Hunt: Showdown is a first-person bounty hunting game set in the dark swamps of 19th-century Louisiana. Released in 2019, it is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The game plunges players into a world of gothic horror and occult themes, where they take on the role of Hunters tasked with eliminating nightmarish monsters.

Core Gameplay

The core gameplay of Hunt: Showdown revolves around a unique blend of PvP and PvE elements. As a Hunter, you must track and eliminate monsters while competing against other hunter teams for the same bounty. Cooperation is essential to locate and banish the target monster. The game features a distinctive permadeath mechanic; if your hunter dies, they are lost forever, along with their equipment. This creates a high-stakes environment where every decision matters. Hunters can be recruited and customized, gaining experience and unlocking new traits and equipment as they survive hunts.

Sound and Environment

Sound plays a crucial role in Hunt: Showdown. Players must listen carefully to their surroundings, using audio cues to track monsters and other hunters. Gunfights are intense and strategic, requiring careful aim and tactical positioning. The game world is atmospheric and detailed, with a variety of locations to explore, from dilapidated farmhouses to eerie graveyards. The environment is also dynamic, with weather effects and time of day impacting gameplay.

What is "La Luz Mala"?

The "La Luz Mala" DLC, released in 2023, adds new cosmetic content to the game. This downloadable content includes one Legendary Hunter named Luz Mala, two Legendary weapons: the "Del Ojo" (a Vetterli 71 Karabiner Deadeye) and the "Raíz Mala" (a Caldwell Conversion Chain Pistol), and one Legendary tool: the "Premio del Tonto" (a Choke Bomb). These additions offer players new ways to customize their hunters and loadouts.