Way of the Hunter News

Update 1.26.4 is now live! This update brings a new rare-fur animal, unique task for each map, adjustments to firearm energy balance for an improved hunting experience, and additional fixes for Way of the Hunter.

[h2]Version 1.26.4 (Build: 138707) patch notes:[/h2]

Added:

• Melanistic Mountain goat (Nez Perce Valley, Aurora Shores)
  
• A new task in a camp in every map (6 new tasks total)

Tweaked:

• Firearms energy rebalance:
  
  • Hit energy of every firearm has been increased
    
  • Rate of energy loss decreases with increasing shot distance (firearms will be noticeably more powerful on long-distance shots)

Fixed:

• Misaligned zeroing on the ZOOMXD Triumph bow sight
  
• Misplaced and/or disconnected tree branches
  
• Incorrect maximum amount of Nosler Partition 30-30 Win ammo in the inventory
  
• Inconsistent HUD shortcut helpers for crossbows and bows when aiming down sights
  
• Kawasaki Teryx - visual issues on stickers
  
• Visual issues with rivers in Matariki Park and Lintukoto Reserve
  
• Various minor environmental issues
  
• A handful of rare crashes

[h2]Firearms energy rebalence[/h2]
Since this was a highly requested change and it affects every firearm in the game, we would like to give you a bit more detail on what the goal of this rebalance is.



Though you can view it as an across-the-board buff, the energy increase varies for each firearm, and it is especially pronounced with long-range shots. Real-life bullets do not lose less energy the longer they travel, but we believe this to be the best solution for the widest variety of in-game hunts. Overall, the firearms should now feel more authentic to their real-life counterparts and they should prove to be more lethal, although you will still need place your shots carefully.

To illustrate, we have prepared a performance comparison of a handful of the most popular rifles. Below, you can check out the hit energy of these rifles at 200/500/800m: 1. before the introduction of ammo change, 2. in the last previous version of the game, and 3. now.

Let us know what you think!



If you encounter any issues, the single best place to let us know is the THQ Nordic Redmine.

Thank you, and good hunting! :WOTH:

Patch 1.26.3 is now live on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. One of the highlights of this update is the addition of a Brazilian Portuguese translation - a feature that our community has highly requested. Thanks to the incredible dedication of the fan group HarpyEaglesBR, Brazilian players can now immerse themselves in the game like never before! This patch also introduces a new Sambar deer call using the Primos Big Bucks Rattling Bag, along with enhanced bullet cam animations that showcase the mechanical broadhead opening upon impact. Additionally, we’ve made numerous tweaks and fixes to improve your gameplay experience.



[h2]Version 1.26.3 (Build: 135718) patch notes:[/h2]
Added:

• Brazilian Portuguese translation (fan-made)
  
• Main menu music for Aurora Shores
  
• Mechanical broadhead opening animation in bullet camera after hitting the animal
  
• Sambar Deer added to the animal caller (Primos: The Big Bucks Rattling Bag)
  

Tweaked:

• Crossbow sight reticle for Bear X Speed adjusted for 5x zoom compatibility with Bear crossbow
  
• Hunter sense dot more accurate with hold breath zoom
  
• Sound effect on Bear Archery arms
  
• Penetration damage as the primary type of damage for
  
  • Harpe Wonderhit
    
  • Bear Constrictor Pro
    

Fixed:

• Shotgun hunt rating
  
• Hands not correctly aligned on the bowstring of Bear Fred Bear Take Down
  
• Missing translation for Mikael’s Northern Tracker outfit
  
• Branches detached on some trees on low graphical settings
  
• Lintukoto Reserve story mission: Interaction with greeting card missing voiceover

If you encounter any issues, the single best place to let us know is the THQ Nordic Redmine.

Thank you, and good hunting, or shall we say, boa caçada!

• Added: Bear Constrictor Pro (crossbow)
  
• Added: Bear X Speed (crossbow sight)
  
• Added: Bear Alaskan XT RTH (compound bow)
  
• Added: Bear Fred Bear Take Down (recurve bow)
  
• Added: Trophy Ridge Attack Pro (bow sight)
  

• Added: Melanistic Gray wolf (Nez Perce Valley, Transylvania, Aurora Shores, Lintukoto Reserve)
  
• Tweaked: Increased effective hit energy for .308 Win, .338 Lapua, .30-06, .270 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor
  
• Tweaked: Slugs now have visible bullet trails
  
• Tweaked: Increased grass render distance in Lintukoto Reserve
  
• Tweaked: (PC) Default maximum framerate was changed from Unlimited to 120
  
• Fixed: Player being trapped among benches when fast traveling to camps Lintukoto Reserve
  
• Fixed: Need zones placed outside of map boundary in Lintukoto Reserve
  
• Fixed: Encyclopedia displaying left to right in Arabic
  

If you run into any issues, the single best place to report it is the THQ Nordic Redmine.

Thank you, and happy hunting!

Now with 335 FPS... we're clearly talking about the Alaskan XT RTH compound bow, of course! Nonetheless, compromise is out of the question - THQ Nordic has partnered with legendary manufacturer Bear Archery to bring you more variety with all archery gameplay: the new Bear Archery Pack for Way of the Hunter released today! The Bear Archery Pack includes 2 different types of bows and one crossbow, and two additional gear pieces for your hunt, and is sold separately from the base game at an SRP of €4.99 / $4.99, available for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Watch the new trailer here:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Download the assets: https://thqn.net/3Mm9Nfx


The mission of Bear Archery is the same today as it was when Fred Bear started this company in 1933, to give people access to the sport of archery by building quality archery products at affordable prices. They continue to design products from youth to adult and from compound to traditional, ensuring their customers have the best possible selection to support the hobby they love.

• Compound Bow: Alaskan XT RTH
  Named after the last frontier and built to endure anything - the new Alaskan XT. Meticulously designed and packed with unprecedented features in its price category, compromise is out of the question. Powered by the ultra-efficient DHC-XR cam system, this bow is capable of speeds up to 335fps while still providing an easy to shoot 80% let-off.
  
• Crossbow: Constrictor Pro
  The Constrictor Pro, a proven performer, redesigned for even more power on an extremely compact frame. The Constrictor Pro measures a mere 8.125” wide cocked and roughly 12” wide uncocked, making it perfect while hunting in tight quarters.
  
• Traditional Bow: Fred Bear Take Down
  First introduced by Fred Bear more than 50 years ago, the Bear Take Down was a modern and innovative design that revolutionized the archery industry. In Way of the Hunter available as A length riser, this iconic bow features the signature 1969 heal horn style grip to allow for a deep feel and consistent grip.
  
• Bow sight: Trophy Ridge Attack Pro
• Crossbow Scope: Bear X Speed
  With the Bear X Speed Crossbow Scope you will clearly see your target with multi-coated, ultra-clear glass and 1-5 x 24 x 30mm magnification.
  

The Bear Archery Pack is available now at an SRP of €4.99 / $4.99. 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.

Get the game here: https://thqn.net/woth-steam

Get the DLC here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3091580/Way_of_the_Hunter__Bear_Archery_Pack/


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

Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter

We have released a small update addressing an issue introduced in the previous patch. Thanks for bearing with us!

[h3]Version 1.26 (Build: 129200) patch notes:[/h3]
Fixed:

• Hunter sense aiming dot disappearing at a lower-than-intended distance
  

Thanks and good hunting!