Hunt: Showdown set a new record for online players on Steam after the game's relaunch
On August 15, Crytek released a massive update for Hunt: Showdown, moving the shooter to the CryEngine 5.11 and significantly changing many aspects of the game. Even the title changed — it is now Hunt: Showdown 1896. As a result, the online game has soared to record highs on Steam.
Hunt: Showdown 1896
According to SteamDB, in the evening of August 15, there were 60,124 players simultaneously playing the Steam version of Hunt: Showdown 1896. For comparison, the previous record, set in June 2023, was 45,091 players.
Dynamics of Hunt: Showdown 1896's online presence on Steam
It is important to note that with the release of the update, Hunt: Showdown 1896 also began offering free weekends on Steam. This too contributed to the increase in online players.
However, recent reviews for Hunt: Showdown 1896 are far from ideal. Only 36% of the latest reviews on Steam are positive. Many players are complaining about the new interface, which they find inconvenient on PC and more suitable for consoles. The shooter is also criticized for poor optimization, bugs, and server issues.
