Hunt: Showdown 1896 Developer Talks Backstory for Screams Ghostface Mask

Hunt: Showdown 1896 Developer Talks Backstory for Screams Ghostface Mask

As a long-time fan of both Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Scream, I couldn’t help but feel a thrill of excitement when I heard about the Ghostface Rampage DLC. The idea of Ghostface, a character that has terrified me since my teenage years, now becoming a playable character in one of my favorite games, is simply too good to be true!


The Ghost Face Rampage DLC for Hunt: Showdown 1896, arriving in October 2024, brings a fresh take on the Ghostface character from Scream. This update gives the Hunter a new appearance tailored to fit the game’s Victorian-era atmosphere. Simultaneously, Hunt: Showdown 1896 has launched Harvest of Ghosts, its latest in-game event, which will run until November 25th. Hunt: Showdown 1896 is an FPS extraction shooter where players hunt and claim the bounties of mythical monsters. Since its debut in 2018, it has maintained a dedicated player base.

Game Rant recently had a chat with Crytek’s narrative director, Richard Dansky. He shared insights on how the Ghostface mask has been seamlessly integrated into the storyline of Hunt: Showdown 1896. Moreover, Dansky emphasized the need for it to blend effortlessly within the game’s environment and context.

Bringing Ghostface’s Mask into the World of Hunt: Showdown 1896

In some cases, combinations seem less intuitive than others, and the concept of teaming up “Hunt: Showdown 1896” with “Scream” may not be an initial association, given their significant time gap in terms of setting. However, Crytek is always open to strategies for attracting new players to the universe of “Hunt“. The opportunity to work with a well-known horror franchise understandably intrigued the developers. Dansky discussed the importance of making this collaboration feel authentic to the world of “Hunt: Showdown 1896“.

In order to seamlessly integrate the Ghost Face Hunter character into the atmosphere of our game Hunt, we decided it needed to fit perfectly. So, we crafted a narrative revolving around the legendary mask, which gets transferred between killers, tainting each new user, creating a dark legacy that spans across generations.

How The Ghostface Mask Fits into Hunt: Showdown 1896’s Lore

The idea that the Ghostface mask passes among different killers as a legendary artifact provides numerous storyline opportunities for expanding upon the lore of Hunt: Showdown 1896. Dansky expanded on this thought and discussed how it aligns seamlessly with various themes and ideas that the FPS extraction shooter has previously set up.

Instead of just extending the concept, let’s imagine this scenario: What if the mask had been passed down through generations, accumulating a chilling history of violence and insanity? Suppose it wound up with a hunter in the Bayou during the 1890s. Just like other artifacts created by our sculptor, such as the Murmurstone, this mask too seems to possess a potent power, spreading madness and wicked acts. Using this premise, we constructed a tale that roots the Ghost Face Hunter within our world and era.

As a gamer, it feels like the Ghostface mask isn’t just some casual item tossed around without a thought; it carries substantial weight in the game’s storyline. It’s refreshing to see that it hasn’t been reduced to a mere piece of equipment with no backstory as to how it came to exist within the game world. Similarly, the weapons for the Ghostface Hunter have been meticulously chosen and designed, each one thoughtfully selected to align with the character and the aesthetic of the game world. To top it off, Dansky hinted at another collaboration on the way, which he described as something truly unique. He suggested keeping a close watch on social media for more updates on this exciting project soon.

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2024-10-28 20:23