Over the past several weeks, our primary focus has been on strengthening the core experience. Rather than introducing a steady stream of new content, we've concentrated on improving gameplay, addressing bugs, refining existing systems, and laying a solid foundation for the future of Way of the Hunter 2. This has meant paying close attention to the areas you've told us matter most, like performance, ballistics, and the bugs you've been reporting to us with each update - thanks! Because every good hunt starts with tracking the right signs, and you've been giving us plenty to follow.
That focus hasn't changed. Our priority remains a polished experience across every platform, while bringing the content we have planned, and that you've been asking for. At the same time, we're committed to delivering the major features we've promised the community, features that fit within our roadmap and that we can deliver with the quality they deserve before Version 1.0.
The Road to Version 1.0
Here's what's coming next:
Upcoming Update (0.4.0) - Hearth & Hunt Headquarters
Your hunting journey deserves a place to call home. The Hearth & Hunt Headquarters introduces an expandable master lodge where you can display your greatest trophies collected across every region. The Headquarters sits within its own new North American map, a smaller area than our traditional hunting reserves, but a brand new region with wildlife to track and hunt. As your collection grows, so will your headquarters. Alongside it, expect bullet camera upgrades and a wide pass of animal and world polish, with more ballistics improvements on the way.
Multiplayer
Multiplayer is now testing the Experimental Branch, and we're preparing to bring it to the default branch soon. Our first release focuses on a straightforward cooperative hunting experience, exploring wilderness together with friends. This is just the beginning, with more modes and ways to play planned for future updates. Multiplayer is one of the most complex features in the game and having learned from the first Way of the Hunter, we're taking the time to build a foundation that's stable, reliable, and ready for long-term support.
Ammo Change
The new ammunition switching system will first launch on the Experimental Branch, allowing the community to test it, share feedback, and help us fine-tune it before it becomes available to all players.
More updates along the way
The roadmap above highlights the biggest milestones on our journey to Version 1.0, but these are not the only things coming to Way of the Hunter 2.
We haven't forgotten about other highly requested features, including non-typical trophies. This feature is still planned and will be available before Version 1.0.
Players can also look forward to new gear, animals, improvements, and many other additions arriving along the way. As with previous updates, you can also expect smaller product updates bringing new weapons, and gear to your arsenal, including from real-world brands and partners. We're also continuing to refine animal AI and behavior, adding new training options for your hunting dog, and there are also a few new animals we'll be adding. While we are focusing on delivering the major milestones outlined in this roadmap, development is always a balancing act, we are continuously working on multiple features in parallel and will introduce them as soon as they are ready to be shared with the community.
Version 1.0 is just the beginning
While Version 1.0 is an important milestone, this isn't the end of development, it’s the foundation. We plan to keep a steady cadence of updates similar to what you've seen through Early Access, delivering ongoing improvements, new features, and additional content, with more planned well beyond 2026. You can expect regular updates and quality-of-life improvements, as well as new free content and features, and premium DLCs that expand the world of Way of the Hunter 2.
We see 1.0 as the start of the next chapter, and we're glad to keep building it with you!
Tune in to today's THQ Nordic showcase
Today's THQ Nordic Digital Showcase marks an important moment for Way of the Hunter 2. During the show, alongside a packed lineup of news across THQ Nordic's other titles like Titan Quest II, Wreckfest 2, and Expeditions: Samurai, we'll share a major announcement that defines the next step in WotH2's journey.
Tune in Friday, August 07, 2026, Live at 12:00 pm (PDT), 3:00 pm (EDT), 21:00 (CEST), 22:00 (MSK) on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thqnordic
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thqnordic
If you've been following our development, you don't want to miss this one.
See you at the showcase!
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