What changed in theHunter: Call of the Wild™ in 2023

69 updates · 10 main milestones · Jan 25, 2023 to Dec 12, 2023

  1. 8 events
    New Cuatro Colinas Cosmetic Packnew content
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    New Te Awaroa Cosmetic Packnew content
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    New Revontuli Coast Cosmetic Packnew content
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    New Mississippi Acres Cosmetic Packnew content
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    Traveler’s Cosmetic Bundle Releaseddlc release

    The Traveler’s Cosmetic Bundle contains over 180 distinct cosmetic items, including weapon paints, sprays, camos, and wraps.

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    New Silver Ridge Peaks Cosmetic Packnew content
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    New Yukon Valley Cosmetic Packnew content
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    New Rancho Del Arroyo Cosmetic Packnew content
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  2. 4 events
    Competition Schedule and Formatgameplay

    Details on the competition format, including preliminary events and finals across platforms.

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    Introduction of the Labrador Retrievernew content

    Celebrating the addition of the Labrador Retriever as the newest companion in the game.

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    Apex Hunter 2023 Community Competition Announcementseasonal event

    Join the Apex Hunter 2023 competition for a chance to win prizes and showcase your hunting skills.

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    Participation Requirements for Apex Hunter Competitionquality of life

    Participants must adhere to community rules and submit screenshots for verification.

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  3. 2 events
    Thanksgiving Hunt Club Challenges Active Until December 1seasonal event

    Participate in occasion-themed Hunt Club challenges available until December 1.

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    Thanksgiving Cosmetic Pack Available for Limited Timedlc release

    Claim your limited-time free Thanksgiving Cosmetic Pack by creating or upgrading to a Full Apex Connect account.

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  4. 2 events
    Companion DLC Sweepstakes Giveawayseasonal event

    A giveaway for 20 Steam key bundles including Bloodhound and Labrador Retriever DLC.

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    Labrador Retriever DLC Release Date Announceddlc release

    The Labrador Retriever DLC will be available on November 28th.

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  5. 2 events
    Bloodhound DLC Price Adjustmentbalance change

    The price of the Bloodhound DLC will be adjusted to $5.99 early next year to match the Labrador Retriever.

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    Introducing the Labrador Retrievernew contentMilestone

    The Labrador Retriever will be available on November 28th for $5.99, serving as a new hunting companion.

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    Upcoming Price Increase for Base Game and DLCsstore

    Price changes for theHunter: Call of the Wild in specific regions starting September 25th.

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    Limited-Time Midsummer Cosmetic Pack Availabledlc release

    Claim your limited-time festive midsummer-themed gift including 14 exclusive cosmetics.

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  8. 26 events
    Shotgun Animations Improvedvisuals

    Improvements made to shotgun animations for better realism.

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    Cats and Cradles Mission Order Fixbug fix

    Objectives in the 'Cats and Cradles' mission on New England Mountains now display correctly.

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    Customizable Tents and Ground Blindsquality of life

    Players can now customize tents and ground blinds with previously unlocked options.

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    Emerald Coast Australia Hunting Destination Releasednew contentMilestone

    Explore the Australian outback and hunt iconic species like Saltwater Crocodile and Eastern Gray Kangaroo.

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    Fixed Capercaillie Reaction to Shotsbug fix

    Capercaillie now reacts properly when shot during aggressive animations.

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    Parque Fernando Reward Weapons Unlock Fixbug fix

    Reward weapons from Parque Fernando now unlock correctly upon mission completion.

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    Zagan Varminter .22-250 Bolt-Action Rifle Introducednew content

    A new rifle added to the hunting arsenal.

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    Animal Harvests Reorganizedui ux

    Animal harvests in the Hunting Profile are now organized with Great Ones at the top.

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    Reduced Auto-Saving Frequencyperformance

    Auto-saving frequency has been reduced to improve performance.

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    Mucking it up for Science Mission Fixbug fix

    Fixed objective issue in the 'Mucking it up for Science' mission on Vurhonga Savannah.

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    Shadow Rendering Improvementsvisuals

    New shadow rendering improvements added for enhanced visuals.

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    Sight Calibration Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed sight calibration issue with the Hudzik .50 Caplock.

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    Ultimate Memento Mission Fixbug fix

    The 'Ultimate Memento' mission on Medved-Taiga can be completed again.

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    Keen Eye Skill Trigger Fixbug fix

    Keen Eye skill now activates correctly away from lookout towers.

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    Turkey Decoys No Longer Vanishbug fix

    Placed Turkey Decoys will remain in place when leaving a reserve.

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    Main Menu Layout Adjustedui ux

    Main Menu has been straightened out for improved presentation.

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    Control Hints Toggle Addedui ux

    Players can now disable Control Hints in the UI for a more immersive experience.

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    Grelck Drilling Rifle Functionality Fixedbug fix

    Grelck Drilling Rifle no longer causes firing issues when switching modes.

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    Layton Lake Cosmetic Pack Availablenew contentMilestone

    Customize weapons and tents with unique designs inspired by Layton Lake.

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    Customization Menu Save Prompt Addedui ux

    Players will be prompted to save changes when closing the customization menu.

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    Target Practice Mission Fixbug fix

    Cans shot during the 'Target Practice' mission now fall over as intended.

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    Muscle Memory Perk Functionality Restoredbug fix

    The Muscle Memory perk now works as intended.

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    Private Game Join Fixnetwork

    Fixed issue allowing players to join private games, now requires invites.

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    Fixed Crashes Related to Dog in Multiplayerperformance

    Resolved crashes connected to using the dog in multiplayer.

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    Revolver Jam Issue Fixedbug fix

    Revolvers no longer jam when hip firing with manual chambering enabled.

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    New Great One: Fallow Deernew contentMilestone

    Fallow Deer added to the list of Great Ones for hunting.

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    Easter Theme Cosmetic Pack Availableseasonal event

    Claim a special and limited-time Easter Theme Cosmetic Pack with 14 exclusive cosmetics.

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  10. 1 event
    New Hunt Club Challenges Availableseasonal event

    Hunt Club has returned with new Challenges to complete this weekend.

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  11. 7 events
    Crash Fix When Fast Traveling with Hunting Dogbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash that occurred when fast traveling with the Hunting Dog in multiplayer.

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    Save Data Restoration Improvementbug fix

    The game will now attempt to restore save data from backups instead of creating a new file if save data disappears.

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    Crash Fix After Switching Loadoutsbug fixMilestone

    Addressed a rare issue that could cause the game to crash after switching loadouts, preventing it from launching.

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    Crash Fix in Hunt Club Menubug fixMilestone

    Fixed a crash that could happen to a small number of players when accessing the Hunt Club menu.

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    Crash Fix When Pressing 'Continue' or Changing Reservesbug fixMilestone

    Resolved rare crashes when pressing 'Continue' in the main menu or changing Reserves.

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    POI Icons Visibility Fixui ux

    Points of Interest icons will now be correctly hidden after using the 'Hide POI Icons' option.

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    DLC Store Functionality Fixbug fix

    The in-game DLC Store will now work correctly.

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  12. 13 events
    Hirschfelden Cosmetic Pack Introduceddlc release

    Includes new weapon paints, sprays, camos, materials, and a premium wrap inspired by Hirschfelden.

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    New Rifles Addednew content

    Introduced Tsurugi LRR .338, Malmer 7mm Magnum, and Olsson Model 23 rifles.

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    Exclusive Cosmetics for Weaponsnew content

    New Paints, Sprays, Materials, and Camos available through the Hunter Power Pack.

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    Olsson Model 23 Riflenew content

    Chambered in .308, featuring a fluted bolt design and carbon fibre stock.

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    New Material for Weaponsnew content

    Animal Stripes Matte Sand Tan Metal.

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    Malmer 7mm Magnum Riflenew content

    A lightweight rifle known for strong performance and high versatility.

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    New Camo for Weaponsnew content

    Parque Fernando Woodland Camo.

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    New Paints for Weaponsnew content

    Mississippi Acres Dark Gray, Medved-Taiga Dark Blue, Rancho Del Arroyo Dark Green.

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    Tsurugi LRR .338 Riflenew content

    A long-range precision rifle with a detachable 5-round-capacity magazine.

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    New Sprays for Weaponsnew content

    Mississippi Acres Brush Spray, Medved-Taiga Netting Spray.

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    Hunter Power Pack DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestone

    Introducing three new bolt-action rifles and seven new cosmetics for weapon customization.

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    New Weapon Cosmetics in Hunter Power Packnew content

    Includes seven new cosmetics for weapon customization, available exclusively through the DLC.

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    Hunter Power Pack Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    Contains three new rifles and exclusive cosmetics for big-game hunting.

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    Hunt Club Test Liveseasonal event

    Live test events for Hunt Club available to all players who own the base version.

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