2026-04-23 13:03 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
A new patch for Way of the Hunter is now available on all platforms. For quite some time, herd genetics weren’t behaving the way they should, even careful management didn’t really pay off. That’s been sorted out in today’s patch. Herd genetics should now respond properly to your management again, and habitats should be working as intended. We’re really sorry for the inconvenience this caused. We know this issue has been frustrating, and we appreciate everyone who took the time to report it and stick with us. Version 1.31 (Build: 189422) patch notes:Fixed: Fitness potential and herd genetics no
2026-03-27 14:22 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
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 helpe
2026-03-26 14:00 UTC · Community Announcements · THQ Nordic
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/7564110/05dbce2aaf496ef152f951eff2baaf88f4705026.jpg The Trail Starts Here: Way of the Hunter 2 Now Available in Early Access Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria - March 26th, 2026: The hunt begins anew: Way of the Hunter 2 is now available in Early Access on Steam, inviting players to step into the wild and actively shape the future of the franchise alongside the developers at Nine Rocks Games. Play Way of the Hunter 2 in Early Access now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2543830/Way_of_the_Hunter_2/ Check out the Way of the Hunter 2 trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.b
2026-01-28 17:10 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
The THQ Nordic publisher sale is live until February 9! Way of the Hunter base game is currently 90% off. There are also discounts on DLCs and packs with up to 50% off, including all map DLCs and smaller equipment DLCs - even the most recent ones! If you’ve been thinking about picking up the game or completing your collection, now’s a great time to expand your hunting experience. Expand Your Horizons If you've already established your hunting lodge, now is the perfect time to expand your experience further. All DLC maps, branded weapon packs, and other premium add-ons are available at up to 50
2026-01-23 13:00 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
Long time no see, Hunters! We’ve been quiet for a while, focused on the development of Way of the Hunter 2. Now, we’re ready to invite you in. Before we start talking about the new hunting game in detail, we want to build it together with player feedback at the core. That’s why we’re opening applications for a closed beta gameplay test - a small, focused test with players from our community who care about hunting games and thoughtful feedback.This is not a marketing demo. It’s a work-in-progress development build, and your feedback will directly help shape what comes next.What you’ll experienc
2025-12-22 14:52 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
Thank you for the time, care, and passion you’ve shared with Way of the Hunter this year. Your feedback, patience, and love for the hunt truly mean a lot to us.Our team will be out of the office until the end of the year, but we’ll be back in January and looking forward to what’s ahead. Until then, take care and enjoy the season. 🤍Before we head off for the holidays, here’s a quick heads-up about the Steam Winter Sale. Steam Winter Sale Way of the Hunter is currently up to 60% off on Steam as part of the holiday sale! Discount Highlights:Up to 60% off the base game50% off map DLCs and map pac
2025-12-17 14:38 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
THQ Nordic and Nine Rocks Games are excited to announce Elkcrest Island, the fifth and final map DLC for Way of the Hunter, and for the first time ever, it is completely free. Serving as a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated players and community who have supported the game over the past 3.5 years, Elkcrest Island marks a celebratory close to the Way of the Hunter journey before the studio turns its full focus to the next title in the franchise. At the same time, players can look ahead: the Steam page for the upcoming project goes live today, allowing fans to begin adding the game to their wi
2025-12-15 13:59 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
Hi hunters! Before update 1.31 arrives on Wednesday, we wanted to share a quick heads-up, especially for players who were affected by the issues in Update 1.29.1.For everyone: All players will receive compensation for the inconvenience caused by recent update. Since some players lost a rare-fur trophy, we’re adding a guaranteed high-fitness rare-fur animal to every reserve. We'll share more info on the day of the release. For players affected by Update 1.29.1: If your save file was impacted and you loaded the game before the hotfix was available, the update will apply a herd-management recover
2025-12-12 15:01 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
The holidays are just around the corner, and we’re putting the finishing touches on our final update of the year before we wrap up 2025. The upcoming update arrives on Wednesday, December 17.Stay tuned!
2025-12-04 14:00 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
With Update 1.30, Way of the Hunter welcomes a new addition to its lineup of authentic, real-world firearm brands. Authenticity matters in our game, and bringing real, trusted brands into the game is a key part of that experience. We’re proud to welcome STRASSER, recognised for reliable, well-crafted rifles. For decades, the STRASSER family business has been manufacturing essential components for hunting and sporting firearms for world-renowned brands. Parts produced at STRASSER’s facility in Eugendorf, near Salzburg, Austria, have even accompanied the European space rocket Ariane into space.B
2025-11-28 20:18 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
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 Up
2025-11-25 14:02 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
Turkey season is here! Maybe you’re already thinking about Thanksgiving - the stuffing, the pies, the turkey. But before you ruffle its feathers, the long-requested turkey has officially arrived in Way of the Hunter, free for all players. Right now, they might be easy to catch (after all, we want everyone to have a turkey on their plate for Thanksgiving dinner!), but rest assured, they will be harder to hunt after the holidays. Update 1.29.1 is now available on all platforms, bringing a small focused patch, adding turkeys to Nez Perce Valley & Matariki Park. Find their need zones to unlock mor
2025-11-24 16:10 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
Someone said turkeys? One of the most requested additions to Way of the Hunter is arriving tomorrow, November 25, 2025! Our content creators had early access to the build over the weekend, and starting today, you can catch the first look at turkeys in their videos. To kick things off, check out ronMctube’s early showcase here: You can watch more from your favourite creators on YouTube.
2025-11-13 14:00 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
Soon, we will share a glimpse of the future. Then, we’ll introduce something new to hunt, and something new to hunt with. Here’s a peek at what’s ahead. 👀 Upcoming: 1. A glimpse of the future 2. Something to hunt 3. Something to hunt with 4. Somewhere to hunt
2025-11-05 15:03 UTC · Community Announcements · [NRG] Miriam
The spooky season has ended and so the Halloween event in Way of the Hunter will remain active until 11:59 PM CET tonight. Many thanks to everyone who shared screenshots and impressions from their hunts in the dark! Here are some community highlights, with more to follow in the next Hunter Log: That said, the hunt never ends and the next celebration will soon be upon us. Can you guess what's coming next?
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