Way of the Hunter News

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More info:

• Website: http://wayofthehunter.com
  
• Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter
  

Enjoy, and happy hunting!

Update 1.26.7 brings several key improvements to Way of the Hunter. PC players can now enjoy FSR2 and DLSS presets for better visual quality and performance. Multiplayer features a location ping system, join and leave notifications, and an upgraded server browser with map details and difficulty levels.



We’ve also improved the herd management info on the hunting map, made the encyclopedia more user-friendly, and refined HUDless mode for a more immersive experience. Additionally, we’ve fixed several bugs, including shotgun reload issues, audio glitches, and floating trees in Transylvania - for more details, please check the patch notes below.

[h3]Enhanced Hunting Map UI
[/h3]With this update, we're introducing an enhanced Hunting Map UI, providing clearer insights into animal herds, their habitats, and the impact of your hunting activities. This update makes herd management more accessible by allowing players to track herd fitness over time and see how their hunting choices affect populations. Previously, manual note-taking was required, but now, after each in-game year, you can easily view herd fitness levels on the map, helping to refine your strategy for more effective and sustainable management. For detailed info on this feature, we’ve prepared a full breakdown HERE.



[h3]Game version 1.26.7 (Build: 145687) patch notes:[/h3]

• Added: Herd management UI:
  
  • Selecting an animal group in the Hunting map now displays fitness information
    
  • Animal groups in the Hunting map now carry a badge, denoting if they belong to a private, primary, or secondary habitat
    
  • The in-game clock in the Hunting map now also shows how much of the current in-game year has passed
    
  • A new tutorial page in the Encyclopedia explains the mechanics behind these additions
• Added: (PC) FSR2: Added with adjustable presets
  
• Added: (PC) DLSS: New preset options available
  
• Added: A notification when the player’s ammo has been refilled
  
• Added: On lower difficulties, a marker will now be automatically dropped at the place of a blood trail origin where an animal was hit
  
• Added: Multiplayer:
  
  • Added a Location ping functionality
    
  • Added join/leave notifications
    
  • Server browser now displays the map and difficulty of each server
• Tweaked: Improved the experience of playing with the HUD hidden (e.g. previously hidden HUD information will now be shown temporarily)
  
• Tweaked: The Encyclopedia will now automatically reopen at the last viewed page
  
• Tweaked: (MP) Extended the visibility of your co-op partners' in-game name tag to infinity and beyond
  
• Fixed: (MP) Fixed an issue where clients couldn’t shoot or reload the Cinnamonsky/Hol-den shotgun until changing the ammo type
  
• Fixed: Audio issues during race missions in Aurora Shores and Tikamoon Plains
  
• Fixed: Missing reload sound effects for Stinger 22 while prone
  
• Fixed: Encyclopedia: Incorrect age data for Red deer and Lynx
  
• Fixed: Encyclopedia: Fixed duplicate entries in the ballistic chart
  
• Fixed: Objective text errors in the Ivory Art task and Shotgun Bedding task
  
• Fixed: Ivory Art task display issue on PS5
  
• Fixed: Floating trees in Transylvania
  
• Fixed: Crossbows shaking when entering ADS while changing the ammo type
  
• Fixed: Fallow deer meat degradation from bullet impacts
  
• Fixed: Incorrect information in the claim screen after regaining consciousness
  
• Fixed: Localization issues in the German language
  
• Fixed: Camera clipping through the player’s head when in a vehicle in first-person

We will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports via THQ Nordic Redmine - when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version of the game.

Good Hunting!

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!