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Patch #2 for the update 1.25

Patch 1.25 (Build: 117847) is now live on all platforms. We've resolved the long-standing issue with the mission Bee Gone Bandito that has been affecting some players for several weeks. Please check the patch notes below for the details.

[h3]Version 1.25 (Build: 117847) patch notes:[/h3]
  • Tweaked: Incorrect information about the Feral pig lifecycle in the encyclopedia
  • Fixed: Mission progress blocker in "Bee Gone Bandito"
  • Fixed: Various localization issues


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).

Thank you for your patience, and good hunting!

Patch for the update 1.25 is live on all platforms

We've been keeping a close eye on the things that have been bugging you since we dropped the Matariki Park DLC and released update 1.25. We've rolled up our sleeves and sorted these bugs out. Patch for the update 1.25 (Build: 115774) is now available for all players. This patch aims to resolve various issues, including progress blockers in multiple missions, incorrect animals in the Claim screen and the Hunting log, or minor localization issues. Please check the patch notes below for the details.



[h3]Version 1.25 (Build: 115774) patch notes:[/h3]
  • Tweaked: Improved the visible grass pop-in in the Performance mode on PS5/Xbox, and Low/Medium visual settings on PC
  • Tweaked: (Matariki Park) Improved FPS in certain areas
  • Fixed: Incorrect animals in the Claim screen and the Hunting log. All newly shot animals will be claimable correctly. Previously claimed animals will remain as is
  • Fixed: Progress blockers in missions “No brainer”, “Bee gone bandito”, and “Ghost of Matariki”

  • Fixed: Tripod stands being placeable in the vicinity of certain big game animals
  • Fixed: Red Deer (New Zealand) antlers within a certain trophy value not having the correct shape
  • Fixed: Being unable to harvest Sambar deer with black antlers after finishing the mission “Back in the basement”
  • Fixed:(MP) HUD icon displaying the current gear not working correctly when other players switched their gear
  • Fixed: (Matariki Park) Various environmental issues (a hole in the cave, levitating rocks, a tree through the bridge, etc.)
  • Fixed: Various minor localization issues

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).

Thank you, and good hunting!

Hunter Log #6

Wondering about everything that happened in the Way of the Hunter community in the last several weeks? We have got you covered. Let's go through recently added content, changes, burning issues, and what you can expect in the near future.

[h3]Read the new Hunter Log HERE![/h3]

Dev-branch patch 1.25 (Build: 115774)

Patch 1.25 is now live on the Development branch on Steam addressing a few outstanding issues. Once we've confirmed its stability, we will push this update to the stable version on all platforms.



[h3](Development branch, Steam) Version 1.25 (Build: 115774) patch notes:[/h3]
  • Tweaked: Improved the visible grass pop-in in the Performance mode on PS5/Xbox, and Low/Medium visual settings on PC
  • Tweaked: (Matariki Park) Improved FPS in certain areas
  • Fixed: Incorrect animals in the Claim screen and the Hunting log. All newly shot animals will be claimable correctly. Previously claimed animals will remain as is
  • Fixed: Progress blockers in missions “No brainer”, “Bee gone bandito”, and “Ghost of Matariki”

  • Fixed: Tripod stands being placeable in the vicinity of certain big game animals
  • Fixed: Red Deer (New Zealand) antlers within a certain trophy value not having the correct shape
  • Fixed: Being unable to harvest Sambar deer with black antlers after finishing the mission “Back in the basement”
  • Fixed:(MP) HUD icon displaying the current gear not working correctly when other players switched their gear
  • Fixed: (Matariki Park) Various environmental issues (a hole in the cave, levitating rocks, a tree through the bridge, etc.)
  • Fixed: Various minor localization issues

Before you opt into the development branch, please make sure that you back up your save file, as progress you make on the development branch WILL NOT CARRY OVER to the stable version if you later choose to switch back. The patch will be pushed to the stable version and other platforms as soon as we have confirmed that it is indeed stable.

Please refer to this Steam Forums thread to learn how to opt in to the Development branch.

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).

Thank you, and good hunting!

Dev branch patch 1.25

Update 1.25 is now live on the Development branch on Steam, adding rare fur variants to Aurora Shores, new taxidermy stands, and much, much more to Way of the Hunter.

We will push this update to the stable version on Steam, as well as EGS, GOG, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S as soon as we have confirmed that it is, indeed, stable.



[h3](Development branch, Steam) Version 1.25 (Build: 13528965) patch notes:[/h3]
  • Tweaked: Improved the visible grass pop-in in the Performance mode on PS5/Xbox, and Low/Medium visual settings on PC
  • Tweaked: Matariki Park: Improved FPS in certain areas
  • Fixed: Incorrect animals in the Claim screen and the Hunting log. All newly shot animals will be claimable correctly. Previously claimed animals will remain as is
  • Fixed: Progress blockers in missions “No brainer”, “Bee gone bandito”, and “Ghost of Matariki”

  • Fixed: Tripod stands being placeable in the vicinity of certain big game animals
  • Fixed: Red Deer (New Zealand) antlers within a certain trophy value not having the correct shape
  • Fixed: Being unable to harvest Sambar deer with black antlers after finishing the mission “Back in the basement”
  • Fixed: MP: HUD icon displaying the current gear not working correctly when other players switched their gear
  • Fixed: Matariki Park: Various environmental issues (a hole in the cave, levitating rocks, a tree through the bridge, etc.)
  • Fixed: Various minor localization issues

Before you opt into the development branch, please make sure that you back up your save file, as progress you make on the development branch WILL NOT CARRY OVER to the stable version if you later choose to switch back. The patch will be pushed to the stable version and other platforms as soon as we have confirmed that it is indeed stable.

Please refer to this Steam Forums thread to learn how to opt in to the Development branch.

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).

Thank you, and good hunting!