Way of the Hunter News

[p]Hi hunters,[/p][p]After Update 1.29.1 went live, many of you reported issues that needed our immediate attention. Some players experienced certain herds losing their genetic potential after loading a save, with a few habitats affected more heavily than others. For those impacted — we’re genuinely sorry.[/p][p]The addition of turkeys in 1.29.1 unexpectedly put pressure on parts of the herd-management logic, which caused some herds to break and trigger resets. That one’s on us, and we’re truly sorry for the frustration it caused. Over the past two days, we’ve been digging into the issue, and the hotfix for Update 1.29.1 is now available on PC. [/p][p][/p][h3]Hotfix for Update 1.29.1 - Breakdown:[/h3]

• [p]Corrects the English name for Merriam’s turkey (other localizations will be fixed in an upcoming update).[/p]
• [p]Resolves an issue where Mule deer near the lodge could spawn in unusually high numbers.[/p]
• [p]Stops the herd-genetics reset from happening going forward.[/p]
• [p]Protects save files for anyone who had not loaded the game after Update 1.29.1. If you backed up your save or hadn’t launched the game yet, your herds should remain intact.[/p]

[p]We want you to know that we’re still actively investigating the issue. Today’s hotfix focuses on preventing any further progression loss while we continue looking into the issue.[/p][p][/p][h3](Steam) Version 1.29.1 (Build: 172536) patch notes:[/h3]

• [p]Fixed: An issue where certain herds would lose their genetic potential after loading a game.[/p]
• [p]Fixed: Mule deer near the lodge spawning in unusually large herd sizes.[/p]
• [p]Fixed: The turkey’s subspecies incorrect name in English localization (more localizations are on the way).[/p]

[p]We will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports via THQ Nordic Redmine. When creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version of the game.[/p][p]Thank you for bearing with us![/p]

[p]Turkey season is here! Maybe you’re already thinking about Thanksgiving - the stuffing, the pies, the turkey. But before you ruffle its feathers, the long-requested turkey has officially arrived in Way of the Hunter, free for all players. Right now, they might be easy to catch (after all, we want everyone to have a turkey on their plate for Thanksgiving dinner!), but rest assured, they will be harder to hunt after the holidays.
[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Update 1.29.1 is now available on all platforms, bringing a small focused patch, adding turkeys to Nez Perce Valley & Matariki Park. Find their need zones to unlock more details in the in-game encyclopedia.[/p][p][/p][h3]Version 1.29.1 (Build: 171546) patch notes:[/h3]

• [p]Added: Turkeys to Nez Perce Valley, Matariki Park[/p]
• [p]Note: The turkey’s subspecies name is currently incorrect and will be updated soon[/p]

[p][/p][p]We will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports via THQ Nordic Redmine. When creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version of the game - thank you.[/p][p][/p][p]Happy Thanksgiving and good hunting![/p][p][/p][p]More info:[/p][p]Get the game here: https://thqn.net/woth-steam[/p][p]Website: http://wayofthehunter.com[/p][p]Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Someone said turkeys? One of the most requested additions to Way of the Hunter is arriving tomorrow, November 25, 2025! Our content creators had early access to the build over the weekend, and starting today, you can catch the first look at turkeys in their videos.
[/p][p][/p][p]To kick things off, check out ronMctube’s early showcase here: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]You can watch more from your favourite creators on YouTube.[/p]

[p]Soon, we will share a glimpse of the future. Then, we’ll introduce something new to hunt, and something new to hunt with. Here’s a peek at what’s ahead. 👀
[/p][p]Upcoming:
1. A glimpse of the future
2. Something to hunt
3. Something to hunt with
4. Somewhere to hunt
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[p]The spooky season has ended and so the Halloween event in Way of the Hunter will remain active until 11:59 PM CET tonight. Many thanks to everyone who shared screenshots and impressions from their hunts in the dark!
[/p][h3]Here are some community highlights, with more to follow in the next Hunter Log:[/h3][p] [/p][p]That said, the hunt never ends and the next celebration will soon be upon us. Can you guess what's coming next?[/p]