Beginner’s Guide to Way of the Hunter 2

October 22, 2026

Are you new to Way of the Hunter 2? Here are four community guides to help you through your first hunts and beyond.

There’s a lot to discover in Way of the Hunter 2, and our community has been busy making guides to help. The game has a lot of systems, between herd management, ammo choices and everything else, it can take a while to get comfortable and find your own way of hunting. Our community has been busy making guides to help, and we picked four from smaller creators. Each one answers a different question, so whether you’re still deciding to buy, just starting out, or looking to get better, they’re worth a watch.

Way of the Hunter 2 is available now for PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.

What is WotH2, and is it for me?

Wild Diamonds: 30 Essential Mechanics A tour of how the game works and how it differs from other hunting games. A great starting point if you’re still deciding or are completely new to the game.

I just bought WotH2. What do I do first?

Sightless: Best Tips When Starting Practical advice for your first hours, from earning money and choosing gear to reading the map.

How do I get five-star animals?

AmazingPizza647: Herd Management Guide A simple explanation of herd management and how to grow your best trophies.

Which ammo should I use?

Sim Hunter: Ammo Guide A look at how Ammo Change works, with energy charts to help you pick the right ammo for your hunt.

Thank you to all content creators for sharing what they know. There are many more on YouTube, Twitch and other platforms if you want more tips, news, or just want to watch other people hunt. Have a guide you’d like us to see? Share it in our Way of the hunter Discord, we love seeing what you make.

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Way of the Hunter 2 is being developed by Nine Rocks Games and published by THQ Nordic. The game is available now for PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. The SRP of the Standard Edition is €39.99 / $39.99 / £34.99 / AU$54.95 / ¥5,170. The SRP of the Deluxe Edition, which includes the game and the Season One Season Pass, is €59.99 / $59.99 / £49.99 / AU$99.95 / ¥7,590.

Loyalty Rewards
Owners of the original Way of the Hunter receive a loyalty discount if they own the game digitally on the same platform. Additionally, to thank our longtime hunters for their support, we're bringing the Night Hunting Pack from Way of the Hunter to Way of the Hunter 2.

Owners of the original Way of the Hunter base game on Steam, PlayStation®5, or Xbox Series X|S will get access to the DLC in Way of the Hunter 2 for free.

Get Way of the Hunter 2 on Steam: https://thqn.net/WOTH2-Steam
Get Way of the Hunter 2 on Xbox Series X|S: https://thqn.net/woth2-xbox
Get Way of the Hunter 2 on PlayStation®5: https://thqn.net/woth2-psn