September 17, 2026

Ammo Change has arrived with Update 0.5.0 to default branch, giving you more control over how you approach every shot

Way of the Hunter 2 welcomes a new update on the Default Branch! Different ammunition types offer different balances of penetration and cavity size, allowing you to adapt to the animal, the situation, and the shot you need to make. Whether you want to cover a wider range of species or fine-tune your setup for more precise shot placement, choosing the right ammo can make all the difference.

The Ammo change has been tested and refined on the Experimental Branch first, based on your feedback - thanks to everyone who helped shape it along the way!

HOW TO USE AMMO CHANGE IN THE GAME:

Access the Shop from the laptop in your lodge or from the vicinity menu. Buy the ammo you want to bring with you. Note that:
1. You can carry 2 sets of ammo if you have no backpack, 4 with the default backpack, and 6 with the big backpack.
2. Each weapon has one ammo type that is default and free. Alternate ammo types are paid.
3. Double-check that you are bringing ammo compatible with the weapons you want to bring!
Access the storage and select the rifles/shotguns you want to bring with you. (Bows and arrows do not yet have alternate ammo - these will be added after full release).
Add your ammo to your ammo slots. You can fill multiple slots with the same ammo type.
Equip the ammo to your rifles.

For more details about Update 0.5.0, please check the patch notes below.

Ammo Change has arrived with Update 0.5.0 to default branch, giving you more control over how you approach every shot

Due to the upcoming Way of the Hunter 2 release, we won't need the Experimental Branch for a while, so we might be closing it for now. Thank you to everyone who jumped in to playtest new features and share feedback there, it's made a real difference. We'll give you at least 24h notice before we do, so you'll have time to wrap up, archive saves, or do anything else you need there first.

(Way of the Hunter 2) Update 0.5.0 (Version: 211250) - patch notes:

ANIMALS:

Fixed: Yellow-Billed Duck missing intestines in the Harvest screen (intestines were incorrectly drawn as stomach)
Fixed: Yellow-Billed Duck flying directly into rocky cliffs
Fixed: Animals freezing and continuing to stare at a threat after being shot non-fatally while alert

GEAR:

Added: Bolt-action rifle 'Merkel Helix Speedster' (.30-06 Springfield)
Added: Ammo change

Additional Ammo change improvements:
- Added ability to ‘Auto-equip Ammunition’
- Default unlimited ammo is now always available in the Storage and does not require claiming from the Shop
- Added support for bows and crossbows
- Fixed ammo switching for shotguns, as well as various issues with ammo availability, hit energy, and recoil/accuracy/penetration values
Fixed: Weapons carried over from previous saves showing 0 damage/energy
Fixed: Weapons from previous saves unable to be reloaded once out of ammo
Fixed: Opening Storage not automatically refilling free ammo
Fixed: Weapon automatically unloading itself when equipped during the Tutorial
Fixed: Decoys could be duplicated endlessly
Fixed: Free ammo for the "Jack Bear Hunter" required a higher level than the rifle
Fixed: WildHeart Mallard Decoy duplicates in storage

UI/UX:

Added: Ammo and weapon compatibility colour-coding:
- Ammo slots are marked red if they don't match your currently equipped weapon, and green if they do, weapon slots follow the same logic based on whether matching ammo is loaded
Added: Equipment details now shown in the Radial menu
Added: Ammo type indicator now shown in the HUD
Added: Currently loaded ammo is now pre-selected automatically when the radial menu opens
Added: Equipment details now shown in the Radial menu
Tweaked: Radial menu now correctly updates ammo details when switching ammo types, and pre-selects your currently loaded ammo when opened
Fixed: Incorrect values/setup for 20-gauge buckshot ammunition in the Encyclopedia

OTHER:

Tweaked: Replaced several placeholders with the final artworks
Fixed: (MP) Client unable to use the command Track Blood with their dog
Fixed: (MP) Client crashing when joining a multiplayer session
Fixed: Significant performance degradation at night in the Hearth & Hunt Headquarters lodge
Fixed: Scenery turning blue when crossing a specific river spot in New Laurentia
Fixed: Tree branches clipping through the middle of a bridge

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.

We are super grateful for your support, happy hunting!

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