Hunt: Showdown 1896 – Update 2.3 Has Fans Optimistic About the Game’s Future

It’s an exciting time for Hunt: Showdown 1896 players, with The Garden of the Witch event just hours away. However, what most players are anticipating even more is the release of Update 2.3. This update brings several major and much-needed changes, and based on fan reactions, it has sparked more optimism about Hunt’s future than ever before.

Fans Praise Crytek as the Upcoming 2.3 Update Marks a Great Step Forward for Hunt: Showdown 1896 

It’s no secret that Hunt: Showdown 1896 fans have been excited ever since Crytek announced that 2025 would focus on improvements and quality-of-life fixes. Now, with Update 2.3, that journey has officially begun. According to Crytek’s latest developer insight blog, this update will introduce a range of changes, from small balance tweaks to major reworks—and even some removals.

Update 2.3 is almost here, bringing fresh content, balance tweaks, and important fixes!

Curious about what’s coming?

Our Design Director, Dennis, walks you through all the details in the latest Developer Update video.

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The update brings several notable adjustments, including a Krag nerf, fixes for Bear Traps, and trait changes like a Lightfoot nerf for solo hunters. Additionally, Fast Finders will be added to more weapon variants, and perhaps most significantly, Revive Bolts are being completely removed from the game. With so many updates, there’s plenty for the community to discuss, and the consensus is that these changes are a big step in the right direction.

Discussions on Reddit reflect this excitement, with many players praising Crytek’s decisions. One user commented, “This all garners HUGE respect. Wow. I'm even more excited for the event!” Another added, “This is one of the best updates I’ve ever seen in terms of actually listening to the player base.”

Others who have previously criticized Crytek’s decisions are now hopeful, with one player stating, “I feel obligated to post today. I've complained ad nauseam about Crytek and their mistakes, but this is a great patch and a sign for the future of the game. Glad to see Crytek is listening to the community."

While some changes may be debated, it’s clear that Update 2.3 is making an effort to address long-standing player concerns. We’ll have to wait and see how everything plays out, but with both The Garden of the Witch event and this update arriving soon, Hunt: Showdown 1896 is shaping up to be an exciting and refreshed experience in the coming months.