The Hunt: Showdown 2.4 update, titled “Judgment of the Fool,” launched with high hopes—but quickly ran into serious trouble. Players on both PC and consoles reported major issues, including server crashes, missing Blood Bonds, broken matchmaking, and in some cases, complete lockouts from the game, especially on consoles. Within hours, developer Crytek rolled the game back to version 2.3, keeping Steam users online but leaving console players in limbo with no clear fix timeline.
Hunters,
— Hunt: Showdown (@HuntShowdown) June 18, 2025
We sincerely apologize for the ongoing issues following Update 2.4. After exhausting all possible solutions, we have decided to revert the game back to Update 2.3 to restore stability and will be monitoring stability.
At this time, the return to Update 2.3 is now…
Crytek attempted to ease the backlash by offering all players 10,000 Hunt Dollars and ensuring that real-money purchases made during the glitch would still be honored. But for many in the community, this didn’t go far enough—since Hunt Dollars don’t cover premium content, the gesture felt underwhelming. Add to that long download times from the rollback, and the frustration only grew louder.
While the 2.4 update itself had promising content like improved visuals, AI changes, recoil adjustments, and long-awaited bug fixes, the technical rollout turned into a major setback. With no ETA for the patch to return, and reviews turning mixed, this update has become a cautionary tale in live game management.
