Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria - April 28th, 2026: Today, Way of the Hunter 2 receives its first major content update, expanding the simulation with new systems and equipment that deepen both realism and player agency.
Play Way of the Hunter 2 in Early Access now: https://thqn.net/WOTH2-Steam
Way of the Hunter 2 | Early Access Update #01
Players can now actively shape ecosystems through infrastructure improvements in reserves, by restoring damaged habitats, removing pollution, and clearing invasive species. These efforts directly impact animal fitness and population potential, creating more dynamic and sustainable hunting grounds over time.
A new layer of tactical hunting is introduced with suppressors, allowing for quieter shots that reduce animal alertness and prevent nearby herds from spooking. This enables more controlled harvests and improved follow-up opportunities, encouraging careful, selective hunting strategies.
The update also adds thermal optics, including both a handheld monocular and clip ons. These tools allow players to detect heat signatures in low visibility conditions, offering multiple viewing modes for scanning terrain, tracking movement, and identifying targets with greater precision.
Finally, Photo Mode is expanded with new player and dog poses, giving players more ways to capture both themselves and their hunting companions. These additions enhance storytelling and allow for more personalized and memorable in-game photography.
Wishlist Way of the Hunter 2 now on consoles:
PlayStation: https://thqn.net/woth2-psn
Xbox: https://thqn.net/woth2-xbox
More info about Way of the Hunter 2:
Website: https://wayofthehunter2.thqnordic.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter
Way of the Hunter 2 is being developed by Nine Rocks Games and published by THQ Nordic. The game will be available for PC, PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X|S.
About THQ Nordic
Our official boiler plate can be found on our website: THQ Nordic Website
About Nine Rocks Games
Nine Rocks Games is a game development studio headquartered in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. "The team consists of veteran game developers with great experience in making successful games, including global hits like Way of the Hunter, DayZ, Soldier of Fortune: Payback, Chaser, or many of the multimillion-selling Cabela's line of hunting games, including Big Game Hunter and Dangerous Hunts.
Nine Rocks Games Website