Hunt Showdown update 1.000.008 (2.1) is available to download on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Hunt Showdown 1.000.008 patch notes, the latest update introduces the fast-paced Bounty Clash game mode, the Halloween-themed Harvest of Ghosts event with new traits, weapons, and challenges. Apart from this, today’s Hunt Showdown patch 1.000.008 also adds new equipment and weapon variants are also available, along with various general updates and bug fixes.
Previously, a major Hunt Showdown update 1.13 added the event “Tide of Shadows” and fixes for the Shooting Range, Pacts and Traits, and equipment pricing. Unfortunately, players are still facing bugs and issues with the game. Today’s Hunt Showdown version 1.000.008 will fix a few of these issues.
Hunt Showdown 1.000.008 Patch Notes – October 16, 2024
New Game Mode: Bounty Clash
- Bounty Clash is a limited-time, fast-paced mode with a 15-minute time limit.
- Players spawn in a random compound with a dead Boss Target yielding a single bounty token.
- Compounds: Mammon’s Gulch & Stillwater Bayou, adapted for this mode.
- Event Dates:
- October 16-20
- October 25-27
- October 31-November 3
- November 8-10
- November 15-17
- November 22-24
Harvest of Ghosts Event
- Duration: October 16 to November 25.
- New Mechanics: Pacts offer unique traits and playstyles based on your allegiance.
- Event Points: Earn points through in-game activities like banishing bosses, looting hunters, and smashing pumpkins.
- Weekly Challenges: Complete regular and premium challenges for more Event Points.
- Rewards: Includes new Hunters (Harvest, Kendoka), weapon variants, and consumables like the Dark Dynamite Satchel.
New Equipment & Weapon Variants
- Bomb Launcher: Fires explosive harpoons with special ammo types like Dragon Breath and Steel Ball.
- Maynard Sniper: High-damage, scoped rifle with medium ammo and unique reload mechanics.
- Auto-4 Shorty, Centennial Pointman, Rival 78 Mace: New weapon variants offering different playstyles and special ammo options.
Pact-Specific Traits
- Pact of Omens:
- Trait: Blast Sense highlights loud sounds in Dark Sight.
- Conditional Effect: Pain Sense reveals low-stamina enemies.
- Wilderness Pact:
- Trait: Surefoot allows sprinting while using healing items.
- Conditional Effect: Beastface avoids detection by wildlife.
- Smugglers Pact:
- Trait: Gunrunner allows two large-slot weapons.
- Conditional Effect: Sprint faster with a bounty token.
Sealed Rewards & New Custom Ammo
- Sealed Rewards: Available at various locations, including Sealed Hoard, offering random traits.
- New Ammo Types: For Bomb Launcher, Bomb Lance, and the Hand Crossbow (Revive Bolt).
General Gameplay Updates
- Throwing Tools: Now require aiming before throwing.
- Gunplay Adjustments: Reduced zoom on Deadeye weapons and decreased silenced weapon ballistic performance.
- Scope Update: Added drop helpers to estimate range.
- Projectile Penetration: Improved damage reduction after wall penetrations.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed numerous gameplay bugs, including spawn issues, trait errors, and UI inconsistencies.
Download Hunt Showdown update 1.000.008 on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox.
