Sadly, with this update, Hunt: Showdown has really worn on me. There are just too many glaring bugs and ping issues, and every game I play feels like no fun at all. Before the move to 1896, the balancing felt right—I was matched with players from my own country, and the UI was simple and easy to navigate.

Now, games are full of players from Europe and Asia, making shotguns no fun at all, especially with the high ping from other players. The UI has also become a headache that I still struggle to navigate.

I’ve always rooted for this game—it’s got great gunplay, a unique art style, and interesting mechanics. But it feels like with the 1896 update, the game has lost a lot of its soul and uniqueness, and is now catering to CoD players, adjusting for a different audience.

Sadly, with this update, Hunt: Showdown has really worn on me. There are just too many glaring bugs and ping issues, and every game I play feels like no fun at all. Before the move to 1896, the balancing felt right—I was matched with players from my own country, and the UI was simple and easy to navigate. Now, games are full of players from Europe and Asia, making shotguns no fun at all, especially with the high ping from other players. The UI has also become a headache that I still struggle to navigate. I’ve always rooted for this game—it’s got great gunplay, a unique art style, and interesting mechanics. But it feels like with the 1896 update, the game has lost a lot of its soul and uniqueness, and is now catering to CoD players, adjusting for a different audience.