Way of the Hunter 2 — Patch 1.0

Released: 4/2/2026, 2:01:34 PM

Source: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2543830/view/526498251405263733


Summary (AI)
Way of the Hunter 2 has released its initial patch, introducing a roadmap guiding the game's ongoing Early Access development. The first update will add community-requested features such as thermal night vision, suppressors for stealth hunting, and improvements to New Laurentia's infrastructure that affect gameplay and animal populations. Photo mode enhancements include expanded dog pose variations. Future updates will bring a new map with additional animal species, expanded dog training mechanics, and improvements to animal AI, environmental immersion, and the trophy system. Multiplayer features are planned, starting with a cooperative open beta and progressing toward a persistent world for shared hunting reserves.
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  • Good hunting!
  • More info about Way of the Hunter 2:
  • FAQ: https://ninerocksgames.com/posts/faq
  • Latest dev diary - Why Early Access: https://youtu.be/mB8-zWDIo_0
  • Website: https://wayofthehunter2.thqnordic.com
  • Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter
  • https://store.steampowered.com/app/2543830/Way_of_the_Hunter_2/
  • Another major addition is suppressors, which will allow players to approach hunting in a more tactical and stealth-oriented way. This has been one of the most requested gear additions, and it will significantly change how you handle certain situations in the field.
  • Photo mode is also receiving an upgrade. We know how much the community enjoys capturing their hunting moments, so we are expanding dog pose variations to give you more creative freedom when documenting your experiences.
  • We are exploring more flexible gameplay systems, such as the ability to change ammunition and manage loadouts more efficiently. We are also working on expanding dog training mechanics to give players deeper control and more meaningful interactions with their companions.
  • There are a lot of quality-of-life improvements and smaller additions in the works, that we would like to keep a surprise for now.
  • Thank you all for an incredible first week and for all the feedback you’ve shared so far - it truly means a lot to us.