Carnival Hunt Wiki
Master the mechanical carnival. Survive as a Bunny, dominate as the Monster.
Carnival Hunt is an asymmetric horror game from Beer Night Studio, published by Crytivo, where one Monster hunts four wind-up Bunnies across a sprawling mechanical carnival. Early Access launches on Steam July 23, 2026 at $19.99 USD with a limited-time 10% launch discount, shipping two Monsters, a procedural map spanning four floors, and a tense economy built around candy, items, and Jack's slot machine.
Before launch, Beer Night Studio ran a final Steam open playtest from July 3–6, 2026 with an exclusive permanent cosmetic for participants. The Puppetmaster-designed carnival, lobby gear upgrades, and custom lobbies headline the July 23 Early Access build—this wiki tracks lore, pricing, roadmap, and every mechanic for day-one players.
Whether you are learning to survive as a Bunny, mastering the Magician's Hat Trick and Imposters, or planning your first escape run, this wiki collects verified mechanics, system requirements, controls, tier lists, and step-by-step guides in one place.
Use the modules below to jump into release info, role guides, monster breakdowns, item strategies, and community tools. Every page links to related topics so you can move from basics to advanced play dead tactics without leaving the wiki.
Quick Start
New to Carnival Hunt? Start with release timing, controls, and your first match as Bunny or Monster.
Early Access Release Date
Steam launch date, publisher info, and what ships in the July 2026 EA build.
Controls & Keybinds
Movement, interaction, play dead, voice chat, and Monster ability inputs.
Bunny Survival Basics
Wind-up keys, hiding, teamwork, and reaching the exit on all four floors.
System Requirements
Minimum PC specs, microphone recommendation, and performance tips.
Core Mechanics
Master the systems that define every round: charge, play dead, items, and the slot machine economy.
Puppetmaster Lore
Carnival creator story, Marco trailer hints, and clockwork fiction.
Gears & Puppet Upgrades
Active, passive, and skill gears configured in lobby and mid-match.
Wind-Up Key System
How charge drains, when to wind teammates, and timing your movement.
Play Dead Tactics
Feigning shutdown to bait the Monster and survive pursuit.
Items Guide
Fireworks, Smoke Carrot, Radar, Rope, and every EA consumable explained.
Jack's Slot Machine
Spend candy for random gear and high-risk reward spins.
Play Both Sides
Carnival Hunt is built for role mastery. Learn Bunny escape lines and Monster hunting patterns.
How to Play Bunny
Objective flow, floor progression, and cooperative survival.
How to Play Monster (Magician)
Pressure loops, ability combos, and closing exits.
Escape the Carnival
Route planning and endgame extraction on floor four.
Beat the Magician
Counter Hat Trick, Imposters, and Teleport as a Bunny squad.
Carnival Monsters
Early Access ships two Monsters. Study abilities, weaknesses, and audio tells before you queue.
All Monsters Overview
Compare EA hunters and when each shines in pub matches.
The Magician
Hat Trick, Imposters, Invisibility, Teleport, and playing cards.
Second EA Monster
The other launch hunter and how their kit differs from the Magician.
Magician Video Guide
Watch ability timing and chase fundamentals.
Map & World
One procedural carnival, four vertical floors, and landmarks that shape every chase.
Items & Economy
Candy fuels your run. Know what to buy, what to spin, and what to save for floor three.
Before Early Access
Prepare your PC, follow beta news, and read our early impressions.
Release Date & Roadmap
July 23, 2026 Steam EA, 12–18 month roadmap, and launch content.
Price & Launch Discount
$19.99 USD base price with a limited-time 10% launch discount.
Early Access Roadmap
Monsters, maps, balance, and polish plans through EA.
Beta & Final Playtest
July 3–6, 2026 Steam playtest and exclusive participant cosmetic.
System Requirements
Ryzen 5 2600 / i5-8400, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1060 minimum.
Early Access Review
Hands-on preview of tension, balance, and voice chat impact.
Guides & Tools
Deep dives with video walkthroughs, FAQ answers, and calculators.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Carnival Hunt release on Steam?
Carnival Hunt enters Steam Early Access on July 23, 2026. The launch build includes two Monsters, one procedural carnival map with four floors, the full wind-up and play dead systems, eight items, and Jack's slot machine candy economy.
How many players are in a match?
Matches are 1 versus 4: one player controls the Monster while four players control wind-up Bunnies. Teams win by escaping the carnival; the Monster wins by catching Bunnies before they reach the final exit.
Do I need a microphone to play?
A microphone is highly recommended. Bunny coordination for winding keys, calling Monster position, and timing play dead is much easier with voice chat. The game supports text ping systems, but pub match win rates improve sharply with comms.
What are the minimum PC requirements?
Minimum specs target a Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i5-8400 CPU, 16 GB RAM, and a GTX 1060-class GPU. See our system requirements page for recommended settings and storage notes.
Which Monsters are available at Early Access launch?
Early Access launches with two Monsters: the Magician (Hat Trick, Imposters, Invisibility, Teleport, cards) and a second hunter with a distinct kit documented on our second monster page. More hunters may arrive in post-launch updates.
Where should new players start on this wiki?
Begin with the release date and controls pages, then read how to play Bunny and the wind-up keys guide. Monster players should read the Magician overview and how to play Monster guide before queueing ranked-style pub matches.