Featuring a true-to-life, first-person perspective, in Field & Stream: Total Outdoorsman Challenge, players explore authentic environments, listen for animal calls, check the ground for tracks and sign, and use ‘Scent Vision’ to spot and track prey. As their hunting skills progress, players can close in on targets by utilizing special scents and decoys, and by setting up permanent hideouts and vantage points. To further challenge players, and add even more authenticity to the hunt, each mission must be completed while respecting local rules and regulations.

"505 Games is honored to collaborate with Field & Stream on this new hunting sim," said Adam Kline, president of 505 Games U.S. "The prestigious Field & Stream brand brings credibility and one of the most recognized hunting brands to gaming, and together we’ve created an authentic hunting experience like no other title currently available.”

"We are thrilled to be partnering with 505 Games to be releasing the Field & Stream: Total Outdoorsman Challenge Video Game. This new interactive product is the perfect compliment to our highly successful editorial, television and event franchise," said Eric Zinczenko, publisher of Field & Stream. "Now whether you're in the woods or in the comfort of your own home you will be able to test your skills to see if you have what it takes to be a Total Outdoorsman."

More than 30 big game, small game, predator and game bird species roam each of the multiple environments, which feature exciting wildlife activity and varying weather conditions in both day and night cycles. Gamers can play in serious and casual modes, starting with Practice Mode, where they learn to aim at targets and train with skeet shooting. Free Hunt Mode allows players to hunt any animal without restrictions, regulations or licenses. Players can also experience the thrill of the hunt in Ultimate Hunt Mode—the most challenging, rigorous experience in the game—which requires players to use traditional tracking and stalking techniques to hunt prize catches and brave the wilderness.

Key Features:

• Experience the Thrill of the Hunt in the Great Outdoors: In Total Outdoorsman Challenge, players must brave the elements while out in the wild combing the woods for their next kill.
• Explore Authentic Environments: Players must learn to use their surroundings by listening for animal calls, checking the ground for tracks and clues and using ‘Scent Vision’ to spot and track prey. As players’ hunting skills progress, they can close in on their targets by utilizing scents and decoys, and by setting up permanent hideouts and vantage points. Adding even more realism to the adventure, each mission must be completed while respecting local rules and regulations.
• Gear Up for Real Hunting Action: Total Outdoorsman Challenge teaches players a variety of authentic hunting skills, including bullet trajectory, weapon aim and expert tracking techniques.
• Diverse Wildlife and Weather: Hunt more than 30 big game, native and fowl species across multiple environments rich with wildlife activity. Varying weather conditions and day/night hunting cycles introduce even more diversity to animal behaviors, presenting new challenges to surviving and stalking prey. Players can access prime hunting locations to track targets or observe animal behaviors; but they must be careful of overhunting an area and creating ‘Black Spots.’
• Serious and Casual Challenge Modes: Total Outdoorsman Challenge features pick-up-and-play and strategic hunting and survival experiences:
  • Ultimate Hunt Mode is the most challenging, rigorous, realistic experience, as it requires players to use traditional tracking and stalking techniques to hunt prize catches and brave the wilderness.
  • Practice Mode lets players learn to aim appropriately at targets and train up with skeet shooting.
  • Free Hunt Mode allows players to hunt any animal they desire without restrictions, regulations or even a license!
• Unlock More Wildlife and Gear: As players’ outdoorsman skills increase, they will earn new licenses to unlock
  more wild game. Additional environments, weapons and hunting and personal equipment are also available for
  hunters to download and add to their arsenal.
• Prove Your Prowess: Total Outdoorsman Challenge features online multiplayer versus modes, where hunters
  race to complete a mission before their opponent. Amp up the competition by manipulating the environment to
  sabotage your competitor’s efforts.