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Hunt: Showdown 1896's console upgrades are welcome - but need some work


Digital Foundry's technology and performance review for Hunt: Showdown 1896's PS5/Series revamp.

From Louisiana's bayou to the rocky mountains of Colorado, eldritch horrors fill out a large, desolate landscape; each mine, mill and pit teeming with zombies and giant spiders. Hunt: Showdown effectively uses CryEngine to sculpt a photorealistic landscape, built on accurately lit materials - while its horror aspect adds genuine tension as you scan for clues, or avoid enemy players. Watch on YouTube In terms of basic tech specs, Hunt: Showdown 1896 uses a fixed resolution target on all platforms - with no dynamic scaling involved, much like the last-gen console releases.

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