theHunter: Call of the Wild™ News

Keen for a new challenge, Hunters? Ready to work together with the rest of COTW community? Then we have some great news since the Medium March Hunt Community Challenge, our new in-game event, is now live!

From March 27th to April 10th, you're invited to contribute to our cooperative task: hunting medium size animals from classes 4, 5, and 6. By participating in this group objective, you'll be rewarded with 3 exclusive cosmetic items.



Even if the general goal is achieved before April 10th, you'll still have a chance to join the event until the timer expires and snag the rewards. The cosmetics will be autimatically awarded to all eligible accounts after the goal is reached.

You also aren't required to have a full Apex Connect account to contribute to the Medium March Hunt and get the rewards.

Looking to level up the challenge? Give our new semi-automatic rifles from the Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack a whirl.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3447720/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Rapid_Hunt_Rifle_Pack/

Good luck and happy hunting!

[h2]Add three new semi-autos to your hunting collection[/h2]
The Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack is out now and includes three tough-built and reliable semi-automatic rifles aptly named for their rapid firing power.

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[h3]PERRY .308[/h3]
With powerful recoil management and gas-operated long-stroke piston action, every shot will feel just as effective as the last.

The PERRY has .308 ammunition and is built for medium to big game hunting, covering classes 4-8.

[h3]HANSSON .30-06[/h3]
Designed for quick action and hip fire and built with great attention to detail, you’ll get extremely smooth action, allowing you to land fast follow-up shots.

The HANSSON has .30-06 ammunition and is another great fit for medium to big game, also covering classes 4-8.

[h3]QUIST REAPER 7.62X39[/h3]
With the force of 7.62x39mm rounds and the precision hunters crave, this is a timeless choice. It’s easy to use and rocks a brand new ammo type.

The QUIST REAPER is great for small to medium game, covering classes 2-6.

You can find the Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack across all platforms for $4.99

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3447720/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Rapid_Hunt_Rifle_Pack/

[h2]March Update[/h2]
In addition to the new Rifle Pack, today you’ll also get a new patch with bug fixes. Check out the full Patch Notes for more details.

[h2]Highlights[/h2]
Looking for Tahr? You’ll start to see them out on Te Awaroa! With that, the Chamois will also get a population reset.

[h2]Community Challenges[/h2]
You might notice something new on your menu screen. The first Community Challenge starts in 2 days and offers exclusive cosmetics for everyone who participates.

We’ll have to work together to unlock the rewards, so prepare by making sure you’re geared up for medium-sized game.

[h2]Livestream[/h2]
Don’t forget that we’re hosting a launch stream with Vivi and Tommy at 16:30 CET, 8:30AM PST on Twitch and YouTube. We’ll be focusing on the new weapon pack from the perspective of a lead animator. We hope to see you there!

[h2]Gear up for your next hunt with the Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack[/h2]

A new DLC is coming up next week that includes three reliable semi-automatic rifles known for their rapid firing power.

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[h3]PERRY .308[/h3]
With powerful recoil management and gas-operated long-stroke piston action, every shot will feel just as effective as the last. 
The Perry has .308 ammunition and is built for medium to big game hunting, covering classes 4-8.

[h3]HANSSON .30-06[/h3]
Designed for quick action and hip fire and built with great attention to detail, you’ll get extremely smooth action, allowing you to land fast follow-up shots. 
The Hansson has .30-06 ammunition and is another great fit for medium to big game, also covering classes 4-8.

[h3]QUIST REAPER 7.62X39[/h3]
With the force of 7.62x39mm rounds and the precision hunters crave, this is a timeless choice. It’s easy to use and rocks a brand new ammo type. 
The Quist Reaper is great for small to medium game, covering classes 2-6.

The Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack comes out on March 25th across all platforms for $4.99. Until then, keep an eye on our social channels for more sneak peeks! 

[h2]March Update[/h2]

Alongside the new rifle pack on March 25th, you’ll also get a new patch with bug fixes. The full patch notes will be available the day before the update kicks in.

[h3]Te Awaroa Changes[/h3]
Looking for Himalayan Tahr? You’ll start to see them out on Te Awaroa! With that, the Chamois will also get a population reset.

[h3]Community Challenges[/h3]
At the end of March, we’re excited to unveil our first Community Challenge. These are in-game challenges that everyone works together to achieve. More information to come, just keep an eye on our social channels!

We'll see you out in the wild, Hunters!

Howdy Hunters,

We have a very small hotfix for you today.

Patch Notes:

• Various backend fixes.
  
• We've replaced one of the paintings featured in the central building in Salzwiesen Park
  

//theHunter Team

[h2]Vote, vote, vote![/h2]
We're hosting a poll right now where you can choose which animal, from a short list, gets extra fur variations next year. This poll is ONLY being done on our official Discord, so you'll need to join to participate. When you're there, head over to # cotw-polls to vote and choose the @ Polls role to get notified for future polls.

You have 72 hours to vote!

[h2]FAQ[/h2]
How many variations will you be adding?
It will be decided during production. However, we have a goal of maintaining a consistent distribution of rarity so depending on the chosen animal, the number might vary.

How many species will get extra fur variations?
At the moment, we plan to add extra fur variations only for the top-voted animal.

When can I see the new variations being added to the game?
If you followed our Community Weapon Pack updates, you probably already know that adding new content to the game takes time. We currently aim at the second half of 2025 for the new variations to arrive.

Do you plan to organize more polls like this in the future?
Yes. We often post these kinds of polls on our Official Discord. In fact, you should keep an eye on our official channels again next week!