Way of the Hunter 2 is out on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S following its September 29, 2026 release, with a PS5 packaged edition dated for November 26. THQ Nordic has committed to a season pass of content through late 2027.
Way of the Hunter 2 left early access on September 29, 2026, and the console versions arrived the same day. THQ Nordic released the hunting simulation from Nine Rocks Games on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, ending roughly six months of early access on PC. The PS5 packaged edition follows on November 26.
The finished version is larger than the early-access build. It covers two maps, New Laurentia in North America and the Kilimaya Reserve in Africa, and about 30 huntable species including moose, wapiti, bison, hippos, lions, and Nile crocodiles. Two-player co-op returns. The full release adds hunting dogs that can be petted and that track wounded prey, new weather options, a prey-trail highlight toggle, and improved auto-save. Equipment spans more than 10 licensed brands, among them Bergara, Bushnell, and Christensen Arms. Prices are 5170 yen on PC and PS5 and 5200 yen on Xbox Series X|S, tax included. A season pass covers content into late 2027.
Before launch, the third update added the Rocky Mountain Pronghorn, Central European Wild Boar, and Southern Warthog, and reworked the damage system so large-caliber bullets deal realistic damage outside vital hits. It also fixed bugs, including a crash after two to three hours of play. The full-release update fixed multiplayer and tutorial issues. The PS5 physical edition had already been dated for November 26, with pre-orders open from September 3.
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THQ Nordic released Way of the Hunter 2 on September 29, 2026 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The PC version ended roughly six months in early access, and the console versions arrive alongside it, with a PS5 packaged edition set for November 26. The hunting simulation from Nine Rocks Games takes place across two maps, New Laurentia in North America and the Kilimaya Reserve in Africa, and covers about 30 huntable species, from moose and wapiti to bison, hippos, lions, and Nile crocodiles. Two-player co-op returns, and the full version adds the ability to pet the hunting dogs that track wounded prey, new weather options, a prey-trail highlight toggle, and improved auto-save. Equipment spans more than 10 licensed brands, including Bergara, Bushnell, and Christensen Arms. Prices are 5170 yen on PC and PS5 and 5200 yen on Xbox Series X|S, all tax included. The full-release update also fixes multiplayer and tutorial issues.
Sep 3
THQ Nordic Japan announced that the PS5 physical edition of Way of the Hunter 2 releases on November 26, 2026, with pre-orders opening September 3. The PC full version arrives September 29. The open-world hunting game adds hunting dogs, an improved bullet camera, a new trophy system, and two-player multiplayer.
Jun 27
THQ Nordic released the third update for the open-world hunting sim Way of the Hunter 2, adding three new animals: the Rocky Mountain Pronghorn, Central European Wild Boar, and Southern Warthog. The patch also overhauls the damage system so large-caliber bullets deal realistic damage even when not hitting vital spots, and fixes numerous bugs including a crash after 2-3 hours of play.