availability was also expanded regionally. Players in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand can now purchase the game officially through the PlayStation Store, effectively removing access barriers for communities in those regions.
Get to know the Risky World of Hunt: Showdown 1896
For those who are not familiar, Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a game genre extraction shooter with a strong competitive element. Set in the late 19th century, players take on the role of the bounty hunter who are tasked with hunting down monster targets in dangerous environments such as the swamps of Louisiana and the mountains of Colorado. The main challenge is not just the monsters, but also other players competing for the same rewards.
Developed by Crytek, the studio behind project famous games such as the Crysis and RyseThis game presents a PvPvE (Player vs Player vs Environment) experience. Each game session demands high alertness, where a single mistake can result in the loss of the character and all equipment. The immersive horror atmosphere is supported by ultra-realistic audio design, making voice cues a crucial element for survival.
Intense Game Mode in Hunt: Showdown 1896
This game offers several game modes to accommodate various play styles, ensuring each session provides a different challenge.
- Bounty Hunt: The main mode involves 12 players per match, either solo or in teams of up to three. Players must track down clues to find the Boss Target, defeat it, and bring its rewards to the extraction point while facing resistance from other players.
- Soul Survivor: A stylish fashion battle royale where players start out with no gear and must fight to be the only surviving hunter on the map.
- Bounty Clash: This mode is designed for fast-paced battles within a more confined area, perfect for testing reflexes and tactics in close-quarters combat.
Latest In-Game Event: Web of the Empress
The launch of this localization goes hand in hand with in-game events "Web of the Empress". Attendance event released with Update 2.5 brings a lot of fresh content to the game. One of the main features is the Tarot Card mechanic, which can provide buffs (positive effect) or debuffs (negative effect) randomly, adding a new layer of strategy.
Also introduced is a new enemy called Bileweavers, a swarm of venomous spiders that occupy high-risk locations. With additional rewards, new weapons, customization balancing, and various other improvements, event It provides new content for both veteran players and newcomers.
Source: official press release
