Way of the Hunter News

[p]Hello Hunters,[/p][p]As many of you know, Way of the Hunter 2 recently entered Early Access. It’s been quite a ride so far — as with any game launch, there were a few hiccups along the way — but overall the response from you, the players, has been incredibly positive and motivating for the entire team. Thank you for that. It truly means a lot to us.[/p][p]Over the past couple of months, our focus has been almost entirely on getting the sequel ready and supporting it through its Early Access launch. That said, we want to reassure you that we have not forgotten about the first game or the community that helped it grow into what it is today. [/p][p]You may have noticed a small update downloading for Way of the Hunter. This was only a minor asset change in the main menu to update the Way of the Hunter 2 banner window with the current information. Even though we have been very busy lately, rest assured that we have also been monitoring issues in the first game.[/p][p]Several players have encountered bugs that we still plan to revisit and continue investigating. This includes the so-called “fitness bug,” which we are fully aware of and have been tracking internally. While we cannot yet provide a clear timeline for when this issue will be resolved, it remains on our list of priorities that we intend to address first.[/p][p]If you run into an issue in Way of the Hunter and haven’t reported it yet, please do so via the THQ Nordic Redmine, to help us track and investigate the problem.

Also, if you haven’t already, be sure to check out Way of the Hunter 2 in Early Access. There’s currently a launch sale, which makes this a great opportunity to jump in at a lower price, experience the game as it evolves, and have a real say in shaping its future updates and features.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thank you again for your patience, your feedback, and your continued support! We’re grateful to have such a passionate hunting community alongside us.[/p][p]Happy hunting![/p]

The Trail Starts Here: Way of the Hunter 2 Now Available in Early Access

Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria - March 26th, 2026: The hunt begins anew: Way of the Hunter 2 is now available in Early Access on Steam, inviting players to step into the wild and actively shape the future of the franchise alongside the developers at Nine Rocks Games.

Play Way of the Hunter 2 in Early Access now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2543830/Way_of_the_Hunter_2/
Check out the Way of the Hunter 2 trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/czET4p2CmY0
Way of the Hunter 2 launches in Early Access with a clear goal: to create the most immersive and authentic hunting simulation possible, together with its players.

The game is fully playable, offering a solid core experience, but remains a work in progress by design. By opening development early, the team ensures that community feedback can meaningfully influence systems, mechanics, and future content while they are still flexible and evolving.

The current Early Access version provides a strong foundation of gameplay systems and features, including:

• The vast Canadian hunting region of New Laurentia, ready to explore
  
• A selection of rifles, shotguns, bows, and game calls
  
• A hunting dog companion for tracking
  
• Strategic hunting gear like decoys, blinds, animal calls, a monopod shooting stick, and advanced equipment
  
• Exploration using a vehicle, along with tents for fast travel and time skipping
  

Early Access is expected to last approximately six months, though the timeline may evolve depending on the scope of community feedback and development progress. In addition, the move to Unreal Engine 5 marks a major step forward for the franchise. It enables improved performance, advanced features, and long-term support.

The full 1.0 release of Way of the Hunter 2 will be priced at $39.99 / €39.99. Those who want to go hunting earlier than that, will pay only $29.99 / €29.99 at launch of Early Access on March 26th 2026 - and until Thursday, April 9th 2026, a 20% discount will reduce the price even further to $23.99 / €23.99.

More info about Way of the Hunter 2:
Website: https://wayofthehunter2.thqnordic.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter

Enjoy & stay tuned!

[p]The THQ Nordic publisher sale is live until February 9! Way of the Hunter base game is currently 90% off. There are also discounts on DLCs and packs with up to 50% off, including all map DLCs and smaller equipment DLCs - even the most recent ones! If you’ve been thinking about picking up the game or completing your collection, now’s a great time to expand your hunting experience.
[/p][p][/p][h3]Expand Your Horizons [/h3][p]If you've already established your hunting lodge, now is the perfect time to expand your experience further. All DLC maps, branded weapon packs, and other premium add-ons are available at up to 50% off. This is your chance to claim those additional hunting grounds and gear you’ve been waiting for.
[/p][p]Check out the deals here: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]More info: [/p]

• [p] Website: http://wayofthehunter.com[/p]
• [p]Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter
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[h2]Explore More Deals from THQ Nordic[/h2][p]Expand your gaming library with top titles from THQ Nordic, all featured in the Publisher Sale at unbeatable prices. [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Long time no see, Hunters! [/p][p]We’ve been quiet for a while, focused on the development of Way of the Hunter 2. Now, we’re ready to invite you in. Before we start talking about the new hunting game in detail, we want to build it together with player feedback at the core. That’s why we’re opening applications for a closed beta gameplay test - a small, focused test with players from our community who care about hunting games and thoughtful feedback.[/p][p]This is not a marketing demo. It’s a work-in-progress development build, and your feedback will directly help shape what comes next.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]What you’ll experience[/h3][p]If selected, you’ll get hands-on access to an early build featuring:[/p]

• [p]Early gameplay from our next open-world hunting game Way of the Hunter 2[/p]
• [p]NPC-driven story missions[/p]
• [p]Your hunting dog companion[/p]
• [p]New equipment systems still in development[/p]

[p]We’re looking for players who enjoy hunting games and immersive open worlds and are willing to share honest, constructive feedback. To keep the test focused and meaningful, we’ll handpick a limited number of participants from the applications. Selected players will receive an email with access details and instructions. The test will run for a limited time, with free play during the test period and direct feedback channels to the team.[/p][p][/p][h3]Important notes[/h3]

• [p]The closed beta is PC (Steam) only.[/p]
• [p]A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is required, which is why all participants need to be 18+.[/p]
• [p]Slots are limited, and not all applicants will be selected.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Want to join?[/h3][p]If you’d like to help shape the future of Way of the Hunter 2 - APPLY HERE. [/p][p][/p][p]The application includes questions about your PC hardware, basic information required for the NDA (country of residence and date of birth), and why you’d like to take part in the closed beta.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for sticking with us, we’re excited to head into the wild together![/p]

[p]Thank you for the time, care, and passion you’ve shared with Way of the Hunter this year. Your feedback, patience, and love for the hunt truly mean a lot to us.[/p][p]Our team will be out of the office until the end of the year, but we’ll be back in January and looking forward to what’s ahead. Until then, take care and enjoy the season. 🤍[/p][p][/p][p]Before we head off for the holidays, here’s a quick heads-up about the Steam Winter Sale. [/p][h3]
Steam Winter Sale
[/h3][p]Way of the Hunter is currently up to 60% off on Steam as part of the holiday sale! [/p][p]
Discount Highlights:[/p]

• [p]Up to 60% off the base game[/p]
• [p]50% off map DLCs and map pack DLCs[/p]
• [p]25% off smaller DLCs, including Night Hunting Pack, Hunter’s Advantage Pack with new calibers or electronic caller, real-world equipment packs such as Bear Archery, Christensen Arms, Steyr Arms, Remington Firearms, and Kawasaki UTV, and more. [/p]

[p]There’s plenty to discover — whether you’re after complete bundles or specific DLCs, now’s a great chance to pick them up.[/p][p]
Steam Winter Sale runs until January 5. View all deals on Steam:
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Enjoy the holidays, happy hunting, and see you all in January 2026![/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]