What changed in theHunter: Call of the Wild™ in 2017

Plans to make the Hunt Club feature easier to understand and read based on user feedback.

The leaderboard segment of the Hunt Club Beta has been taken down for further development.

Identified issue preventing Chinese hunters from participating in the Hunt Club Beta and claiming rewards.

Harvest requirement reduced from 300,000 to 200,000 for the Holiday Event.

Plans to make the Hunt Club feature easier to understand and read based on initial feedback.

The needed harvests for the Holiday Event have been reduced from 300,000 to 200,000.

The leaderboard segment of the Hunt Club Beta has been taken down for further development.

Chinese hunters cannot participate in the Hunt Club Beta, affecting reward claims.

The Hunt Club features daily, weekly and other hunting events in the game that you can complete for rewards.

A premium engraved variation of the .270 HUNTSMAN obtainable via the Hunt Club.

Fixed bug where the pellet spread for the Caversham 12-gauge shotgun was very wide with all ammo types.

Unlock the .270 STRADIVARIUS by contributing to the community event.

Fixed bug where using multiple weapons using the same ammunition could result in a negative total ammunition count.

A premium engraved variation of the .270 HUNTSMAN obtainable via the Hunt Club.

Players must contribute to 200,000 harvests to unlock the .270 STRADIVARIUS for all.

New daily events start at 9:00am CET and end at 9:00am CET the next day.

Access to the Hunt Club Beta with new time-limited events and rewards.

A premium engraved variation of the .270 HUNTSMAN available as a community reward.

Fixed bug where the pellet spread for the Caversham 12-gauge shotgun was very wide with all ammo types.

Fixed crash related to missing contextual help.

Rewards can be claimed from the Completed Events Section of the Hunt Club menu.

New daily events starting at 9:00am CET with multiple reward tiers.

Fixed bug where using multiple weapons using the same ammunition could result in a negative total ammunition count.

Fixed bug where using non-weapon items aimed at other players in multiplayer would result in an 'invalid target' prompt being displayed.

The Hunt Club features daily, weekly and other hunting events in the game that you can complete for rewards.

Fixed bug where using non-weapon items aimed at other players in multiplayer would result in an 'invalid target' prompt being displayed.

Players must contribute 200,000 harvests to unlock the new rifle for everyone.

Access to the Hunt Club Beta with new time-limited events and rewards.

Fixed crash related to missing contextual help.

Changed hunting location from P’yanyy Forest to Lesnye Lands for the Biological Contaminants #2 mission.

Checks for animals getting stuck, especially at cliffs, have been improved to prevent them from disappearing.

Fixed a bug that was blocking completion of the mission if Grankin’s shotgun was picked up early.

Removed the distance requirement for the Jäger #4 mission.

The checks for animals getting stuck, especially at cliffs, have been improved to prevent them from disappearing.

Changed the required location from Kraken Highs to Mount Kraken and removed the weight requirement for DOC #9.

Changed the required location from Spreeberg Castle to Spreeberg for the Sommer #7 mission.

Removed the distance requirement for the Jäger #4 mission.

The damage per pellet of the 12-Gauge Buckshot has been increased.

The 12-Gauge Buckshot’s damage has been increased per pellet.

Changed the required location from Kraken Highs to Mount Kraken and removed the weight requirement for DOC #9.

Spotting animals in Multiplayer will now highlight the spotted animals for all players around the spotter.

Changed hunting location from P’yanyy Forest to Lesnye Lands for Biological Contaminants #2 mission.

Changed the harvested animal from blacktail deer to whitetail deer for the Hope #5 mission.

Fixed a bug that blocked players from completing the mission if they had picked up Grankin’s shotgun before the objective was highlighted.

Changed the required location from Spreeberg Castle to Spreeberg for the Sommer #7 mission.

Changed the harvested animal from blacktail deer to whitetail deer for the Hope #5 mission.

Spotting animals in Multiplayer will now highlight the spotted animals for all players around the spotter.

Fixed a crash when continuing a session after having stopped a previous Multi- or Singleplayer session.

Fixed a crash when continuing a session after having stopped a previous Multi- or Singleplayer session.

Switching reserves no longer brings up 2 loading screens.

Fixed an issue where players who had previously unlocked the sacred landmark were blocked from progressing in the mission.

Fixed an issue where the Werecoyote was not spawning for some players.

Updated the objective description to include the bow requirement for DOC #18.

Multiplayer Menu is no longer accessible in Singleplayer.

Adjusted volumes for animal vegetation passthrough.

Old clues from actively tracked animals no longer disappear randomly.

Bow and arrow of other players are now held in their different hands.

Removed the game score requirement for CONNI #10.

Red Deer will now poop correctly.

Removed score requirement for DOC #7.

Keymapping for bringing up the chat window now works correctly.

Fixed an issue where players who had previously unlocked the sacred landmark were blocked from progressing in the mission.

Removed game score requirement and changed the mission to require 2 harvests instead of just 1.

Changed location requirement and game score requirement for SOMMER #7.

Huntermate no longer stops working for guests in a multiplayer session.

Improved syncing of reload animations for shotguns (every skill level).

Changed location requirement and score requirement, and increased the required amount of harvests.

Mission Log is no longer accessible in Multiplayer.

Pressing the button to bring up the map will bring up the map directly.

Changed the total score requirement from GOLD to SILVER.

Default track colors on Layton Lake District get set correctly now.

Removed game score requirement for VUALEZ #9.

Changed weight requirement from 650 to 520.

Changed the harvest animal from blacktail deer to whitetail deer.

Old clues from actively tracked animals no longer disappear randomly.

Changed weight requirement from 650 to 520 for BEATTY #7.

Improved syncing of reload animations for shotguns.

Red Deer will now poop correctly.

Changed location and weight requirement for FLEISCHER #5.

Fixed Thoriac Spine shots on Moose.

Pressing the button to bring up the map will bring up the map directly.

Removed the game score requirement for BHANDARI #3.

Removed game score requirement.

The Halloween content is ending and being patched out.

Additional animations for bears when spooked.

Various crash fixes.

Removed game score requirement and changed the mission to require 2 harvests instead of just 1.

Removed shotgun requirement and changed the required amount of harvests from 1 to 2 for HOPE #8.

Updated the objective description to include the bow requirement.

Pending gender changes no longer revert when equipping / unequipping backpacks.

Pending gender changes no longer revert when equipping / unequipping backpacks.

Added chat message in multiplayer when players drown.

Changed the location and weight requirement.

Removed the game score requirement.

Keymapping for bringing up the chat window now works correctly.

Removed the game score requirement.

Huntermate no longer stops working for guests in a multiplayer session.

Mission Log is no longer accessible in Multiplayer.

Multiplayer Menu is no longer accessible in Singleplayer.

Adjusted volumes for animal vegetation passthrough.

Removed score requirement.

Halloween content is being patched out.

Changed the harvest animal from blacktail deer to whitetail deer for HOPE #7.

Changed the total score requirement from GOLD to SILVER for CONNORS #10.

Additional animations for bears when spooked.

Various crash fixes implemented.

Default track colors on Layton Lake District get set correctly now.

Removed shotgun requirement and changed the required amount of harvests.

Fixed an issue where the Werecoyote was not spawning for some players.

Bow and arrow of other players are now held in their different hands.

Switching reserves no longer brings up 2 loading screens.

Fixed Thoriac Spine shots on Moose.

Added chat message in multiplayer when players drown.

Improved the internal organ shoulder skinning animation for bears.

Antler Rattler sound has been fixed.

Bear internal organ shoulder skinning animation has been improved.

Improved sound material selection for animal footsteps across all reserves.

Four new Halloween event achievements added.

Mysterious Missions in Hirschfelden, Terrifying Tasks in Layton Lake, and Assorted Assignments in Medved-Taiga featuring new characters and animations.

Improved sound material selection for animal footsteps across all reserves.

Various missions received adjustments including photography objectives and note behaviors.

Reindeer internal organ skinning animation has been fixed.

Various missions received adjustments including photography objectives and note behaviors.

Four new Halloween event achievements added.

Mysterious Missions in Hirschfelden, Terrifying Tasks in Layton Lake, and Assorted Assignments in Medved-Taiga with new characters and animations.

Fixed the sound for the Antler Rattler.

Fixed the internal organ skinning animation for reindeer.

Added new narrative and reserve 'warden', Alena with new voice over

Players can carry out tasks for the new guide in the Medved-Taiga reserve.

Added Lynx, Brown Bear, Reindeer, Musk Deer

New hunting reserve added to the game featuring new animals like Lynx and Brown Bear.

25 square miles of new hunting ground

Available for in-game currency, Medved-Taiga not needed

Sounds updated depending on material they walk on

25 square miles of new hunting ground

Special offer for the next 7 days on a bundle including Medved-Taiga.

Sounds updated depending on material they walk on

Medved-Taiga can be purchased as a DLC for the game.

Available for in-game currency, Medved-Taiga not needed

Medved-Taiga can be purchased as a DLC for the game.

Players can carry out tasks for the new guide in Medved-Taiga.

Added 32 main and 50 side missions

Added 32 main and 50 side missions

New hunting reserve added featuring the Lynx and Brown Bear.

Added Lynx, Brown Bear, Reindeer, Musk Deer

Special offer for the next 7 days on theHunter: Call of the Wild content bundle.

Added new reserve 'warden', Alena with new voice over

Khada Alena Khasavovna joins as a contact for the expedition in Medved-Taiga National Park.

Khada Alena Khasavovna is introduced as a contact for the expedition to Medved-Taiga National Park.

Medved-Taiga will be available on Steam as of the 17th October, 2017, priced at $7.99/€7.99.

A new trailer has been released to introduce the Medved-Taiga reserve and a new personality.

Medved-Taiga will be available on Steam as of the 17th October, 2017, priced at $7.99/€7.99.

A new trailer has been released to introduce the Medved-Taiga reserve and its new personality.

Resolved an issue causing animals to stand still and not react to players after exiting and rejoining multiplayer games.

Resolved an issue causing animals to stand still and not react to players after exiting a multiplayer game.

Introduction of new wildlife species including Reindeer, Moose, Musk Deer, Brown Bear, Wild Boar, Lynx, and a Weasel.

New wildlife species including Reindeer, Moose, Musk Deer, Brown Bear, Wild Boar, Lynx, and Weasel introduced in the upcoming Medved-Taiga reserve.

Introducing a new reserve inspired by the frozen landscape of Siberia, offering hunters a new experience.

Introducing a new reserve inspired by the frozen landscape of Siberia, featuring various species including lynx.

Fix for rain sounds stuttering near certain areas in the game.

Fix for rain sounds stuttering near certain areas in the game.

Unlock the next clue by harvesting 6,500 Roe Deer by tomorrow.

Next clue in the community challenge revealed, requiring players to harvest 6,500 Roe Deer.

Fix for unlocalized item descriptions for bows in the store screen.

Fix for network de-sync when players leave a multiplayer game, causing animals to stop reacting to players.

Fix for a crash when entering the southwest corner of Hirschfelden.

Fix for possible crash when a player leaves a multiplayer game while seated on an ATV.

Fix for unlocalized item descriptions for bows in the store screen.

Fix for a message about driving an ATV into the water showing for all players in a multiplayer game.

Fix for possible crash when a player leaves a multiplayer game while seated on an ATV.

Fix for a message about driving an ATV into the water showing for all players in a multiplayer game.

Fix for animals sometimes running in circles or not reacting to players.

Fix for a crash when entering the southwest corner of Hirschfelden.

Additional improvements for disappearing tents.

Fix for animals sometimes running in circles or not reacting to players.

Additional improvements for disappearing tents.

Fix for network de-sync when players leave a multiplayer game, causing animals to stop reacting to players.

The first clue of the Community Challenge has been unlocked, with more hints to be released daily.

The first clue of the Community Challenge has been unlocked, with more hints to be released daily.

Harvest a combined amount of 120,000 animals to unlock the first clue for the next major feature.

A new death sequence and ragdoll effect for players has been introduced.

Fixed multiple bugs including display issues and game freezing.

ATVs now create sounds when passing through vegetation.

A full range of backpacks and daypacks are now available, allowing players to carry more equipment with increased visibility and noise.

Multiple missions have had their objectives and requirements adjusted for balance.

The inventory system has been reworked for better usability with keyboards and game pads.

Enabling the 'Manual Reload' option allows players to manually reload weapons when the magazine is empty.

Animals no longer get stuck when lured to an outpost and improved fleeing behavior.

Enabling the 'Manual Chambering' option allows players to manually chamber the next shot after taking a shot.

Bleed rates for animals have been adjusted.

Animal bleed rates have been adjusted for better gameplay balance.

New backpacks and daypacks available in the in-game store, offering various sizes and capacities.

Multiple bug fixes including display issues and game freezing problems.

Codex now opens automatically when interacting with landmarks and cairns.

Temporal anti-aliasing option added in the Graphics settings.

Temporal anti-aliasing option added in the Graphics settings.

Backpacks have arrived as a free DLC, allowing players to carry more equipment and are visible on characters.

Backpacks have arrived as a free DLC, allowing players to carry more equipment and are visible on characters.

Players can now manually reload their weapons by enabling the 'Manual Reload' option in Game settings.

Codex now opens automatically when interacting with landmarks and cairns.

The inventory system has been reworked for better usability.

Players can now manually chamber the next shot by enabling the 'Manual Chambering' option in Game settings.

ATVs now create sounds when passing through vegetation like bushes.

A new death sequence and ragdoll physics for players have been introduced.

Various missions have had their objectives and requirements adjusted for balance.

Animals no longer get stuck when lured to an outpost and improved fleeing behavior.

Fixed issue where the heart rate indicator would not function properly in multiplayer games.

HUD can now be enabled/disabled in the Settings.

Player progress will carry over to singleplayer and future multiplayer games.

Fixed issue with lost Huntermate in Multiplayer and Singleplayer.

New sound for Predator - 'Distressed' caller.

All players in a multiplayer game can now claim and unlock outposts, lookout towers, and hunting structures.

Decreased volume of breathing for female characters while running.

Headings in the multiplayer game browser are now localized.

Significant improvements to host migration.

Fixed issue with lost Huntermate in Multiplayer and Singleplayer.

Fixed issue where the heart rate indicator would not function properly in multiplayer games.

Fixed a bug that caused weapons to pop in and out of the player’s hands.

Current time when resting no longer misses zeroes.

Overhauled host migration to improve multiplayer experience.

Improved ATV suspension to prevent wheels from offsetting.

Fixed issue with tents and ground blinds sometimes disappearing for some players in multiplayer games.

Skill points now center correctly in the skill node.

Ground blinds no longer disappear when buying them from a nearby tent.

Zooming in or out with rifle scopes no longer skips the click when done too quickly.

Decreased volume of footsteps in water when sneaking.

HUD can now be enabled/disabled in the Settings.

Zooming in or out with rifle scopes no longer skips the click when done too quickly.

All players in a multiplayer game can now claim and unlock outposts, lookout towers, and hunting structures.

Fixed a bug that caused weapons to pop in and out of the player’s hands.

Settings are now correctly saved when exiting the navigation strip.

Characters no longer play audio during loading screens.

Improved breathing sounds for male characters while running.

Decreased volume of breathing for female characters while running.

Added Weapon Score information to Hunter Profile Card.

Unlimited ammunition is no longer displayed when entering the shooting range with a weapon without ammunition.

Current time when resting no longer misses zeroes.

Fixed issue with tents and ground blinds sometimes disappearing for some players in multiplayer games.

Rain at Petershain Fields now plays properly.

Added setting for color variations to active/inactive tracks and collectibles.

Added setting for color variations to active/inactive tracks and collectibles.

Improved updating of animal health in multiplayer.

Skill points now center correctly in the skill node.

Ground blinds no longer disappear when buying them from a nearby tent.

Decreased volume of footsteps in water when sneaking.

Setting the compass to 'fixed' now works properly with only the needle rotating.

Major improvements to network functionality to prevent issues like invincible animals and equipment disappearing.

Added holstering sounds for rifles.

Adjusted volume of first aid kit in multiplayer based on distance to user.

Headings in the multiplayer game browser are now localized.

Unlimited ammunition is no longer displayed when entering the shooting range with a weapon without ammunition.

Rain at Petershain Fields now plays properly.

Improved updating of animal health in multiplayer.

New sound for Predator - 'Distressed' caller.

Decreased volume for ATVs.

Added Weapon Score information to Hunter Profile Card.

Characters no longer play audio during loading screens.

Major improvements to network functionality to prevent issues like invincible animals and equipment disappearing.

Adjusted volume of first aid kit in multiplayer based on distance to user.

Improved ATV suspension to prevent wheels from offsetting.

Player progress will carry over to singleplayer and future multiplayer games.

Settings are now correctly saved when exiting the navigation strip.

Chat window has received an overhaul.

Setting the compass to 'fixed' now works properly with only the needle rotating.

Added holstering sounds for rifles.

Chat window has received an overhaul.

Decreased volume for ATVs.

Improved breathing sounds for male characters while running.

Improved readability on the Shooting Range scoreboard.

Additional improvements to animal spawning so animal groups re-populate correctly.

Fixed issue with animal vision not updating when players dismount the ATV.

Improved readability on the Shooting Range scoreboard.

Bugfix for disappearing Tents and Ground Blinds.

Trophy integrity now calculates only with first hits when using weapons shooting multiple projectiles (e.g. shotguns).

Additional improvements to animal spawning so animal groups re-populate correctly.

Time and weather now works correctly in multiplayer and saves only for the host.

Fixed text cut off of speed-o-meter in simplified Chinese.

Bugfix for disappearing Tents and Ground Blinds.

Trophy integrity now calculates only with first hits when using weapons shooting multiple projectiles (e.g. shotguns).

Time and weather now works correctly in multiplayer and saves only for the host.

Fixed text cut off of speed-o-meter in simplified Chinese.

Fixed issue with animal vision not updating when players dismount the ATV.

Fixed looping animation when trying to aim with a first aid kit

Added option to not permit ATVs when creating a multiplayer game

Added option to not permit ATVs when creating a multiplayer game

Fixed looping animation when trying to aim with a first aid kit

Improved user experience for Harvest Screen

Patch 1.9 introduces full text localization for Simplified Chinese in the main game and all released DLCs.

Patch 1.9 introduces full text localization for Simplified Chinese in the main game and all released DLCs.

Added ATV Codex entry to look up controls and more

Added ATV Codex entry for controls and more

Improved interpolation for nametags for smoother movement

Improved interpolation for nametags for smoother movement

The development team is aware of the issue and is looking into possible solutions.

Added UI icon whether ATVs are permitted in multiplayer games

Fixed issues with scope crosshair being slightly offset from the actual aim point of the weapon in some scope / weapon combinations

Improved user experience for Harvest Screen

Fix for various floating objects at the Spreeberg Western Outpost

Fixed issues with scope crosshair being slightly offset from the actual aim point of the weapon in some scope / weapon combinations

Updated Scoreboard (by default 'I' in-game)

Updated Scoreboard (by default 'I' in-game)

The multiplayer chat function currently does not support Simplified Chinese text input. The development team is aware and looking into solutions.

Added UI icon whether ATVs are permitted in multiplayer games

Players can request vehicles from the Garage, which will be delivered to their location.

Players can request vehicles from the Garage, which will be delivered to their location.

The Saber 4x4 ATV DLC can be purchased for $3.99, allowing players to drive an ATV in-game.

Players can flip upside-down vehicles back on their wheels by walking up to them and pressing E.

Players can recover vehicles left in the reserves, instantly transporting them to their location and repairing any damage.

Players who own the 'Tents & Ground Blinds' DLC or purchase the new DLC bundle will receive a 30% discount from June 15 to June 22.

Default controls for vehicle operation have been detailed for both keyboard and gamepad.

30% discount for players who own the 'Tents & Ground Blinds' DLC or purchase the new DLC bundle.

Players can recover vehicles left in the reserves, instantly transporting them to their location and repairing any damage.

The 'Saber 4x4 ATV' DLC can be purchased for $3.99, allowing players to drive an ATV in-game.

Fire now shows correctly when returning to the location.

Foxes harvested from ground blinds now count correctly towards the objective.

Mission system no longer gets stuck when quitting or crashing when the last objective is met.

Number of Tents and Ground Blinds awarded upon DLC purchase increased from 1 to 5.

Number of Tents and Ground Blinds awarded upon DLC purchase increased from 1 to 5.

Filtering multiplayer games by distance now works correctly.

Default amount of maximum players increased from 2 to 8.

Players now receive correct information about their own rewards.

Campfire was burning before mission activation.

Mission system no longer gets stuck when quitting or crashing at the last objective.

Players refunded in-game currency for up to 4 additional Tents/Ground Blinds.

New outposts will appear revealed on the map if the closest lookout tower has been claimed.

Fixed an issue in the mission 'Jäger - Wrapping Up The Book' where not all objective regions were marked on the map.

No longer possible to trigger toggle target buttons from outside the control room.

All objective regions are now marked on the map.

Filtering now works correctly.

Issue fixed for low-quality settings where terrain obstructed targets.

Longest shot, shot accuracy, shots fired, shots hit, and shots missed now track correctly for local player only.

New outposts will appear revealed on the map if the closest lookout tower has been claimed.

Lever action was incorrectly giving shotgun stats instead of rifle stats.

Flashlight is now toggleable.

Changed to require a weapon and distance that makes more sense for the targeted species.

Fixed issue with vegetation textures when switching reserves.

Players now receive correct information about their own rewards when harvesting an animal with shared takedown.

Aim toggle no longer resets after confirming an animal.

Animals will repopulate even if not harvested.

Objective now requires a weapon and distance that makes more sense for the targeted species.

Fire failed to show if exited and returned to the location when the mission was active.

Aim toggle no longer resets after confirming an animal.

Conditions made easier to complete.

Scopes are now correctly updated and shown for all players.

Foxes harvested from ground blinds did not count correctly towards the objective.

Bullet trajectories are synchronized in multiplayer.

Issue fixed for low-quality settings.

New outposts will appear revealed on the map if the closest lookout tower has been claimed.

Players who bought additional tents and/or ground blinds beforehand will be refunded their in-game currency, corresponding to a maximum of 5 tents and 5 ground blinds.

Lever action now gives correct rifle stats instead of shotgun stats.

Players can see where shots of other players land for all weapons.

Grass will be lower around benches and similar objects.

Campfire was burning before the mission had been activated by the player.

Fixed issue with empty tutorial box that is stuck after animal harvest.

Animals will respawn correctly after being killed but not harvested.

Buttons can no longer be triggered from outside the control room.

New outposts will appear revealed on the map if the closest lookout tower has been claimed.

Longest shot, shot accuracy, shots fired, shots hit, and shots missed now track correctly for local player only.

Default amount of maximum players when creating a multiplayer game increased from 2 to 8.

Conditions for completing photo objectives made easier.

Addressed a crash related to multiplayer synchronization after releasing Patch 1.7.

Addressed a crash related to multiplayer synchronization after releasing Patch 1.7.

A new and fully functional shooting range for testing shooting skills and engaging in competitions.

A new and fully functional shooting range for testing shooting skills and engaging in competitions.

A community challenge where players can reveal a pixelated image by achieving combined harvest points.

A community challenge where players can reveal a pixelated image by achieving combined harvest points.

Lowered the price of Tents to 16,000 and Ground Blinds to 8,000 from previous prices of 24,000 and 12,000 respectively.

Players will receive 5 Tents and 5 Ground Blinds instead of 1 each upon purchasing the DLC in the near future.

Players who bought Tents and/or Ground Blinds before the price reduction will be refunded for spent in-game currency, up to a maximum of 5 Tents and 5 Ground Blinds.

Players will receive 5 Tents and 5 Ground Blinds instead of 1 of each when purchasing the DLC in the near future.

Addressing reported issues where Tents and Ground Blinds sometimes disappear from inventory and storage after dismantling.

Investigating reported issues where Tents and Ground Blinds disappear from inventory and storage after dismantling.

Lowered the price of Tents to 16,000 and Ground Blinds to 8,000 from previous prices of 24,000 and 12,000 respectively.

Players who bought Tents and/or Ground Blinds before the price reduction will be refunded for in-game currency for a maximum of 5 Tents and 5 Ground Blinds.

Tent markers will no longer be visible after dismantling a tent.

Tent markers will no longer be visible after dismantling a tent.

Fast travel to tents no longer causes a crash.

Tent markers will remain visible on the map after dismantling until the game is restarted.

Tent markers will remain visible on the map after dismantling until the game is restarted.

Discovered points of interest and outposts will no longer disappear from players’ maps.

Discovered points of interest and outposts will no longer disappear from players’ maps.

Working on a solution for players reporting loss of purchased tents and ground blinds.

The team is addressing reports of lost purchased tents and ground blinds from inventories.

Fast travel to tents no longer causes a crash.

The first paid DLC since the February release, adding new gameplay features.

The first paid DLC since the February release, adding new gameplay elements.

The team is dedicated to fixing bugs and improving the game experience.

Plans to release more substantial DLCs based on community feedback.

Plans for larger and more substantial DLCs based on community feedback.

The team is dedicated to fixing bugs and improving the game experience with regular patches.

Game hosts now see notifications when guests fast travel.

Fix for icons not always being removed from the map when exiting to main menu and then re-entering the game.

Game hosts now see notifications when guests fast travel.

Range finder crosshair is now centered.

Fix for a crash that could happen when animals home range became disabled because of too much hunting pressure.

If the game fails to initialize the sound system, the game will start with no sound instead of a crash.

If the game fails to initialize the sound system, the game will start with no sound instead of a crash.

Fix for icons not always being removed from the map when exiting to main menu and then re-entering the game.

Range finder crosshair is now centered.

Introducing tents and ground blinds to enhance hunting strategies and gameplay.

New DLC introduces tents and ground blinds for enhanced hunting experiences.

Fix for a crash that could happen when animals home range became disabled because of too much hunting pressure.

Fix for a random crash that could happen when an animal despawned.

Corrected the profile card in the codex not displaying the correct facial variations for purchased character customizations.

Resolved a random crash issue that could occur when an animal despawned.

Fix for the profile card in the codex not displaying the correct facial variations if you purchased one of the new character customizations.

Resolved a crash that occurred when bagging an animal in a multiplayer game.

Resolved a bug where aiming with a scope while crouched was inaccurate for the .338, 7mm, and shotguns.

Resolved an issue that caused the huntermate to momentarily 'spin' when in a prone position.

Resolved an issue that caused momentary clipping when using scopes with the Cacciatore 12G.

Resolved a crash that occurred when changing between windowed and full screen mode, or when alt-tabbing in and out of the game.

Resolved a bug that caused the Huntermate to momentarily 'spin' when in a prone position.

Resolved an issue that led to player characters dying when spawning into the game.

Addressed an issue that caused the .338 and 7mm rifles to not have a barrel opening to the bullet chamber.

Resolved a crash that occurred when starting a game after animal map content had changed.

Corrected an issue where the rail of the gamekeeper shotgun did not correctly follow when reloading.

Addressed a crash that occurred if the player entered deep water.

Addressed a crash that occurred when leaving a dead animal on the ground and traveling far away from it.

Corrected an issue that caused the rifles to not have a barrel opening to the bullet chamber.

Corrected a bug where aiming with a scope while crouched was inaccurate for the .338, 7mm, and shotguns.

Resolved an issue that caused momentary clipping when using the Cacciatore 12G with scopes.

Addressed an issue where the Gamekeeper shotgun's rail did not correctly follow when reloading.

Resolved an issue that led to player characters dying when spawning into the game.

Footprint clues will now properly show the approximate animal weight.

Consecutive harvest bonus now carries over in single player games.

Waypoint is now consistently orange on the map and mini map and has the correct icon.

This change will decrease the risk of animals freezing / not moving. This change will potentially remove some of your discovered need zones.

Fix for player death when starting the game.

Fixed volume fog when shadows are present.

Removed unnecessary functions for shaders, added culling for tree and vegetation shadows, and optimized shader complexity for visual results.

Optimized performance of vegetation shadows.

Fix for flickering birds.

Fixed issue overwriting scale of horizon and time for shaders.

Improved performance in scope view.

You will no longer see your own discovered need zones when joining another player’s game.

Optimized shader complexity for visual results.

Removed unnecessary functions for shaders.

Fix for player death when starting the game.

Improved performance in scope view.

Improved transmissions on trees.

Fix for flickering birds.

Fixed structures that were placed in vegetation.

You will no longer see your own discovered need zones when joining another player’s game.

Callers now play in the correct distance when used by other players in multiplayer.

Gamepad vibration is now saved correctly.

Fixed issue with grass not showing on long distances when switching between Ultra and Low graphics settings.

Gamepad vibration is now saved correctly.

Fixed mismatching shaders for shadows.

Callers now play in the correct distance when used by other players in multiplayer.

Minimized pixel jittering.

Localization improvements including fixing cut offs, truncations and more.

Fixed issue with grass not showing on long distances when switching between Ultra and Low graphics settings.

Spotted animals now count correctly in the 'Spot 5 Animals' competition.

Spotted animals now count correctly in the 'Spot 5 Animals' competition.

This change will decrease the risk of animals freezing / not moving.

Fixed various floating assets.

Consecutive harvest bonus now carries over in single player games.

Fixed point of interest being too close to a rock which killed players.

Fixed mismatching cloud shadows.

Fixed point of interest being too close to a rock which killed players.

Improved transmissions on trees.

Minimized pixel jittering.

Audio settings are now saved correctly.

Fixed mismatching cloud shadows.

Fixed volume fog when shadows are present.

Localization improvements including fixing cut offs, truncations and more.

Audio settings are now saved correctly.

Optimized cloud particle effects.

Fixed structures that were placed in vegetation.

Waypoint is now consistently orange on the map and mini map and has the correct icon.

Optimized cloud particle effects.

Fixed memory leak in loading screen that could cause a crash.

Added culling for tree and vegetation shadows.

Fixed various floating assets.

Fixed memory leak in loading screen that could cause a crash.

Confirmation dialogue added when starting a competition in multiplayer.

Confirmation dialogue added when starting a competition in multiplayer.

This will resolve random kicks, setting changes and more.

Confirmation dialogue added when kicking players from multiplayer games.

This will resolve random kicks, setting changes and more.

Confirmation dialogue added before kicking players from multiplayer games.

Fix for crash if a skill was active during reset.

Fix for crash if a skill was active when resetting the skill tree.

Sounds now work correctly after multiple item switches.

Truncated and cut off localization texts have been improved.

Correctly increases heart rate and decreases wobble.

Players could get stuck at maximum wobble.

Players will receive a message if GPU is below minimal specifications.

Can now be completed with Bearclaw Lite CB-60.

First iteration of fixes to address issues with animals being stuck and frozen.

First iteration of fixes to prevent animals from getting stuck.

Eliminated death by rocks and bushes.

Now uses the same item capacity regardless of system.

Players will now receive a message likely due to GPU being below minimal specifications.

Adjusted to better reflect weapon performance.

Changed magazine size from 5 to 4.

Now correctly scales based on tracking skill.

Changed magazine size from 5 to 4.

Eliminated death by rocks and bushes.

Adjusted to better reflect weapon performance in the game.

Now scales based on tracking skill.

New feature allowing players to reset skill points to maximize their points.

First video competition launched, focusing on how to get started in the game.

First video competition launched, focusing on how to get started in the game.

First DLC released for the game, available for free download.

A bunch of bug fixes and improvements were implemented in Patch 1.3.

New feature allowing players to reset skill points to maximize their points.

First DLC released for the game, available for free download.

A bunch of bug fixes and improvements were implemented in Patch 1.3.

A free DLC that includes the Bearclaw Lite CB-60 Compound Bow available for purchase with in-game currency.

A free DLC that includes the Bearclaw Lite CB-60 Compound Bow available for purchase with in-game currency.

Players can now reset spent skills and perk points in the skills and perks menu for an in-game cost.

Players can now reset their spent skills and perk points in the skills and perks menu for an in-game cost.

Mini map performance optimization implemented.

Fixed interactions with Hunting Stands.

You can now reset your spent skills and perk points to better customize your character.

Ammunition costs have been decreased.

Clues now correctly despawn after fast traveling.

Better data collection has been added in case of freezes.

Various localisation fixes implemented.

Corrected expansion and penetration stats for soft point and polymeric tip rifle ammunition.

Fix for 'Connor - Lost Words' if you find the notebook before finishing the first objective.

Costs of ammunition have been decreased.

Fixed interactions with Hunting Stands.

You can now reset your spent skills and perk points to better customize your character.

Various localisation fixes implemented.

Credits have been added to the game.

Mini map performance optimization implemented.

Enabled screen space reflections (water reflections) by default on medium and low graphics settings.

Credits have been added to the game.

Enabled screen space reflections (water reflections) by default on medium and low graphics settings.

Clues now correctly despawn after fast traveling.

Improved synchronization of all weapon reload animations.

Various crash fixes applied.

Fix for 'Connor - Lost Words' if you find the notebook before finishing the first objective.

Improved synchronization of all weapon reload animations.

Various crash fixes have been implemented.

Better data collection has been added in case of freezes.

Corrected expansion and penetration stats for soft point and polymeric tip rifle ammunition.

Costs of ammunition have been re-evaluated and adjusted.

A ‘Return to main menu’ button will be added to prevent players from having to restart the game every time.

Addressing issues that prevent the game from starting due to screen reflections.

Fixes for disappearing animal tracks and overall performance improvements.

Additional monitoring will be introduced to address freezing issues that require task manager intervention.

Animal pathfinding issues are being investigated, with more information to be shared in future patch notes.

Additional monitoring introduced to better understand freezing issues that cause game deadlocks.

Issues when starting the game due to screen reflections will be addressed.

Animal pathfinding is currently being investigated but will not be released in the next patch.

Ammunition costs have undergone another round of balancing.

Optimizations and fixes for animal tracks disappearing and wearing down performance.

Players can now return to the main menu without restarting the game.

Changed default speeds for crouch and prone to be slower; use 'run' keybind to move faster.

Player placed waypoints can now be seen from any distance.

Improvement of Bear mix.

Improve animal vegetation passthrough sounds.

Added female breathing and damage sounds for player character.

Improved interactions of Points of Interest and Hunting Structures.

Specified the region where to find the coyote in Vualez 'The Werecoyote'.

Addressed a crash related to multiplayer mode.

Fix for empty Mission Log when switching reserves.

Fixed missions so they can be completed with the .270 Warden rifle.

Fixed missions so they can be completed with the .270 Warden rifle.

Various fixes for overflows, cutoffs and unlocalized strings.

Improvement of UI Mix.

Improvement of Music Mix.

Improvement of UI Mix, Music Mix, and Bear mix.

Fixed a bug where droppings would not correctly indicate time since creation.

Balanced difficulty settings for photo missions.

Improved feedback for noise in HUD.

Addressed a crash related to multiplayer mode.

Fixed issue with proning and looking through the terrain.

Added sound for Headlamp when turning it on / off.

Crouching now correctly affects Animal AI.

Added Jump sounds for main character.

Fixed storage freezing when used.

Removed spawn point outside of reserve.

Fixed issue with 'Big Coyote Tour' mission.

Specified the region where to find the coyote in Vualez 'The Werecoyote'.

Balanced equipment prices in the in-game store.

Various fixes for floating props in the world.

Changed rabbits/squirrel navigation sounds.

Fixed distance requirement in Sommers mission 'The Fox and the Scope' to 200 meters.

Fixed issue with 'Big Coyote Tour' mission.

Fixed a bug where Mission Log would be empty when switching reserves.

Fixed issue with proning and looking through the terrain.

Harvest screen lists hit starting with 1 now.

Added sound for Headlamp when turning it on / off.

Fixed distance requirement in Sommers mission 'The Fox and the Scope' to 200 meters.

Added female breathing and damage sounds for player character.

Player placed waypoints can now be seen from any distance.

Fixed a bug where droppings would not correctly indicate time since creation.

Improved feedback for noise in HUD.

Changed default speeds for crouch and prone to be slower; use 'run' keybind to move faster.

Fixed storage freezing when used.

Various fixes for floating props in the world.

Crouching now correctly affects Animal AI.

Fixes a crash issue when bringing up the scoreboard in multiplayer for specific languages.

Items are now unlocked when you exceed the requirements, provided you gain experience points for your character/weapon level.

Fixed a crash issue when bringing up the scoreboard in multiplayer for specific languages.

Items are now unlocked when you exceed the requirements, provided you obtain experience points for your character/weapon level.

Instructions provided for manually adjusting keybindings outside of the game.

Hovering over main menu icons and pressing ESC will return to the game.

Players can join a friend's game via Steam as long as the game is running.

Resolved an issue that would ultimately lead to a crash.

Hovering over main menu icons and pressing ESC will return to the game.

Resolved an issue that would lead to a crash when using the invite feature.

Instructions provided for manually adjusting keybindings outside of the game.

Players can join a friend's game via Steam as long as the game is running.

Improved performance in situations with large numbers of unharvested animals on the map.

Fixed crash in the keybinding menu when unsupported hardware is connected.

Improved performance in scenarios with large numbers of unharvested animals on the map.

Resolved crash issue in the settings menu.

Resolved a crash issue in the settings menu.

Fixed a crash related to the player icon on the map.

Resolved crash issue when leaving multiplayer games.

Resolved a crash issue when leaving multiplayer games.

Fixed crash related to the player icon on the map.

Fixed crash in keybinding menu when unsupported hardware is connected.

Native to western Europe, known for distinctive palmated antlers and can weigh up to 100 kg for males.

Known for its speed and distinctive white tail, found in various environments.

Highly adaptable and social, can reach speeds of up to 40 km/h when startled.

Subspecies of mule deer, native to western North America, prefers forest edges.

Known for its speed and distinctive white tail, found in various environments.

Detailed descriptions of various huntable species including Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Roe Deer, and others.

Highly adaptable and social animal found in Europe and Asia, can reach speeds of up to 40 km/h.

Characterized by large, spiky antlers, found in various terrains and can weigh up to 330 kg.

Easily identifiable by orange-red fur, found in the northern hemisphere, known for its stealth.

One of the largest animals in central Europe, known for its fierce defense when provoked.

Identifiable by its orange-red fur and thick tail, a master of stealth.

A subspecies of mule deer, native to western North America, prefers forest edges.

A solitary animal known for its large antlers and aggressive behavior when threatened.

Relatively small bear species with a strong sense of hearing and smell.

Native to Europe, identifiable by its distinct call and small size.

Solitary animal known for aggressive behavior when threatened, identifiable by large antlers.

One of the largest deer species native to Europe, identifiable by large antlers and red-brown fur.

Adaptable predator found in Central and North America, hunts small game and can live in diverse environments.

Gallery showcasing various huntable species including Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Roe Deer, and more.

Relatively small among bears but impressive, found in large forest areas with a keen sense of smell.

Native to western Europe, known for its distinctive palmated antlers and can weigh up to 100 kg.

Adaptable predator found in Central and North America, hunts small game.

One of the largest deer species native to Europe, identifiable by large antlers and red-brown fur.

Identified by its distinct call and small size, native to Europe and often found in forest areas.

Characterized by large antlers and found in various terrains, with significant size difference between genders.

One of the largest animals in central Europe, known for its fierce defense.

Exclusive items will be available at launch and expire after 90 days post-launch (May 16, 2017).

theHunter: Call of the Wild will be available worldwide on February 16, 2017.

Players with a Hunter Score of 50 or more can redeem the .270 Warden Rifle and the Dry Leaves Ghillie Suit.

Players of theHunter: Call of the Wild will receive a unique weapon in theHunter: Classic.

Players of theHunter: Call of the Wild will receive a unique weapon in theHunter: Classic.

Players with a Hunter Score of 50 or more can redeem the .270 Warden Rifle and Dry Leaves Ghillie Suit.

Exclusive items will be available at launch and expire after 90 days post-launch (May 16, 2017).

theHunter: Call of the Wild will be available worldwide on February 16, 2017.