About the Game
Roam freely across meticulously crafted environments and explore a diverse range of regions and biomes, each with its own unique flora and fauna. Experience the intricacies of complex animal behavior, dynamic weather events, full day and night cycles, simulated ballistics, highly realistic acoustics, and scents carried by the wind.
Select from a variety of weapons, ammunition, and equipment to create the ultimate hunting experience. With a diverse range of wildlife, including Jackrabbits, Mallard Ducks, Black Bears, Elk, and Moose, you will need to strategically match prey to weaponry to successfully track, lure, and ambush animals based on their unique behavior and environment.
Developed in close collaboration with the community, theHunter: Call of the Wild offers a wealth of paid and free content, including reserves, hunting equipment, weapon packs, and trophy lodges. With new content and updates regularly added, players can look forward to a constantly evolving experience.
Every hunt has a unique story to tell. Immortalize your tales of triumph from the Layton Lake and Hirschfelden reserves by displaying your most prized trophies in your spacious Trophy Lodge, or relax by the fireplace as you plan your next hunt.
Experience online multiplayer for up to eight players in breathtaking hunting reserves. Collaborate and strategize with friends, or compete to take down the most impressive trophy. You can access any paid DLC reserve as long as one member of your hunting party owns it.
Version Information
Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
Hunt any animal class with just a few tools in your arsenal. The Multi-Class Weapon Pack DLC includes 3 bolt-action rifles and 1 combination shotgun that allow for maximum adaptability.
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Once you purchase the DLC, all weapons will be available for free in the in-game store.
Each new bolt-action rifle comes with brand new types of ammo. The new ammo types have two versions per weapon; one ammo type ensures high level of penetration and the other has better expansion upon impact.
RICHARDSSON .500
A powerful, straight-pull rifle for the biggest game, offering a distinct, weighty feel. Its de-cocking safety is chambered in .500 Jeffery, making it the ultimate choice for large game at long ranges.
The Richardsson has magazine size of 4 and covers classes 8-9 for both the option of .500 Jeffery solid rounds (deep penetration) or soft-point ammunition (rapid expansion).
JONEROS .17HMR
A highly accurate rifle that offers a flat trajectory for easier long-range hunting. This miniature rifle has quick second shots and a 10-round magazine and offers extended zeroing modes. Ideal for birds and other small game.
The Joneros covers classes 1-2 with the option of .17HMR Full Metal Jacket (deep penetration) or Polymer-Tip (rapid expansion) ammunition.
ALIS PRECISION SHOT .25-06
An iconic, reliable choice for a wide range of medium game. This iconic bolt-action rifle provides considerable force and comfortable recoil.
The Alis Precision shot has a magazine size of 5 and covers class 3-7 with the .25-06 Polymer-Tip (deep penetration) or class 2-6 with Soft-Point ammunition (rapid expansion).
CASSIDY COMBINATION SHOTGUN
This classic break-action weapon essentially gives you both a rifle and shotgun in one metal package, covering long distances with its .22 Magnum rifled barrel and close quarters with its 12-gauge shotgun barrel. Simply hold reload to switch ammo type and instantly adapt to any hunting scenario.
The Cassidy gives you a wide choice of ammunition, allowing you the possibility to hunt anything from class 1-8:
.22Mag Jacketed Hollow Point (deep penetration, class 1-2)
.22Mag Hollow Point (rapid expansion, class 1-2)
12 GA Birdshot (class 1)
12 GA Buckshot (class 2-5)
12 GA Slug (class 4-8)
Patch 9.1
HIGHLIGHTS
3 new Fallow Deer furs
New and remastered Moose antlers
New Roe Deer Great One
Performance improvements
Scotland Haggis fix
…and more!
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You can read the full notes in our post from yesterday:
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Are you a content creator?
Request a review code through Lurkit to try out the new weapons with your audience!
Having issues? Reach out to our Support Team and check our current Known Issues List.
Lure in herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores alike with the Mineral Block, Scent Tube, and Hanging Carcass Feeders. Study your prey, find the perfect location, and deploy the right bait. Game Feeder Pack 2 is out now across all platforms and will equip you to attract more species with higher… steaks?
HANGING CARCASS FEEDER
Lure in big cats with the Hanging Carcass Feeder. The post structure lets you hang meat that will only interest large carnivores, keeping bait out of reach of smaller predators. While it mainly attracts big cats, you may rarely find crocodiles or alligators as well.
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Possible species: Eurasian Lynx, Mountain Lion, Puma, Bengal Tiger, Lion, Saltwater Crocodile, and American Alligator.
SCENT TUBE FEEDER
Looking for smaller predators? Deploy the Scent Tube Feeder! It’s durable and features small holes that limit access to bait while still allowing its scent to spread. The scent tube feeder can be used to attract a variety of smaller predators like wolves, foxes, and mustelids. You may rarely find bears, pigs, and other kinds of scavengers as well.
Possible species: Gray Wolf, Iberian Wolf, Tibetan Fox, Red Fox, Gray Fox, American Mink, Eurasian Pine Marten, European Badger, Coyote, Side-Striped Jackal, Bobcat, Mexican Bobcat, Eurasian Lynx, Snow Leopard, Common Raccoon, Raccoon Dog, Collared Peccary, Warthog, Feral Pig, Wild Boar, Wild Hog, Black Bear, Brown Bear, and Grizzly Bear.
MINERAL LICK FEEDER
Mount a block to the mineral lick station if you want to attract a wide range of hooved wildlife looking for sodium and other essential minerals. Sheep, goats, and antelopes are most keen on flocking to the Mineral Feeder. You are less likely to find bovines and deer.
Possible species: Blue Sheep, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Iberian Mouflon, Chamois, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Feral Goat, Pronghorn, Beceite Ibex, Gredos Ibex, Southeastern Spanish Ibex, Ronda Ibex, Himalayan Tahr, Mountain Goat, Siberian Musk Deer, Axis Deer, Hog Deer, Javan Rusa Deer, Sika Deer, Mule Deer, Roe Deer, Blacktail Deer, Whitetail Deer, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Sambar, Mountain Reindeer, Barasingha, Lesser Kudu, Northern Red Muntjac, Blackbuck, Springbok, Gemsbok, Grant Caribou, Woodland Caribou, Blue Wildebeest, Nilgai, Manitoban Elk, Rocky Mountain Elk, Roosevelt Elk, Moose, Banteng, Cape Buffalo, Water Buffalo, European Bison, Wood Bison, Plains Bison, and Wild Yak.
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Looking for even more options? You can also check out our first Game Feeder Pack.
Patch 9.0
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Highlights
Three new, very rare Mule Deer furs: Erythristic Red, Erythristic Isabelline, and Mosaic.
Trophy lodge UI improvements
Game feeder UI improvements
Increased console game stability
Population reset for the Stubble Qual and Magpie Goose on Emerald Coast
Various bug fixes
You can read the full notes in our post from yesterday:
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AvaHub
We recently launched a new feedback platform. Whether you have a big idea for a new reserve, wanna upvote someone else’s idea for a new feature, think we should backfill an animal, the sky is the limit.
Key Campaign
Are you a content creator? Join our Lurkit key campaign to try out the new feeders with your audience!
Having issues? Reach out to our Support Team and check our current Known Issues List.
Scotland Hunting Reserve is now available!
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Immerse yourself in the story of Tòrr nan Sithean. Stalk through old castles and whispering stones amongst vast landscapes.
[p align="start"][p align="start"]From the towering Highland mountains to the Celtic woodlands, you won’t be walking alone; 17 huntable animals call this misty place home. [p align="start"]Red Deer are returning, and as a symbol of leadership and renewal in Scottish folklore, it’s only natural that they are getting a remaster with new and improved models. Also returning with remodels are the Roe Deer and Wild Boar.[p align="start"]Mustelids are featured for the first time, including the European Badger, Eurasian Pine Marten, and American Mink. They are elusive creatures, so be vigilant! [p align="start"]
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[p align="start"]Full species list:New! American Mink
New! Eurasian Pine Marten
New! European Badger
New! Eurasian Woodcock
New! Red Grouse
Wild Boar – Remastered with a New Great One
Roe Deer – Remastered
Red Deer – Remastered
Sika Deer
Fallow Deer
Feral Goat
Western Capercaillie
Black Grouse
Pheasant
Eurasian Wigeon
Mountain Hare
Red Fox
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[p align="start"]It also comes with the Benelhag 12G, a new semi-auto shotgun with a tubular magazine. You can get it either as a reward for completing the story, or at the in-game shop for in-game currency. [p align="start"]Known for its seamless shot-after-shot delivery, its innovative gas-operated system reduces recoil even on fast-moving targets. The new shotty is versatile and can birdshot, buckshot, and slug, so it’s great for hunting all sorts of game up to class 8. It’s also compatible with various scopes and has an ammo capacity of 3.[p align="start"][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27000850/67785dc68d1d6f57dfc7b38b7a497c18aecd2d0f.png"]PATCH 8.4
[p align="start"]With the release of Scotland comes a new game update, Patch 8.4, available for everyone! You can read the full patch notes and known issues in our previous announcement here.TROPHY LODGE FILTERING
[p align="start"]The Trophy Manager and Trophy Placement UI screens have been completely overhauled to make sorting and placing your trophies much easier.[p align="start"]TROPHY CUSTOMIZATION
[p align="start"]We’ve added 16 new plaques and 40 new stands for everyone. You can also now customize them with select patterns.[p align="start"]Want even more trophy customization? Check out the new Trophy Mount Pack DLC that comes with even more plaques, stands, and special mounts!
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3 REMASTERS
[p align="start"]The Red Deer (with 3 new fur variations), the Roe Deer (with 2 new fur variations), and the Wild Boar (with 2 new fur variations) have all been remastered.[img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27000850/3c1d47cdc38058840dfb2bb3eee0d6b908cdf42d.png"]
[p align="start"]NEW GREAT ONE: THE WILD BOAR
[p align="start"] If you’re lucky you’ll even run into one of the 9 variations of the new Wild Boar Great One.[p align="start"][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27000850/a0387afad6859a11c30c290d5d41ff62efc9e653.png"][p align="start"]Other quality of life features and bug fixes can be found in the Patch 8.4 Patch Notes.[p align="start"]Discord | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Facebook Group | YouTube | Twitch[p align="start"]Weibo (微博) | Bilibili | Rednote (小红书) | Douyin (抖音) | QQ Group (QQ群) – 1072643830We noticed many players reporting performance issues related to opening your map after Patch 8.3. So with that we have just one note for the Hotfix today:
Fixed some crashing and lagging issues related to opening your map, particularly if you have many POI's unlocked.
Additionally, in case you missed it, we are extending the current Community Challenge so that hunters who were experiencing these issues have more time to participate and unlock the Halloween cosmetics.
Thanks again to everyone who reported your bugs and happy hunting!
New Features
[p align="start"][img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/27000850/173cde4ef1e528cdc888c485d3b5d77651e3b5b3.png"]New Great One, the Gray Wolf, with 9 possible variations.
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep on Rancho Del Arroyo got replaced with Desert Bighorn Sheep. The Desert Bighorn subspecies looks similar but has new fur variations.
This change will result in all Bighorn Sheep populations in the game being reset.
Introduced 2 brand new fur variations for the Moose – Mosaic (male) and Acromelanistic (male and female).
We also subtly adjusted the appearance probability of all existing rare and very rare Moose fur variations, which should make them appear slightly more often.
Improvements
Gray Wolves will now attack players more frequently when threatened.
The Mule Deer trophy rack in the Parque Fernando trophy lodge has been updated to match one of the more recently updated Mule Deer trophies.
Using backpacks should now make the player significantly less visible and loud, particularly at long range, than it used to.
Bug Fixes
Bug Fixes Spotlight
Issues with the volume and mixing of Black Bear sounds have been addressed. Your ears are now safe from their extremely loud calls.
We’ve fixed an audio bug where the rustling sound from bushes would follow players around.
Hybrid Snow Goose trophies now have the correct plumage.
We’ve fixed an issue where picking up a deployable item with a full item wheel would disable scope and ammo switching in the wheel.
An issue with Light Brown Puma visibility in the Parque Fernando trophy room during Parque Fernando Trophy Collection mission got fixed. Their trophy should not be invisible anymore.
Fabled Dusky Drift and Fabled Milky Way Mule Deer Great Ones will no longer have their names switched.
We’ve addressed multiple issues with the dog not teleporting to the player consistently, pathfinding too slowly, and running through the water too often while on the job.
Animals
Eurasian Lynx should no longer do a “mating” vocalization instead of their “alert” call.
We’ve fixed an issue where Beavers could get stuck while fleeing.
Wolves should no longer do an unusual hop to the side after being shot.
A graphical issue with the Iberian Wolf’s teeth got resolved.
Manitoban Elk male warning calls will no longer sound like mating calls.
We’ve addressed several issues with the animal senses on Askiy Ridge. Beavers and Manitoban Elk should be more cautious, Northern Pintail and Wood Ducks should no longer be able to smell the player, and Snow Goose should be less reactive in general.
We’ve fixed an issue where male Black Bears’ mating calls sounded like alert calls.
Female Cape Buffalo may now score slightly higher.
We’ve fixed an issue where Manitoban Elk would sometimes not flee properly.
Dog
An issue where dogs wouldn’t react to being pushed into water got fixed.
Equipment
Cacciatore 12G will no longer eject an extra shell when cycling.
We’ve fixed an issue where semi-auto shotguns could skip chambering after firing the last round under certain conditions.
We’ve changed how all lever-action weapons work in the shooting range, so they should no longer have to be cycled manually.
We’ve addressed some inconsistencies with how revolvers handled manual chambering when combining hipfiring and aiming.
We’ve adjusted the aim position on the Giddings SSC 410 Coyote to reduce visual obstructions while wearing bulky outfits.
We’ve fixed the hammer inconsistency issue with the Giddings SSC .410 Coyote when hipfiring.
Several issues with the animations and positioning of the Vasquez air rifle got resolved.
Gameplay
We’ve fixed an issue where nearby animals would get spooked when the player entered hunting structures.
Missions
\[Vurhonga spoilers!] We’ve fixed an issue where the Ghost Jackal in the final main story mission on Vurhonga Savanna would not appear correctly. \[Vurhonga spoilers!]
Multiplayer
We’ve fixed a crash that could occasionally happen when playing Multiplayer on PC.
UI
Resolved a UI bug that prevented access to other pause menu options after opening the Codex via a tutorial prompt.
World
We’ve fixed some issues with collision and bullet hits on the campers on Emerald Coast.
We’ve resolved an issue where the player could get stuck under the Crane at the Tony Coal landmark on Askiy Ridge.
This hotfix addresses a critical multiplayer issue for PC players.
The Known Issues list has also been updated.
Pump, flip, unfold, and fire with 3 curated tactile hunting weapons: a modern lever-action rifle, a fast-loading pump-action rifle, and a lightweight portable folding shotgun. Available now!
Pump, Flip and Fire Weapon Pack
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Anantha Action .22 MAG
Lightweight and sturdy lever-action rifle.
Smooth action, low recoil.
Recommended for small game (Animal Class: 1-2).
New ammo: hollow point and jacketed hollow point .22 Magnum.
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Frost .257
Classic magazine-fed pump-action rifle.
Versatile and powerful.
Recommended for multiple animal classes (2-6).
New ammo: soft point and polymer tip .257 Roberts ammo.
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Giddings SSC .410 Coyote
Ultra-lightweight and single-shot folding shotgun.
Folds for easy backpack storage.
Ideal for close range and quick shots (Animal Class: 1-5).
It can be used with .410 birdshot ammo and all new .410 buckshot and slug ammo too.
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Patch 8.2
Highlights
We've completely overhauled the initial hunts on Hirschfelden, Layton Lake District, and Medved-Taiga to be more intuitive for new players. Easier first harvests are now within reach with helpful point-of-interest icons and highlighted organs.
Plus, keep an eye out for two stunning new Gray Wolf variations (Melanistic Charcoal and Acromelanistic) and a visual upgrade to the lying-down Gray Wolf trophy!
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We've also remastered the Mule Deer TruRacs, adding a variety of new antler variations, and fixed some bugs.
Full Patch Notes:
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Happy hunting!
This patch fixed a bug that didn't unlock the Community Challenge rewards upon reaching 100% completion.
The current challenge was finished last week so you'll now see these 3 rewards if you participated!
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If you haven't yet, just go out and find a deer. You still have 2 more days.
//theHunter COTW Team
Are you bold enough to brave the snow? Head on over to Alberta Hunting Preserve, otherwise known as Askiy Ridge!
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Buy Alberta now!
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Alberta Hunting Preserve
Alberta introduces 13 missions that immerse you in the Canadian winter through the lifestyle of First Nation Albertans. Help the warden and local experts maintain the preserve on the trail of the secretive Sasquatch.
Explore pine-covered peaks down to frost-swept grasslands through deep snow, but watch out for falling trees, a sign of Askiy Ridge’s star animal! The North American Beaver is a brand new species with unique behavior to match their hardworking personality. Just as they once destroyed your tents, they will destroy the trees around you for the good of their dam.
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With a total of 19 species, this preserve introduces 8 new animals, including the Manitoban Elk, Wood Bison, Dusky Grouse, Northern Pintail, Wood Duck, Snow Goose, and Woodland Caribou.
Some familiar faces include the Moose, Black Bear, Gray Wolf, Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Mountain Goat, Pronghorn, Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-Necked Pheasant.
The preserve also comes with a new gun, the Laperriere Outrider .30-30. You can get it either as a reward for completing the story, or at the in-game shop for in-game currency. The new .30-.30 is a lever-action rifle with a side-loading and side-ejecting design suited for small to medium game and compatible with a wide range of rifle scopes.
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The Snowfall Update
Releasing with Alberta Hunting Preserve is Snowfall Update, available for everyone! You can read the patch notes for the Snowfall Update here.
BUFFALO PLAID UTILITY OUTFIT
Regardless of whether or not you own the new preserve, you can access a new Canada-themed full outfit set! The Buffalo Plaid Utility outfit is now purchasable with in-game currency for everyone through the in-game store.
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NEW GREAT ONE: THE MULE DEER
If you’re lucky, you may come across a Mule Deer Great One. The new great one has unique fur types and racks. We can’t wait to see what combinations you find!
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7 REMASTERS
We have given some extra love to existing animals in this update.
The Bighorn Sheep: New models. Redone fur variations. New fur variations added. All TruRACs have been replaced with new, more realistic models. New audio calls.
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The Pronghorn: New models. Redone fur variations. New fur variations added. All TruRACs have been replaced with new, more realistic models. Additional animations.
Mountain Goat: New models. Redone fur variations. Some redone animations. New audio calls.
Canada Goose: New models. Redone plumage variations. New plumage variations. Some animation improvements.
Gray Wolf: New models. Redone fur variations. New fur variations. New calls. Fixes and improvements to wolf animation and behavior.
Grant Caribou (renamed): New models. Redone fur variations. Animation improvements.
Mule Deer: New model. Redone fur variations. New fur variations added.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
The Mule Deer population was reset on Parque Fernando, Rancho del Arroyo, and Silver Ridge Peaks
In snowy climates, snow will now appear on animal coats
Two new multimounts have been added for the North American Beaver and Mule Deer
The world map has been redesigned to allow for more locations in the future
The tutorials have been improved
The .30-.30 ammo has been retuned to improve muzzle velocity and reduce wind resistance
There are lots of other things to look forward to in the update, so check out the full patch notes here!
Current Release
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Additional Files
DLC Unlockers (Legit Owners)
1 file · For legitimate game owners
System Requirements
How to Install
setup.exe
Troubleshooting tips
• Run Redist/_CommonRedist installers if game won't start
• Add folder to Windows Defender exclusions
• Run as administrator
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