theHunter: Call of the Wild™ — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Multi-Class Weapon Pack | Out now! | 2026-04-14 | 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.Once you purchase the DLC, all weapons will be available for free in the in-game store.Each new bolt-action rifle comes with brand new types of ammo. The new ammo types have two versions per weapon; one ammo type ensures high level of penetration and the other has better expansion upon impact.RICHARDSSON .500A powerful, straight-pull rifle for the biggest game, offering a distinct, weighty feel. Its de-cocking safety is chambered in .500 Jeffery, making it the |
| Patch 9.1 Notes | 2026-04-13 | * The new patch arrives on Tuesday, April 14th with Multi-Class Weapon Pack DLC.New DLC: Multi-Class Weapon PackOn top of the patch, you can purchase a new weapon pack DLC that equips you with 3 new bolt-action rifles and 1 new combination shotgun, allowing you to hunt all animal classes with just one pack.For $5.99 you’ll get:RICHARDSSON .500: Powerful, straight-pull rifle for the largest game. Covers classes 8-9.JONEROS .17HMR: Highly accurate rifle ideal for birds and other small game. Covers classes 1-2.ALIS PRECISION SHOT .25-06: Reliable choice for a wide range of medium game. Covers classes 2-7.CASSIDY COMBINATION SHOTGUN .22MAG: Break |
| Multi-Class Weapon Pack | April 14th | 2026-04-07 | New DLC: Multi-Class Weapon PackIntroducing 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 .500A powerful, straight-pull rifle for the biggest game, offering a distinct, weighty feel. Its de-cocking safety is chambered in .500 Jeffery, making it the ultimate choice for large game at long ranges.Covers classes 8-9 and the option of .500 Jeffery solid rounds or soft-point ammunition.JONEROS .17HMRA highly accurate rifle that offers a flat trajectory for easier long-range hunting. This miniature rifle has quick second shots and a 10-round magazine |
| Community Challenge: Protect the Bunnies | 2026-03-26 | Protect the bunnies from predators for some easter rewards! How to participate: Get in-gameHunt a predatorPass the harvest checkRepeat until the progress bar reaches 100%When the progress bar reaches 100%, everyone who participated will unlock two exclusive skins: Easter Hen and Easter Egg Camos.Predators: Red/Gray/Tibetan Fox, Black/Eurasian Brown/Grizzly Bears, Eurasian Lynx, Mexican Bobcat, Bobcat, Bengal Tiger, Snow Leopard, Puma, Mountain Lion, Lion, Gray/Iberian Wolf, Coyote, Side-Striped Jackal, American Alligator, Saltwater Crocodile, Common Raccoon, Raccoon Dog, American Mink, Eurasian Pine Marten, European Badger |
| The Game Feeder Pack 2 | Out now! | 2026-02-24 | 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 across all platforms and will equip you to attract more species with higher… steaks?HANGING CARCASS FEEDERLure in big cats with the Hanging Carcass Feeder. The post structure lets you hang meat that will only interest large carnivores, keeping bait out of reach of smaller predators. While it mainly attracts big cats, you may rarely find crocodiles or alligators as well.Possible species: Eurasian Lynx, Mountain Lion, Puma, Bengal |
| Patch Notes | Patch 9.0 | 2026-02-23 | New Mule Deer FursThree new, very rare fur variations have been added to all Mule Deer populations: Erythristic Red, Erythristic Isabelline, and Mosaic.ImprovementsTrophy Lodge UIImproved the visualization of trophies in the Trophy Lodge customization screen.It should be clearer which trophy you’re selecting when browsing through trophies in the Trophy Manager.Game Feeder UIAdded a new panel to the Game Feeder menu which shows which animals they attract.Replaced the icon displayed when spotting an animal at a Game Feeder to be clear that it's not actually a Need Zone.The "Feeder was destroyed" notification now uses a pop-up that doesn't requi |
| Game Feeder Pack 2 | Wishlist now! | 2026-02-17 | New DLC: Game Feeder Pack 2A 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 attract herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores alike: the Mineral Block, Scent Tube, and Hanging Carcass Feeders. Study your prey, find the perfect location, and lure them in with the right bait. But make sure they don’t find you first!Hanging Carcass FeederLure in big cats and reptiles with the Hanging Carcass Feeder. The post structure lets you hang meat that will only interest large carnivores, keeping bait out of reach of smaller |
| Community Challenge: Midwinter Mustelids | 2026-01-16 | 2026's first Community Challenge is here for the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Scottish wildlife. Here's how to participate:Get in-gameHunt a mustelid (minks, martens, badgers)Pass the harvest check Repeat until the progress bar reaches 100%Once everyone in the community has reached the goal together, you'll each unlock Clan Roan and Bonny Vinnie TartansGood luck! |
| Dev Diary: Tech behind the Mink | 2025-12-19 | 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 Mink! Join me as I give you all a peek behind the fur on how we brought this wonderful critter to life.What does a Technical Animator do?In case you didn’t read Dev Diary: A Peek Behind the Tech of the Beaver, here’s a short summary of the part I as a technical animator play in the development of our animals. My job is basically laying the groundwork for the animation in the game. Among other things, I create the skeletons that dr |
| The Winter Sale Starts now! | 2025-12-18 | 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 | 2025-12-18 | 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 BoarPass the harvest checkRepeat until the progress bar reaches 100%When the progress bar reaches 100%, everyone who participated will unlock two exclusive skins: Twine Spray and Polished Lilac Metal. |
| Scotland Hunting Reserve is Out Now! | 2025-12-09 | Scotland Hunting Reserve is now available!Immerse yourself in the story of Tòrr nan Sithean. Stalk through old castles and whispering stones amongst vast landscapes. From the towering Highland mountains to the Celtic woodlands, you won’t be walking alone; 17 huntable animals call this misty place home. Red Deer are returning, and as a symbol of leadership and renewal in Scottish folklore, it’s only natural that they are getting a remaster with new and improved models. Also returning with remodels are the Roe Deer and Wild Boar. Mustelids are featured for the first time, including the European Badger, Eurasian Pine Marten, and American Mink. T |
| Patch Notes | Patch 8.4 | 2025-12-08 | New FeaturesNew 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 Boys.Trophy Customization: Plaques and stands can now be customized. We’ve added 16 new plaques and 40 new stands for everyone. You can also now also change their appearance. We've also added 2 new Wall Plaques for the Layton Lake Trophy Cabin.Improvements and AdjustmentsTrophy Lodge UI Overhaul: To make sorting and placing your trophies easier, we've added filters for finding trophies, additional information in the Selection UI, |
| Pre-release Livestream and other updates | 2025-12-05 | 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. We'll go through the Patch Notes of Patch 8.4 and learn more about the upcoming DLC content arriving December 9th as we explore Scotland Hunting Reserve together.This week we released a teaser for our upcoming Great One. Here's a screenshot of the CCTV footage. The culprit has now been found to be a Wild Boar thanks to our Hunter Network, a community of creators for COTW. They've been playing in Early Access, so check out som |
| Premium Trophy Mount Pack｜December 9th | 2025-11-27 | \REGARDING PATCH 8.4We'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. We want to clarify better; our patches do NOT cost money. Patch 8.4 will contain 16 new plaques and 40 new platforms for EVERYONE. On top of this there will be a UI overhaul and filtering system for trophy lodges. You'll also be able to add sprays to plaques and platforms. This patch arrives at the same time as both upcoming DLC release (Scotland Hunting Reserve and Premium Trophy Mount Pack). Patch 8.4 Highlights:Animal remasters (Roe |
| Community Challenge: Thanks for the Fowl | 2025-11-21 | This month's community challenge is now available and features turkeys.To contribute:Go hunting for any turkeyDown one with any shotgunPass the harvest checkRepeat until the progress bar reaches 100%When the progress bar reaches 100%, everyone who participated will unlock two exclusive skins: Feather Spray and Polished Chrysanthemum MetalGood luck and happy hunting! |
| Scotland Hunting Reserve｜December 9th | 2025-11-18 | Explore the Scottish HighlandsEmbark 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 history. You don’t have to wait long; the new DLC arrives on December 9th for $11.99 / €11.79.You can add Tòrr nan Sithean to your wishlist now!A Place of LegendsStalk through old castles and whispering stones amongst vast landscapes. From the towering Highland mountains to the Celtic woodlands, you won’t be walking alone; 17 other species call this misty place home. HighlightsHunt 17 animals, 5 brand new. Among them, mustelids are |
| Patch 8.4｜December 9th | 2025-11-14 | Coming SoonPatch 8.4Find 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 | 2025-11-13 | 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. These direct conversations provide crucial insights for our development team. It helps us understand what matters most as we continually improve and expand the hunting experience you love.We’ve handpicked and organized some of the most pressing questions and answers from the session into this article, so you have a useful reference point for all the insights shared by our developers. We focused on presenting their answers, so we |
| Take our latest survey! | 2025-11-07 | Let's make Call of the Wild better (together!). The survey is a bit longer, but your feedback will go a long way.Take the survey |