Take the Shot – Way of the Hunter 2 Leaves Early Access and Launches on PC!

Take the Shot – Way of the Hunter 2 Leaves Early Access and Launches on PC!

Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria - September 29th, 2026: Slowly. Steadily. Carefully. Holding still, listening, picking out every rustle and distant voice – and weighing how each could affect the hunt. Checking the wind, choosing the right rifle. Breathing. Waiting. Yes, this IS the moment. Taking aim, holding your breath, squeezing the trigger ... As the echo of the shot reverbs through the valley, it is official: Way of the Hunter 2 is out today for PC and consoles!

After six months in Early Access on PC, the ultimate hunting simulation is now ready for its full release on all platforms. Together with our friends at Nine Rocks Games, we've used that time to implement your feedback and expand the world of Way of the Hunter 2 with a full herd of new features. Thanks to every hunter who joined us in Early Access and helped shape the game, you'll see the Heirloom Pack DLC for free as a big THANK YOU!

What's Waiting in the Wild

• Two vast hunting grounds: the North American wilderness of New Laurentia and the African Kilimaya Reserve.
• Big game from moose, elk and bison to lions, hippos and Nile crocodiles, as well as small game and birds.
• Two-player co-op, so you can share the hunt with a friend.
• A loyal dog companion to help you track your game.
• Thermal night vision for hunting in the darkest environments and suppressors for quieter shots.
• Infrastructure improvements that let you restore habitats, remove pollution and clear invasive species with the goal of raising the fitness potential of the local herds.
• Authentic gear from more than ten real-world partners, including Bergara, Bushnell, Christensen Arms, CVA, DDoptics, Integrix, Leupold, Merkel, MDT, Primos, Stone Glacier, Strasser, and ZEISS.

(Way of the Hunter 2) Update 1.0 (Version: 212045) - patch notes:

ANIMALS

• Added: Ability to pet the dog
• Fixed: Dog commands sometimes displaying gear details
• Fixed: Female Blue Wildebeest not colliding with the vehicle
• Fixed: Ammo slot becoming unavailable after clearing an ammo type with 0 bullets left

TUTORIAL

• Fixed: Multiple weapons being available during the Turkey portion of the Tutorial
• Fixed: Ammo change-related soft locks during the Turkey portion of the Tutorial

GEAR

• Fixed: Primacy Precision rifle disappearing during reload
• Fixed: Primacy Carbon Special rifle not having ammo available in the Shop
• Fixed: Merkel SxS Shotgun 45E reload breaking after switching ammo
• Fixed: Primacy Long Range Choke's resizing temporarily while reloading

UI/UX

• Added: High-contrast tracks style for Hunter assist in Settings > Game
• Added: Hunter assist: Animal analysis customization in Settings > Game
• Fixed: Missing information about slugs in the Encyclopedia
• Fixed: Being able to navigate outside of the Sleep popup
• Fixed: Missing objective marker during the mission “Angel on a Shoulder”
• Fixed: Missing binocular reticle after accessing the in-game menu
• Fixed: Settings: FOV slider not focusing automatically when entering the Video tab
• Fixed: Incorrect objective marker during the mission “Knives Out”
• Fixed: Temperature slider in Photo mode being adjusted very slowly
• Fixed: Tweaked: Game will now auto-save every 60 seconds, accompanied by a blinking icon in the top right corner of the screen

MULTIPLAYER

• Fixed: (MP) Client experiencing desync when the Host was navigating Storage or Shop
• Fixed: (MP) Client occasionally joining a session with an empty inventory
• Tweaked: (MP) Animal taxidermied during a multiplayer session are now available for taxidermy in single player

ENVIRONMENT

• Added: New weather options
• Fixed: Improper weather effects on grass while raining
• Fixed: Occasional water material pop-ups in Hub-map lodge

OTHER

• Fixed: Being unable to die after the first death
• Fixed: Weather forecast not updating correctly after sleeping
• Fixed: Missing extra reward after completing Patrick Harper’s final mission
• Fixed: Mission "Super Pigs" getting fulfilled at 100 yards instead of 100 meters

If you run into bugs, please report them via THQN Redmine - ideally with your saved files attached - details on how to report a bug and attach your saved files can be found HERE. 

As with any big launch, a few rough edges are still being smoothed out, you can check our current known issues list here.

The Hunt Goes On

Taking that shot now doesn't mean the hunt is over – quite the contrary: We'll support Way of the Hunter 2 for many years to come, with new biomes, additional species and even more authentic gear. It all starts with the Season One Season Pass: eight DLCs releasing throughout the game's first year.

Curious what's coming next, or have questions about editions, multiplayer, or technical details? Our updated FAQ and roadmap are now live: Way of the Hunter 2: FAQ | Nine Rocks Games

You can also check out the full patch notes for today's release here: , and see our current known issues list here: .

The Way of the Hunter 2 launch trailer on YouTube:

We are super grateful for your support, happy hunting!

More info about Way of the Hunter 2: Website: https://wayofthehunter2.thqnordic.com Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter

Loyalty Rewards

Owners of the original Way of the Hunter receive a loyalty discount if they own the game digitally on the same platform (see the respective Steam bundle!). Additionally, to thank our longtime hunters for their support, we're bringing the Night Hunting Pack from Way of the Hunter to Way of the Hunter 2.

Owners of the original Way of the Hunter base game on all platforms will get access to the DLC in Way of the Hunter 2 for free. Are you ready to take your shot? Play Way of the Hunter 2 today! Enjoy & stay tuned!