Asymmetric Horror Game Carnival Hunt Arrives in Early Access This July
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Carnival Hunt gets a PC Early Access release date of July 23, 2026, following a new trailer showcase at IGN Live 2026.
The horror space is getting a fresh dose of tension with the upcoming release of Carnival Hunt. Revealed during IGN Live 2026, the developers dropped a brand new trailer confirming that the asymmetric multiplayer title is officially heading to PC Early Access on July 23, 2026. If you want to check it out ahead of launch, you can already add it to your wishlist on Steam.
Set inside a living and ever-shifting mechanical carnival crafted by a mysterious figure known as the Puppetmaster, the game leans hard into high stakes survival mechanics. One player steps into the role of the towering Carnival Monster, while the rest of the lobby plays as fragile puppet Bunnies. Your goal is simple in theory but brutal in execution, requiring you to survive, ascend, and escape the grounds before the hunter catches up to you.
Asymmetric horror continues to be a staple for community gaming nights and streaming sessions, and Carnival Hunt brings a distinct aesthetic to the genre. Instead of standard grim settings, the clockwork carnival backdrop and toy scale perspective offer plenty of room for memorable creator moments and tense lobbies. Dropping into Early Access gives the team a solid runway to balance the monster abilities and map layouts with direct player feedback.
Source: IGN South Africa
Tags: Carnival Hunt, Horror, Asymmetric Multiplayer, PC Gaming, Early Access
Original article: IGN South Africa