Hunt: Showdown 1896 - Your Guide to Post Malone’s Murder Circus

The wait is over! Post Malone’s Murder Circus event has officially arrived in Hunt: Showdown 1896, bringing loads of exciting new content. Whether you’re eager to jump into the event yourself or just want a complete rundown to figure out where to begin, we’ve covered you with all the details on this thrilling Hunt: Showdown 1896 event below.

Post Malone’s Murder Circus Event: Full Overview

The Post Malone’s Murder Circus event is now live in Hunt: Showdown 1896, alongside the amazing changes made in the 2.2 update, offering a wealth of new and fleshed-out content to enjoy until February 10, 2026. Let’s dive into everything you need to know to get the most out of this exciting event.

Troupe Traits Overview

The event introduces special Troupe Traits, available at Supply Points and the circus via Pledge Boxes. Pledge to a Troupe to unlock your first Trait for free, with the second unlocked by spending Pledge Marks.

• Trickshooter Troupe: The Peerless Aim Trait improves accuracy, while Blademancer lets you retrieve ammo with Dark Sight and damage enemies if the ammo is stuck in them. Crack Shot enhances weapon handling by reducing crosshair spread and sway.
• Ringmaster Troupe: Command the Show boosts Dark Sight while looting Hunters and lets you push monsters back. Shadow Crush damages enemies through Dark Sight, and Corpse Seer gives a Dark Sight boost when looting downed Hunters.
• Mystic Troupe: Poltergeist allows you to manipulate objects and animals remotely via Dark Sight, while Blast Sense highlights loud sounds, such as gunshots and explosions when using Dark Sight.

Exclusive Weapon: The Shredder

The Shredder is a fast-firing sawblade launcher, exclusive to the Murder Circus. It requires spinning up before firing and uses two types of ammo: Sawblades that pierce multiple enemies, and Fragblades that explode in proximity, causing bleeding damage. The Shredder can only be found in-mission and will be removed at the event’s conclusion.

New Monsters

The event introduces two new monsters: Ursa Mortis, a mutated bear that prioritizes bleeding targets, and Circus Grunts, which can throw knives at Hunters. Thorny Branches scattered around the circus also trigger bleeding.

Pledge Mark Mechanics

Pledge Marks are earned by collecting Event Points, banishing the Boss Target, or becoming the Soul Survivor. Hunters can carry up to 9 Pledge Marks at a time and steal them from other players if they haven’t reached the maximum.

Fortune Teller Machine Rewards

Spend Pledge Marks at the Fortune Teller Machine, found in the Murder Circus and at Supply Points, for random rewards such as Dark Sight boosts, random Traits, and Hunt Dollar rewards.

Reward Changes

Several rewards have been updated: Dark Sight Boost now applies to all players, the Full Restoration Kit now only restores the player interacting with it, and the Master Clue no longer grants Event Points.

Battle Pass Rewards

The event’s Battle Pass offers both free and premium rewards, including exclusive Hunter skins, weapons, charms, consumables, and weapon attachments. Notable items include the Post Malone: Deposed King and Ringmaster skins, plus weapons like the 1865 Carbine and Chu Ko Nu. Premium tiers also unlock inspect animations and Blood Bonds.

That’s a quick rundown of what you can expect from Post Malone’s Murder Circus event. Be sure to dive in and experience all the new content, and we’ll see you in the bayou!