Way of the Hunter News

Hello everyone!

While we had initially planned to release the update today, we’ve found a few issues thanks to the valuable feedback from our amazing content creators. We're actively working to fix them to provide the best experience possible. To ensure you get the best version of the update, we’ve decided to move the release to Wednesday, March 12.

In the meantime, be sure to check out videos and streams from our content creators, who received early access to explore and showcase what’s coming in the update. You can check the content creators' first impressions in the community-content thread via this link or check it out on Youtube and Twitch.

Thank you for your understanding and support! We’ll see you on the hunt this Wednesday!

Hi Hunters,

Soon, you'll have more insight into the herds you hunt! An upcoming update will give you a clearer look at fitness potential, habitat quality, and how your harvests shape each group over time. This won’t change how you influence genetics, but it will help you be more intentional with herd management and achieve better results. The update is coming in March, which will also introduce FSR support, improved DLSS support, enhancements for PS5 Pro, and various quality-of-life improvements and fixes.

Stay tuned!

Hi, Hunters!

We know you’ve been waiting for an update and we truly appreciate your patience. While we hoped to share news sooner, we can now provide a clearer picture of what’s ahead for Way of the Hunter.

First of all, let’s address the moose in the room. We understand that new DLC maps have become one of the major regular announcements based on our past release patterns. However, we want to be upfront and let you know that we are not currently working on a new DLC map.

Instead, this year will be about improving and expanding your gameplay experience on the existing maps in meaningful ways.

[h3]What's on the Horizon
[/h3]In a few weeks, we’ll be releasing a patch focused on quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and technical enhancements. This update will include multiplayer refinements and improvements to herd management, all designed to make your time in the wild even better.

We already knew herd management was important to you, but your responses in the survey made it even clearer - you love managing your herds. This upcoming patch is our first step in directly addressing what we’ve learned, and we hope you’ll love the changes.



[h3]Looking Ahead
[/h3]This year we will be rolling out regular updates aimed at both long-time players and newcomers alike. If you're looking for more things to do, there will be more to hunt and display, along with additional equipment to enhance your experience.

Beyond fresh content, we’re addressing key areas of feedback from our recent survey and ongoing discussions on Discord, Reddit, social media platforms, and Steam. Expect game-wide refinements and improvements in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all shaped by survey insights and ongoing conversations in the community. We’ve also identified a few major community-requested features and will soon determine their development order.

Thanks for being part of this journey, we can’t wait to share more with you soon!

[h2]More Survey Highlights!

[/h2]We’ve carefully reviewed the survey results, so let’s take a moment to revisit some of the key takeaways.

[h3]Favorite Missions & Story Rewards
[/h3]Hollywood took the spotlight as the most praised mission, loved for its emotional depth, unique trophy, and personal connection. Respondents appreciated the tradition and the challenge of hunting the legendary deer with diverse antlers right at the start. As for story mission rewards, most respondents enjoy the thrill of unlocking special weapons and rewards - what a nice surprise! We’re thrilled you’re enjoying those sweet rewards.



[h3]Gameplay Satisfaction and Audio Preferences[/h3]
73% of players are either extremely or very satisfied with the current gameplay! Plus, 92% of you keep in-game audio enabled, and we’re dedicated to enhancing our sound design for an even more immersive hunting experience.



[h3]Character Customization and Vehicle Preferences
[/h3]The most requested customization feature? More weapon options! Players also expressed interest in expanded clothing choices and updates to physical features. Regarding vehicle preferences, opinions were nearly split, but UTVs emerged as the top choice for hunting.



[h3]Rare Fur Encounters
[/h3]Most hunters agree, that 5 rare fur encounters after 50 hours of gameplay is the sweet spot. We’re committed to delivering more of these memorable moments.



[h2]The Hunt Continues

[/h2]While there’s no new map in the crosshair, more content, equipment, and gameplay improvements are definitely in the pipeline. Your feedback remains the backbone of Way of the Hunter’s evolution, and we look forward to sharing more details soon.

Thank you, and happy hunting!

Hello, Hunters!

First, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our end-of-year survey featured in the latest Hunter Log. Your enthusiasm and passion for Way of the Hunter have inspired us.

We received a great turnout, with thousands of responses pouring in! Initially, when we planned to close the survey, we noticed many of you still hadn’t had the chance to participate. So, we extended it and sent out reminders, leading to an even greater turnout. The feedback we’ve gathered so far is highly valuable to our team.

Here’s a sneak peek at some early survey insights we’d like to share with you:

[h2]Survey Sneak Peek[/h2]

Top Countries
Our global community continues to grow! Here’s where most of our survey participants are hunting from:

• United States: 48.2%
  
• Germany: 8.8%
  
• Canada: 5.7%
  
• United Kingdom: 3.8%
  
• Australia: 3.0%
  
• Brazil: 2.6%
  
• France: 2.1%
  
• Poland: 2.1%
  
• Spain: 2.0%
  
• Russia: 1.8%
  
• Netherlands: 1.4%
  
• Sweden: 1.4%
  
• Finland: 1.3%
  
• Austria: 1.2%
  
• South Africa: 1.1%
  
• Others: 13.7%
  

Gameplay Difficulty
Adventurer difficulty remains the top choice among survey participants (40.7%), but there’s growing interest in more challenging options for seasoned hunters.


[h2]More info soon[/h2]

As we continue to dive into your responses, we realize just how much there is to consider. The significant amount of feedback highlights how engaged and invested our community is, which motivates us even more to carefully evaluate every suggestion and priority.

While we originally hoped to share more details by tomorrow, we need a bit more time to fully prepare and evaluate your feedback. Thank you for being part of this journey. Your input is shaping the future of Way of the Hunter, and we’re committed to delivering experiences that also reflect a lot of what matters most to you, our core community members.

Thank you for your patience, stay tuned!

🎉 Welcome to 2025, hunters!

In case you missed it, now is your last chance to complete our player survey! We are already extremely happy with the turnout but if you haven't done so already, you have the last 24 hours until we close the submission.

The survey is designed to help us understand how you play Way of the Hunter, and maybe most importantly, what you'd like to see moving forward - or to put it better, in what order.

We promise to take your feedback to heart as we keep working.

Ready, set, go!

[h2]👉 Take the player survey here.[/h2]