Halloween has arrived to Hunt: Showdown 1896, bringing with it a ton of exciting content, including the new in-game Event Harvest of Ghosts and the limited-time game mode Bounty Clash! From October 16th to November 25th, you'll be able to immerse yourself in the fast-paced action of Bounty Clash while exploring the eerie world of Harvest of Ghosts. This spooky Event introduces fresh mechanics, powerful new Pacts, and plenty of rewards to unlock. Rack up those Event Points, gear up with unique weapons, and embrace the thrill of the Hunt this Halloween season—just in time to claim some hauntingly good loot!
Bounty Clash
Bounty Clash is a new fast-paced and experimental game mode where you'll need to grab the Bounty Token and extract, with all the action taking place in one compound within a 15-minute time limit.
You'll spawn in a random compound with a dead Boss Target awaiting a banishment which will yield a single Bounty Token for teams to fight over.
Expect heart-pounding gameplay, quick-witted decisions, and a rush like no other, all with the beauty of the mountains or the swamp surrounding you. Check out our blog here for more info: Hunt: Showdown - Bounty Clash
The game mode runs on the following dates:
• October 16th – October 20th
• October 25th – October 27th
• October 31st – November 3rd
• November 8th – November 10th
• November 15th – November 17th
• November 22nd – November 24th
Raising the stakes higher than before, Bounty Clash takes place in the stunning compounds of Mammon's Gulch and Stillwater Bayou, which have been uniquely adapted for the Contract. Rush – Fight – Extract – Repeat! Enjoy the thrill of this brand-new, limited-time game mode!
Harvest of Ghosts
Get ready for a chilling adventure in the latest in-game Event, Harvest of Ghosts, running from October 16th to November 25th. As Corruption deepens, Hunters must choose their allegiances among three powerful Pacts, each offering unique Traits and tactics to dominate the battlefield. With new equipment, Traits, and game mechanics, the haunted autumn landscape brings high stakes and deadly surprises at every turn. Will you survive the dark forces or rise from the grave to claim victory?
Pacts
Pact Traits
Similar to previous Events, there are special Pact-specific Traits that can be gained at Supply Points in the world. At Supply Points you will find Pledge Boxes which can be used to pledge to one of the three Pacts. This Event, your Hunter will get their Trait the moment they pledge to their Pact. This also means that unlike before, these Traits will not cost any Pledge Marks. Additionally, every Pact has one Trait that will get a new Conditional Effect that only activates if your Hunter is pledged to the related Pact.
The Pact of Omens
Weaponize the Corruption: The Pact of Omens harnesses powers within Dark Sight to inflict harm and horror upon their enemies.
Pact of Omens Traits gift your Hunter with sharpened senses that allow tactical advantages in both sound and sight.
Pact Trait
Blast Sense: Loud sounds such as gunshots and explosions are highlighted while in Dark Sight.
Conditional Trait Effects:
Pain Sense: Effect is visible when low on Stamina.
The Wilderness Pact
Restore, Revive, Revenge: The Wilderness Pact preserves the mountains' integrity and punishes those who corrupt it.
Wilderness Traits make your Hunter more mobile and equipped for exploration.
Pact Trait
Surefoot: You can sprint while using First Aid Kits and Consumable Shots and while priming Throwables. Additionally, Hunters will move faster when crouched.
Conditional Trait Effects:
Beastface: You will not be noticed at all by wildlife, and you will not break branches.
The Smugglers Pact
Loot and Profit: The Smugglers Pact seeks wealth amongst the carnage of this haunted season.
Smugglers Traits heavily arm your Hunter and allow for fast map traversal.
Pact Trait:
Gunrunner: Allows two Large Slot weapons on your Hunter and applies Quartermaster.
Conditional Trait Effects:
Greyhound: Sprint faster while carrying a Bounty Token.
Sealed Rewards
Returning from the previous update, Sealed Rewards can appear both in the Sealed Hoard central location and at Arsenals, Supply Points, Hunting Towers, and Watch Towers. There is also a new Sealed Reward available where you can receive a random Burn or Scarce Trait.
Event Points
Event Points can be earned by doing various in-game activities as well as completing daily and weekly tasks. You can earn Event Points through the following in-game activities:
• Unlock Sealed Hoard Bounty Token or Master Clue – 50 EP s
• Extract a Bounty Token or Become the Soul Survivor – 30 EP s
• Banish Targets, Kill a Hellborn, or Activate the Wellspring – 15 EPs
• Loot Any Hunter for the First Time – 10 EPs
• Investigate Clues or Close Rifts – 8 EPs
• Kill Meatheads – 3 EPs
• Kill Hellhounds or Immolators – 2 EPs
• Smash Pumpkins – 1 EP
Weekly Challenges
• Complete Regular Challenge – 750 / 1000 EPs
• Complete Premium Challenge – 1500 EPs
Rewards
There are tons of new rewards on offer, including a three-in-one Hunter called Harvest. Harvest comes with three variations: Day, Dusk, and Midnight. There is also another unique Hunter available called Kendoka. Weapon rewards include the Bomb Launcher, Maynard Sniper, Auto-4 Shorty (weapon variant), Centennial Pointman (weapon variant), Rival 78 Mace (weapon variant), and a new Consumable called the Dark Dynamite Sachel, which features remote detonation via Dark Sight! These are just a few of the rewards that are available in this Event, so make sure to jump in today and don't miss out!
It's time to gear up, sharpen your senses, and embrace the darkness this Halloween season in Hunt: Showdown 1896. Whether you're banishing Targets or pledging your soul to sinister Pacts, every Mission will be a spine-chilling race against time and terror. So gather your fellow Hunters, step into the haunted bayou and gulch, and start the spooky season off right!