Hunt: Showdown 1896is the latest overhaul update for the excellent first-person bounty-hunting game from Crytek. This new overhaul has updated visuals and improved performance, but it also has some controversial changes, like the new UI. It has also introduced some stability issues, with Linux users being unable to play the game entirely due to Easy Anti-Cheat. Similarly, if you’re running into a black screen while trying to launch the game, here are a few things you can attempt to fix that.
Fixing the Hunt: Showdown 1896 Black Screen
The black screen in Hunt: Showdown 1896 can be caused by a host of reasons, especially with the new update, but for now, you can try the following recommendations to get back into the game.
Delete the User Folder
The new update has reset settings for multiple players, which can lead to a black screen, especially if the game is defaulting to a higher resolution than native. To completely reset the settings, follow the steps below.
Additionally, you can also delete the “Shaders” folder, but that won’t reset settings and only delete the recent shader cache.
Accept the Firewall Prompt
Since this is an overhaul update, you’ll have to accept the new firewall prompt from Windows as well. Minimize the game by pressing Alt and Tab together, and allow the firewall rule.
Update GPU Drivers
Game Ready drivers for Hunt: Showdown 1896 are also available from NVIDIA, and if you haven’t updated your GPU drivers in a while, it’s a good idea to do so.
You can download the latest drivers using the links below to manually download the latest ones.
Update Windows
The minimum requirements for Hunt: Showdown 1896 have been updated, and it is highly recommended that your Windows be updated to the latest version. If you have any pending updates, especially for new feature updates, make sure those are downloaded and installed.
Add an Exclusion/Exception for Hunt: Showdown 1896 in Windows Defender
Some users have reported that Windows Defender is incorrectly flagging Hunt: Showdown 1896 as a threat. To make sure that isn’t the case, simply add the game’s folder to its list of exclusions.
Further Generic Troubleshooting
Apart from that, you’re able to try the following generic troubleshooting suggestions.
If you’re a Linux user or trying to play the game on Steam Deck, you’ll just have to wait for now. Crytek has previously updated EAC to enable support for Hunt: Showdown, and it shouldn’t be a problem this time, either. For more tips and guides, check outhow prestige works in Hunt: Showdown.
Ali Hashmi
Ali has been writing about video games for the past six years and is always on the lookout for the next indie game to obsess over and recommend to everyone in sight. When he isn’t spending an unhealthy amount of time in Slay the Spire, he’s probably trying out yet another retro-shooter or playing Dark Souls for the 50th time.
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