THQ Nordic has announced a new hunting game Way of the Hunter, under development at Slovakia-based Nine Rock Games. Way of the Hunter presents hunting through the lens of a highly experienced, ethical huntsman. It is slated for release for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Check out the launch trailer for Way of the Hunter below before we jump into additional details:
In Way of the Hunter, you take on the role of a seasoned hunter who has just taken over his grandfather’s hunting cabin. With the hunting cabin, you also get the opportunity to proceed with the family tradition of selling high-quality game meat. Way of the Hunter provides you with a vast area filled with various biomes to carefully stalk and hunt your prey while avoiding their razor-sharp senses.
David Durčák, CEO, Nine Rocks Games:
With Way of the Hunter, we are going to start a new franchise. The Way of the Hunter franchise finally gives this expansive audience of players a hunting experience as rich in story-telling as it is realistic in ballistic simulation. To create the best game possible, we’ve assembled a seasoned team of skilled professionals, who worked on games like DayZ or the Cabela’s hunting games before.
The game will offer a large selection of authentic hunting equipment and weapons, including licensed guns and scopes. They are amplified by realistic handling and bullet physics. The game features two, vast, open-world hunting territories – one in the U.S. and one in Europe – each 55 square miles (144 KM square) in size.
Key features of the game include:
- Hunt like a pro with features that highlight animal signs, blood splatter analysis, and shot review with the rewindable bullet camera
- Dozens of strikingly detailed animal species with realistic behavior models for a truly immersive hunting experience
- Enjoy your perfect hunting adventure among friends in co-op mode
- Two vast hunting territories with 55 square miles each
- Realistic ballistics and bullet physics simulation
- Sophisticated natural animal animations and reactions when sensing the players presence
- A compelling story about the struggles of a family hunting business, and the rivalry and friendships that surround it
- Complex Trophy system generates unique antlers and horns based on multiple factors like fitness and age
Each of these areas boasts its own simulated wildlife ecosystem along with a co-op multiplayer mode which allows you to venture out into nature and share the thrill of the chase with your friends or family members. You can now add the game to your wishlist on Steam if you are into hunting games. Additional details about the title will be shared at a later stage. We can expect additional details on the game at the upcoming THQ Nordic 2022 Digital Showcase.
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