Way of the Hunter
by Nine Rocks Games · 16 Aug, 2022
101 downloads
About the Game
Way of the Hunter provides a highly immersive, completely integrated experience amongst stunning wildlife with true to live animal group behavior. Witness the changing of complex ecosystems that react and adapt to your input. Learn what it means to be a true hunter and put your skills to the test.
Face the challenges of ethical hunting, supported by a compelling story, or simply enjoy hunting the rich environments freely.
- Dozens of strikingly detailed animal species with realistic behavior models for a truly immersive hunting experience
- Hunt like a pro with features that highlight animal signs, blood splatter analysis, and shot review with the rewindable bullet camera
- Hunt your way through two unique and rich locations by car or by foot. Both the Pacific Northwest and Transylvania cover a terrain of 144 square km/55 square miles each
- Use Hunter Sense to highlight important details and info, or disable it and customize your HUD for a hardcore experience
- Complex Trophy system generates unique antlers and horns based on multiple factors like fitness and age
- Sophisticated natural animal animations and reactions when sensing the players presence
- 24-hour day/night cycle with changing wind and weather
- Realistic ballistics and bullet physics simulation
- A broad selection of firearms and equipment, including licensed gear from Bushnell, Federal, Leupold, Primos, Remington and Steyr Arms
- An in-game economy that lets you hunt game and sell the meat to purchase new gear, hunting passes, and taxidermy for your trophy stands
- A compelling story about the struggles of a family hunting business, and the rivalry and friendships that surround it
- Enjoy your perfect hunting adventure among friends in co-op mode
- Intuitive photo mode for capturing and sharing your favorite moments
Screenshots
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Version Information
Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
Hello Hunters,
As many of you know, Way of the Hunter 2 recently entered Early Access. It’s been quite a ride so far — as with any game launch, there were a few hiccups along the way — but overall the response from you, the players, has been incredibly positive and motivating for the entire team. Thank you for that. It truly means a lot to us.
Over the past couple of months, our focus has been almost entirely on getting the sequel ready and supporting it through its Early Access launch. That said, we want to reassure you that we have not forgotten about the first game or the community that helped it grow into what it is today.
You may have noticed a small update downloading for Way of the Hunter. This was only a minor asset change in the main menu to update the Way of the Hunter 2 banner window with the current information. Even though we have been very busy lately, rest assured that we have also been monitoring issues in the first game.
Several players have encountered bugs that we still plan to revisit and continue investigating. This includes the so-called “fitness bug,” which we are fully aware of and have been tracking internally. While we cannot yet provide a clear timeline for when this issue will be resolved, it remains on our list of priorities that we intend to address first.
If you run into an issue in Way of the Hunter and haven’t reported it yet, please do so via the THQ Nordic Redmine, to help us track and investigate the problem.
Also, if you haven’t already, be sure to check out Way of the Hunter 2 in Early Access. There’s currently a launch sale, which makes this a great opportunity to jump in at a lower price, experience the game as it evolves, and have a real say in shaping its future updates and features.
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Thank you again for your patience, your feedback, and your continued support! We’re grateful to have such a passionate hunting community alongside us.
Happy hunting!
Hi hunters,
After Update 1.29.1 went live, many of you reported issues that needed our immediate attention. Some players experienced certain herds losing their genetic potential after loading a save, with a few habitats affected more heavily than others. For those impacted — we’re genuinely sorry.
The addition of turkeys in 1.29.1 unexpectedly put pressure on parts of the herd-management logic, which caused some herds to break and trigger resets. That one’s on us, and we’re truly sorry for the frustration it caused. Over the past two days, we’ve been digging into the issue, and the hotfix for Update 1.29.1 is now available on PC.
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Hotfix for Update 1.29.1 - Breakdown:
Corrects the English name for Merriam’s turkey (other localizations will be fixed in an upcoming update).
Resolves an issue where Mule deer near the lodge could spawn in unusually high numbers.
Stops the herd-genetics reset from happening going forward.
Protects save files for anyone who had not loaded the game after Update 1.29.1. If you backed up your save or hadn’t launched the game yet, your herds should remain intact.
We want you to know that we’re still actively investigating the issue. Today’s hotfix focuses on preventing any further progression loss while we continue looking into the issue.
(Steam) Version 1.29.1 (Build: 172536) patch notes:
Fixed: An issue where certain herds would lose their genetic potential after loading a game.
Fixed: Mule deer near the lodge spawning in unusually large herd sizes.
Fixed: The turkey’s subspecies incorrect name in English localization (more localizations are on the way).
We will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports via THQ Nordic Redmine. When creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version of the game.
Thank you for bearing with us!
Halloween, the perfect time to head out after sunset and see what’s lurking in the dark… if you dare. This patch adds a handful of cosmetic touches to capture the Halloween spirit and set the right eerie mood for your hunts. You’ll find pumpkins decorating lodges and cabins across Nez Perce Valley and Transylvania, and glowing animal eyes lighting up the night on all maps after sunset.
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The Halloween patch is now live on all platforms, and runs until November 5, 2025. We’d love to see your best moments from the hunts — share your screenshots with us for a chance to be featured in the next Hunter Log!
Version 1.29 (Build: 169006) patch notes:
Added: Halloween event
Animal eyes glow after sunset (except birds and waterfowl)
Pumpkins to all lodges and cabins in Transylvania and Nez Perce Valley
We will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports via THQ Nordic Redmine. When creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version of the game.
Thank you, and happy haunting!
More info:
Get the game here: https://thqn.net/woth-steam
Website: http://wayofthehunter.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter
Hotfix Patch 1.28.1 is now live on all platforms, fixing pedicles on Common eland so they properly scale with horn size and correcting the in-game encyclopedia entry to display the right score range.
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Thank you for your patience and continued support. We appreciate all the reports and feedback that help us identify and resolve issues. If you encounter any problems yourself or would like to share feedback directly, please do so via THQ Nordic Redmine. When submitting a ticket, be sure to include the correct game version so our team can assist you more effectively.
As always, good hunting!
Version 1.28.1 (Build: 164520) patch notes:
Fixed: Horn bases on Common eland do not adjust properly to the size of the horns
Fixed: The in-game encyclopedia entry for Common eland displays an incorrect score range
More info:
Get the game here: https://thqn.net/woth-steam
Website: http://wayofthehunter.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter
The Common eland has arrived in Tikamoon Plains – a true giant among antelopes and a worthy challenge for any hunter. Strong, resilient, and majestic, the eland will put your tracking and shooting skills to the test. This update also brings a range of gameplay improvements and refinements. Aiming now feels smoother thanks to reduced blur on iron sights, and the zeroing for the Prairie Hunter the Jack iron sight has been adjusted to 50 meters for more accurate shots. We’ve also refreshed the audio experience with updated sound effects for the Steyr-Gams rifle and several rifles from the Hunter’s Advantage Pack.
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Update 1.28.1 also brings important fixes inspired by your reports. The electronic caller delay has been resolved, its UI now updates correctly, and the hunter sense dot alignment on the Prairie Hunter the Jack has been corrected. We’ve also smoothed out some localization issues and minor environmental glitches, like the levitating grass on Nez Perce Valley. For more details, please check the patch notes below.
Design the Future Reticle with Integrix
Alongside this patch, we’re excited to share something special. We’re teaming up with Integrix Optics to design a brand-new custom reticle, and we want your help. Whether you’re a hunter in the field or in-game, this is your chance to shape how it looks and works.
The survey is short and simple and your submissions will help us and Integrix Optics shape the final design of the new scope. We’re excited to see how the community’s vision comes together! Take the survey via THIS LINK.
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Version 1.28.1 (Build: 163944) patch notes:
Added: Common eland to Tikamoon Plains
Tweaked: Reduced iron sight blur on several arms when using iron sights:
Remington 700 Long Range
Remington Model 870 Wingmaster
Mordecai Doublejab
Prairie Hunter The Jack
Steyr SSG M1
Steyr Scout
Steyr SM12
Cinnamonsky The Jack
Bonser & Klein Standard
Morning silence
Remington 673 Guide Rifle
Remington V3 Waterfowl Pro
Tweaked: Zeroing changed to 50m for Prairie Hunter the Jack iron sight
Tweaked: Updated sound effects for Steyr-Gams
Tweaked: Updated sound effects for Prairie Hunter the Jack
Tweaked: Updated sound effects for Vanhoutte Hawk Long Range
Tweaked: Updated sound effects for Mordecai Doublejab
Fixed: Electronic Caller delay when switching calls or equipment
Fixed: Electronic Caller UI not correctly updating when changing species
Fixed: Hunter sense dot not correctly aligned on top of the bead for Prairie Hunter the Jack iron sight
Fixed: Various minor localization issues
Fixed: Minor environmental issues
Known Issue: Pedicles on Common eland do not adjust properly to the size of the antler.
We will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports via THQ Nordic Redmine - when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version of the game.
Thank you, and good hunting!
More info:
Get the game here: https://thqn.net/woth-steam
Website: http://wayofthehunter.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter
We've been closely monitoring the issues reported since the release of update 1.26.4. Hotfix Patch 1.26.4 is now live on PC. This patch addresses critical stability issues, including multiplayer crashes and startup problems, to deliver a smoother and more reliable experience for all players. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank everyone for your patience and your helpful reports over the past couple of days.
Game version 1.26.4 (Build: 139442) patch notes:
- Fixed: (Multiplayer) Crashes occurring when a guest shoots at animals
- Fixed: Crashes at the splash screen preventing the game from launching
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We will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports via THQ Nordic Redmine - when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version of the game.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support.
Good hunting!
Current Release
Build 22867512
Uploaded Jul 13, 2026
System Requirements
How to Install
WayOfTheHunter.exe to play
Troubleshooting tips
• Run Redist/_CommonRedist installers if game won't start
• Add folder to Windows Defender exclusions
• Run as administrator
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24.8 GB
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