Hunt: Showdown 1896 – DeSalle Confirmed to Return in Next Update

After some vague teasers and plenty of fan speculation, Crytek has finally confirmed that the long-awaited return of the DeSalle map is coming to Hunt: Showdown 1896. While the confirmation is exciting, there are still a few details that remain unclear. So, let’s break down what we know so far and when we can expect DeSalle to make its return to Hunt: Showdown 1896.

Hunt: Showdown 1896 – DeSalle Confirmed to Return in Next Update

While Hunt: Showdown 1896's official X account has been teasing fans with cryptic posts and imagery, we’ve now all but received confirmation that Desalle is returning.

What was once left behind now returns, reshaped by time and conflict.
Get ready to revisit the bayou's most treacherous ground. pic.twitter.com/a1vVtGfwa0

— Hunt: Showdown (@HuntShowdown) May 26, 2025

In their latest post, Crytek shared a screenshot of three Hunters sprinting past Moses Poultry—a well-known compound located at the heart of the Desalle map. The caption reads: "What was once left behind now returns, reshaped by time and conflict. Get ready to revisit the bayou's most treacherous ground." — @HuntShowdown, X

This effectively confirms Desalle’s return, though the exact release date is still unknown. The prevailing community theory, as discussed in Reddit and Discord circles, is that Desalle will drop alongside the next major event, likely sometime in June 2025. However, there’s also speculation that it may arrive as a mid-event update—either to give the Battle Pass more breathing room or to allow Crytek extra time to polish the reworked map.

The excitement among players is undeniable. Many longtime fans are already planning to jump back in just to relive the thrill of Desalle’s layered rooftops, tense choke points, and gritty urban design. However, given Hunt's ongoing technical issues and performance challenges, a slight delay wouldn’t be surprising if Crytek needs to ensure a smooth relaunch.

For now, the best news is simply that Desalle is making its long-awaited return to Hunt: Showdown after being removed during the 1896 update. Once more details, trailers, or gameplay footage are released, we’ll be covering it all, so be sure to check back soon. We’ll see you in the Saloon for some classic cowboy shootouts on Desalle.