Press release:
Bratislava, Slovakia / Vienna, Austria, August 16th, 2022.
Nine Rocks Games and THQ Nordic are today very happy and excited to announce that their hunting sim “Way of the Hunter” is now available for PC (via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store) and consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One).
Become the new owner of Bear Den Ranch and explore large open-world environments with gorgeous habitats and rich animal populations. Hunt alone or enjoy this ethical hunting experience in co-op with a friend!
Diaries here:
Dev Diary #1 – Introducing Nine Rocks Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miWC4keFK_w
Dev Diary #2 – Complex Trophy System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVQiRg2MdJk
Dev Diary #3 – The Hunting Lodge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vMY3n4GfeU
About Way of the Hunter
This authentic hunting experience lets you explore and hunt in large open-world environments in the USA and Europe. Discover true-to-life animals in beautiful natural habitats and handle various detailed and highly realistic weapons. Face the challenges of ethical hunting, supported by a compelling story, or simply enjoy hunting the rich environments freely.
Hunt like a pro with features that highlight animal signs, blood splatter analysis, and shot review with the rewindable bullet camera
Dozens of strikingly detailed animal species with realistic behavior models for a truly immersive hunting experience
Enjoy your perfect hunting adventure among friends in co-op mode
Two vast hunting territories with 55 square miles each
Realistic ballistics and bullet physics simulation
Sophisticated natural animal animations and reactions when sensing the players presence
A compelling story about the struggles of a family hunting business, and the rivalry and friendships that surround it
Complex Trophy system generates unique antlers and horns based on multiple factors like fitness and age
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 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 Game Website
About THQ Nordic
Our official boiler plate can be found on our website: THQ Nordic Website
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
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Tags: Hunting, Open world, PC games, PS4, PS5, Simulator, THQ Nordic, Way of the Hunter, Xbox One, Xbox Series X