Hunt: Showdown 1896 Teaser Has Fans Wondering About the Return of DeSalle

The launch of Hunt: Showdown 1896 was promoted as a major upgrade, bringing the game to CRYENGINE 5 alongside overall performance and visual improvements. However, this transition also led to the removal of several features and maps, including the fan-favorite DeSalle, which Crytek stated would gradually return over time. With their latest post teasing significant changes, many players are speculating whether this could mean the return of the DeSalle map.

Is DeSalle Making a Comeback in Hunt: Showdown 1896? Fans Speculate After Latest Teaser

As recently covered, Hunt: Showdown shared a small teaser on their social channels, including Twitter, stating that "Change is coming." While the meaning behind this remains unclear, fans have begun speculating—one of the most popular theories suggests that DeSalle might be making a return. This theory gained traction after the developers previously mentioned that DeSalle was likely to return in 2025, and they even referenced it in a recent Reddit post.

Following the teaser, players took to Reddit to analyze the image Crytek shared, searching for any recognizable details. Some pointed out that the background resembled a house from the Seven Sisters area of the DeSalle map, fueling hopes of its return. However, others remain skeptical, unsure if the teaser truly hints at DeSalle’s comeback.

While some theories suggest the teaser could indicate an entirely new map, that seems unlikely. Crytek has already stated that 2024 will focus less on new content additions, and given the recent layoffs, creating a brand-new map instead of bringing back a fan-favorite like DeSalle wouldn’t make much sense in terms of manpower and logistics.

One thing is clear—players are eager to see DeSalle back, and this speculation highlights the strong demand for its return. Hopefully, Crytek is taking note of the community's enthusiasm and plans to reintroduce the map in the future. Here’s hoping we’ll be roaming DeSalle again soon, sharing more wild moments in Lewis Saloon just like the old days.