{"id":66807,"date":"2024-08-20T17:38:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T17:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/1896-sees-new-player-high-while-criticized-for-ui"},"modified":"2024-08-20T17:38:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T17:38:34","slug":"1896-sees-new-player-high-while-criticized-for-ui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/1896-sees-new-player-high-while-criticized-for-ui","title":{"rendered":"Hunt Showdown 1896 Sees New Player High While Being Criticized for New UI"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hunt Showdown<\/a> has undergone its most extensive and transformative update yet, introducing a range of changes from a new engine to an entirely new map, and more. The overhaul was so significant that the developers decided to rename the game to Hunt Showdown 1896. The update was well-received by fans, leading to a <\/span>significant<\/span> surge in the game’s all-time high player count.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, as with any major update, there have been some growing pains. Fans have raised several concerns, <\/span>with<\/span> the most prominent being issues with the new UI. This has led to a mixed reception, with some negative reviews focused on the UI changes, though overall, the update has been positively received. Let’s dive into the details below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hunt Showdown 1896 Sees New Player High While Being Criticized for New UI<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hunt Showdown, now rebranded as Hunt Showdown 1896, has undergone a comprehensive overhaul, introducing <\/span>a wide array of<\/span> changes from the ground up. These include a switch to the latest version of CRYENGINE, graphic enhancements, new weapons, and the addition of a new map called Mammon’s Gulch. While our full release breakdown<\/a> covers all these changes in detail, the gist is that this <\/span>new<\/span> iteration of Hunt offers plenty for players to explore.<\/span><\/p>\n

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While the player count for the game is higher than it’s ever been, many players are also complaining about the “Terrible” new UI. (Picture: Crytek)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fans seem to agree, as the game has reached its highest concurrent player count ever, with SteamDB<\/a> confirming a peak of 60,124 players on release. This is a significant increase from its previous peak, and it’s easy to see why, given the wealth of new features and the brand-new map available for players to dive into.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, there’s been some criticism, particularly regarding the new UI. Many players have expressed their dissatisfaction, as reflected in recent Steam comments<\/a>. One user, Dave, remarked, “The UI is [absolutely] terrible though; they need to fix it. It’s a complete step backward from a UI that was already <\/span>a bit<\/span> awkward to use.” Another user, Nitocris, added, “Nah, <\/span>y’all<\/span> should feel embarrassed about this new UI. I <\/span>legit<\/span> refuse to believe you play-tested it. Why is it all so BIG? The buttons make no sense too.”<\/span><\/p>\n