theHunter: Call of the Wild™ News

G’day Hunters,

We’re happy to share that Emerald Coast Australia will be released June 20!


Pack your gear and discover a stunning new Australian hunting destination, encounter iconic fauna like the Eastern Grey Kangaroo and Saltwater Crocodile, and take on all-new side and story missions with the latest addition to the weapon arsenal; the lightweight and comfortable Zagan Varminter .22-250 bolt-action rifle.

Additionally, releasing for free alongside Emerald Coast, the Outback Update adds a new Australian-inspired character outfit, a redesigned Harvest Screen, multiple bug fixes and improvements, and much more.

We’re thrilled to soon welcome you to the magical land Down Under, and can’t wait to hear what you think about it!

Get involved by joining the community here, and get the latest news by following @theHunterCOTW.

Wishlist Emerald Coast Australia today!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2383430/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Emerald_Coast_Australia/

Hunters,

It’s time to prepare for your next adventure - theHunter: Call of the Wild is expanding to Australia!

Emerald Coast features a diverse open world that teems with life, 14 animal species, including iconic fauna such as the Eastern Grey Kangaroo and Saltwater Crocodile, new side and story missions, and the new Zagan Varminter .22-250 bolt-action rifle.

Wishlist Emerald Coast today on Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2383430/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Emerald_Coast_Australia/

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Also, releasing for free alongside Emerald Coast, the Outback Update adds a new Australian-inspired character outfit, a redesigned Harvest Screen, multiple bug fixes and improvements, and much more.

Let’s check out what you can expect to see in the new map and update!


[h3]Paid DLC[/h3]
[h2]Key Features[/h2]

• Explore the Australian outback, subtropical bushlands, and tropical rainforests, and experience the natural wonder of its stunning wilderness.
  
• Hunt some of Australia's most iconic fauna, including the Magpie Goose, Banteng, Saltwater Crocodile, and Eastern Grey Kangaroo.
  
• Make new friends and work together to protect the region's beautiful but fragile ecosystem through side and story missions focused on conservation, cooperation, and community.
  
• Expand your hunting arsenal with the new Zagan Varminter .22-250 Bolt-Action Rifle. Light and comfortable to shoot, it's the perfect companion for any hunting trip.
  

[h3]Free Content[/h3]
[h2]Key Features[/h2]

• A new outfit based on the Emerald Coast will be available to purchase for all hunters with in-game credits.
  
• Additionally, this update introduces a new 'Great One'. Sightings of this majestic animal have been reported in Emerald Coast and Hirschfelden Hunting Reserve!
  
• Tents and Ground Blinds can now be personalized using the Customization System. All previously unlocked paints, sprays, camos, wraps, and materials can be used.
  
• Players may now tag their favorite Customization Options to make them appear in a favorites menu for ease of access.
  
• The audio clue system has been expanded, and players may now occasionally see indicators for "fleeing" calls, in addition to "mating" and "warning" calls.
  
• Two new Multi-mounts have been added for species found on the Emerald Coast.
  
• …and more!
  

Emerald Coast Australia is coming soon to PC and console platforms. Stay tuned for more details!
In the meantime, get involved by joining the community here, and get the latest news by following @theHunterCOTW.

Hello Hunters!

We've got an egg-cellent surprise for you! As a thank you for your ongoing support, and to help get you into the Easter spirit, we're giving all our players the opportunity to claim a special and limited-time Easter Theme Cosmetic Pack!



This adorably seasoned-themed gift includes 14 exclusive cosmetics with novel and unique designs. What’s more, it's not tied to any reserve, so you can use it anywhere you want.

[h3]GET THE EASTER THEME COSMETIC PACK BEFORE IT DISAPPEARS[/h3]

Don't wait too long! This offer is only available from April 6-25, and you won't be able to buy it later or get it anywhere else.

To claim the pack, all you need to do is:

• Have or upgrade to a full free Apex Connect account (you can do this in-game or via the Apex Connect portal in your browser)
  
• Have Hunt Club enabled
  
• Be connected to the internet
  

Once you finish these steps, you'll see a completed event in your Hunt Club menu. If you’ve already met the requirements (which many of you have), you’ll redeem the pack automatically upon logging in. It might take up to 5 minutes for the pack to show up in your customization menu, so please be patient!

Also, check out our Apex Connect FAQ if you have any questions about this feature.

Remember, this pack won't be around forever, so make sure to get your hands on it while you can!

Hunt Club has returned with new Challenges to complete this weekend! 🎉

Jump into theHunter and earn some sweet in-game cash before the event ends on April 3!

Greetings Hunters!

A new hotfix has been released to resolve some of the bugs that have arisen since the launch of the Showcase Update. It addresses a variety of issues that have caused the game to crash and have affected a group of our players across all platforms.

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

STABILITY

• Addressed a rare issue that could cause the game to crash after switching loadouts, and further prevent it from launching before reaching the main menu.
  
• Developer’s Notes: The crash was related to specific files in the player’s save game, and removing them (or the entirety of the save data) would allow the game to launch again. The fix rectifies the underlying issue so that save data will be usable again.
  
• Fast traveling with the Hunting Dog in multiplayer occassionally caused the game to crash, but we sniffed out the problem and removed it.
  
• In rare circumstances pressing “Continue” in the main menu or changing Reserves will no longer lead to the game crashing.
  
• We fixed a crash that could happen to a very small number of players when accessing the Hunt Club menu.
  

UI

• Points of Interest icons will now be correctly hidden after using “Hide POI Icons” option.
  

PROGRESSION

• The game will no longer create a new save file on PC if a player’s save data has somehow disappeared. It will now try to restore the data from backups instead of creating a brand-new file.
  

GAMEPLAY

• The in-game DLC Store will now work correctly.
  

If you’ve encountered an issue that we have not mentioned above, make sure to check our updated known issues list first and then share it with us on Discord or via our support website.