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

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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.

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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.

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More info:
Website: http://wayofthehunter.com

Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter


Enjoy & stay tuned!

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:

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 ONE screenshot that stands out among all via this link: VOTE FOR THE WINNER[forms.gle] - 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!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: TERMS AND CONDITIONS[ninerocksgames.com]!

Thank you!

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.

• 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[docs.google.com] 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.

• 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[ninerocksgames.com]!

Thank you for your participation, and we wish you the best of luck!

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.

• 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[bugreporting.thqnordic.com] (when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version).

Thank you for your patience, and good hunting!

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.

• 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[bugreporting.thqnordic.com] (when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version).

Thank you, and good hunting!

Wondering about everything that happened in the Way of the Hunter community in the last several weeks? We have got you covered. Let's go through recently added content, changes, burning issues, and what you can expect in the near future.

Patch 1.25 is now live on the Development branch on Steam addressing a few outstanding issues. Once we've confirmed its stability, we will push this update to the stable version on all platforms.

• 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

Before you opt into the development branch, please make sure that you back up your save file, as progress you make on the development branch WILL NOT CARRY OVER to the stable version if you later choose to switch back. The patch will be pushed to the stable version and other platforms as soon as we have confirmed that it is indeed stable.

Please refer to this Steam Forums thread to learn how to opt in to the Development branch.

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[bugreporting.thqnordic.com] (when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version).

Thank you, and good hunting!

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.

https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/app/2698430/Way_of_the_Hunter__Matariki_Park/

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.

Added:

• Tripod stands:
  • Antoillier Big Brother
    
  • Antoillier Giraffe (exclusive for the owners of DLC Matariki Park)
• Melanistic fallow deer (Transylvania, Matariki Park)

Tweaked:

• 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[thqn.net] (when creating a ticket, please make sure that you enter the correct version).

Thank you, and good hunting!