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Steam News2 February 20265mo ago

Carnival Hunt on Steam PVP Fest — Play the Carnival Hunt Alpha Now!

Hunters and survivors, the gates of the cursed circus are open once again, inviting everyone not only to watch, but also to participate in an unforgettable and thrilling performance!

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What changed

1 fix7 additions13 changes2 removals
  • Performance
  • Gameplay
  • Compatibility
  • UI and audio
  • Events
  • Security
changedHunters and survivors, the gates of the cursed circus are open once again, inviting everyone not only to watch, but also to participate in an unforgettable and thrilling performance!
changedSteam PVP FestCarnival Hunt will be participating in Steam PVP Fest , which will take place from February 9-16 and will be available to everyone.
changedSteam PVP FestInvite your friends and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of horror, where you will have to pretend to be dead and be very quiet so that the circus monster does not tear you apart.
changedEarly access for alpha and beta testersFor alpha and beta access holders, testing will start earlier, on 6th of Fabruary , and will last until the end of the festival.
addedWhat will be available during the tests?A new center room have been added
addedWhat will be available during the tests?Two additional connector rooms have been added

Carnival Hunt changes

changedHunters and survivors, the gates of the cursed circus are open once again, inviting everyone not only to watch, but also to participate in an unforgettable and thrilling performance!
changedCarnival Hunt will be participating in Steam PVP Fest , which will take place from February 9-16 and will be available to everyone.
changedInvite your friends and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of horror, where you will have to pretend to be dead and be very quiet so that the circus monster does not tear you apart.
changedFor alpha and beta access holders, testing will start earlier, on 6th of Fabruary , and will last until the end of the festival.
addedA new center room have been added

Hunters and survivors, the gates of the cursed circus are open once again, inviting everyone not only to watch, but also to participate in an unforgettable and thrilling performance!

Steam PVP Fest

Carnival Hunt will be participating in Steam PVP Fest, which will take place from February 9-16 and will be available to everyone.

Invite your friends and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of horror, where you will have to pretend to be dead and be very quiet so that the circus monster does not tear you apart.

Early access for alpha and beta testers

For alpha and beta access holders, testing will start earlier, on 6th of Fabruary, and will last until the end of the festival.

What will be available during the tests?

  • A new center room have been added

  • Two additional connector rooms have been added

  • Amusement Hall has been reworked and optimized to make chases easier for the Hunter. And a new shortcut from the first floor to second floor has been added that opens on the second floor

  • Organ Hall has been improved and now includes a new passage from the second floor to third floor that opens on the third floor

  • The Panic state has been reworked once again. It is now harder to use this state for purposes other than preventing tunneling. The longer Panic lasts, the harder the rescue skill check becomes during a re-grab

  • In addition to requiring prolonged interaction to place the rope, Bunnies must now also hold the interaction button for a short time to use the rope

  • The trampoline placed inside the Ferris Wheel is now removed after 0.5 seconds

  • Several new custom traps have been added to combat cheaters, especially those using speed hacks

  • Using The Ticketman to climb to higher positions is no longer possible

  • At the start of the match, the Hunter receives tasks from the Puppet Master. Completing them guarantees a reward that does not depend on the match outcome

  • Bunnies have received a badge system. Badges are earned for actions that benefit the team. Regardless of the match result, a Bunny will receive rewards based on the number of unique badges obtained

  • Matchmaking has been improved to significantly reduce queue times for high-ranked players

  • The 2048 mini-game now saves progress

  • New gears added for the hunter and bunnies

  • In addition, many critical bugs, skips, and exploits have been fixed

New here or not on our Discord yet? Come join us!

If you’re discovering the game for the first time or jumping in during the test, our Discord server is the best place to stay connected. You’ll get direct access to announcements, support, mentors, and the development team, and you’ll be able to help shape the game by sharing feedback.

*Our team and mentors are active throughout the test and happy to help new players get started. Please take a moment to read the rules and keep things respectful so everyone can enjoy the experience😊

The show is about to begin. Take your seats!

See you inside the Carnival!🎪

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Steam News / 2 February 2026

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