A new update for Hunt Showdown, known as Update 1.98, has recently been released. This update is accessible across all gaming platforms, as well as on PC. Players can now download this update, which introduces bug fixes, improvement updates, and patch notes for the game. It is worth noting that the file size of this update may differ depending on the gaming platform being used.
Hunt Showdown Update 1.98: Gunplay and Meta Improvements
Gunplay Fixes:
1. Controller Tuning (Console Only): A bug that was causing Xbox deadzones to not operate correctly has been fixed. This will improve the overall controller experience on consoles.
2. Aim Assist (Console Only): The strength of Aim Assist has been reduced, making aiming more reliant on player skill.
- Aim Assist range in Shoulder Aim has been reduced and normalized for all Weapons, resulting in more precise aiming.
- Aim Assist fadeout duration has been slightly reduced, allowing players to have more control over their aim after releasing the aim button.Aim Assist detection radius around enemy Hunters and AI has been reduced, making it less forgiving and requiring more accuracy from players.
Meta Updates:
New Weapon Additions:
- Several new weapons and variants have been added to the regular progression and the Book of Weapons, making them more accessible to players. Here are the additions:
Rifles:
- Drilling Handcannon: Unlocked as the 3rd weapon in the Drilling Weapon Family.
- Drilling Hatchet: Unlocked as the 6th weapon in the Drilling Weapon Family.
- LeMat Mark II Carbine Marksman: Unlocked as the 7th weapon in the LeMat Mark II Weapon Family.
- Winfield M1873 Poison Ammo: Unlocked as the 4th weapon in the Winfield M1873 Weapon Family.
- Winfield M1873C Poison Ammo: Unlocked as the 3rd weapon in the Winfield M1873C Weapon Family.
- Winfield M1876 Centennial High Velocity Ammo: Unlocked as the 9th weapon in the Winfield M1876 Centennial Weapon Family.
Pistols:
- Caldwell Conversion Uppercut Full Metal Jacket Ammo: Unlocked as the 9th weapon in the Caldwell Conversion Pistol Weapon Family.
- Caldwell Pax High Velocity Ammo: Unlocked as the 8th weapon in the Caldwell Pax Weapon Family.
- Caldwell Pax Trueshot: Unlocked as the 6th weapon in the Caldwell Pax Weapon Family.
- Dolch 96 Claw: Unlocked as the 3rd weapon in the Dolch 96 Weapon Family.
- Dolch 96 Deadeye: Unlocked as the 5th weapon in the Dolch 96 Weapon Family.
- Dolch 96 Dumdum Ammo: Unlocked as the 2nd weapon in the Dolch 96 Weapon Family.
- Dolch 96 Full Metal Jacket Ammo: Unlocked as the 4th weapon in the Dolch 96 Weapon Family.
Melee:
- Katana: Unlocked at Bloodline Rank 1, providing players with a powerful melee option.
Traits:
- Martialist: Previously unlocked with Hunt Dollars, the Martialist Trait is now accessible at Bloodline Rank 28. This trait enhances melee combat abilities, offering players a new valuable skill to utilize in their hunts.
