Hunt: Showdown 1896 Set to Revive DeSalle Map and Unleash “Judgement of the Fool” Event This Summer
Crytek is gearing up for a summer update for Hunt: Showdown 1896 poised to be rich in both content and atmosphere. The fan-favorite map, DeSalle, is making its grand re-entry into the game. Alongside this, the brand-new in-game event, “Judgement of the Fool,” arrives hot on its heels with Update 2.4.
The Return of DeSalle
Originally added back in 2021 and quickly becoming a beloved battleground, the DeSalle map is returning with a complete visual overhaul. We’re talking revamped lighting, textures, environmental design, and foliage – the works. Key locations like Kingsnake Mine, Pearl Plantation, and Fort Bolden will feature new pathways, sightlines, and entry points, all designed to spice up tactical diversity.
And it’s not just DeSalle getting a facelift; daylight and time-of-day cycle systems across all maps have also been redesigned.
“Judgement of the Fool” Event Commences
The upcoming event throws players into a dark reckoning. The narrative follows a tale of vengeance between “The Fool” and “The Pale Judge,” set against the misty, treacherous backdrop of the bayou. Throughout the event, hunters can dive into the unfolding story and unlock new Legendary characters:
- The Fool – A swindler and a corrupted soul, twisted and deformed by the very fake remedies he peddled.
- The Pale Judge – Once an arbiter of justice, now a dispenser of it through the barrel of a gun and the turn of a tarot card.
- Dorothy Alice – The last surviving member of the Alice family in Stillwater Bayou, who provides sanctuary to The Fool from The Pale Judge.
But the event isn’t just about lore; new gameplay mechanics are being introduced:
Pledge MarkStealing: Loot these special marks from fallen hunters.Trait Wage Spur: Gamble your marks for a chance to randomly acquire specific traits.Bounty Clash MMR: A separate matchmaking rating for this new mode.Catalyst Trait: A brand-new trait that combines features from previous events.- New Enemy: The Brute
What’s Cooking in Update 2.4?
Update 2.4 is also set to deliver a host of technical improvements:
- Over 100 UI issues have been squashed
- AI behavior, sound design, and in-game balancing have received significant overhauls
- All these tweaks are aimed at cranking up the game’s notorious tension and making every bayou encounter even more heart-poundingly lethal.
Crytek hasn’t dropped the exact launch date for the “Judgement of the Fool” event just yet. However, players can brace themselves for a summer packed with fresh content and crucial technical upgrades. We’re keeping our eyes peeled for Summer Game Fest, where a trailer for the event is likely to debut, bringing more details with it. Stay tuned to gaming-db.com for the latest!