Crytek is bringing a much-changed Hunt: Showdown to PS5 subsequent 12 months, however it gained’t be a fully-fledged sequel, in line with its supervisor.
On the Hunt for a New Period
Extraction FPS Hunt Showdown gave Crytek an surprising stay service hit, and it’s been attempting to determine the long-term way forward for the sport for some time now, and the primary a part of that will likely be to improve it to the most recent CryEngine and serve it for current-gen consoles, however that’s attributable to be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to adjustments.
Hunt Basic Supervisor Brian Fifield defined to PC Gamer that an engine and programs overhaul coming with 2024’s massive replace (in addition to a model new map) permits the corporate to work much more effectively and creatively on the sport, with fewer individuals capable of do extra to replace the sport usually. It’s one thing that’s been troublesome with the present construct.
The unhealthy information for PS4 gamers of Hunt Showdown is that the sport will now not be supported by Crytek when the PS5 model arrives, however it will likely be a free replace for present customers in the event that they make the bounce to PS5.
“Clearly, Hunt can’t simply keep on the identical tech eternally and keep aggressive,” stated Fifield of the previous variations of Hunt. “Clearly, there are issues in Hunt that every one of us dislike, that we wish to repair, that considerably are rooted in core expertise.”
Fifield additionally mentions the way it might seem to be a sequel, however gamers will lose nothing from their time with Hunt thus far.
“If you wish to consider it as Hunt 2, you’re welcome to, however I’m not going to cost you, I’m not going to remove something you’ve purchased, I’m not going to lower your worth or your funding as a result of I would like you to maintain enjoying.”
Fifield notes the reception round stay service ”sequels” to Overwatch and CS: GO that erased the unique video games for the brand new ones and caught various ranges of flak for the choice.
“Watching how these transitions have gone with different service video games, we selected persevering with Hunt: Showdown and to not set expectations of changing it.”
Hunt: Showdown will head to PS5 in some unspecified time in the future in 2024.
