Post Malone is heading back to the Bayou. Crytek has confirmed that the Murder Circus is setting up shop for one final encore performance in Hunt: Showdown 1896, giving players a last chance to experience the collaboration starting December 11.
If you missed the initial run, this is your wake-up call. The developers released a trailer confirming the "Murder Circus Encore," explicitly framing this as the final performance. For those of us who track the limited-time events in Hunt: Showdown 1896, this specific wording suggests that once this event concludes, the specific content or rewards tied to this collaboration might be entering the vault for good.
One Last Ride in the Circus
Collaborations in Hunt are usually hit or miss with the hardcore community, but Post Malone's genuine interest in the game has generally earned this crossover a bit more respect than your standard celebrity insert. The Murder Circus event typically brings a chaotic twist to the standard tactical gameplay, offering a break from the slow-burn tension of standard Bounty Hunts.
While Crytek hasn't dropped a full patch note list for the Encore just yet, returning events usually function as a second chance for players to grind out event-specific rewards they missed. If you're looking to complete your collection or just want to experience the spectacle before it's gone, you need to be ready for the drop.
When does the Post Malone event start?
The Murder Circus Encore is scheduled to begin on December 11, 2025. Since this is billed as a "final performance," expect the duration to be strict. I'd recommend jumping in on day one to maximize your time with the event mechanics before the circus leaves town permanently.