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Introducing the Labrador Retriever

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Who’s a good friend that walks on four legs, fetches small game on land or in water, and loves your company more than anyone else in the world?

We know someone who does: the Labrador Retriever, your faithful new hunting partner!

Waiting ever so patiently for their forever home, this loveable pup is arrives on November 28th for $5.99. You can wishlist it now on Steam and Epic Games Store.

WELCOMING OUR NEWEST FAMILY MEMBER


The second dog to be released for theHunter: Call of the Wild, the Labrador Retriever isn’t just adorable - it’s an intelligent, versatile companion that empowers you to hunt in an efficient new way. By being able to, on command, fetch any rabbit, hare, waterfowl, or upland bird on land or in water, your Lab will tirelessly pick up harvests around you by order of priority, starting with the one you are aiming at. In other words, it allows you to continue searching for your next target without interruption. But perhaps more importantly, it’s a loyal, paw-lite friend to share the joy of hunting with; a reliable partner who has your back.



Similar to the Bloodhound, you can grow your connection to your Lab by petting it, giving it treats, or playing with it. In turn, as you get to know each other and hunt more often, its efficiency will improve over time.

Naturally, even the best hunters deserve a break every now and then. When it’s time to head back to the lodge for an evening of relaxing, you can count on your trusty sidekick to be there with you, happily wagging its tail.

Of course, you will be able to name your dog, choose its fur coat variation, and assign traits that match your hunting style. You can also add multiple dogs to your roster, making it easy to pick which one to hunt with. It is available as both male and female in seven unique fur coat variations: Black, Yellow, Chocolate, Silver, Charcoal, Fox Red, and Champagne.

Lastly, as we continue to refine dog behavior and plan for future dog utility improvements, we will be adjusting the Bloodhound DLC price to $5.99 early next year to match the Labrador Retriever. If you’ve thought about adding it to your hunting roster, now is the time to do it!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546670/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Bloodhound/

[h3]DON’T MISS THE FUN![/h3]
Join us at the Hunting Lodge for a special first-look stream on Thursday, the 16th of October from 5 PM CET / 11 AM ET. We can’t wait to show off our new little buddy in-game! The Hunting Lodge is usually every Tuesday at 6 PM CET / 12 PM ET, so make sure to keep an eye out on Twitch and YouTube if you’re looking for all the juicy details.

[h3]A HOWLIN’ GOOD TIME![/h3]
Engage with fans and get rewards to share with your community! We’ve teamed up with our friends at Dare Drop once again to create an exciting campaign filled with fun challenges. More information about when this Dare Drop event kicks off will be revealed soon!

Spook-Season Fun! Free Halloween Cosmetic Pack & Challenges

Trick or Treat, Hunters…

Spook yourself into the All Hallows’ spirit with this limited-time free Halloween Cosmetic Pack, containing 14 seasonally themed paints, sprays, camos, and wraps in ominous, spine-chilling designs. What’s more, we’ve also added some thrilling new Hunt Club challenges for you to sink your fangs into.



How to claim your free pack:
  • Create or upgrade to a Full Apex Connect account
  • Existing Full Apex Connect account owners will automatically receive the pack when launching the game
  • Make sure you’re connected to the internet and have Hunt Club enabled
This offer is only available until November 6, so jump in quickly before the Cosmetic Pack and Hunt Club challenges disappear!

[h3]A SPECTRE-CULAR 2-HR STREAM EVENT[/h3]

Stop by for a spell this coming Tuesday, the 31st of October from 1800 CET / 1300 EDT, for a special two-hour Expansive Worlds Halloween stream! We’ll be playing The Angler and theHunter, so grab yourselves some treats, get comfy, and we’ll see you on Twitch and YouTube!

[h3]STEAM TREAT DISCOUNT[/h3]

Hold onto your broomsticks, because you’ll be able to save up to 70% on theHunter base game and select DLC. You’ll also have the opportunity to grab The Angler at 25% off, and the Norway Reserve DLC for half price. This sale ends on November 1, so get in there while you can!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/518790/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild/

The Spooky Steam Sale Begins!

[h2]Get in on scary low prices[/h2]
[h3]Oct 25th - Nov 1st[/h3]

These reserves are up to 70% off until time runs out! Just 7 days.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/695680/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__MedvedTaiga/
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/894600/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Vurhonga_Savanna/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1093700/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Yukon_Valley/
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2167630/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__New_England_Mountains/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2383430/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Emerald_Coast_Australia/

[h3]And that's just a fraction of the deals! Find all of our treats on the store page.[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/518790/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild/

[h3]Happy Huntoween![/h3]

Ambusher Pack, Cosmetic Pack Bundle, & October Patch - Out Now!

Happy Tuesday, Hunters!
The paid Ambusher Pack DLC and accompanying free update is available now!

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[h2]AMBUSHER PACK[/h2]

Get your [digital] hands on the first-ever electronic caller for the game, as well as a versatile lever-action rifle, and accurate takedown recurve bow.

[h3]Quist Red Pro Electronic Caller[/h3]

Gain advantage by remotely calling animals to a location. This clever device comes prepared with sounds for every callable animal species and can be monitored from long distances via the accompanying remote.

[h3]Moradi Model 1894[/h3]

Experience a modern take on the concept of sharing ammunition with a revolver sidearm. This lever-action rifle pairs classic design with the versatility of rail-mounted optics, such as the new Tru-vision Tritium Sight, and the power of .44 Magnum cartridges.

[h3]Stenberg Takedown Recurve Bow[/h3]

Silently hunt your prey with the Stenberg Takedown Recurve Bow. Slightly lighter in draw weight compared to its competition, this short-ranged bow offers excellent handling and accuracy for ethical hunting.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2532370/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild___Ambusher_Pack/

Looking for more information about the Electronic Caller and weapons? Check out this Dev Diary!

[h2]NEW COSMETICS[/h2]

What better way to welcome fall than a shipment of three new Cosmetic Packs to customize your weapons, tents, and ground blinds?

Available today as separate Cosmetic Packs or together via Reserve Cosmetics Bundle 1 for a discounted price (save 34%), the Medved-Taiga Cosmetic Pack, Vurhonga Savanna Cosmetic Pack, and Parque Fernando Cosmetic Pack provide additional assorted ways to personalize your gear and blend into your favorite reserve!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/35308/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Reserve_Cosmetics_Bundle_1/

Take a look at the fresh new cosmetics just released, all inspired by specific reserves of theHunter: Call of the Wild.

[h3]MEDVED-TAIGA[/h3]
Blend into the harsh, frozen landscape of Siberia.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2197822/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__MedvedTaiga_Cosmetic_Pack/

[h3]VURHONGA SAVANNA[/h3]
Go unnoticed as you explore these lush tropical grasslands.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2198012/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Vurhonga_Savanna_Cosmetic_Pack/

[h3]PARQUE FERNANDO[/h3]
Capture and keep the essence of the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia, wherever you go.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2198015/theHunter_Call_of_the_Wild__Parque_Fernando_Cosmetic_Pack/


[h2]FREE OCTOBER PATCH NOTES[/h2]

Today, we also released a decent-sized patch which addresses a host of player-requested improvements and fixes to theHunter: Call of the Wild. Let’s take a look!

[h3]FEATURE UPDATES[/h3]
  • We’ve added a new option to expand or collapse UI Categories with a controller while navigating the Inventory.
  • The archery range on Parque Fernando has been updated with targets fixed at the appropriate distances for the bow and crossbow zeroing settings to facilitate practicing with the new Recurve Bow.
[h3]IMPROVEMENTS[/h3]
  • We’ve provided a better description for certain mission objectives to make it more clear how they are supposed to be completed.
  • We’ve updated the scrollbars in certain text boxes to look consistent.
  • We’ve improved the look of Screen Space Contact Shadows.
    Developer’s Note: Certain types of shadows should now look better when rendered near the edge of the screen.
[h3]BUG FIXES[/h3]GAMEPLAY
  • An issue where previously placed items could be removed from a Reserve during game startup has been addressed.
  • The Couso Shotgun will no longer jam when switched to after firing another shotgun or pistol.
  • We’ve fixed an issue on the Solokhin rifle that caused the scope to dip off screen when rechambering.
  • Certain perks will now be correctly applied to longbows.
  • We’ve addressed the zeroing inaccuracies on the .223, .270 and .243 rifles when they were zeroed at 300m.
  • Certain levels of the “Lightning Hands” perk will no longer cause missing reload animations for Cacciatore and Nordin shotguns.
  • Aiming on all bows has been updated to correct light and heavy arrows inaccuracies.
  • We’ve fixed an issue that could cause the “reload” animation for bows to play twice.
  • We’ve addressed an issue where weapons that could fire ammunition with significantly different ballistic properties (e.g. shotguns with slug or pellet ammo, the Hudzik Caplock with round or minnie balls) would not switch to the correct sighting and zeroing settings when changing ammo.
  • We’ve fixed the accuracy issues on the Strecker shotguns.
  • The Goose blood tracks will no longer disappear under certain conditions.
  • Bleeding out animals that were supposed to die won’t remain alive anymore.
    Developer’s Note: We’re sorry but they cannot be a part of Spooktober this year.
  • Southeastern Spanish Ibex has been returned to class 4.
  • We’ve addressed an issue with the location where the ATV would spawn at the Red Stone House Outpost on Emerald Coast.
  • Players will no longer appear to float briefly when entering treestands.
MULTIPLAYER
  • The hot air balloon in Emerald Coast should now be located in the same place for all players in multiplayer.
  • Animals in the sanctuary on Emerald Coast will now be visible to all players in a multiplayer session.
  • We’ve fixed an issue that prevented the player’s status from returning to normal if they were inside a blind, or other structure, as it was dismantled.
  • Players should now be able to hear the sounds of equipment being placed or dismantled in multiplayer.
  • Challenge results will now be correctly saved in multiplayer.
  • The chat blocking settings on Windows Store will now work as intended.
  • We’ve addressed an issue where players on the Microsoft Store version of the game were sometimes unable to join multiplayer games when invited by their Xbox Network Friends.
UI
  • The game will no longer become unplayable if the player dies while the harvest screen is being displayed.
  • The DLC Store menu will no longer become unresponsive if the player loses connection to the internet while accessing that menu.
  • We’ve fixed an issue with PlayStation Players not being able to access the virtual keyboard while not being connected to PSN.
  • Magpie Goose decoys should now be labelled correctly on the map.
  • Changing things in the weapon wheel while riding the ATV will no longer cause items to disappear.
  • Remapping the “open map” key should now properly remap both open and close map to the new key.
  • Using the “reset to default” option in the settings menus will now correctly reset all options to default.
  • PC players should now be able to select the X-ray view on the harvest screen while viewing a TruRACs animal and using a controller.
  • A ghostly silhouette will no longer appear on the harvest screen when switching back and forth between the X-ray view.
  • We’ve fixed an issue where certain mission animals would show up on the harvest screen with their horns detached.
  • The Weapon Customization menu will now immediately update after purchasing a Customization package.
  • Pressing the “favorite” button while in inspect mode in the Customization menu will no longer cause issues.
  • We’ve fixed an issue with the scrollbars not working properly in news pop-ups.
    Developer’s Note: This fix also affected the main menu and cosmetics screens.
  • An issue causing the “Skip” button text to be cut short in various languages during cinematics has been addressed.
  • We’ve addressed an issue that caused item text descriptions to be slightly clipped.
  • The description on the Brightsight Rangefinder Bow Sight no longer misleads players by indicating the wrong activation button.
  • We’ve found and returned the missing back button icon when viewing objects while using a gamepad.
  • Menu items behind a news pop-up should now be interactive again.
  • We’ve fixed an issue where the “Y” button on a controller would select a DLC item in the DLC store.
  • An issue where a confusing UI tooltip would appear on consoles when “Hide all animal clues” was turned on has been fixed.
STABILITY
  • The game will no longer crash when launched from the Epic Games storefront.
  • We’ve fixed a crash that could occasionally occur when loading or switching reserves.
  • The animal call UI indicator appearing on the screen should no longer occasionally crash the game.
GRAPHICS
  • Strong wind will no longer cause the water waves to look strange.
  • We’ve fixed an issue that caused foliage to appear unintentionally blurry.
  • A collision issue on firepits has been addressed.
  • Ambient Occlusion issues on the .338, .270, .223, .44 Revolver and .357 Magnum have been fixed.
AUDIO
  • The triumphant fanfare when harvesting Great Ones has returned.
    Developer’s Note: Ta-daa! 🎉

Having issues? Please check out our Known Issues list first and then reach out to our Support Team for further assistance.

October 10th: Ambusher Pack & New Cosmetics

Hello!

The delivery date has been confirmed by our Reserve Wardens! In just one week, the new premium DLC shipment of weapons and equipment will be available for everyone.

COMING OCTOBER 10th

Ambusher Pack and Cosmetic Packs bring a whole new way of hunting to the table, and present more options to look good while you're at it.

[h2]Ambusher Pack[/h2]
Ambusher Pack includes the first-ever electronic caller for the game as well as a versatile lever-action rifle and accurate takedown recurve bow. It’s the perfect set of tools to skillfully ambush prey in the wild! The pack will cost 4.99 EUR/USD.

[h3]What’s Included?[/h3]
Quist Red Pro Electronic Caller
Gain advantage by remotely calling animals to a location. This clever device comes prepared with sounds for every callable animal species and can be monitored from long distances via the accompanying remote.

Moradi Model 1894
Experience a modern take on the concept of sharing ammunition with a revolver sidearm. This lever-action rifle pairs classic design with the versatility of rail-mounted optics, such as the new Tru-vision Tritium Sight, and the power of .44 Magnum cartridges.

Stenberg Takedown Recurve Bow
Silently hunt your prey with the Stenberg Takedown Recurve Bow. Slightly lighter in draw weight compared to its competition, this short-ranged bow offers excellent handling and accuracy for ethical hunting.

[h2]More Cosmetics[/h2]
Hunters can also look forward to new cosmetics to customize their weapons, tents, and ground blinds!
Available as separate Cosmetic Packs or bundled for a discounted price, the Medved-Taiga Cosmetic Pack, Vurhonga Savanna Cosmetic Pack, and Parque Fernando Cosmetic Pack provides additional assorted ways to personalize your gear and blend into your favorite reserve! There’ll be more information about these on release.

[h2]Celebrate with the Community[/h2]
Join us this Tuesday, October 3, at 6PM CEST / 12PM EST for the Hunting Lodge live stream as we break in the new gear and try some fresh looks. You can tune in via YouTube and Twitch – see you there!

[h3]Calling all Creators![/h3]
Are you looking for fun ways to engage with your fans and get rewards to share with your community? We’ve teamed up with our pals at Dare Drop once again to create a dare-driven campaign filled with over a dozen fun activities.

More information about when this Dare Drop event kicks off will be revealed soon. In the meantime, make sure you’re following us on social media or signing up for theHunter: Call of the Wild newsletter to get the news as it breaks!

[h3]Join the Official Discord [/h3]
Share tips and tricks with fellow hunters and be informed when the latest news from the team drops by being a part of our official Discord community! When you join, make sure to head over to #roles and grab the “COTW” role to see COTW-specific channels.

More info about the upcoming Ambusher Pack and new Cosmetics will be available soon, so stay tuned.

In the meantime, happy hunting!