Hunt: Showdown 1896 – Update 2.3 Completely Removes Revive Bolts

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In the upcoming event for Hunt: Showdown, titled “The Garden of the Witch,” players can expect new experiences starting with the 2.3 update. This update aims to enhance gameplay through numerous quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes. However, one major alteration that’s sparking debate among players is the removal of Revive Bolts. Introduced earlier, these ammunition types have been a subject of contention for some time now. Although many players are relieved by their removal, others remain skeptical about this change. Let’s delve into the specifics.

Update 2.3 Removes Revive Bolts From Hunt: Showdown 1896, And We’re On the Fence About It

In the blog post by Crytek’s developers, it has been announced that when Update 2.3 and The Garden of the Witch event go live on March 26, 2025, Hunt: Showdown 1896 will undergo a series of changes. One of the major updates shared in the post is the removal of the Revive Bolt from Hunt, which is being done based on player and internal team feedback.

Just as anticipated, those who’ve long been critical of Revive Bolts following their debut are delighted by this move. Across Reddit and X (previously Twitter), supporters have been expressing joy, with comments such as “Goodbye, Revive Bolts! We won’t miss you.” and “Extremely pleased with the choice to eliminate Revive Bolts. More substantial changes like this are exactly what the game needs to flourish once more.

It’s clear why top-tier players are pleased about the elimination of Revive Bolts; they made it harder to get kills and offered no way for those without them to respond. Still, not all gamers support its full removal, and some, including myself, think that a balance tweak would have been more suitable instead.

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Previously, several enthusiasts proposed adjustments to refine the mechanic instead of eliminating it altogether. These suggestions included implementing a timer, an audible signal, or other gameplay elements that would make it more balanced without completely removing it from the game. However, there’s worry that this move might establish a pattern where Crytek opts to eliminate controversial mechanics rather than finding a balance for them.

Although it’s uncertain about the reasoning behind this move, let’s cross our fingers and hope it isn’t setting a bigger pattern ahead. However, it has been confirmed that Revive Bolts will be taken out of the game as of March 26, 2025. Some players might feel a bit sad to see them depart, but overall, it appears this decision is moving us in a positive direction, according to the broader gaming community.

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2025-03-25 18:43