What changed in theHunter Classic in 2026

48 updates · 7 main milestones · Feb 4, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026

  1. 1 event
    Customer Support Availabilityquality of life

    Customer support will be provided until the end of 2026 for any issues encountered.

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  2. 2 events
    Game Shutdown AnnouncementotherMilestone

    theHunter Classic will shut down on November 11th, 2026, with no further content or updates planned.

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    Game Removal from StorefrontssystemMilestone

    theHunter Classic will be removed from all storefronts on November 11th, 2026.

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  3. 1 event
    Final Halloween Event Announcementseasonal event

    A traditional Classic werewolf event will take place from October 28th to November 11th, 2026.

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  4. 2 events
    theHunter: Classic Removed from Steam Storestore

    theHunter: Classic is no longer available on the Steam Store.

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    Access for Existing Players Until November 2026other

    Players who already own the game will still be able to access and play it until November 11, 2026.

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  5. 9 events
    In-game Currency Purchase Disabledbalance change

    The ability to purchase new in-game currency has been disabled.

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    Inability to Create New AccountsnetworkMilestone

    New game and Forum accounts cannot be created effective immediately.

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    Regular Competitions Schedulegameplay

    Regular Competitions will continue until November 10.

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    Removal of In-Game Currency PurchasesstoreMilestone

    Players will no longer be able to purchase new in-game currency from storefronts starting July 9th, 2026.

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    Shutdown of Game ServicessystemMilestone

    All accounts and information will be deleted on November 11 with the shutdown.

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    End of Community Leaguegameplay

    The Community League will end on October 9, with no new league starting.

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    Daily Missions Continuationgameplay

    Daily Missions will run as normal until the end.

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    Halloween Sale and Wolfsbane Weaponsseasonal event

    Most of the store will be on sale at 95% discount, with Wolfsbane weapons available for free.

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    Image Download Reminderquality of life

    Players are reminded to download images from the gallery or Discord before November 11.

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  6. 6 events
    Fixed items stored in the Jeep not saving correctly in Loadoutsbug fix
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    Fixed disappearing rocks, bushes, and hay bales near Large Equipmentbug fix
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    Fixed reindeer antlers appearing detached from the headbug fix
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    Fixed clothing legs and feet slots not being clickable in inventorybug fix
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    Fixed skull skins changing after leaving and re-entering the lodgebug fix
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    Fixed waterfowl not appearing on day 2 after elimination on day 1bug fix
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  7. 10 events
    Fixed strange grass appearance after fast travelbug fix
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    Fixed game crash when player dies in trophy shot modebug fix
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    Fixed lodge crashes caused by certain Rocky Mountain Elk skullsbug fix
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    Fixed additional lighting remaining after exiting trophy shot modebug fix
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    Fixed tripod air-walking bugbug fix

    Sorry, not sorry about this one

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    Moose skull re-enabled for taxingnew content

    Moose skull was disabled due to issues, now fixed

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    Fixed tracks not removed when rolling over to a new daybug fix
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    Fixed doubling up bug when dismantling large equipmentbug fix
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    Fixed bright camera issue in Rustic Lodgebug fix
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    Fixed trophy shot mode UI remaining on screen after dyingbug fix
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  8. 3 events
    Tiered Competition for Roebitgameplay

    A tiered competition is introduced, featuring original 2021 trophies and text, active for 5 days.

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    Return of the Roebit Mini-Eventseasonal event

    The Roebit returns for a limited time, available for 7 days on Val-des-Bois and Bushrangers Run.

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    Bunny Related Salesshop

    Sales related to the bunny theme will be available until the 8th.

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  9. 5 events
    RimeHeart$ Competition Rewardsbalance change

    Qualifying in a competition awards 100 RimeHeart$ for each entry, regardless of placement.

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    Heart to Heart Missiongameplay

    Complete the Heart to Heart mission to earn rewards by shooting heart shots and collecting items.

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    Valentine's Day Mini-Event 2026seasonal eventMilestone

    Participate in a mini-event featuring a short mission, tiered competition, collectibles, and points for shooting animals in the heart.

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    Cupid Arrows Availabilityquality of life

    Cupid arrows are available for purchase in the store for the event.

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    Sales During Valentine's Eventshop

    Special sales are available during the Valentine's Day event.

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  10. 2 events
    Sitka Deer AI Changeai
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    Trophy Shot Light Fixbalance change
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  11. 1 event
    Removal of Illegal Camo Tech from Polar Bearsbalance change

    Polar Bears were discovered carrying illegal camo tech, which has been removed.

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  12. 6 events
    Whiterime Ridge Seasonal Eventseasonal eventMilestone

    Participate in the Whiterime Ridge event featuring new creepy critters and competitions.

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    Competitions with RimeHeart$ Rewardsgameplay

    Qualifying in competitions awards 100 RimeHeart$ for each entry.

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    New Mission: Spring is Cominggameplay

    Complete the mission by hunting winter animals to help end winter.

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    New Items in the Storeshop

    A couple of new items have been added to the store for the event.

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    Snow Goose Spotting Bug Fixedbug fix

    The Snow Goose spotting bug that capped at 4000 max has been resolved.

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    New Creepy Critters Addednew content

    Introduction of pale Wendigos and vicious bunnies in the Whiterime Ridge area.

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