Road to Hell
June 9, 2026 — September 8, 2026
Hunt: Showdown 1896's summer live event. Two military scouts vanish while investigating the spread of the Corruption across Louisiana and Colorado — and Command sends hunters down the road to hell after them. The event runs all summer with its own progression, rewards and story beats.
What's in the event
- Story: missing military scouts and the spread of the Corruption across two map regions
- “It Takes a Rogue” DLC — the legendary hunter The Ironclad returns from the Australian badlands
- Event progression: Event Points, tiers, exclusive rewards and Prestige
- Weapon balance & fixes (e.g. buffed Uppercut, restored Special Long Ammo, localization fixes)
- In-event weekend bonuses (e.g. Double Hunter XP)
🆕 Latest developments 2.8.1
A new extraction mechanic at Strongholds lets Hunters inflate a balloon via three gas valves to extract Cargo Crates and Bounty Tokens.
The event's second chapter continues the story of the 26th Regiment's doomed fight against the Corruption in Louisiana and Colorado.
A free Story Challenge lets players witness up close the tragic downfall of the 26th Regiment.
Uppercut's base damage was raised to 126 with basic, FMJ, and Incendiary Ammo, restoring some of its former power against its new rival, the Haymaker. · details →
After the Inventory Slot Rework, the Haymaker emerged as the Uppercut's main competitor, prompting devs to rebalance both shotguns. · details →
The first in a series of balance changes following the Inventory Rework adjusts weapons to address new pain points in loadout diversity.
Auto-updated from official patch notes.