88 million. That’s the number of Bileweavers the community just put into the dirt to close out Stage 3 of the Bloodshed event. Hunt: Showdown 1896 players have officially smashed the final milestone, unlocking the last tier of community rewards and proving once again that the Bayou's population control is in good hands.
The Grind Pays Off
If you've been contributing to the body count in the Bayou recently, your work is done. The "Bloodshed: Bileweavers" event required a massive collective effort to hit that 88 million kill count, and the community delivered. This isn't just about bragging rights; hitting this threshold unlocks the Stage 3 rewards for everyone who participated.
However, these rewards aren't automatic. You need to manually claim them via the official website. Crytek has set a hard deadline here: December 1st, 2025, at 23:59 UTC. If you forget to click that button before the clock runs out, those rewards vanish into the mud. Don't let a week of grinding go to waste because you forgot to open a browser tab.
What else dropped with the update?
Beyond the loot, the completion of this stage pushes the narrative forward. A new lore entry is now available, fleshing out the story behind the Bileweavers and the current state of the corruption in 1896. For those of us who actually read the Library entries between matches, it's a nice bit of world-building context for the carnage.
Hardware on the Horizon
To cap off the event, the team also teased an upcoming Alienware laptop giveaway. While details are still rolling out, it looks like the "ultimate prize" mentioned in previous updates is finally coming into play. Keep an eye on community channels if you're looking to upgrade your rig.
Get in, claim your gear, and get back to the hunt before the December 1st cutoff.