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[p]Pump, flip, unfold, and fire with 3 curated tactile hunting weapons: a modern lever-action rifle, a fast-loading pump-action rifle, and a lightweight portable folding shotgun. Available now![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Anantha Action .22 MAG[/h2]

• [p]Lightweight and sturdy lever-action rifle.[/p]
• [p]Smooth action, low recoil.[/p]
• [p]Recommended for small game (Animal Class: 1-2).[/p]
• [p]New ammo: hollow point and jacketed hollow point .22 Magnum.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Frost .257[/h2]

• [p]Classic magazine-fed pump-action rifle.[/p]
• [p]Versatile and powerful.[/p]
• [p]Recommended for multiple animal classes (2-6).[/p]
• [p]New ammo: soft point and polymer tip .257 Roberts ammo.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Giddings SSC .410 Coyote[/h2]

• [p]Ultra-lightweight and single-shot folding shotgun.[/p]
• [p]Folds for easy backpack storage.[/p]
• [p]Ideal for close range and quick shots (Animal Class: 1-5).[/p]
• [p]It can be used with .410 birdshot ammo and all new .410 buckshot and slug ammo too.[/p]

[h2]Highlights[/h2][p]We've completely overhauled the initial hunts on Hirschfelden, Layton Lake District, and Medved-Taiga to be more intuitive for new players. Easier first harvests are now within reach with helpful point-of-interest icons and highlighted organs. [/p][p][/p][p]Plus, keep an eye out for two stunning new Gray Wolf variations (Melanistic Charcoal and Acromelanistic) and a visual upgrade to the lying-down Gray Wolf trophy! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We've also remastered the Mule Deer TruRacs, adding a variety of new antler variations, and fixed some bugs.[/p][p][/p][p]Full Patch Notes:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Happy hunting![/p]

[p]This weapon pack features three new tactile firearms that bring a fresh level of versatility to your hunts.[/p]

• [p]Anantha Action .22 MAG - lightweight but sturdy lever-action rifle.[/p]
• [p]Frost .257 - a classic magazine-fed pump-action rifle.[/p]
• [p]Giddings SSC .410 Coyote - an ultra lightweight single-shot folding shotgun.[/p]

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]We'll be transitioning to a numbered system (8.2, 8.3, and so on) for future releases. These release numbers won't directly match the build numbers you see in-game.[/p][p]We hope this change will make it easier to discuss and keep track of which patch was when in the future.[/p][p][/p][h2]New Features[/h2][p]First Hunt Overhaul[/p][p]New players will find their initial hunts on Hirschfelden, Layton Lake District, and Medved-Taiga to be more intuitive than ever. We've added a helpful point of interest icon and highlighted organs when aiming, making those first harvests easier to achieve.[/p][p][/p][p]Rare Gray Wolf Variations[/p][p]Keep your eyes peeled for two brand new Gray Wolf fur variations: Melanistic Charcoal and Acromelanistic.[/p][p][/p][h2]Improvements[/h2]

• [p]We've given the Gray Wolf trophy a visual upgrade when displayed lying down. [/p]
• [p]We've addressed issues with the Bighorn Sheep skeletal model in the X-ray view and smoothed out its running animation.[/p]
• [p]The Mule Deer TruRacs have been remastered. We also added multiple new antler variations for this species.[/p]

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2][p][/p][p]Animals[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the trophy rating for the Male Springbok was capped..[/p]
• [p]North American Beaver’s droppings will now be displayed correctly as droppings and not tracks.[/p]
• [p]Animals will now appear at the correct distance on the harvest screen when shot while running.[/p]
• [p]Beaver mating calls will display visual waves and trigger interactions when the animal is in the water.[/p]
• [p]Pheasant hens will no longer have a line on their wings in the harvest screen.[/p]
• [p]Beavers’ skinning on the tail has been improved, and liver shots will display correctly in the X-ray model.[/p]
• [p]Black Bear paw bones will no longer appear separated in the X-ray view.[/p]
• [p]Mountain Goat horns are now properly attached to the skull in the X-ray view.[/p]
• [p]Wood Duck neck bones will now have names when viewed in the Harvest screen.[/p]
• [p]The Water Buffalo's rear leg will no longer appear detached from the pelvis in the X-ray view.[/p]
• [p]We’ve fixed a visual issue with the fleeing Manitoban Elk.[/p]
• [p]Northern Pintail wing bones will no longer clip through feathers on the harvest screen.[/p]

[p]Audio[/p]

• [p]Dismantling deployables in multiplayer will now play the correct sound.[/p]
• [p]Snow Geese will now honk while flying high.[/p]

[p]Equipment[/p]

• [p]The Fors Elite .300 rifle will no longer exhibit animation bugs when rechambering while crouching.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a clipping issue when rechambering and reloading a Zagan Varminter .22-250.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a clipping issue when chambering the Fors Elite 300 with a scope equipped.[/p]
• [p]The Ranger .243 is now accurate at all distances when using iron sights or TruVision.[/p]
• [p]Crouching before preparing a shot will no longer prevent hip-fire shots with some lever-action and pump-action weapons.[/p]
• [p]The 7MM Regent Magnum's point of aim is now correctly aligned at medium range when used without a scope.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where lever-action rifle animations could desynchronize during reloads while aiming.[/p]

[p]Missions[/p]

• [p]The "Low Land" mission will no longer be blocked if player has visited the landmarks beforehand.[/p]
• [p]We’ve fixed an issue where the "Albertan Apex" side mission could be completed without meeting all mission requirements.[/p]
• [p]Taking a picture of the carcass during the "Aftermath" mission is now easier to register.[/p]

[p]Multiplayer[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue that could cause the game to temporarily freeze if the network connection was interrupted while trying to join a multiplayer game on Xbox.[/p]

[p]Stability[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where non-high flying waterfowl would briefly freeze for players when the session host moved a significant distance away.[/p]

[p]Trophies[/p]

• [p]The Mule Deer's final pose will no longer clip through walls in trophy lodges.[/p]
• [p]The fur variation for the Melanistic Pronghorn is now correctly displayed on trophies.[/p]
• [p]The Female Manitoban Elk head trophy will no longer have stretched textures clipping below the plaque.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug with Wood Duck Female trophies.[/p]

[p]UI[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where voice-overs and subtitles were mismatched.[/p]
• [p]The Tundra Bean Goose now has an image on the HUD when spotted.[/p]

[p]World[/p]

• [p]Snow deformation will no longer cover blood tracks.[/p]

[p]Check out our latest dev diary video, Behind the Boom: Making of the Pump, Flip and Fire Pack.[/p][p][/p][p]When you think about how we make theHunter: Call of the Wild, you might imagine us behind a computer screen. But believe it or not, touching real grass and metal is a pretty important part of creating the authentic hunting experience.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]The Pump, Flip and Fire Pack is an upcoming DLC that includes three new tactile weapons. Diversify your setup with guns that are a blast to handle, including a lever-action rifle, pump-action rifle, and singe-shot folding shotgun. Available August 26th.[/p]

[p]Howdy, Hunters! Looking to diversify your setup with guns that are a blast to handle? [/p][p][/p][p]Get your hands on the Pump, Flip and Fire Pack, an upcoming DLC that includes three new tactile weapons.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]Anantha Action .22 Mag[/h3][p]A lightweight but sturdy lever-action rifle. You’ll get smooth action with low recoil, speed, and accuracy, covering small (class 1-2) animals.
[/p][p]This one comes with new hollow point and jacketed hollow point .22 Magnum ammo.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Frost .257[/h3][p]A classic magazine-fed pump-action rifle. Versatile and powerful, you can take down a wide spectrum (class 2-6) of animals.

It also comes with new soft point and polymer tip .257 Roberts ammo.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Giddings SSC .410 Coyote[/h3][p]An ultra lightweight single-shot folding shotgun. With its break-open barrel, you can fold the gun in two and easily fit it in your backpack! It’s perfect for close range quick shots, covering a range of small to medium (class 1-5) animals. 
[/p][p]You can use it with .410 birdshot ammo and now all new .410 buckshot and slug ammo too.[/p][p][/p][p]The new pack arrives to theHunter: Call of the Wild on August 26th for $4.99. We look forward to showing you the magic behind these weapons over the next week so keep an eye on our social media channels to see more![/p][p][/p][p]As always, this DLC will come with a game update containing some extra improvements and fixes for everyone. You can get a first look at the patch notes the day before release on August 25th.[/p]

[p]July's Community Challenge is here so let's get hog wild![/p]

• [p]Get in-game[/p]
• [p]Harvest any species of pig[/p]
• [p]Pass the harvest check[/p]
• [p]Repeat until the progress bar reaches 100%[/p]

[p]Once everyone in the community has reached the goal together, you'll each unlock the a spray, metal, and paint.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
The event ends on July 31st. Check out the Challenges section in-game to see our progress and happy hunting![/p]