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Multi-Class Weapon Pack | Out now!
Hunt any animal class with just a few tools in your arsenal. The Multi-Class Weapon Pack DLC includes 3 bolt-action rifles and 1 combination shotgun that allow for maximum adaptability. [dynamiclink href="https://store.…
Patch 9.1 Notes
* The new patch arrives on Tuesday, April 14th with Multi-Class Weapon Pack DLC. New DLC: Multi-Class Weapon Pack On top of the patch, you can purchase a new weapon pack DLC that equips you with 3 new bolt-action rifles…
Multi-Class Weapon Pack | April 14th
New DLC: Multi-Class Weapon Pack Introducing 3 new bolt-action rifles and 1 new combination shotgun, allowing you to hunt all animal classes in a single pack, arriving April 14th. RICHARDSSON .500 A powerful, straight-p…
Community Challenge: Protect the Bunnies
Protect the bunnies from predators for some easter rewards! How to participate: Get in-game Hunt a predator Pass the harvest check Repeat until the progress bar reaches 100% When the progress bar reaches 100%, everyone…
The Game Feeder Pack 2 | Out now!
Lure in herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores alike with the Mineral Block, Scent Tube, and Hanging Carcass Feeders. Study your prey, find the perfect location, and deploy the right bait. Game Feeder Pack 2 is out now a…
Patch Notes | Patch 9.0
New Mule Deer Furs Three new, very rare fur variations have been added to all Mule Deer populations: Erythristic Red, Erythristic Isabelline, and Mosaic. Improvements Trophy Lodge UI Improved the visualization of trophi…
Game Feeder Pack 2 | Wishlist now!
New DLC: Game Feeder Pack 2 A new Game Feeder Pack is hitting all platforms on February 24th. Game Feeder Pack 2 will equip you to attract more species with higher… steaks? Introducing three new feeders equipped to attr…
Community Challenge: Midwinter Mustelids
2026's first Community Challenge is here for the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Scottish wildlife. Here's how to participate: Get in-game Hunt a mustelid (minks, martens, badgers) Pass the harvest check Repe…
Dev Diary: Tech behind the Mink
Hello! My name is Emily, and I’m a technical animator on theHunter: Call of the Wild! With the new Scotland reserve we finally introduced mustelids to the game: the Badger, Pine Marten, and my personal favorite, the Min…
The Winter Sale Starts now!
Grab a dog or map or extra gear or gift COTW to a friend for 90% off. (We won't tell them you only spent $2)
Community Challenge: Hogmanay Hunt
Hogmany is almost here! To celebrate, we're gonna need you to find us lots and lots of hogs. Are you in? To contribute: Go hunting for Wild Boar Pass the harvest check Repeat until the progress bar reaches 100% When the…
Scotland Hunting Reserve is Out Now!
Scotland Hunting Reserve is now available! [dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/4010590/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Scotland_Hunting_Reserve/"] Immerse yourself in the story of Tòrr nan Sithean. Stalk t…
Patch Notes | Patch 8.4
New Features New Great One: The Wild Boar Great One comes with 9 fur variations and many variations of tusks, built with our TruRACs system. New Multimounts: Buck and Brock, Claw and Order, Mischief Syndicate, and Boar…
Pre-release Livestream and other updates
Join us next for a pre-release livestream on Twitch and YouTube to celebrate the Scotland Hunting Reserve release! The livestream will feature Lead Narrative and Game Designers Ben and Kyle and will be hosted by Flinter…
Premium Trophy Mount Pack｜December 9th
[ EDIT: REGARDING PATCH 8.4 We've been seeing some misunderstandings around the new Premium Trophy Mount Pack DLC. Some hunters are under the impression that new trophy lodge customizations will all be under paid DLC. W…
Community Challenge: Thanks for the Fowl
This month's community challenge is now available and features turkeys. To contribute: Go hunting for any turkey Down one with any shotgun Pass the harvest check Repeat until the progress bar reaches 100% When the progr…
Scotland Hunting Reserve｜December 9th
Explore the Scottish Highlands Embark with us to the home of Celtic legends, Tòrr nan Sithean (pronounced Tor na Sheen). Your next hunting trip is in Scotland Hunting Reserve, a place where every path winds through hist…
Patch 8.4｜December 9th
Coming Soon Patch 8.4 Find your trophies easier and customize them with new plaques and platforms. This and more are coming to the next patch! And more...? Your next hunt burrows within misty highs and lows.
Developer Q&A: Summary
A few weeks ago, we held a Q&A with the community on Discord. First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who joined! Your passion, insightful questions, and active participation made it an incredibly valuable session. T…
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