Way of the Hunter News

Build no. 93703 of version 1.22 is now live on the Development branch.

[h3](Development branch, Steam) Version 1.22 (Build: 93703) patch notes:[/h3]

• (MP) Fixed: Inability to see/create/connect to servers
  
• Fixed: Binoculars measuring distance through animals
  
• Fixed: Various animal spawning issues
  
• Fixed: Incorrect weight for the Alaska moose
  

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).

Good hunting!

Update 1.22 is live on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, bringing the crossbow, crossbow sights, new callers, a lower-priced UTV, and more to Way of the Hunter. This update also allows access to the Aurora Shores DLC, now available for purchase, and already unlocked for the owners of the Season Pass.

Way of the Hunter - Aurora Shores is out today at an SRP of $ 9.99 / € 9.99 / £ 7.99. The base game Way of the Hunter is required to play. Way of the Hunter is available on Steam at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99.

[h3] (PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S) Version 1.22 patch notes: [/h3]
Added:

• 2 Crossbows
  
  • Harpe WonderHit
    
  • Apex Predator (available only in the Aurora Shores DLC story)
• 2 Crossbow sights
  
  • Overgaard Reliance Red Dot
    
  • ZOOMXD TrueSight 1.5-5x32
• 4 callers
  
  • Primos The Great Big Can Doe Bleat
    
  • Primos Big Bucks Rattling Bag
    
  • Primos Ki-Yi Predator Call
    
  • Primos The Original Wench Duck Call
• 1 UTV
  
  • Vega Predator 1000 (9.999 credits)

Tweaked:

• MP: Client unable to claim a downed animal (partial fix)
  
• Increased the penetration of shotgun pellets
  
• Blood trails have an additional red glow in Hunter sense on the Explorer difficulty
  
• Vehicle radio playing in the vicinity of the vehicle
  
• Improved trophy value calculation
  
• Improved character animations
  
• Improved various effects in the Environment
  
• HUD notifications no longer overlap cutscenes
  
• Improved scene lighting in the Bullet camera screen
  
• Caller range increased to 250m/273y
  
• Animals are more likely to vocalize in response to callers

Fixed:

• Animals occasionally fast traveling with the player
  
• Animals occasionally freezing in position
  
• Camera shaking when moving in prone position
  
• Blood track inspect occasionally not showing expiration
  
• Player spawning with last saved stance after fast travel
  
• Objective helper counter updating properly
  
• Hold breath icon now showing when using shotgun
  
• Rotation of taxidermy stands in the Nez Pierce Valley's lodge
  
• MP: April model animation fixes

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).

Good hunting!

Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria, February 23rd, 2023: Get ready, trooper, there's work to do: The Aurora Shores DLC for Way of the Hunter is out now on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S! Protect the unique wildlife of Alaska and explore the untouched nature of a hunting ground unlike any other in the world. From the highest peaks of the Nianuk Rise to the mighty Aivuk Rainforest, this vast wilderness has incredible things to show you - and test you!

Do you want to start exploring today? We've created an interactive website where you can check out how the new expansion looks, sounds and feels like: https://aurorashores.wayofthehunter.thqnordic.com/

Watch the trailer on YouTube:
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Way of the Hunter - Aurora Shores is out today for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 9.99 / € 9.99 / £ 7.99. The base game Way of the Hunter is required to play. Way of the Hunter is available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99.

Maybe it's a good time to check out the Way of the Hunter Season Pass. It includes the Aurora Shores DLC plus another upcoming new DLC, each offering a new region with 64 square kilometers and coming with new animals and weapons. Also, the The Way of the Hunter Hunter's Pack is included in the Season Pass. It's available at an SRP of $ 19.99 / € 19.99 / £ 15.99.

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North to the Future: Alaska DLC Aurora Shores for Way of the Hunter is Out Now!

Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria, February 23rd, 2023: Get ready, trooper, there's work to do: The Aurora Shores DLC for Way of the Hunter is out now on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S! Protect the unique wildlife of Alaska and explore the untouched nature of a hunting ground unlike any other in the world. From the highest peaks of the Nianuk Rise to the mighty Aivuk Rainforest, this vast wilderness has incredible things to show you - and test you!

Do you want to start exploring today? We've created an interactive website where you can check out how the new expansion looks, sounds and feels: https://aurorashores.wayofthehunter.thqnordic.com/

Watch the trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zzt_sy7Pmd0
Way of the Hunter - Aurora Shores is out today for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 9.99 / € 9.99 / £ 7.99.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2054470/
The base game Way of the Hunter is required to play. Way of the Hunter is available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99.

Maybe it's a good time to check out the Way of the Hunter Season Pass.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2012180/Way_of_the_Hunter__Season_Pass/
It includes the Aurora Shores DLC plus another upcoming new DLC, each offering a new region with 64 square kilometers and coming with new animals and weapons. Also, the The Way of the Hunter Hunter's Pack is included in the Season Pass. It's available at an SRP of $ 19.99 / € 19.99 / £ 15.99.

Get the game here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1288320/Way_of_the_Hunter/

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Enjoy & stay tuned!

Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria, February 20th, 2023: Become a graduate of the Wildlife Trooper School on February 23rd! Protect the natural resources of Aurora Shores as you explore untouched nature and choose from a broad selection of hunting equipment to score the top trophies – Alaska and all its natural wonders await. Experience Alaska's breathtaking landscapes and the diverse wildlife in the upcoming expansion for Way of the Hunter: Aurora Shores!

The Aurora Shores DLC for Way of the Hunter is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 23rd, 2023.

As a newly graduated Wildlife Trooper, your mission is to preserve the region's natural resources. Immerse yourself in the untamed wilderness and encounter 14 different species, from Kodiak Bears to Roosevelt Elk and beyond. As a trooper, it's up to you to manage the delicate ecosystem by controlling the population of certain species for the benefit of others. Discover the diverse beauty and open-world habitats of Aurora Shores, from verdant grasslands to soaring mountaintops and lush rainforests. Despite the harsh Alaskan winter, the region boasts breathtaking landscapes year-round. Explore the Nianuk Rise peaks and the sprawling Aivuk Rainforest, and be captivated by the idyllic charm of this unique wilderness.

Watch the trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AQBPpvVJgkI

Free DLC content available
With the Aurora Shores DLC comes a free content patch for the Way of the Hunter base game, which introduces a new weapon class: Crossbows! These are the perfect weapons to hunt silently without disturbing other animals in the vicinity.
Also completely free is the UTV DLC, which was released on January 19th.

Way of the Hunter - Aurora Shores is coming soon to PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 9.99 / € 9.99 / £ 7.99. The base game of Way of the Hunter is required to play. Way of the Hunter is available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99.

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