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Way Of The Hunter

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Developer: Nine Rocks Games
Release Date: Aug. 16, 2022

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'Way Of The Hunter' Wild Expeditions Comes To Retail Later This Month, Bundles All DLCs - Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2024 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT

The tension, excitement, and thrill of the hunt is finally presented through the lens of a highly experienced, ethical huntsman in Way Of The Hunter.

This authentic hunting experience lets you explore and hunt in large open-world environments in the USA and Europe. Discover true-to-life animals in beautiful natural habitats and handle various detailed and highly realistic weapons. Face the challenges of ethical hunting, supported by a compelling story, or simply enjoy hunting the rich environments freely.

Players will take on the role of a seasoned hunter who has just taken over his grandfather’s hunting cabin and the opportunity to proceed with the family tradition of selling high-quality game meat. A variety of biomes provide the player with a vast area of beautiful nature to explore. The hunter is challenged with observing animal tracks while carefully stalking and avoiding detection from the razor-sharp senses of his prey

Way Of The Hunter’s large selection of authentic hunting equipment and weapons, including licensed guns and scopes, are amplified by realistic handling of firearms and bullet physics. The game features two, vast, open-world hunting territories – one in the U.S. and one in Europe – each 55 square miles (144 km²) in size and boasting its own simulated wildlife ecosystem.

Co-op multiplayer mode allows players to venture out into awe-inspiring nature and share the thrill of the chase during their greatest hunting adventures.

The Wild Expeditions edition of Way of the Hunter is about to drop and will be available on October 29, 2024, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (retail only) at $ 29.99 / € 29.99.

Explore the vast in-game wilderness and fulfill all your hunting fantasies in the upcoming Wild Expeditions edition of Way of the Hunter. This authentic hunting simulation combines breathtaking landscapes from North America, Europe, New Zealand, and Africa with thrilling storylines and ethical hunting challenges.

Discover six expansive hunting grounds, navigate the wilderness in agile UTVs, and learn about habitats and animal behavior, ultimately mastering how to manage animal fitness to harvest the rarest and most impressive trophies. Whether you're tackling intriguing cases of unethical hunting or enjoying a free hunt, Wild Expeditions offers something for every aspiring hunter.

Plus, enhance your experience with the Hunter's Pack and Outfits Pack, featuring five alternative stylish outfits, an engraved antique shotgun, a unique cameo car paint job, and a stunning wooden statue for your Transylvania lodge.

The following 6 DLCs are included in Wild Expeditions:

  • Tikamoon Plains is a huge new hunting ground in Africa. Explore diverse landscapes, from windy mountains to deadly deserts and vast savannahs teeming with life. Join Malachi, a professional hunting guide, as he leads a group of adventurers through the thrilling world of Tikamoon Plains, inspired by the African wilderness. Includes bowhunting and 2 top-of-the-line hunting bows.
  • Aurora Shores is a breathtaking hunting area in the northernmost part of the USA, the Alaskan wilderness. As a fresh graduate of the Wildlife Trooper School, your job is to protect the natural resources of Aurora Shores. Explore untouched nature with rich populations of wild animals, such as Kodiak bears, Roosevelt elk, Wood bison, and many more. Includes crossbows.
  • Matariki Park in New Zealand offers a remarkable blend of biomes. Traverse hilly or mountainous terrain, home to the unique Himalayan tahr and the mighty Sambar deer, and venture into the lowland forest areas, the domain of the majestic Red deer. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty and lifelike wildlife that will keep you engaged for hours, all while offering insights into unique local habits and traditions.
  • Lintukoto Reserve is an amazing hunting ground in Scandinavia and the newest addition to Way of the Hunter. Experience the adventures of game warden Mikael and discover the nature and animals of the European North.
  • The Outfits Pack contains one original costume for each character - River, April, Wallace, Jackie and Malachi, usable in Free Hunt and Multiplayer mode.
  • Hunter's Pack: a shotgun with engravings, a paintjob for the Car, and a wooden carved mouflon statue for the lodge

Key Features:

  • Hunt like a pro with features that highlight animal signs, blood splatter analysis, and shot review with the rewindable bullet camera 
  • Dozens of strikingly detailed animal species with realistic behavior models for a truly immersive hunting experience
  • Enjoy your perfect hunting adventure among friends in co-op mode
  • Two vast hunting territories with 55 square miles each
  • Realistic ballistics and bullet physics simulation
  • Sophisticated natural animal animations and reactions when sensing the players presence
  • A compelling story about the struggles of a family hunting business, and the rivalry and friendships that surround it
  • Complex Trophy system generates unique antlers and horns based on multiple factors like fitness and age

Way Of The Hunter is available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam / Epic Games Store / GOG) at $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99


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