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Way of the Hunter 2

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Way of the Hunter 2

Experience the most advanced, realistic, and visually stunning hunting adventure across vast wilderness in North America and Africa. Encounter lifelike animal behavior, dynamic ecosystems, and dangerous wildlife while building a collection of trophies in your lodge.

Adventure Simulation Early Access
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Way of the Hunter 2 delivers a deeper, more dynamic hunting experience built around living ecosystems, advanced animal behavior, and three distinct hunting regions. Track game across a vast North American wilderness, face dangerous wildlife in an African hunting ground, and explore a Rocky Mountain region centered around the Hearth & Hunt Headquarters lodge — an expandable hunting hub with additional rooms, display space, and trophy mounts for showcasing trophies from current and future hunting grounds.

Animals behave and react naturally to their surroundings, rewarding players who carefully study tracks, movement patterns, and habitat conditions before taking a shot. Players can also venture out freely to explore the wilderness, enjoy spontaneous hunts, and experience the beauty of nature alongside their dog companion. Expanding on the foundation of the original game, the sequel sharpens realism, accessibility, and player freedom while preserving the deliberate pacing and authenticity that define the series.

Experience the thrill of the hunt across diverse wilderness regions in North America and Africa. Track and display big game like Moose, Elk, Bears, Bison, and a wide range of smaller animals and birds. In Africa, face some of the world’s most dangerous wildlife, including massive hippos, thunderous buffalo, prowling lions, and stealthy Nile crocodiles.

Way of the Hunter 2's goal is to become the most authentic and advanced virtual hunting experience. Building upon our previous experience, invaluable player feedback, and countless iterations this game will start as the foundation for many updates, expansions and a true long-term support.

As an adaptable hunter building your reputation, you’ll take on unique challenges across three breathtaking hunting regions after being recruited by Hearth & Hunt to help local residents, work alongside your new Hearth & Hunt colleagues, and preserve regional ecosystems. In New Laurentia, investigate the unusual behavior of the local moose population with the help of a skilled dog trainer and a former warden.

In Kilimaya Reserve, support a renowned safari guide, train with an eccentric archery expert, and track down a legendary retired huntress while helping maintain the balance of the ecosystem. Meanwhile, deep in the Rocky Mountains, a colorful elderly Irish carpenter is more than happy to turn your hard-earned cash into lodge expansions with extra rooms and trophy displays—usually while distracting you with stories about mushrooms and local folklore.

Features:

  • Hunting Dog: A loyal companion that detects animal signs, follows blood trails, and tracks wounded game. With regular exercise and training, it grows more skilled over time.

  • Shot review: Our improved bullet camera lets you break down every shot with precision. Analyze trajectory, speed, angle, placement, and more — learn how to make the perfect shot, every time.

  • High-Tech Equipment: Advanced gear sharpens your instincts, delivering a more immersive hunting experience with thermal night vision and enhanced reserve monitoring to manage habitats.

  • Hearth & Hunt Headquarters: A smaller Rocky Mountain hub map where you can unwind or explore the surrounding wilderness. Expand the Lodge as your hunting adventures continue, then fill it with your favorite trophies from across all regions.

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Version 1.2: Another Patch Is Here! Update 1.1: Our First Post-Launch Patch Пришло время снова охотиться на беззащитных зверушек - Way of the Hunter 2 официально вышла на ПК и консолях
System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Ryzen 5 3600X / Core i5-9600K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5600 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 38 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requirements are subject to change during Early Access

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Ryzen 5 7600X / Core i5-14600K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti / Radeon RX 7600 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 38 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requirements are subject to change during Early Access
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
THQ Nordic
USK rating
16
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
16
Content warning
It is a realistic hunting game. Animals are shot and killed with rifles, blood splatters are displayed on the ground. Animal anatomy and the hit by the bullet are shown in the shot review. Animals are displayed as taxidermized trophies in the hunting lodge.
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Spanish - Latin America
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

Can I Play This?

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Steam Deck
playable
Valve compatibility test
The on-screen keyboard may need to be opened manually.
Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (12)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesNoYes
ItalianYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
Traditional ChineseYesNoYes
Simplified ChineseYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes
PolishYesNoYes
RussianYesNoYes
Spanish - Latin AmericaYesNoYes
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Actively Updated — 4 patches in last 30 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Way of the Hunter 2 worth buying right now?
Watch — $39.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Way of the Hunter 2 go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Way of the Hunter 2 still getting updates?
Actively Updated — 4 patches in last 30 days. 36 patches and 36 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Is Way of the Hunter 2 free to play?
Way of the Hunter 2 costs $39.99 on Steam.
What genre is Way of the Hunter 2?
Way of the Hunter 2 is a Adventure, Simulation, Early Access game.
Who developed Way of the Hunter 2?
Way of the Hunter 2 was developed by Nine Rocks Games and published by THQ Nordic.
What platforms does Way of the Hunter 2 support?
Available on Steam for Windows.