Slowly. Steadily. Carefully. Holding still, listening, picking out every rustle and distant voice – and weighing how each could affect the hunt. Checking the wind, choosing the right rifle. Breathing. Waiting. Yes, this IS the moment. Taking aim, holding your breath, squeezing the trigger ... As the echo of the shot reverbs through the valley, it is official: Way of the Hunter 2 is out today for PC and consoles!
After six months in Early Access on PC, the ultimate hunting simulation is now ready for its full release on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Together with our friends at Nine Rocks Games, we've used that time to implement your feedback and expand the world of Way of the Hunter 2 with a full herd of new features. Thanks to every hunter who joined us in Early Access and helped shape the game.
What's Waiting in the Wild
Two vast hunting grounds: the North American wilderness of New Laurentia and the African Kilimaya Reserve.
Big game from moose, elk and bison to lions, hippos and Nile crocodiles,
as well as small game and birds.
Two-player co-op, so you can share the hunt with a friend.
A loyal dog companion to help you track your game.
Thermal night vision for hunting in the darkest environments and suppressors for quieter shots.
Infrastructure improvements that let you restore habitats, remove pollution and clear invasive species with the goal of raising the fitness potential of the local herds.
Authentic gear from more than ten real-world partners, including
Bergara, Bushnell, Christensen Arms, CVA, DDoptics, Integrix, Leupold, Merkel, MDT, Primos, Stone Glacier, Strasser, and ZEISS.
(Way of the Hunter 2) Update 1.0 (Version: 212045) - patch notes:
ANIMALS
Added: Ability to pet the dog
Fixed: Dog commands sometimes displaying gear details
Fixed: Female Blue Wildebeest not colliding with the vehicle
Fixed: Ammo slot becoming unavailable after clearing an ammo type with 0 bullets left
TUTORIAL
Fixed: Multiple weapons being available during the Turkey portion of the Tutorial
Fixed: Ammo change-related soft locks during the Turkey portion of the Tutorial
GEAR
Fixed: Primacy Precision rifle disappearing during reload
Fixed: Primacy Carbon Special rifle not having ammo available in the Shop
Fixed: Merkel SxS Shotgun 45E reload breaking after switching ammo
Fixed: Primacy Long Range Choke's resizing temporarily while reloading
UI/UX
Added: High-contrast tracks style for Hunter assist in Settings > Game
Added: Hunter assist: Animal analysis customization in Settings > Game
Fixed: Missing information about slugs in the Encyclopedia
Fixed: Being able to navigate outside of the Sleep popup
Fixed: Missing objective marker during the mission “Angel on a Shoulder”
Fixed: Missing binocular reticle after accessing the in-game menu
Fixed: Settings: FOV slider not focusing automatically when entering the Video tab
Fixed: Incorrect objective marker during the mission “Knives Out”
Fixed: Temperature slider in Photo mode being adjusted very slowly
Fixed: Tweaked: Game will now auto-save every 60 seconds, accompanied by a blinking icon in the top right corner of the screen
MULTIPLAYER
Fixed: (MP) Client experiencing desync when the Host was navigating Storage or Shop
Fixed: (MP) Client occasionally joining a session with an empty inventory
Tweaked: (MP) Animal taxidermied during a multiplayer session are now available for taxidermy in single player
ENVIRONMENT
Added: New weather options
Fixed: Improper weather effects on grass while raining
Fixed: Occasional water material pop-ups in Hub-map lodge
OTHER
Fixed: Being unable to die after the first death
Fixed: Weather forecast not updating correctly after sleeping
Fixed: Missing extra reward after completing Patrick Harper’s final mission
Fixed: Mission "Super Pigs" getting fulfilled at 100 yards instead of 100 meters
If you run into bugs, please report them via THQN Redmine - ideally with your saved files attached - details on how to report a bug and attach your saved files can be found HERE.
As with any big launch, a few rough edges are still being smoothed out, you can check our current known issues list here.
We are super grateful for your support, happy hunting!
The Hunt Goes On
Taking that shot now doesn't mean the hunt is over – quite the contrary: We'll support Way of the Hunter 2 for many years to come, with new biomes, additional species and even more authentic gear. It all starts with the Season One Season Pass: eight DLCs releasing throughout the game's first year.
Are you ready to take your shot? Play Way of the Hunter 2 today!
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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
