Hunt: Showdown is about to undergo a dramatic change. On August 15, 2024, a massive update will come in that introduces a host of improvements to the game, the least of which is a name update to Hunt: Showdown 1896. Ahead of this release, I got to go hands-on with the update in a test environment where I explored the new map, Mammon’s Gulch, checked out the updated UI, and saw what this new Wild Target looked like. I can say with certainty: Mammon’s Gulch is a brilliant addition.

Hunt: Showdown 1896's Mammon's Gulch map is a knotted mass of horrors, in a good way

Take a look at all the Weekly Challenges in the Scorched Earth event to see what you need to do to earn Event Points in Hunt: Showdown 1896. The Scorched Earth event has arrived in Hunt: Showdown 1896 and has brought with it a slew of Weekly Challenges. Completing these challenges is how players can earn thousands of Event Points as well as a handful of Blood Bonds. Every seven days, a new batch of Weekly Challenges will release, so check back regularly to see what’s next.

All Weekly Challenges, Scorched Earth event - Hunt: Showdown 1896

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is basically Hunt 2.0. The developers over at Crytek have updated the underlying technology of the game, which has resulted in the need to say goodbye to the eighth generation of consoles. But with this new tech comes the ability for vast improvements, and these are as plain as the cowboy hat on your head and the Uppercut at your hip. We wanted to hear more from the developers at Crytek about how they created the Mammon’s Gulch map, what goes into implementing bullet drop, and the process of designing the game’s excellent weapon skins. Ready up, because we’ve got some bounties (information) to hunt (learn).

Hunt: Showdown 1896 devs dig deep into Mammon's Gulch, bullet drop & the CryEngine tech

A rarely-seen Canada Lynx was filmed majestically striking a pose in incredible trail camera footage. The stunning video was captured by trail cameras set up by the Voyageurs Wolf Project in the woodlands of Kabetogama Peninsula in Voyageurs National Park, northern Minnesota — where Canada lynx roam in small numbers.

Stunning Footage Shows Rarely-Seen Lynx ‘Posing’ for Trail Camera

Colorado State

A wildlife camera in Colorado captured images of an "incredibly elusive creature" with a mythical nickname. The state's Parks and Wildlife Department celebrated National Endangered Species Day in May by posting photos to its social media accounts of a lynx trekking through a thick layer of snow last fall, the Idaho Statesman reported.

Trail cameras capture incredibly rare footage of elusive species: 'You know they may exist but you rarely get a sighting'

Parade Pets

The Bedtime Police are dragging him off to jail!

French Bulldog Throws Hilarious Hissy Fit When Dad Dares to Defy Bedtime Rules

Maine Coon Cat Shows Tiny Mouse Why They're Called ‘Gentle Giants’

Upworthy

For those not well versed in moose facts, the shedding of antlers is normally a fairly lengthy process. It happens only once a year after mating season and usually consists of a moose losing one antler at a time. It’s incredibly rare for a bull moose to lose both at the same time—and even more rare that someone would actually catch it on film. That’s why shed hunter (yes, that’s a real term) and woodsman Derek Burgoyne calls his footage of the phenomenon a “one-in-a-million” shot.

Canadian man captures the 'one in a million' moment when a moose sheds both its antlers

Adventure On SI

A Kaska woman was able to survive an attack from a grizzly bear with the help of an everyday hair accessory.

Hair Accessory Helps Woman Avoid Grizzly Bear Disaster

A-Z-Animals

Elephants and hippos are two of the largest and fiercest mammals to roam Africa. They’re both capable of scaring off or even killing lions, the supposed kings of the jungle. What happens if an elephant vs hippo fight happens, though? On the one hand, you have a massive herbivore that can stomp on smaller mammals […]

Elephant vs Hippo: Who Would Win in a Fight?

Whiskey Riff

Might need to get some blinds to deal with these nosy neighbors. Though if you don’t mind having families of moose (I always want to say “meese” there) stop by, the floor to ceiling windows in this Colorado home are ideal for wildlife viewing. And that’s certainly true when wild animals get this close – and appear to be peering through the windows.

Moose Nearly As Tall As House Peers Though Windows Of Colorado Home

Missouri State

We continue our exploration of regional cryptids in North America, mammalian and mammal-adjacent, with one that may be as old as the Jersey Devil. According to legend, famous frontiersman Daniel Boone encountered the beast in what is now Missouri and possibly even shot it. That takes it back to the...

Terror in the Deep Woods: The Ozark Howler

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Emily Standley Allard

If you’ve ever wondered why your partner or mate was so gosh darn easy to love, or on the flip side impossible to love at times, their sun sign could give you some important clues! I’ve definitely been in relationships that have tested my patience to the limits and other ones that have been a smooth sailing ride. The answers just may be in the stars! Read on to discover the zodiac signs according to Astrology.com that are the easiest to the hardest to love.

The Zodiac Signs Ranked Easiest to Hardest to Love

Mccall, ID

You have to be a special kind of wild to want to have a murder kitty at your house, leashed up or no leash, no matter how tame you think it is. I mean, think about it… your average house cats have plenty of fight, are amazing hunters, and can throw down with the best of ’em, even though they’re domesticated and “friendly.” You take a wild cat species, even if bred in captivity, and those wild cat instincts don’t just disappear.

Bobcat On A Leash Spotted Chilling In An Idaho Driveway

Arizona State

A rare and elusive wild cat has been captured on camera in southern Arizona, marking the first confirmed sighting of the species in the region in half a century. This extraordinary moment, caught by trail cameras installed as part of a long-term wildlife study, has thrilled conservationists and sparked new discussions about the region's endangered wildlife.

Mysterious Wild Cat Caught On Camera In Arizona Desert After 50 Year Disappearance

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

What’s even more terrifying than staring down a 600-pound killing machine with claws the size of steak knives? Being a woman who dares to seek a moment of solitude in nature. Women venturing alone into nature—or any space, really—often prepare for all sorts of encounters. Yet, no amount of...

‘That was dangerous’: Guy proves the ‘man vs. bear’ debate once and for all by creeping up on woman when she’s alone in the woods

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How to find the Hellborn Wild Target - Hunt: Showdown 1896

The Hellborn is a brand new Wild Target introduced to Hunt: Showdown 1896 with the release of the new map, Mammon’s Gulch. This fiery monster isn’t...

How to find the Hellborn Wild Target - Hunt: Showdown 1896

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