Clothes Make The Hunter: New Outfits DLC and Update For Way of The Hunter
Clothes Make The Hunter: New Outfits DLC and Update For Way of The Hunter
Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria - May 16, 2024: Time to hunt in style - the new Outfits Pack DLC is available now. Explore the wilderness in the attire of a traditional Slovak hunter or a distinguished gentleman! The DLC includes one original costume for each character - River, April, Wallace, Jackie, and Malachi, all usable in Free Hunt and Multiplayer mode.
The Outfits Pack Teaser on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ur71x-IWXQ
Along with the Outfits Pack, on May 16th, a new patch for Way of the Hunter will be released on all platforms, introducing numerous tweaks, improvements, and fixes to the game. Anticipate enhanced controller support on PC, several new parking spots scattered throughout Nez Perce Valley and Transylvania, and more.
Check the full patch notes here: https://thqnordic.com/article/way-hunter-patch-1252
The Outfits Pack DLC is available now for an SRP of € 4.99 / $ 4.99. Owners of Map Pack 2 will receive the Outfits Pack DLC on launch day free of charge! The base game is required to play the DLC. Way of the Hunter is available for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99.
Way of the Hunter - Map Pack 2 The Way of the Hunter Map Pack 2 includes two new region DLCs. Each new map is 64 square kilometers / 25 square miles and comes with new wildlife, story and features. The first new region has already been released: Matariki Park lets you explore New Zealand with a brand new story, many new animal species, and a premium portable stand. The second new region DLC will be released in Summer 2024.
A new update with fixes and enhancements for all players is on the horizon, arriving on May 16th. This update will introduce several new parking spots across Nez Perce Valley and Transylvania, enhancements to binoculars, new taxidermy female taxidermy options, and more!
But the most exciting part? The arrival of the new DLC: Outfits Pack! This DLC will be available for purchase, with all details revealed upon release. Owners of the Map Pack 2 will receive the Outfits Pack DLC on launch day!
Curious to see what's in store? Check out our video, where our community manager Miriam gives an exclusive first look at the new outfits: https://youtu.be/6KkaCvFC1C8?si=xYgg4lSy-lJsckQc
Mark your calendars for May 16th and let us know in the comments below which outfit you're looking forward to the most.
Happy hunting! :WOTH:
Easter Gallery Challenge - Vote for the winner!
On Easter Friday, we kicked off the screenshot competition - Easter Gallery Challenge 2024. The initial phase has concluded, and submissions have been selected. We've narrowed it down to the top 20 submissions, and now, hunter, it's your turn to cast your judgment. Choose the winner - the ONE screenshot that captures the essence of Easter or spring and truly stands out among all.
Vote for the winner
Vote for the ONE screenshot that stands out among all via this link: VOTE FOR THE WINNER - until 15.4. at 10 AM CEST/ 2 AM PDT / 5 AM EDT / 9 AM BST / 11 AM EEST.
The winner of the Easter gallery challenge will be announced on Monday - 15.4. 2024 3 PM CEST. The winner will not only claim the title but also receive our merchandise as a token of our appreciation for their creativity!
We invite you to partake in the Easter Gallery Challenge 2024, a celebration of springtime and the joyous festivities surrounding Easter. As this season unfolds its vibrant colors and renewing spirit, we want you to grab your virtual cameras in Way of the Hunter and snap some shots that capture the spirit of the spring season.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CHALLENGE:
Using the in-game photo mode, take one screenshot from Way of the Hunter that resembles spring or Easter.
Submit your entry using the following link: SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE until 8.4. at 10 AM CEST/ 2 AM PDT / 5 AM EDT / 9 AM BST / 11 AM EEST.
Remember, each player can submit only one screenshot, so choose wisely. Your entries are editable until the submission deadline. Afterward, you become the judges! The winner of the Easter Gallery Challenge 2024 will receive our merchandise.
Coming up in the next few weeks of the Easter gallery challenge:
Phase 1: Submit your best Easter or spring-themed screenshot (29.3. 3 PM CEST - 8.4. 10 AM CEST/ 2 AM PDT / 5 AM EDT / 9 AM BST / 11 AM EEST).
Phase 2: Vote for the winner (from NRG's selection of 20 best submissions (8.4. 3 PM CEST - 15.4. 10 AM CEST/ 2 AM PDT / 5 AM EDT / 9 AM BST / 11 AM EEST).
Phase 3: The announcement of the winner (15.4. 3 PM CEST / 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT / 2 PM BST / 4 PM EEST).
Before you enter the challenge, please, don't forget to check out the TERMS AND CONDITIONS!
Thank you for your participation, and we wish you the best of luck!
Patch #2 for the update 1.25
Patch 1.25 (Build: 117847) is now live on all platforms. We've resolved the long-standing issue with the mission Bee Gone Bandito that has been affecting some players for several weeks. Please check the patch notes below for the details.
Version 1.25 (Build: 117847) patch notes:
Tweaked: Incorrect information about the Feral pig lifecycle in the encyclopedia
Fixed: Mission progress blocker in "Bee Gone Bandito"
Fixed: Various localization issues
We will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports either in the discussion section of this post or via the THQ Nordic Redmine (when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version).
Thank you for your patience, and good hunting!
Patch for the update 1.25 is live on all platforms
We've been keeping a close eye on the things that have been bugging you since we dropped the Matariki Park DLC and released update 1.25. We've rolled up our sleeves and sorted these bugs out. Patch for the update 1.25 (Build: 115774) is now available for all players. This patch aims to resolve various issues, including progress blockers in multiple missions, incorrect animals in the Claim screen and the Hunting log, or minor localization issues. Please check the patch notes below for the details.
Version 1.25 (Build: 115774) patch notes:
Tweaked: Improved the visible grass pop-in in the Performance mode on PS5/Xbox, and Low/Medium visual settings on PC
Tweaked: (Matariki Park) Improved FPS in certain areas
Fixed: Incorrect animals in the Claim screen and the Hunting log. All newly shot animals will be claimable correctly. Previously claimed animals will remain as is
Fixed: Progress blockers in missions “No brainer”, “Bee gone bandito”, and “Ghost of Matariki”
Fixed: Tripod stands being placeable in the vicinity of certain big game animals
Fixed: Red Deer (New Zealand) antlers within a certain trophy value not having the correct shape
Fixed: Being unable to harvest Sambar deer with black antlers after finishing the mission “Back in the basement”
Fixed:(MP) HUD icon displaying the current gear not working correctly when other players switched their gear
Fixed: (Matariki Park) Various environmental issues (a hole in the cave, levitating rocks, a tree through the bridge, etc.)
Fixed: Various minor localization issues
We will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports either in the discussion section of this post or via the THQ Nordic Redmine (when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version).
Thank you, and good hunting!
Update 1.25 is live on all platforms!
Update 1.25 is live on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, bringing an elevated tripod stand, melanistic Fallow deer, essential tweaks, fixes, and more to Way of the Hunter! This update also allows access to the Matariki Park DLC, now available for purchase.
Way of the Hunter - Matariki Park is out today at an SRP of $ 9.99 / € 9.99 / £ 7.99. The base game Way of the Hunter is required to play. Way of the Hunter is available on Steam at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99.
(PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S) Version 1.25 patch notes:
Added:
Tripod stands:
Antoillier Big Brother
Antoillier Giraffe (exclusive for the owners of DLC Matariki Park)
The spawn system of albino, melanistic, and leucistic animals has been adjusted to make them more rare (The change will take effect after the rares in your current save file have been harvested or died)
Send save & Reset progression options are no longer available while in-game, only via Main menu.
Encyclopedia: Animals are ordered alphabetically based on their English instead of Latin names.
(Xbox, PS5) Improved framerate in Visual quality mode (additional improvements are still ongoing)
Fixed:
Perk “Sitting and watching“ not updating correctly
Small branches and leaves stop bullets on some trees. The distance shown in binoculars (rangefinder) and in hunter sense while looking through a scope (hunter sense dot) will remain affected by foliage
Hunter sense glow effect on discovered need zones when the player had the perk “Walk and sense“ unlocked
The player character doing a little dance when using the rattle bag caller crouched
Rangefinder number in binoculars not following accessibility settings
Incorrect lifecycle info of pheasants and helmeted guineafowl in the encyclopedia.
Infinite ammo with bows and crossbows
The wrong animal responds to the Elk caller after the player has changed the call option.
Scent visualization in the hunting map not working while in hunting stands
Overlapping in the diorama “Two Cape Buffalo [Calm]“
Visual bugs on mountain goats in the claim screen
Rebinding movement causes problems with camera control in photo mode.
Settings: Controller scheme missing “Focus / Hold Breath“ button description.
Various localization issues
(Xbox) Achievements not updating for some players
(Xbox) Multiplayer not being accessible for some players
As always, we will be grateful for any and all feedback and bug reports either in the discussion section of this post or via the THQ Nordic Redmine (when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version).
Thank you, and good hunting!
Explore New Zealand in Way of the Hunter - new DLC Matariki Park is out today!
Explore New Zealand in Way of the Hunter - new DLC Matariki Park is out today!
Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria - February 6, 2024: Discover the stunning beauty of New Zealand, from cascading waterfalls to tranquil beaches, as well as its unique and diverse wildlife, including sambar deer and Himalayan tahr in Way of the Hunter's new DLC Matariki Park - out now!
Watch the release trailer here: https://youtu.be/h7fo1FzO_ps.
In addition, the new Map Pack 2 for Way of the Hunter is also available now. The Map Pack 2 includes the Outfits Pack and two new region DLCs - the first one is Matariki Park (out now!). The second new region DLC will be available in Summer 2024.
Matariki Park DLC - Overview Welcome to Matariki! Matariki Park is a world unto itself, featuring lakes, dams, beaches, dense forests, steep hills, hidden caverns, rivers, and rainforests. It offers a vast array of biomes and wildlife, from Feral pigs and goats unique to Way of the Hunter’s New Zealand, to wild ducks and Sika deer. Enjoy seeing all the animals that have been introduced in recent centuries who have made it their new home.
The Matariki Park DLC is available at an SRP of € 9.99 / $ 9.99 / £ 7.99. The base game is required to play the DLC. Way of the Hunter is available for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99.
Way of the Hunter - Map Pack 2 The Way of the Hunter Map Pack 2 includes two new region DLCs. Each new map is 64 square kilometers / 25 square miles and comes with new wildlife, story and features. The first new region has already been released: Matariki Park lets you explore New Zealand with a brand new story, many new animal species, and a premium portable stand. The second new region DLC will be released in Summer 2024.
In addition to the 2 new maps, Map Pack 2 will also include an Outfits Pack that brings a fresh look to several of your favorite selectable characters. The Map Pack 2 is available now at an SRP of $ 19.99 / € 19.99 / £ 17.99.
Explore a new dimension in your hunting expeditions with new hunting equipment – the elevated tripod stand! Available soon in two options - Antoillier Big Brother (FREE FOR ALL) and Antoillier Giraffe (exclusive to Matariki Park DLC).
Join us as our community manager delves into how elevated tripod stands operate in Way of the Hunter:
Deploy this game-changing construction anywhere, even in shallow waters, for secured shots with 360° views and elevated angles. Optimize precision hunts through strategic stand placement, make stealthy approaches with decreased visibility, and reduce scent detection to leave minimal traces, ensuring a minimal impact on your surroundings. Relax, wait for the opportune moment, and capture that perfect shot! Lightweight, adaptable, and designed for the stealthy ambush hunter, this stand unlocks the strongest vantage points.
The elevated tripod stand is coming with update 1.25, along with the Matariki Park DLC for Way of the Hunter, which will be released on February 6, 2024. Way of the Hunter Matariki Park is coming soon at an SRP of $ 9.99 / € 9.99 / £ 7.99. The base game of Way of the Hunter is required to play. Way of the Hunter is available for PC at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99.
Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria, February 31st, 2024: Gear up for an extraordinary hunting expedition as the highly anticipated Matariki Park DLC takes center stage on February 6th! Immerse yourself in the untamed wilderness, encountering a rich array of fauna. The DLC boasts a diverse list of 17 animals, featuring both new and familiar species, creating the perfect atmosphere for a vacation filled with peaceful and ethical hunting.
Here's the rundown of animals featured in the Matariki Park DLC:
Chamois [Rupicapra rupicapra]
European hare [Lepus europaeus]
European rabbit [Oryctolagus cuniculus]
Fallow deer [Dama dama]
Feral goat [Capra hircus]
Feral pig [Sus scrofa]
Greylag goose [Anser anser]
Helmeted guineafowl [Numida meleagris]
Himalayan tahr [Hemitragus jemlahicus]
Pheasant [Phasianus colchicus]
Red deer [Cervus elaphus]
Rocky Mountain elk [Cervus canadensis nelsoni]
Sambar deer [Rusa unicolor]
Sika deer [Cervus nippon]
White-tailed deer [Odocoileus virginianus]
Wild boar [Sus scrofa]
Wild duck [Anas platyrhynchos]
* exclusive animals for Matariki Park
Free DLC content available
Prepare for an elevated hunting experience with the Matariki Park DLC, accompanied by a complimentary content update, even for the Way of the Hunter base game. Introducing an addition to your hunting arsenal – the ELEVATED TRIPOD STANDS! It is the perfect gear for your hunting ventures, offering stealthy strategic approaches and enhanced shooting angles.
With two options available for the tripod stands, the first will be accessible to all players with the upcoming update 1.25. As a bonus, the second option will be an exclusive treat for proud owners of the Matariki Park DLC. Stay tuned as we unveil these elevated tripod stands, promising to elevate your hunting game to new heights!
Embark on a journey through the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand, as Matariki Park promises a hunting experience like no other. Matariki Park DLC for Way of the Hunter is coming on February 6th, 2024.
Way of the Hunter - Matariki Park is coming soon at an SRP of $ 9.99 / € 9.99 / £ 7.99. The base game of Way of the Hunter is required to play. Way of the Hunter is available for PC at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99.
