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theHunter: Call of the Wild™

Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.

DEV: Expansive WorldsPUB: Avalanche StudiosAppID 518790

Is theHunter: Call of the Wild™ still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

96.7
Exceptional

Elixir Rating

89.1% of 203,778 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 88.9. The developers have shipped 8 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 7.8.

reception 88.9·support +7.8·Exceptional

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$1.99$19.99−90%

Development

Insufficient evidence

Last heard from developers

23 days ago

Historical posting rhythm

every ~7 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

8

Current silence

cannot be judged

Our news coverage needs a fresh check; missing posts are not evidence that development has stopped. 8 substantial updates recorded in the past six months, 3 classified as major. It is currently 90% below its usual price.

Last successful news check: Oct 5, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted. A fresh check is needed before judging current activity.

Distilled by the oracle

Our coverage

4 dispatches written from this game’s announcements

patchSep 15, 2026

theHunter: Call of the Wild Patch 9.3 Brings Taruca Great One, Antler Remaster, and Crash Fixes

Patch 9.3 for theHunter: Call of the Wild arrives alongside the Old West Weapon Pack — though these notes concern only the base update, not the new DLC.

What changed

Fallow Deer Antler Remaster Fallow deer antlers have been fully remastered with new textures, and additional antler models have been added to the TruRacs system to increase variety. All existing fallow deer — both live animals and trophies already in lodge collections — will display the new antlers. As a side effect, some deer on active maps may shed their antlers and regrow them.

New Great One: Taruca A new Great One has been added to the Intisuyu reserve, giving hunters a rare and notable target in that region.

Borderless Windowed Mode PC players can now select Borderless Windowed Mode from the Graphics settings menu.

Bug fixes

  • Waterfowl could previously flee indefinitely until the player left the area; this has been resolved.
  • The carry handle on the Zarza-15 .223 rifles was missing and has been restored.
  • Duplicate Pablo NPCs could appear in the Sanctuary under specific conditions — now fixed.
  • Highly customized trophy lodges could cause a crash on teleport; patched.
  • The game could soft-lock when exiting the Peru Reserve; fixed.
  • A crash triggered by changing reserves while being stalked by a Jaguar has been addressed.
  • Several random network-related crashes and multiple memory leaks in render and graphics subsystems have been resolved.
  • Great One Jaguar eyes appeared incorrectly in the Trophy Lodge; corrected.
  • Missing UI strings on the TruRacs Mountain Goat harvest screen have been restored.

Taken together, the stability fixes make this patch meaningful even for players unmoved by the visual and content additions.

releaseSep 15, 2026

theHunter: Call of the Wild Adds Three 19th-Century Weapons in Old West Pack

The Old West Weapon Pack, published September 15, 2026, extends theHunter: Call of the Wild with three historically styled firearms, each running on black-powder ammunition and covering distinct class ranges.

What's in the pack

  • Hween .45-90 Buffalo — A falling-block rifle built for short-to-middle ranges. Covers classes 4–9, accepts .45-90 Lead Flat Nose or .45-90 Soft Lead black powder rounds, and is compatible with the Flavus 6x17 and 10x17 Rifle Telescopes. Its adaptive dual-mode Buckhorn sight rewards precise, deliberate shooting.
  • Humphrey 10G Coach Gun — A double-barreled 10-gauge shotgun that fires heavy brass black-powder shells. Class coverage shifts between 1–2, 4–7, or 6–9 depending on ammunition: Birdshot, Buckshot, or Slug. Dense muzzle smoke and unpredictable pellet scatter make it a close-quarters choice.
  • Maijo .44-40 Special — A break-open revolver whose internal automatic extractor ejects all six spent casings simultaneously. Covers classes 2–5 and chambers either .44-40 Full Metal Jacket or .44-40 Black Powder Cowboy Load. Handling speed is prioritized over raw stopping power.

All three weapons become available in the in-game store upon purchase. The pack is priced at $4.99 and sold across Steam, Xbox, Microsoft Store, PlayStation, and Epic Games Store.

For players who favor slower, methodical hunts, the pack offers a cohesive period-authentic loadout that spans most animal classes without touching modern ballistics.

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Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 15, 2026
Old West Weapon Pack | Out now!

Yeeeehaw! These three new 19th-century classic weapons let you live out your Wild West dreams. The Old West Weapon Pack DLC includes a historical rifle, shotgun, revolver, and whole lot of black powder.Purchase the Old West Weapon Pack now …

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Community AnnouncementsSep 15, 2026
Patch Notes | Patch 9.3

Patch 9.3With the release of the Old West Weapon Pack comes a new patch for everyone! These patch notes won’t cover the new DLC, but if you missed it, read more in the announcement article.Fallow Deer Antler RemasterFallow deer antlers have…

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Community AnnouncementsSep 8, 2026
Old West Weapon Pack & Patch 9.3 | Sept. 15th

New DLC: Old West Weapon PackYeeeehaw! These new 19th-century classic weapons let you live out your Wild West dreams. The Old West Weapon Pack DLC hits store platforms on September 15th with a historical rifle, shotgun, revolver, and whole …

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Community AnnouncementsAug 11, 2026
Pablo Plush: Limited Time!

Did you know that we turned your favorite Peruvian capybara into a marketable plushie? Adorned with his signature white hat, when you order him, our partners at Makeship will send him straight into the sanctuary of your loving arms. Only av…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 23, 2026
Pointer DLC Fix arriving July 28th

Howdy Hunters,Just dropping in to let you know that an issue affecting the functionality of the German Shorthaired Pointer DLC is set to be fixed with a patch next Tuesday, the 28th of July. If your pups aren't quite pointing like they used…

Community AnnouncementsJul 14, 2026
Hotfix 9.2.1 Notes

With this patch, we have also updated the Known Issues list.Bug FixesEquipmentRelevant species from Intisuyu Hunting Reserve have now been added to the codex entries for Game Feeders.MissionsOn Medved Taiga National Park, the second objecti…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 16, 2026
Peru Hunting Reserve | Out now!

Come along for an adventure in Intisuyu, a thrilling new DLC map located in Peru! Hunt many unique species from capybaras to tapirs across 3 distinct biomes: Andes foothills, cloud forests, and dense river jungles. But stay on guard because…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 15, 2026
Patch Notes | Patch 9.2

With the release of Peru Hunting Reserve comes a new patch for everyone.New DLC: Peru Hunting ReserveHunt 10 new animals, for 14 species total across Andean foothills, through misty cloud forests, to dense river jungles, giving you 3 distin…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 5, 2026
Peru Hunting Reserve | Full Species Reveal

Excited to finally reveal some of the most unique animals from Peru are coming to the next DLC! What are you most interested in seeing?In case you missed it, Intisuyu, a thrilling new DLC map located in Peru, arrives on June 16th. Wishlist …

Community AnnouncementsJun 2, 2026
Peru Hunting Reserve|June 16th

Come along for an adventure in Intisuyu, a thrilling new DLC map located in Peru.The new DLC arrives on June 16th. Wishlist now!Intisuyu: A Hunter's DreamUnique AnimalsHunt 10 new animals, for 14 species total across the reserve. You’ll fin…

Community AnnouncementsMay 22, 2026
Community Update (with Q&A!)

Hey there hunters,Vivi here, your friendly local community manager! I asked our Discord what kinds of things I should talk about in this post and was flooded with questions, so this is now a Q&A. I couldn't answer everything here, but did m…

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Community AnnouncementsApr 14, 2026
 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.Once you purchase the DLC, all weapons will be availabl…

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Community AnnouncementsApr 13, 2026
Patch 9.1 Notes

* 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 …

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Community AnnouncementsApr 7, 2026
 Multi-Class Weapon Pack | April 14th

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 bigge…

Community AnnouncementsMar 26, 2026
Community Challenge: Protect the Bunnies

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 unl…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 24, 2026
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 across all platforms a…

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Community AnnouncementsFeb 23, 2026
Patch Notes | Patch 9.0

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 cu…

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Community AnnouncementsFeb 17, 2026
Game Feeder Pack 2 | Wishlist now!

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, omnivor…

Community AnnouncementsJan 16, 2026
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-gameHunt a mustelid (minks, martens, badgers)Pass the harvest check Repeat until the progress ba…

Community AnnouncementsDec 19, 2025
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 Mink! Join me as I give …

Community AnnouncementsDec 18, 2025
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 AnnouncementsDec 18, 2025
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 BoarPass the harvest checkRepeat until the progress bar reaches 100%When the progress bar reaches 100%…

Community AnnouncementsDec 9, 2025
Scotland Hunting Reserve is Out Now!

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…

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Community AnnouncementsDec 8, 2025
Patch Notes | Patch 8.4

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 Customizati…

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Community AnnouncementsDec 5, 2025
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. We'll go through th…

Community AnnouncementsNov 27, 2025
Premium Trophy Mount Pack|December 9th

\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…

Community AnnouncementsNov 21, 2025
Community Challenge: Thanks for the Fowl

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%, every…

Community AnnouncementsNov 18, 2025
Scotland Hunting Reserve|December 9th

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…

Community AnnouncementsNov 14, 2025
Patch 8.4|December 9th

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.

Community AnnouncementsNov 13, 2025
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. These direct conversat…