The nightmare at Atherton Labs is far from over — and this time, you can fight back. Ten Image Publishing and developer OnTheHouse Studios have lifted the lid on a major wave of updates for their tense arachnid horror Huntsman, bringing a punishing free Hardcore Mode, combat-driven story expansion Protect & Serve, and a sneak peek at future cosmetic packs — all landing October 26.

What Is Huntsman?

Huntsman drops you into the shadowed halls of Atherton Labs, a secret research facility overrun by genetically enhanced giant spiders. Originally a pure survival experience where stealth, distractions, and quick feet were your only defences, the game has kept players on edge since launch — and now the experience expands in bold new directions.

Hardcore Mode — Twice the Spiders, Zero Mercy

Arriving completely free to all owners on October 26, Hardcore Mode turns familiar corridors into fresh nightmares:

• Two Huntsman spiders patrol key areas instead of one — doubling the threat and forcing constant vigilance
• Limited saving system — no more quicksaves; you must discover and collect physical Save Discs scattered across the facility to preserve progress
• Deadlier foes — Orb Weavers strike faster, shrinking your reaction window
• Randomised door codes — no memorising patterns; every run keeps you guessing

“You know the layout. You know the danger. But nothing is where you left it — and there’s more of them.”

Protect & Serve — Fight Fire With Fire

The first paid story DLC transforms how you face the threat — by giving you the means to hit back:

• New protagonist — step into the boots of a local police officer responding to the crisis
• Combat arrives — trade the flashlight for a handgun and take the fight to the arachnid swarm
• New area — explore a previously sealed section of Atherton Labs with its own secrets and threats
• Fresh narrative — continues the timeline with new characters, tension, and revelations about what went wrong

This isn’t just more of the same — it’s a fundamental shift from evasion to engagement, delivering a faster, more action-forward flavour of terror.

What’s Still to Come

Two cosmetic packs have been teased for release following October 26:

• Nature Pack — alternative environmental and visual themes
• More Spiders Pack — new looks and variants for your eight-legged adversaries

Further details, pricing, and release windows will follow in the coming weeks.

Release Rundown

Table

Update	Date	Price
Hardcore Mode	Oct 26, 2026	Free
Protect & Serve DLC	Oct 26, 2026	TBA
Nature Pack / More Spiders Pack	Late 2026	TBA
Base Game	Available now	£12.99 / $15.99 (Steam)

Wishlist and purchase Huntsman today on Steam — and prepare to either run for your life or stand your ground and fight.

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