Bounty Clash has been temporarily taken offline following the launch of Update 2.7 - Devil's Trail. A critical spawn bug was identified that caused teams to spawn directly next to one another, turning the high-stakes mode into an immediate, unintended bloodbath that bypassed the tactical tension Hunt: Showdown 1896 is known for.
Crytek Frankfurt confirmed they are actively investigating the spawn logic to ensure players have the breathing room necessary to strategize before the lead starts flying. For a mode designed around fast-paced extraction, starting a match with a barrel already pointed at your head isn't exactly the kind of 'fast' players were looking for. An update on a potential fix and the mode's return is expected soon.
In addition to the mode's removal, PC players are reporting a frustrating issue with the new The Madness of Montresor DLC. While the purchase may go through successfully on Steam, the content is failing to unlock within the game client. If you have already bought the pack, don't panic—Crytek has clarified that these purchases are tracked. Once a fix is deployed, the gear should populate in your inventory automatically without any need for a repurchase or manual intervention.
These post-patch hurdles are common with major updates like Devil's Trail, but the immediate removal of Bounty Clash suggests the spawn bug was severe enough to compromise the competitive integrity of the event. We will keep an eye on the official channels for when the Bayou settles back into its intended, albeit still deadly, rhythm.
Soren