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Crytek has announced a collaboration with Fun World to bring the iconicScreamvillain Ghost Face into its first-person shooterHunt: Showdown 1896. The Ghost Face Rampage DLC is designed to celebrate Halloween 2024, and the new Hunter has been given a 19th-century makeover to fit into the game’s aesthetic. This isHunt: Showdown 1896’s first horror collaboration to coincide with theHarvest of Ghostsin-game event, which will remain live until November 25.
First launched in 2018, the extraction shooter saw players assume the roles of bounty hunters in an attempt to claim the bounties of mythical monsters.1896was an updated version of the game released in 2024 for current-gen consoles, despite fans not receiving the end of older console support well.Hunt: Showdown 1896’s latest update introduces key changesto the shooter, designed to entice players back into the exhilarating PvP gameplay for the spooky season and beyond.
Crytek released a trailer announcing the arrival of Ghost Face, and the new Hunter will be using a silent-based arsenal. Ghost Face’s two main weapons include the Hush, which is a Frontier 73C Silencer, and a Bornheim No. 3 Silencer known as Whisper. The Hunter will also carry the Life Taker tool, which is a knife to match the villain’s preferred method of killing from the movie franchise, and these weapons will give players “an edge in fast-paced close-quarters combat.” Ghost Face may end up joiningHunt: Showdown 1896’s best Legendary Hunters, and the DLC will launch on June 22, 2025, on Steam, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5 for $9.99/€9.99.
Hunt: Showdown 1896 Announces New Ghost Face Rampage DLC
Hunt: Showdown 1896isn’t the only game flaunting the slasher spirit. Behaviour Interactive’s asymmetrical survival horrorDead By Daylightuses lethal Ghost Face buildsto terrorize survivors, proving the iconic 90s villain still has what it takes to be a terrifying foe. However, the game’s artists had to redesign the killer for an 1890s setting, and Lead Art Director Stefan Heinrich explained the changes brought to Ghost Face’s new look in Crytek’s post, saying, “The iconic mask is now a hand-carved wooded mask, weathered and cracked, a tattered battle worn duster replaces the robe and to complete the look, leather holsters and gear have been added.”
Fans seem to be divided over the Ghost Face addition, with some wanting the game to stick to the unique lore of the 19th century, and others praising the Hunter’s design. Ironically, the shooter has been in the crosshairs recently, with fans flooding the game with negative reviews after support for older consoles ended, and a recent update overhauled the UI. Still,Hunt: Showdown 1896managed to set a new milestonein August by breaking its concurrent player count, welcoming over 60,000 players.
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Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a new era of the addictively unforgiving extraction shooter. In corrupted backwaters lost to history, fight back alone – or with friends – against timeless evil. Twisted monsters and other ruthless Hunters stand between you and your Bounty. Risk everything as Hunt consumes you.BOUNTY HUNTTake rich bounties and kill anyone that tries to stop you – and they will try. Race competing Hunters to track down bosses, send them to hell, claim their bounty, and fight your way to extract. If others only slow you down, go alone. If you find strength in numbers, take up to two teammates along.PROGRESSIONRisk everything to unlock dark powers and forbidden wealth. Every bullet counts. Every wound hurts. And every death is permanent. But if you succeed, every victory will be unforgettable.ATMOSPHEREHear footsteps squelch in the mud as you wait with bated breath to strike. The world speaks. Every gunshot is a message; every howling dog a klaxon. Gramophones murmur with the haunting melodies of Port Sulphur Band. Listen, and you might live to die another day.EVOLVING GAMEKeep striving for more, the world is always growing. Frequent updates challenge you with new Events, expand your arsenal of weapons, introduce new characters, and offer the chance to get ornate rewards. Join the thriving Hunt community, stay informed, and get an edge over the Corruption.
