Hunters,
Post Malone's Murder Circus has just rolled into town! This is not your average carnival, but a dark and deadly spectacle to behold. Our biggest Event to date runs from December 12th, 2024 until February 10th, 2025.
Imagine a twisted carnival corrupted by a mysterious artifact called the HelioStone, with Post Malone himself as the Deposed King and former Ringmaster. The circus is a nightmare compound that appears randomly among the swamps, peaks, and plains of the bayou and the gulch. Additionally, we're welcoming back the newly remastered Lawson Delta map!
Get ready to explore a circus-themed compound that is packed with both danger and exciting opportunities, a true test of your survival skills. Circus Grunts lurk everywhere, emitting sinister laughter that will chill your blood. Ursa Mortis, our newest nightmare, is a savage creature born from two conjoined bear cubs who were transformed by the Corruption via an artifact known as the HelioStone. This beast can sense bleeding Hunters and will prioritize attacking them, charging in a deadly frenzy. Approach it with caution and remember that taking it down could earn you a random Trait.
Pledge Marks and Troupe Factions
During the Event, Hunters will pledge allegiance to one of three new factions known as Troupes: The Trickshooter Troupe, The Mystic Troupe, or The Ringmaster Troupe. Each Troupe offers their very own Traits for Hunters.
The Trickshooter Troupe masters the art of weapons and tools, featuring the Traits Blademancer (retrieves previously launched blades in Dark Sight, ripping them out of enemies) and Crack Shot (reduces weapon spread as well as recoil and sway in ADS with certain weapons).
The Mystic Troupe uses the power of Dark Sight to manipulate the environment and track the enemies, featuring the Traits Poltergeist (manipulation of doors, windows, bells and other interactions in Dark Sight and Beetle View for distraction) and Blast Sense (nearby loud noises are highlighted in Dark Sight).
The Ringmaster Troupe is focused on mind tricks and combat spectacle, featuring the Traits Shadow Crush (monsters can be wounded and killed through Dark Sight) and Corpse Seer (extra Dark Sight time gained when looting Hunters even without carrying a Bounty Token).
Players will earn Pledge Marks by collecting Event Points—1 Pledge Mark for every 25 points—and can vow to a Troupe at the circus compound or Supply Points via Pledge Boxes. Vowing your pledge unlocks the first Trait for free, while deepening the vow with some Pledge Marks unlocks the second Trait. Hunters can also carry up to nine 9 Pledge Marks at a time now. But here's the twist: Pledge Marks can now also be looted from other Hunters. Don't hold on to them for too long!
Fortune Telling Machine
Step right up to the Fortune Telling Machine, which allows you to spend a few Pledge Marks to let fate decide your reward. You can also pop the circus balloons that are strewn throughout the map for some extra Event Points. Additionally, we've packed the Event with exclusive equipment Skins and new Hunters!
The Shredder
We're also introducing a game-changing weapon—the Shredder! This weapon launches sawblades that can either bounce off surfaces and ricochet towards enemies or explode on impact. There is only one in each Bounty Hunt Mission and can be obtained via spending 5 Pledge Marks.
It's not just the Event that arrives today—we've also brought back the upgraded Lawson Delta map, enhanced the Shooting Range to fit the Gen9 standards, added Equipment Animations, as well as made many tweaks, fixes, and adjustments, all according to community feedback. You can read all the details in our patch notes here
Post Malone's Murder Circus runs from December 12th, 2024 until February 10th, 2025, and it's available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Are you brave enough to step inside? We'll see you in the circus Hunters!