Updates
Way of the Hunter 2 — Updates
Summaries of official patch notes with links to the primary sources. This page is updated after every Early Access patch.
Timeline
| Date | Version | Headline |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | 1.0 (console) | PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S launch with the 1.0 version (per official site) |
| 2026-05-27 | v0.2.0 | Kilimaya Reserve: 12 African species, charging mechanics, bows & decoys, fitness changes |
| 2026-04-28 | v0.1.0 (major update) | Ecosystem management, suppressors, thermal optics, photo mode poses |
| 2026-03-26 | Early Access launch | PC Early Access begins on Steam |
v0.2.0 — Early Access Update #2 (2026-05-27)
Source: official Steam news / official game site.
- New map: Kilimaya Reserve — 100 km² (40 sq mi) African hunting ground.
- 12 new species (see Animals) incl. charging lion, hippopotamus and Cape African buffalo.
- Anatomically accurate models, antler colour variations, trophy-scoring fixes.
- Gear: Terra Fractal TR compound bow, Primacy Impact Mechanical Blade Long Vanes 30” arrow, WildHeart Yellow-Billed Duck decoy.
- Fitness: initial fitness raised for all species for better trophy distribution (new saves only).
- Fixed: suppressor-compatible weapon listings, inventory loss on fast-travel from flipped vehicles, more.
v0.1.0 — Major Update (2026-04-28)
- Ecosystem management: restore habitats, remove pollution, clear invasive species — impacts animal fitness and population potential.
- Suppressors: greatly reduce animal alertness, enabling controlled selective harvests.
- Thermal optics: handheld monocular and thermal clip-ons for low-visibility scanning.
- Photo Mode expanded with new player and dog poses.
Sources
- Official game site news: https://wayofthehunter2.thqnordic.com/ (news section)
- Steam news feed: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2543830/allnews/
- Steam store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2543830/Way_of_the_Hunter_2/
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Is Way of the Hunter 2 out?
The PC Early Access build is live (v0.2.0 as of May 27, 2026). PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S arrive with 1.0 on September 29, 2026.
What did Update 2 add?
The African Kilimaya Reserve with 12 new species, charging mechanics, new gear (bows, arrows, duck decoy), anatomically accurate models and a fitness rebalance.
What did Update 1 add?
Ecosystem management, suppressors, thermal optics and expanded Photo Mode.
Where can I read the full patch notes?
The official Steam news feed and the official game site news section (links above).