Road to Hell | Event Trailer | Hunt: Showdown 1896
UPCOMINGThe Road to Hell event arrives June 9th featuring the new Stronghold compound, a caged Boss Target, and the heavy Maxim 1895 in-world weapon.
Key Changes
- 1Road to Hell event begins June 9th with a 50-tier Battle Pass
- 2New Stronghold Compound added featuring a rotting, caged Boss Target
- 3Maxim 1895 heavy in-world weapon added with 50 Incendiary rounds
- 41890 Cavalry Rifle introduced as a new long ammo single-shot rifle
- 5Extraction and Supply Points are now hidden until revealed by Scouting Maps or Bounties
- 6New 'Let the Gunshots Ring' Story Challenge rewards a free Legendary Hunter
- 7Update 2.8 launches June 9th with various fixes and improvements
- 8Four new Legendary Hunters: Commander Whitlaw, Sergeant Riggins, The Foxhound, and Dusty Ivo
- 9New Corrupted Grunt variants added to the Stronghold area
- 10The Ironclad (Ned Kelly) DLC arrives on June 10th
All Changes
🏆Events(3)
- newRoad to Hell: New 'Road to Hell' event begins June 9th, 2026, featuring the story of the 26th Regiment.
- newBattle Pass: New Battle Pass introduced with 50 rewards including medals, signets, and Legendary Skins.
- newLet the Gunshots Ring: New 'Let the Gunshots Ring' Story Challenge added, allowing players to earn a free Legendary Hunter.
🗺️Maps(5)
- newStronghold Compound: New Stronghold Compound added, a sprawling military redoubt left by the 26th Regiment.
- newBoss Target: New rotting, caged Boss Target added deep within the Stronghold Compound.
- newSupply Points: New Military and Medical Supply Points added as scavengeable locations.
- newGrunts: New Corrupted Grunt variants added, representing former members of the 26th Regiment.
- newArtifacts: New in-world artifacts added to the Stronghold: Destiny’s Dial, Sealed Rewards, and Tarot Cards.
🔫Weapons(4)
- newMaxim 1895: New Maxim 1895 heavy in-world weapon added; features 50 Incendiary rounds, hip-fire only, and overheating mechanics.
- nerfMaxim 1895: Carrying the Maxim 1895 reduces Hunter movement speed by 25%.
- new1890 Cavalry Rifle: New 1890 Cavalry Rifle added; a single-shot long ammo rifle dealing 139 damage with 380 m/s muzzle velocity.
- change1890 Cavalry Rifle: 1890 Cavalry Rifle is compatible with the Fast Fingers Trait and FMJ/High Velocity custom ammo.
⚙️Gameplay(3)
- changeExtraction Points: Extraction and Supply Points are now hidden by default at the start of a match.
- newScouting Maps: New Scouting Maps added to Strongholds and Supply Points to reveal hidden Extraction and Supply locations.
- changeBounty Hunt: Banishing a Boss Target or picking up a Bounty Token now reveals hidden Extraction and Supply Points.
🤠Hunters(4)
- newCommander Whitlaw: New Legendary Hunter Commander Whitlaw added.
- newSergeant Riggins: New Legendary Hunter Sergeant Riggins added.
- newThe Foxhound: New Legendary Hunter The Foxhound added with a full set of specialized skins.
- newDusty Ivo: New Legendary Hunter Dusty Ivo added.
📅Coming Soon(3)
- fixUpdate 2.8: Update 2.8 scheduled for release on June 9th, including community-reported fixes and upgrades.
- newThe Ironclad: The Ironclad (Ned Kelly) Legendary Hunter DLC arriving June 10th.
- newPort Sulphur Band: New single by Port Sulphur Band releasing June 8th.
Summary
Road to Hell Event
Starting June 9th, 2026, the Road to Hell event introduces the story of the 26th Regiment. Players will explore the new Stronghold Compound, a massive military redoubt containing a mysterious caged Boss Target and new Corrupted Grunt variants. The event includes a 50-tier Battle Pass featuring Legendary Skins for new Hunters like Commander Whitlaw and Sergeant Riggins.
New Firepower
Two major weapons join the arsenal. The Maxim 1895 is a heavy in-world weapon that must be fired from the hip, slows movement by 25%, and can overheat. The 1890 Cavalry Rifle is a new long ammo single-shot rifle dealing 139 damage, compatible with the Fast Fingers trait and custom ammo types.
Gameplay & Update 2.8
Significant systemic changes include hidden Extraction and Supply Points that must be revealed via new Scouting Maps or by banishing bosses. A new Story Challenge, "Let the Gunshots Ring," provides a guided experience for players to earn a free Legendary Hunter. Update 2.8 will launch alongside the event, bringing various fixes and improvements based on community feedback.