theHunter: Call of the Wild™ News

[h2]Add three new semi-autos to your hunting collection[/h2]
The Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack is out now and includes three tough-built and reliable semi-automatic rifles aptly named for their rapid firing power.

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[h3]PERRY .308[/h3]
With powerful recoil management and gas-operated long-stroke piston action, every shot will feel just as effective as the last.

The PERRY has .308 ammunition and is built for medium to big game hunting, covering classes 4-8.

[h3]HANSSON .30-06[/h3]
Designed for quick action and hip fire and built with great attention to detail, you’ll get extremely smooth action, allowing you to land fast follow-up shots.

The HANSSON has .30-06 ammunition and is another great fit for medium to big game, also covering classes 4-8.

[h3]QUIST REAPER 7.62X39[/h3]
With the force of 7.62x39mm rounds and the precision hunters crave, this is a timeless choice. It’s easy to use and rocks a brand new ammo type.

The QUIST REAPER is great for small to medium game, covering classes 2-6.

You can find the Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack across all platforms for $4.99

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3447720/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Rapid_Hunt_Rifle_Pack/

[h2]March Update[/h2]
In addition to the new Rifle Pack, today you’ll also get a new patch with bug fixes. Check out the full Patch Notes for more details.

[h2]Highlights[/h2]
Looking for Tahr? You’ll start to see them out on Te Awaroa! With that, the Chamois will also get a population reset.

[h2]Community Challenges[/h2]
You might notice something new on your menu screen. The first Community Challenge starts in 2 days and offers exclusive cosmetics for everyone who participates.

We’ll have to work together to unlock the rewards, so prepare by making sure you’re geared up for medium-sized game.

[h2]Livestream[/h2]
Don’t forget that we’re hosting a launch stream with Vivi and Tommy at 16:30 CET, 8:30AM PST on Twitch and YouTube. We’ll be focusing on the new weapon pack from the perspective of a lead animator. We hope to see you there!

[h2]Gear up for your next hunt with the Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack[/h2]

A new DLC is coming up next week that includes three reliable semi-automatic rifles known for their rapid firing power.

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[h3]PERRY .308[/h3]
With powerful recoil management and gas-operated long-stroke piston action, every shot will feel just as effective as the last. 
The Perry has .308 ammunition and is built for medium to big game hunting, covering classes 4-8.

[h3]HANSSON .30-06[/h3]
Designed for quick action and hip fire and built with great attention to detail, you’ll get extremely smooth action, allowing you to land fast follow-up shots. 
The Hansson has .30-06 ammunition and is another great fit for medium to big game, also covering classes 4-8.

[h3]QUIST REAPER 7.62X39[/h3]
With the force of 7.62x39mm rounds and the precision hunters crave, this is a timeless choice. It’s easy to use and rocks a brand new ammo type. 
The Quist Reaper is great for small to medium game, covering classes 2-6.

The Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack comes out on March 25th across all platforms for $4.99. Until then, keep an eye on our social channels for more sneak peeks! 

[h2]March Update[/h2]

Alongside the new rifle pack on March 25th, you’ll also get a new patch with bug fixes. The full patch notes will be available the day before the update kicks in.

[h3]Te Awaroa Changes[/h3]
Looking for Himalayan Tahr? You’ll start to see them out on Te Awaroa! With that, the Chamois will also get a population reset.

[h3]Community Challenges[/h3]
At the end of March, we’re excited to unveil our first Community Challenge. These are in-game challenges that everyone works together to achieve. More information to come, just keep an eye on our social channels!

We'll see you out in the wild, Hunters!

Howdy Hunters,

We have a very small hotfix for you today.

Patch Notes:

• Various backend fixes.
  
• We've replaced one of the paintings featured in the central building in Salzwiesen Park
  

//theHunter Team

[h2]Vote, vote, vote![/h2]
We're hosting a poll right now where you can choose which animal, from a short list, gets extra fur variations next year. This poll is ONLY being done on our official Discord, so you'll need to join to participate. When you're there, head over to # cotw-polls to vote and choose the @ Polls role to get notified for future polls.

You have 72 hours to vote!

[h2]FAQ[/h2]
How many variations will you be adding?
It will be decided during production. However, we have a goal of maintaining a consistent distribution of rarity so depending on the chosen animal, the number might vary.

How many species will get extra fur variations?
At the moment, we plan to add extra fur variations only for the top-voted animal.

When can I see the new variations being added to the game?
If you followed our Community Weapon Pack updates, you probably already know that adding new content to the game takes time. We currently aim at the second half of 2025 for the new variations to arrive.

Do you plan to organize more polls like this in the future?
Yes. We often post these kinds of polls on our Official Discord. In fact, you should keep an eye on our official channels again next week!

Greetings Hunters!

A new hotfix has been released to resolve some of the bugs that have arisen since the launch of the Winter Update. Let's take a look at the details!

[h2]Developer’s Notes[/h2]

• Some players have been having problems with their game progress not being saved. If your game is on a PC, sometimes, Windows Security might stop you from reaching the Documents folder (that's where your save files are). So you need to allow (or whitelist) your apps to access it. Plus, using Norton Anti-Virus may wrongly block parts of your save data thinking they are harmful. So, try to check your computer's security settings to make sure they are not stopping the game from saving your progress. For more help, visit our support page.
  
• It's been pointed out by a few players that a picture of Florian Jansen, who is the key contact for Salzwiesen Park, can't be found in the Codex. This is done on purpose. Florian values his privacy, and didn’t want his picture publicly available.
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

[h3]EQUIPMENT[/h3]

• Decoys and callers associated with birds found in Salzwiesen Park which can also be found in other locations should now be available if the player only purchases Salzwiesen Park.
  

[h3]ANIMALS[/h3]

• Upland birds such as Pheasants and Grouses should be more reactive to the threatening presence of players and dogs. They should also be better at trying to fly away when there’s no nearby available cover.
  
• Waterfowl should be less wary again, and land more frequently.
  

[h3]DOG[/h3]

• The “Flush” command should now always display on the dog wheel when it is available for use.
  
• Birds should be less wary of being pointed at by the dog.
  

[h3]TROPHIES[/h3]

• When replacing existing trophies in a Trophy Lodge, the swapped trophies should appear normally again.
  

[h3]SYSTEM[/h3]

• The game should no longer momentarily freeze or stutter when you shoot at a target on the shooting range with a shotgun loaded with birdshot.
  

[h3]MULTIPLAYER[/h3]

• Ground birds should react appropriately when flushed by a host.
  
• Waterfowl should appear normally in Multiplayer games again.
  
• The Clay Thrower should now be working well in Multiplayer.
  

[h3]UI[/h3]

• The placement of the new Hunting Pressure Tooltip should now be away from other information boxes to prevent overlap.
  
• PlayStation and Xbox users should now see the correct description for the German Shorthaired Pointer.
  
• We've fixed an issue where the error message displayed after aborting the purchase of a dog package from the Expert Hunting Dog menu couldn’t be closed without closing the entire menu.
  

Also check out the updated known issues list.