theHunter: Call of the Wild™ News

[h2]Make your weapons truly yours![/h2]

Alongside New England Mountains’ release, we’re bringing a new weapon customisation system to theHunter - allowing you to mix and match paints, camos, materials and more!

[h3]What are cosmetics?[/h3]
First of all, cosmetics are just that – cosmetic. You may already know cosmetics for weapons as “weapon skins” – custom visual attributes, which make no functional change to the gameplay mechanics.

A custom material will not increase accuracy or scope wobble, and picking the rarest camo will not make it easier to sneak up on your prey. Cosmetics are a way for you to personalize your own experience in-game by picking your favorite colors, patterns, and materials.

They also are, and will always be, completely optional.

So how does it work?

1. Go to an outpost and access the Weapons Cache.
   
2. Buy a New England Mountains cosmetic content pack: Scout (Free) or Veteran (€/$ 2.99).
   
3. Use the in-game cash to apply any item across any currently owned (and future) weapon in the game.
   
4. Hunt in style!
   

And because feeling special is for everyone, all players will get two free cosmetic items (one paint, one camo) for every reserve they buy or already own – including Hirschfelden and Layton Lakes from the base game.

[h3]Make it personal[/h3]
As a hunter, your weapon is not just a tool, but your companion on the trail. By customizing your weapon, you can personalize it and make it uniquely yours. You can even customize up to two or three parts/areas of each weapon with different cosmetics.

Cosmetics fall into five categories, or tiers, as follows:

• Paints: Single colors for the minimalist – or purist.
  
• Home-made sprays: Get creative with unique patterns and decals.
  
• Material replacements: Customize the feel of your weapon, e.g., with a different wood grip…
  
• Camos: Blend in and become one with your surroundings.
  
• Wraps: The ultimate in custom hunting experiences. A high-grade weapon camo skin incorporating elements from all of the other four categories.
  

As mentioned, there are two New England Mountains content pack types:

Scout (Free): Contains six weapon customization options (includes one of the options that is unlocked when purchasing New England Mountains)
Veteran (Paid): Includes all options from the Scout and Reserve DLC packs + seven exclusive options)

With up to three separate weapon areas to customize, there are literally thousands – potentially tens of thousands – of combinations to explore for each weapon in the game!

[h3]Try before you buy![/h3]
Unsure whether your Rangemaster 338 rifle would look better with a cherry wood or full camo stock? Make up your mind with a 3D rendered preview of each cosmetic item on any weapon you currently own.

We’re excited about introducing this new feature to theHunter: Call of the Wild, and will actively listen and evaluate your feedback as we go. Let us know which cosmetics you would like to see in future!

You can wishlist New England Mountains now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2167630/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__New_England_Mountains/

And ICYMI, check out our latest trailer!

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It’s just a few days away… We’re excited to announce that the New England Mountains Reserve & Granite Update come to theHunter on December 6th!

Here’s a quick recap of all the goodness it’ll pack!

[h2]NEW ENGLAND MOUNTAINS[/h2]

Hunt in stunning surroundings: The New England Mountains reserve features varied landscapes shaped by the passing of time, from open alpine regions to coniferous and mixed woodlands interspersed with lakes and rivers. When you are tired from stalking deer through the spruce or hunting waterfowl along the bends of the river, there is no shortage of perfect opportunities to sit back and take in the picturesque environment around you.

Wildlife, Great Ones and refined classics: On the uplands and through the trees of the New England Mountains, Hunters have a wealth of wildlife to hunt – from the humble Ring-necked Pheasant to the sneaky Coyote and the majestic Moose. Speaking of the Moose, this gentle giant is now present as one of the extremely rare Great Ones alongside the equally giant Black Bear and the graceful Whitetail Deer. Not only do the Moose and Whitetail Deer have the Great One status in common – along with the stunning Red Fox, they are also among the three beautifully refined animals, who now look better than ever.

New weapon, unique cosmetics: Have it your way! Visit the Weapons Cache at any Outpost, and you will find a new weapon waiting for you. The Patriot is a powerful, modern 0.50 cal break-action muzzleloader made locally in New Hampshire. It is perfect for hunting large prey, but aim carefully – with great power comes… slow reload speed.

[h2]GRANITE UPDATE[/h2]

Extra animal species across nearly every reserve, giving Hunters plenty of reason to revisit their old favorite spots in search of new prey.

Already own a previously released reserve? Want to give your weapons a unique flavor? Well, you’re in luck, because we are giving all Hunters two free, themed cosmetics for each reserve, which they already own – one paint and one camo. This includes the two reserves in the base game.

This update also includes a range of performance improvements and minor additions to make your gameplay more enjoyable – an updated Harvest screen with preview, the ability to place/remove waypoints when using binoculars, as well as improved stability on consoles and various minor tweaks across the game on all platforms.

We can’t wait to welcome you all in the New England Mountains! Wishlist it now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2167630/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__New_England_Mountains/

[h2]The New England Mountains Reserve DLC[/h2]

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Coming soon for 7.99€/$, the New England Mountains reserve gives Hunters the chance to explore and relax in stunning surroundings, hunt for 3 Great Ones, including the all-new Moose, and customise their weapons with unique New England Mountains-styled cosmetics.

Covering roughly a quarter of the state of New Hampshire, as well as portions of Western Maine, the White Mountains in the northern Appalachians served as the inspiration for the New England Mountains reserve. This vast new region gives Hunters a wonderful new area to explore, and it is teeming with wildlife to stalk and natural beauty to take in. So grab your gear and explore the majesty that is the New England Mountains!

[h3]Hunt in stunning surroundings[/h3]
The New England Mountains reserve features varied landscapes shaped by the passing of time, from open alpine regions to coniferous and mixed woodlands interspersed with lakes and rivers. When you are tired from stalking deer through the spruce or hunting waterfowl along the bends of the river, there is no shortage of perfect opportunities to sit back and take in the picturesque environment around you.

[h3]Wildlife, Great Ones and refined classics[/h3]
On the uplands and through the trees of the New England Mountains, Hunters have a wealth of wildlife to hunt – from the humble Ring-necked Pheasant to the sneaky Coyote and the majestic Moose. Speaking of the Moose, this gentle giant is now present as one of the extremely rare Great Ones alongside the equally giant Black Bear and the graceful Whitetail Deer. Not only do the Moose and Whitetail Deer have the Great One status in common - along with the stunning Red Fox, they are also among the three beautifully refined animals, who now look better than ever.

[h3]New weapon, unique cosmetics[/h3]
Have it your way! Visit the Weapons Cache at any Outpost, and you will find a new weapon waiting for you. The Patriot is a powerful, modern 0.50 cal break-action muzzleloader made locally in New Hampshire. It is perfect for hunting large prey, but aim carefully – with great power comes… slow reload speed.

You will also receive two welcome gifts waiting for you: a free paint and a free camo. In addition, the store offers some unique New England Mountains-inspired cosmetic packs to customise your weapons: Paints, sprays, materials, camos and a unique wrap - whatever your flavour, we’ve got just the thing to make you feel right at home in the New England Mountains.

[h2]The Granite Update[/h2]

Releasing alongside the New England Mountains reserve, the Granite Update will pack a ton of community-requested improvements - free for all owners of theHunter!

[h3]Next Gen Console Version[/h3]
The PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions will receive a framerate boost of up to 60 FPS for a smoother hunting experience.

[h3]More Wildlife[/h3]
Extra animal species across nearly every reserve, giving Hunters plenty of reason to revisit their old favourite spots in search of new prey.

[h3]Cool Cosmetics[/h3]
Already own a previously released reserve? Want to give your weapons a unique flavour? Well, you’re in luck, because we are giving all Hunters two free, themed cosmetics for each reserve, which they already own – one paint and one camo. This includes the two reserves in the base game.

[h3]Quality of Life Improvements[/h3]
This update also includes a range of performance improvements and minor additions to make your gameplay more enjoyable - an updated Harvest screen with preview, the ability to place/remove waypoints when using binoculars, as well as improved stability on consoles and various minor tweaks across the game on all platforms.

[h2]Wishlish The New England Mountains DLC now![/h2]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2167630/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__New_England_Mountains/

Wanna learn more about the New England Mountains reserve and the Granite Update? Tune in to our announcement stream right now - https://avlche.com/EWTwitch

A surprise promotion where you and your hunting buddies can get most of theHunter: Call of the Wild’s DLCs at a great price, as well as the Base Game for any friends you have yet to convince!

The Assorted Sidearms Pack is out! You can get it now on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, the Microsoft Store and Epic Games Store.

Wanna learn more about these new weapons and the improvements we’ve brought to theHunter in this latest update? Let’s dive in!



Whether you wanna show off your sharpshooting skills or gotta quickdraw in a hairy situation, the new Assorted Sidearms Pack’s got you covered! Let’s take a closer look:

[h3].243 R. Cuomo | Single-Shot Wonder[/h3]
[hr][/hr]Break-action single-shot handgun for accurate long-range hunting.

• Weapon Type: Single Shot Handgun, compatible with all rifle scopes.
  
• Ammo: .243 Soft Point & .243 Polymer Tip Ammunition
  
• Mag Size: 1
  
• Variants: Competitor & Champion
  

[h3].45 Rolleston | Call of the Wild West[/h3]
[hr][/hr]Classic Old West Americana revolver with great stopping power. Suitable for hunters who want to embrace their inner cowboy.

• Weapon Type: Single Action Revolver
  
• Ammo: .45 Colt Flat Nose Hard Cast & .45 Colt Full Metal Jacket
  
• Mag Size: 5 (Safety First!)
  
• Variants: Cavalry & Frontier
  

[h3]10mm Davani | (G)Locked & Loaded[/h3]
[hr][/hr]Semi-automatic pistol with a high-capacity clip for close- and mid-range use. Comes with a modified reflex sight.

• Weapon Type: Semi-Automatic Large Size Mag Handgun
  
• Ammo: 10mm Auto Hard Cast Flat Nose & 10mm Auto Jacketed Hollow Point
  
• Mag Size: 15
  
• Variants: 40A & G4LS
  

In addition to this new pack, we’ve just released a number of improvements and fixes.

[h3]QUALITY OF LIFE[/h3]

• The in-game DLC Store is now available on Xbox, Windows 10 and PlayStation.
  
• Updated the depth required to place water layout blinds to 1 meter.
  
• Added detail to Multiplayer challenges in the UI.
  
• Birdshot travels faster. It should be easier to hit a moving target with.
  
• Made it easier for players to interact with clues while following blood trails.
  

[h3]SILVER RIDGE PEAKS[/h3]

• Reworked the animal home ranges, populations and schedules.
  

Originally posted by Team

Dev Teams' Notes: Fret not, the population reset does not affect Great One progress.

[h3]MISSISSIPPI ACRES PRESERVE[/h3]

• Added new docks for boats.
  
• Population reset for Bobwhite Quail.
  

[h3]REVONTULI COAST[/h3]

• Population reset for Goldeneye.
  

[h2]BUG FIXES[/h2]

• Fixed a bug that would cause trophies to not unlock on PlayStation 4.
  
• Fixed an issue that would cause animals to teleport while drinking.
  

Originally posted by Team

Dev Teams' Notes: The animals acknowledged they had an issue and have now resolved their drinking problem.

• Fixed an issue where waterfowl birds circled for too long in the air before landing.
  
• Fixed a bug that would cause Coyotes to run fast in circles when in a feeding and calm state.
  
• Fixed a ragdoll issue that would cause Moose to “dance” upon death.
  

Originally posted by Team

Dev Teams' Notes: The Moose are grounded. No more dancing.

• Fixed an issue that would cause waypoints to not update during “Follow the Blue Trail” in Revontuli Coast.
  
• Fixed an issue where players could not hit the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th targets during “Steady Aim” in Revontuli Coast.
  
• Fixed an issue that would cause contextual help to not appear after players complete the first mission in Revontuli Coast.
  
• Updated “HOPE #6”’s mission requirements from a Blacktail to a Whitetail Deer in Layton Lake.
  
• Fix a bug that would cause the Legendary Black Bear to spawn as a Great One instead of a Diamond during the “Trampfine” mission in Layton Lake.
  
• Fixed a bug with the spawn point at Chopeeka Outpost on Layton Lake.
  
• Fixed an issue that would cause “The Tourist Achievement” to not work properly in Medved-Taiga.
  
• Fixed the bug where players were not able to complete “A Dangerous Reaction” in Silver Ridge Peaks.
  
• Fixed the spawn point at the Bighorn Sheep Outpost on Silver Ridge Peaks.
  
• Fixed an issue where the mission helper arrow would go missing when the “Inspect the Tape” objective was triggered during the “B-Side” mission in the Mississippi Acres Preserve.
  
• Restored the deformed model for female Cinnamon Teals in Parque Fernando.
  
• Fixed an issue that would cause the inventory section to disappear when players used the Esc key after swapping items.
  
• Resolved a bug that would prevent the “More” Option in the Dog Wheel from being selectable.
  
• For controller players, fixed an issue where the dog would always begin to heel when trying to zoom out the camera in photo mode.
  
• Fixed the issues where Resting & Feeding Need Zone schedule icons would show incorrectly for multiple animals.
  
• Fixed an issue that would cause tripods to not show on the map.
  
• Adjusted zeroing for slug ammo on the Strecker 20G Shotgun.
  
• Fixed the incorrect impact placement for arrows shot with the Brightsight Rangefinder bow sight.
  
• Fixed a bug where Quick Switch Items did not work after switching items using the Item Wheel.
  
• Fixed an issue where Goldeneye Ducks gave higher amounts of cash than expected when harvested.
  
• Fixed an issue where some animals appeared transparent on the harvest screen.
  
• Fixed the visibility indicator not working correctly on PlayStation 4.
  
• Fixed a few floating trees in Parque Fernando.
  
• Fixed the bug where introductory dialogues stopped playing audio when players spotted an animal for the first time in some reserves.
  
• Fixed the issue where some weapons’ iron sights became blurry when using AMD Fidelity FX Super Resolution 1.0.
  
• Fixed the bug where players could continue to shoot without reloading a weapon using the weapon wheel.
  
• Adjusted Store stats for .30-06 ammo & .308 ammo to reflect their power.
  
• Fixed a bug where birds could disappear after being shot and falling from the sky.
  
• Fixed a bug where audio would not be attenuated properly when aiming.
  

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