Way of the Hunter News

Update 1.25.2 is live on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, bringing over 400 new female taxidermy options across all maps, the option to toggle variable zoom on binoculars, along with numerous new parking spots in Nez Perce Valley and Transylvania, and more to enrich your experience in Way of the Hunter! This update also allows access to the DLC: Outfits: Pack, now available for purchase. Update 1.25.2 is available to all base game owners, regardless of whether you own the Outfits Pack DLC or any previous DLC. For detailed information, please refer to the patch notes below.

New cosmetic DLC: Outfits Pack is now available for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at SRP of € 4.99 / $ 4.99. The Outfits Pack includes original costumes for River, April, Wallace, Jackie, and Malachi, usable across all game modes. Way of the Hunter is available on Steam at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99.



[h3] Version 1.25.2 (Build: 121629) patch notes:[/h3]

• Paid DLC: Outfits Pack:
  
  • An alternative cosmetic look for River, Jackie, April, Wallace, and Malachi (available in Story mode, Free Hunt, and Multiplayer)
• Added: More than 400 female taxidermy options on existing stands across all maps
  
• Added: Option to toggle on variable zoom on both binoculars for added comfort
  
• Added: Several new parking spots all across Nez Perce Valley and Transylvania
  
• Added: (PC) Option to switch between controller UI styles (Xbox/PlayStation 5 DualSense)
  
• Tweaked: The range of Animal analysis with Hunter sense while using binoculars was increased to 350 meters
  
• Tweaked: Improvements to the Sika deer model to better reflect its real-life counterpart
  
• Tweaked: Hunting pressure was tuned to make flipping need zones from “Often” to “Rarely” more consistent
  
• Tweaked: Visual tweaks to the Mountain goat claim screen model
  
• Tweaked: Improvements to the placing of tripod stands on steep terrain
  
• Fixed: Wrong age range for Red deer in Encyclopedia
  
• Fixed: Mature females sometimes changing to young in the taxidermy list
  
• Fixed: Incorrect habitat specified in the shop thumbnail for Awa Nui Tops boundary pass (Matariki Park)
  
• Fixed: Treetops looking detached from the rest of the trees on low graphic-quality settings
  
• Fixed: Sambar deer trophy in a diorama facing the wall
  
• Fixed: Aggressive culling/gene pool management resulting in a drop in the fitness of animals in the relevant habitat
  
• Fixed: Respawning of killed Sambar deer from the mission “Back in the basement” (Matariki Park)
  
• Fixed: The “Unable to place tripod stand” message staying visible after fast travel
  
• Fixed: Tripod stand bag not glowing when placing the stand
  
• Fixed: Hunting log entries from midnight/early morning being listed as more recent than other entries from the same day
  
• Fixed: (PC) Inability to rebind keys to numbers on the numpad
  
• Fixed: (MP) Lack of fur pattern randomness on Feral goats and Feral pigs
  
• Fixed: (MP) Client being able to place an unlimited number of tripod stands
  
• Fixed: (MP) Tripod stand deployment notifications being visible for other players
  
• Fixed: Various minor localization issues
  
• Fixed: Various minor environmental issues in Matariki Park and Transylvania
  

As always, we will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports either in the discussion section of this post or via the THQ Nordic Redmine (when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version of the game).

Thank you, and happy hunting!

Clothes Make The Hunter: New Outfits DLC and Update For Way of The Hunter

Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria - May 16, 2024: Time to hunt in style - the new Outfits Pack DLC is available now. Explore the wilderness in the attire of a traditional Slovak hunter or a distinguished gentleman! The DLC includes one original costume for each character - River, April, Wallace, Jackie, and Malachi, all usable in Free Hunt and Multiplayer mode.

The Outfits Pack Teaser on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ur71x-IWXQ

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2922200/

Along with the Outfits Pack, on May 16th, a new patch for Way of the Hunter will be released on all platforms, introducing numerous tweaks, improvements, and fixes to the game. Anticipate enhanced controller support on PC, several new parking spots scattered throughout Nez Perce Valley and Transylvania, and more.

Check the full patch notes here: https://thqnordic.com/article/way-hunter-patch-1252


The Outfits Pack DLC is available now for an SRP of € 4.99 / $ 4.99. Owners of Map Pack 2 will receive the Outfits Pack DLC on launch day free of charge! The base game is required to play the DLC. Way of the Hunter is available for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1288320/Way_of_the_Hunter/

Way of the Hunter - Map Pack 2
The Way of the Hunter Map Pack 2 includes two new region DLCs. Each new map is 64 square kilometers / 25 square miles and comes with new wildlife, story and features. The first new region has already been released: Matariki Park lets you explore New Zealand with a brand new story, many new animal species, and a premium portable stand. The second new region DLC will be released in Summer 2024.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2793490/

More info:
Website: http://wayofthehunter.com

Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter


Enjoy & stay tuned!

A new update with fixes and enhancements for all players is on the horizon, arriving on May 16th. This update will introduce several new parking spots across Nez Perce Valley and Transylvania, enhancements to binoculars, new taxidermy female taxidermy options, and more!

But the most exciting part? The arrival of the new DLC: Outfits Pack! This DLC will be available for purchase, with all details revealed upon release. Owners of the Map Pack 2 will receive the Outfits Pack DLC on launch day!



Curious to see what's in store? Check out our video, where our community manager Miriam gives an exclusive first look at the new outfits: https://youtu.be/6KkaCvFC1C8?si=xYgg4lSy-lJsckQc

Mark your calendars for May 16th and let us know in the comments below which outfit you're looking forward to the most.

Happy hunting! :WOTH:

On Easter Friday, we kicked off the screenshot competition - Easter Gallery Challenge 2024. The initial phase has concluded, and submissions have been selected. We've narrowed it down to the top 20 submissions, and now, hunter, it's your turn to cast your judgment. Choose the winner - the ONE screenshot that captures the essence of Easter or spring and truly stands out among all.


Vote for the ONE screenshot that stands out among all via this link: VOTE FOR THE WINNER - until 15.4. at 10 AM CEST/ 2 AM PDT / 5 AM EDT / 9 AM BST / 11 AM EEST.

The winner of the Easter gallery challenge will be announced on Monday - 15.4. 2024 3 PM CEST. The winner will not only claim the title but also receive our merchandise as a token of our appreciation for their creativity!



TERMS AND CONDITIONS: TERMS AND CONDITIONS!

Thank you!

We invite you to partake in the Easter Gallery Challenge 2024, a celebration of springtime and the joyous festivities surrounding Easter. As this season unfolds its vibrant colors and renewing spirit, we want you to grab your virtual cameras in Way of the Hunter and snap some shots that capture the spirit of the spring season.

• Using the in-game photo mode, take one screenshot from Way of the Hunter that resembles spring or Easter.
  
• Submit your entry using the following link: SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE until 8.4. at 10 AM CEST/ 2 AM PDT / 5 AM EDT / 9 AM BST / 11 AM EEST.
  
• Remember, each player can submit only one screenshot, so choose wisely. Your entries are editable until the submission deadline. Afterward, you become the judges! The winner of the Easter Gallery Challenge 2024 will receive our merchandise.

[h2]Coming up in the next few weeks of the Easter gallery challenge:
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• Phase 1: Submit your best Easter or spring-themed screenshot (29.3. 3 PM CEST - 8.4. 10 AM CEST/ 2 AM PDT / 5 AM EDT / 9 AM BST / 11 AM EEST).
  
• Phase 2: Vote for the winner (from NRG's selection of 20 best submissions (8.4. 3 PM CEST - 15.4. 10 AM CEST/ 2 AM PDT / 5 AM EDT / 9 AM BST / 11 AM EEST).
  
• Phase 3: The announcement of the winner (15.4. 3 PM CEST / 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT / 2 PM BST / 4 PM EEST).
  

Before you enter the challenge, please, don't forget to check out the TERMS AND CONDITIONS!

Thank you for your participation, and we wish you the best of luck!